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Pip Miller PR

Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Internet: www.paradisepalms.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                           January 2010

PARADISE PALMS – FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA DAY

The Cairns Taipans are joining in the Australia Day celebrations at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club where the kids can play all day while mum and dad relax.

Director of sales and marketing Rosie Douglas said Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club would have free swimming pool and playground entry on January 26 with Australiania music and an Aussie barbecue to add to the festivities.

“Australia Day is all about families getting together and celebrating our wonderful lifestyle so at Paradise Palms we have made sure there is something for everyone to enjoy,” she said.

“Join in some fun games with our local heroes, the Cairns Taipans, play a round of mini golf or relax at the Clubhouse and enjoy the spectacular views while the kids wear themselves out on the jumping pillow, climbing spider and cubby houses at Pelicans in Paradise.

“There’s face painting for the littlies and, of course, cooling off in the pool will be popular.

“If you want to stay and play all weekend then take advantage of our special rates at Paradise Palms Resort with rooms from only $99 a night.”

For more information call 4059 9919 or go to www.paradisepalms.com.au

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For media inquiries:

Rosie Douglas, Director of Sales and Marketing – Vision Hotels and Resorts

Tel: 07 4053 9485, Mob: 0417 750 540    E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com

PARADISE FOUND FOR FAMILIES

PARADISE PALMS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB OFFICIALLY OPENS SWIMMING, ADVENTURE PARK AND MINI-GOLF

When it comes to family fun, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is in a world of its own. 

The general manager of Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club, Craig Biber is delighted to announce the opening of “Pelicans in Paradise”; an all-new adventure playground, mini-golf and swimming facility that offers all the fun of the fair to guests and visitors of all ages.

Located between Paradise Palms’ new resort accommodation and main clubhouse, Pelicans in Paradise  is situated over 4,000sqm to offer a range of activities suitable for toddlers through to early teens. Recreation facilities include an 18-hole mini-golf course, 25 metre lap pool and an adventure playground with expansive lawned area for ball sports.

According to Mr Biber, “Pelicans in Paradise showcases creativity and flair in its design while integrating a range of brand new family oriented activities that blend seamlessly with existing facilities to present a comprehensive, world-class, leisure experience.

“The official opening of Pelicans in Paradise caps off a major redevelopment program undertaken over the past two years – primarily upgrading the clubhouse, introducing a new restaurant and a 96 room, 4.5 star boutique resort.”

Pelicans in Paradise is the newest kid on the parent company, HS Vision Group’s portfolio; its introduction effectively expands the company’s very successful child-care development model that includes Pelicans in the Park day care centres throughout the far north.

“The adventure playground has to be seen to be believed…or enjoyed ….yet, toddlers through to pre-teen 12 year olds are destined to be well amused with three Queenslander style cubby houses, spider ropes courses and climbing frames, a bouncy jumping mat, swings and more,” he said.

Resort guests enjoy unlimited use of the adventure playground and lap pool – free of charge – with a $10 Adults and $ 8 children charge per day for unlimited use of mini-golf.

For visitors to Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club, daily entry fees apply to all facilities within Pelicans in Paradise – however, a number of valued-added leisure packages are available providing unlimited ‘day’ use of some or all facilities.  Child, adult and family rates are available and start from just $2 per child for use of the playground (and complimentary lap pool or vice versa).

For further information contact Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club on tel: 4059 9999 or email: sales@visionhotelsandresorts.com

When travelling north along Captain Cook Highway, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is situated on the left,  just past the Kewarra Beach Roundabout.  Follow the signs.

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For further information:

Rosie Douglas
Director of Sales and Marketing
Vision Hotels and Resorts
E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com
M: 0417 750 540 | P: 07 4053 9485

Issued by:

Pip Miller PR

Tel: 0419 681543  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION                                      Friday 21 January 2010

PARADISE PALMS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB’S 2010 WEDDING EXPO

SUNDAY 7 FEB 2010   10 AM TO 3PM

If a wedding is on the cards this year or next, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club’s second annual Wedding Expo on Sunday 7 February 2010 will be a must. 

Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club provides wedding parties with an unrivalled setting – as idyllic in its range of picturesque beauty spots as its world-class facilities and attentive service.  This year’s wedding expo will showcase these attributes while shining the spotlight on an exclusive and hand-picked selection of 20 of Cairns’ wedding industry professionals – be it wedding cars, stationary, fashion, flowers, cakes or celebrants.

According to Paradise Palms’ wedding coordinator, Angie Schesser, “Our second wedding expo will follow the successful format of this year’s inaugural event – providing brides-to-be with a golden opportunity to view first hand our picturesque location and its amazing versatility in terms of venues and state-of-the-art facilities.  Add to this, an exhibition of Cairns’ leading wedding suppliers spanning bridal fashion and floral design to stationary and cars,” she said.

Highlights of the expo include bridal fashion parades, with wedding dress/speech tips and tricks.  Paradise Palms’ 96 room boutique resort will be open all day for accommodation inspections and all brides that register on the day will be eligible for the lucky prize draw of a honeymoon accommodation package. 

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For information:           Angie Schesser on tel: 07 40 59 9919 or email: weddings@paradisepalms.com.au

Issued by:                    Pip Miller PR    Tel: 07 4032 4400 / 0419 681543 or email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Publicity

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Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Internet: www.paradisepalms.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                 November 2009

PARADISE PALMS PITCHES IN FOR CHARITY

Pink tees, mo bros and trivia teasers are turning November into a month of fundraising at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club.

Event manager Stephanie Archer said Wednesday, 18 November would be the final Pink Tee Challenge for 2009 to raise money for the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia. The player fee of $70 for non-members, $60 for Paradise Palms Silver Members and $40 for Paradise Palms Platinum Members includes green fees, electric cart, buffet lunch, champagne and plenty of great prizes.

The male staff members at Paradise Palms have been busy grooming their mos, all to raise awareness of depression and prostