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Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
Why Australia's Hayman Spa Is A Couples Destination For U.S. Travelers
happy couple enjoying infinity pool time at InterContinental Hayman Island Resort Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels and Resorts With American travelers flocking to Sydney, Australia, one short flight can cap off their big city visit with a peaceful, isolated escape into nature. According to Statista, 403,000 tourists from the U.S. visited The Emerald City in 2023, making it the largest source of international visitors to the bustling destination. A two-and-a-half-hour flight and short ferry away awaits Hayman Island's InterContinental Hayman Island Resort. The luxurious, ultra-private tranquil escape features 182 spread-out rooms, suites and villas, a handful of dining establishments, beaches, personalized experiences and the Hayman Spa—home to the exclusive Bamboo Loft couples hideaway. private Bamboo Loft room for couples at Hayman Spa at Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts As a premier destination for honeymooners, romantic vacationers, or couples celebrating their anniversary, the lush resort offers two options for partners to relax and rejuvenate together at the spa. The serene Bamboo Loft can be rented for a half-day to guests embarking on one of two immersive shared rituals. The Hayman Signature Experience for Two is a 4.5-hour, $2,200 signature spa journey. With access to a private bath and steam room, couples can indulge in an aromatic, milky cleanse, accompanied by refreshments and sparkling wine. This also includes an exotic body exfoliation followed by the application of oils and mood-balancing aromas. These set the mood for what's to come: a Hayman Signature Massage with signature scent, followed by a high-performance pro-glow renewal facial. An abbreviated version of the same experience is offered as part of the 3.5-hour Couples in Paradise package for $1,500. The Bamboo Loft can also be booked as an enhancement to any spa treatment, offering private access to the bath and steam room, plus a seasonal platter, herbal tea and a glass of sparkling wine. For one guest only, a 60-minute experience can be snagged for $300. The Beauty of Hayman Spa Elemis is the spa's featured skincare partner, while the scent of Frangipani Monoi Oil infuses the space—an homage to the lush, tropical essence of its Whitsunday surroundings. Adorned with clean architectural lines and warm timber ceilings, the soft, neutral space feels both sophisticated and grounded. 'As you walk into Hayman Spa, the outside world melts away, replaced by quiet luxury and renewal,' says the resort's spa and fitness manager Milli Jacobs. 'And as you journey further into the spa, the atmosphere unfolds with quiet grace. Thoughtfully layered natural textures and soft coastal accents mirror the beauty of Hayman Island, evoking an effortless sense of barefoot luxury.' Ultimately, the luxurious, grounding spa is a reflection of the resort as a whole. 'The space is an immersive journey of stillness, connection and island luxury,' Jacobs says. 'Every detail is crafted to soothe and restore. It remains one of Australia's most exclusive spa destinations, guiding guests to unwind completely and align with the tranquil flow of the Whitsundays.' A wide view of Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort in Australia Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts Life On Hayman Island Outside Of The Spa While couples may be too relaxed following their intensive spa experience, other days during their stay present an array of once-in-a-lifetime bonding opportunities. From a boat ride to the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, to snorkeling excursions in the Whitsundays, guests don't have to travel far to experience the area to its fullest. If they want to branch out a bit, they can arrange boat transfers to other secluded locations, including Langford Island, Bali Hai Reef and Blue Pearl Bay. Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto. And for the pairs looking to turn things up a notch, there are nearby jet-ski tours. For those who prefer a more low-key stay, the resort's private beach offers water sports equipment for guests to borrow, including paddle boards, kayaks and sailboats. And, of course, there are two multipurpose pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center (complete with pilates reformers), squash courts and a hiking trail around the island. Celebrating its 75th year in business, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort is a destination for U.S. travelers (in relationships or otherwise) 'seeking a unique blend of adventure, relaxation and luxury,' says the resort's general manager Kayte Staraj. 'As the closest island resort to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, guests have direct access to world-class snorkeling adventures and Whitehaven Beach, which was voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The resort's tours make these bucket-list experiences effortless and luxurious.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley share intimate balcony kiss on Italian getaway
Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, were spotted putting on a loved-up display during a romantic getaway in Italy. The couple – who welcomed their first baby together in November – were seen sharing a sweet moment on the balcony of the Grand Hotel Parker's in Naples over the weekend. In the intimate photos, Robbie could be seen taking a sip from an Acqua Panna glass water bottle as she took in the picturesque views. The 35-year-old looked stunning in a strapless mini dress made from a vintage print tapestry by designer Kristin Mallison. The Barbie star was later joined on the balcony by Ackerley, her husband of almost 10 years who is also the co-founder of their production company, LuckyChap Entertainment. Ackerley, also 35, was seen wrapping his arms around Robbie, while planting a tender kiss on her head as she relaxed on the balcony. Before arriving in Italy, the couple visited their old stomping ground in London, where they once lived in a four-bedroom share house in Clapham with five other friends back in 2014. On their recent London visit, Robbie reportedly shouted an entire restaurant a round of cocktails. The star dined at the Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London with Ackerley and their friends last week, with the generous Hollywood star treating 100 lucky diners to a cocktail made from her own gin, Papa Salt. 'Margot, her husband and friends were having a wonderful time and couldn't get enough of the classic Aussie cuisine on offer which must have been a taste of home,' one diner said, as per The Canberra Times. 'They enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails and even shouted everyone in the restaurant a cocktail made from her gin including her signature serve – Papa Salt with ice, soda, a large slice of a fresh orange and black pepper.' Robbie's holiday comes amid a busy year for the former Neighbours star. Since returning from a much-needed hiatus after the Barbie film and jam-packed press tour, and taking some time away to be with her baby boy, Robbie has now worked on back-to-back projects. She recently wrapped production on the much-anticipated Wuthering Heights adaptation, which also stars fellow Australian Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. And she also filmed the fantasy rom-com A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Newly-engaged Emily Atack enjoys romantic getaway with fiancé Alistair Garner as the pair share a kiss while soaking up the sun in France
Newly engaged Emily Atack and her fiancé Alistair Garber have been enjoying a romantic getaway at the Midi-Pyrenees in France. And the actress, 35, who announced the hunk had popped the question on Friday, seems to be staying on cloud nine as she and Alistair continued to share a slew of snaps of their recent days away. In one image The Rivals star could be seen in fits of giggles as she sat next to her man, as the two shared a drink. Emily looked gorgeous in a denim dress, which she styled with a red patterned bandana that she wore in her hair. She accessorised with some funky bracelets and oversized sunglasses. In another snap, the actress was unable to wipe the smile off her face, as she beamed for the camera next to a pal, whilst flashing the diamond on her wedding finger. Emily looked relaxed as she went makeup free and showed off her sun kissed skin and wore her hair in a salty wet look, presumably from the pool. The couple, who welcomed son Barney in June 2024, looked happier than ever as a video on the carousel, showed the two of them blissfully unaware that anybody was watching and planting a huge kiss on each others lips. Emily who seemed to be laying the table, became distracted by the shirtless Alistair when the hunk planted a smooch on her. Another image showed the mum-of-one donning a white mini dress and brown sandals, looking ecstatic as she danced around the garden, her arms up in the air. In a final stunning shot, Emily opted for a floral maxi dress and wore a huge straw woven tote bag over her shoulder. She pinned her blonde locks into a low ponytail and looked out onto the stunning green landscape. Loving every moment of her rustic getaway, Emily gushed: 'I love you, I'm glad I exist' followed by a peach emoji. The actress has known Alistair for almost three decades as her mother is the sister of Alistair's stepmother Jane Garner. They were introduced after Emily's aunt started dating Alistair's father Stephen Garner in the early nighties before they got married in 1994. Writing in her 2019 autobiography Are We There Yet?, Emily gave clues as to why she's ended up in a relationship with Alistair, 38, because her cousins 'understand each other on a deep level.' She says: 'Cousins are the best invention since the Game Boy. They are basically 50 per cent sibling, 50 per cent mate. You look the same but different... 'You understand each other on a deep, deep, level and you have a smidgen more social etiquette towards them than your brother or sister... 'It makes me sad for my friends who don't have that relationship with their cousins, because mine were the best friends I ever had. They are still my best friends to this day.' Emily rarely comments on her private life but has now admitted that she feels as if she has 'won the lottery' with the little one, and added that she couldn't have gone through the 'difficult labour' with anyone but her partner. She told HELLO! magazine last year: 'I couldn't ask for a better partner and Al is the only person on this earth that I could have done this with. 'It was a very difficult birth and after 12 hours of labour I ended up having an emergency caesarean, but he was so calm.' Emily also described Alistair as her 'literal rock' and can not picture her life with anyone else. She added: 'All the cliches of life become true when you fall in love and have a baby. He's my rock, but he really, literally, is my rock; I couldn't do life with anyone else but him.' She explained that they had hoped to have a family of their own after a year of dating and discovered her pregnancy in November 2023 when she realised she had missed a period. She told The Times: '[Alistair] joked, "Let's buy a pregnancy test then" We did and I was pregnant. 'It was the happiest, most perfect day of my life. Not long afterwards, he packed all his stuff in a van in Manchester where he lived and arrived at my house.' The actress explained that shortly after this, they bought a house together and Barney conveniently arrived the day after they finished unpacking. Emily has a large number of cousins courtesy of the sprawling families of both her parents, actress Kate and singer father Keith Atack, who split in 2007. Alistair hails from her mother's side, being the stepson of Kate's sister Jane who married his father Stephen Garner, who passed away in the summer of 2023, leaving Emily devastated.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Newly-engaged Emily Atack shares stunning bikini snap as she cosies up to fiancé Alistair Garner amid romantic getaway to the sun-soaked Pyrenees
Newly-engaged Emily Atack shared stunning snaps from her romantic French Pyrenees getaway with fiancé Alistair Garner on Sunday. The Rivals star, 35, who announced the hunk had popped the question on Friday, looked gorgeous in a plunging black bikini top and colourful bottoms while soaking up the sunshine. Emily and a shirtless Alistair enjoyed lollypops as they relaxed on the lawn before enjoying a glass of wine and a cooling soak in the pool. Loving every moment of her trip the actress branded her rustic rental home's views 'heaven on earth' and gushed: 'Could stay forever'. Emily revealed the happy news of her engagement alongside a loved up snap with her shirtless fiancé on Friday. The couple, who welcomed son Barney in June 2024, looked happier than ever as they beamed for the camera while also showing off the stunner's dazzling diamond ring, which appeared to be a square cut rock on an elegant gold band. Emily gushed in the caption: 'It's Friday, I'm in love' while fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to offer their congratulations. Laura Whitmore wrote: 'Yassssss! Delighted for you both you cuties xxx', while Fleur East said: 'Woooo! Let's gooo!!! Congrats' and Sophie Ellis Bextor shared applause emojis. Tilly Kepper typed: 'Congratulations!!' followed by Emily's Rivals co-star Bella Maclean who gushed: 'AHHHHHHHHHHH'. The actress has known her boyfriend Alistair for almost three decades as her mother is the sister of Alistair's stepmother Jane Garner. They were introduced after Emily's aunt started dating Alistair's father Stephen Garner in the early nighties before they got married in 1994. Writing in her 2019 autobiography Are We There Yet?, Emily gave clues as to why she's ended up in a relationship with Alistair, 38, because her cousins 'understand each other on a deep level.' She says: 'Cousins are the best invention since the Game Boy. They are basically 50 per cent sibling, 50 per cent mate. You look the same but different... 'You understand each other on a deep, deep, level and you have a smidgen more social etiquette towards them than your brother or sister... Emily revealed the happy news of her engagement alongside a loved up snap with her shirtless fiancé on Friday 'It makes me sad for my friends who don't have that relationship with their cousins, because mine were the best friends I ever had. They are still my best friends to this day.' Emily rarely comments on her private life but has now admitted that she feels as if she has 'won the lottery' with the little one, and added that she couldn't have gone through the 'difficult labour' with anyone but her partner. She told HELLO! magazine last year: 'I couldn't ask for a better partner and Al is the only person on this earth that I could have done this with. 'It was a very difficult birth and after 12 hours of labour I ended up having an emergency caesarean, but he was so calm.' Emily also described Alistair as her 'literal rock' and can not picture her life with anyone else. She added: 'All the cliches of life become true when you fall in love and have a baby. He's my rock, but he really, literally, is my rock; I couldn't do life with anyone else but him.' She explained that they had hoped to have a family of their own after a year of dating and discovered her pregnancy in November 2023 when she realised she had missed a period. Emily gushed in the caption: 'It's Friday, I'm in love' while fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to offer their congratulations She told The Times: '[Alistair] joked, "Let's buy a pregnancy test then" We did and I was pregnant. 'It was the happiest, most perfect day of my life. Not long afterwards, he packed all his stuff in a van in Manchester where he lived and arrived at my house.' The actress explained that shortly after this, they bought a house together and Barney conveniently arrived the day after they finished unpacking. Emily has a large number of cousins courtesy of the sprawling families of both her parents, actress Kate and singer father Keith Atack, who split in 2007. Alistair hails from her mother's side, being the stepson of Kate's sister Jane who married his father Stephen Garner, who passed away in the summer of 2023, leaving Emily devastated.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston's New Beau Gushes About 'Something Better' After Lavish Spain Getaway
Jennifer Aniston's new man, Jim Curtis, has seemingly broken his silence on their rumored relationship. After the pair were spotted on a cozy romantic getaway in Mallorca, Spain, joined by the actress' Hollywood friends, the hypnotist made a love declaration. Aniston and Curtis hard-launched their relationship during the Fourth of July weekend. Jim Curtis Feels 'Abundance' After Jennifer Aniston's Getaway In a Monday newsletter shared with his community, Curtis gave a glimpse into his romantic time away with the "Friends" star. Without going into much detail or mentioning her name, he discussed how the experience changed him. "I am back from vacation, and what an experience," he began. "When I was sick, sad, stuck, and in pain, I never thought I would have the abundance, joy, and love I now experience on a daily basis." Curtis then opened up about the "magic" in his life, seemingly referring to Aniston. Per Page Six, he wrote: "I just took one step, made one decision and the next followed, now I look back and realize, oh! That course, that life change, that pain, resulted in this magic." The wellness guru discussed how life presents both "struggle" and "opportunity," before urging his readers to employ his coaching services. "The possibility of something better, more aligned, more free, more meaningful, is always here," Curtis added. Inside Jennifer Aniston And Jim Curtis' Budding Romance Aniston and Curtis' romantic pairing was confirmed earlier this month after years of them interacting on social media. During the Fourth of July weekend, the pair jetted to Spain and were spotted hanging out on a yacht. The romantic trip was also an avenue for the famous hypnotherapist to meet Aniston's Hollywood friends, actor Jason Bateman, and his wife, Amanda Anka. The "Morning Show" actress and Curtis engaged in PDA as he was seen massaging her shoulders and walking hand in hand for most of the trip. The pair reportedly also shared a passionate kiss aboard the yacht. Before the hard launch, fans had seen the signs that there was something more to the pair's relationship. In April, Aniston revealed she underwent hypnosis, presumably with the help of her beau, to get rid of her fear of flying. A month later, she promoted Curtis' book, "Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide: A Workbook for Coding a New Consciousness" on social media. The 'Horrible Bosses' Star Is Taking Things Slow Curtis marks Aniston's first major love interest since ending her marriage to Justin Theroux seven years ago. However, sources say she isn't ready to fully dive in. As The Blast reported, a close insider said of the situation, "Jennifer is dating Jim and is very happy, but she's still taking things slowly for now." The informant continued, "They both share a deep love of doing inner work, and Jen thinks that Jim is quite remarkable in that respect." The 56-year-old, who has a knack for reading self-help books, reportedly felt like Curtis coming into her life was "fate," says the source. "It's been a meeting of minds. Jen feels very connected to Jim as they have the same level of emotional intelligence, unlike some of her previous suitors," added the insider. Curtis Makes Shocking Confession About Past Relationships Aniston and Curtis's journey to finding one another hasn't been an easy one. The Golden Globe winner's tumultuous romantic past is no secret. She has publicly endured heartbreak after her first marriage to Brad Pitt ended in betrayal and her second union to Theroux failed after three years. It turns out Curtis suffered a similar fate. The wellness coach was previously married to Rachel Napolitano, and together they share a teenage son. Following his divorce, Curtis entered a string of failed relationships, which he opened about in his 2017 memoir, "The Stimulati Experience." Detailing a dark time where he lacked meaningful relationships and things were rocky with his son, he wrote, "I can't keep a girlfriend because I get bored. I wish I had a better relationship with my son… and he's pissed at me." The Hypnotist Was Almost Engaged Before Jennifer Aniston In his memoir, Curtis also recounted an intense relationship with a woman referred to as "Lucy Lou," to whom he almost got engaged, The Blast reported. Recalling how they met at a leadership conference in New York, Curtis noted they had an undeniable chemistry. "I couldn't imagine my life without her," he wrote. Following their breakup, the wellness advocate fell into a spiral of "not-enoughness" and admitted to stalking Lou and her new partner on social media. However, he has since grown emotionally from that experience. Solve the daily Crossword
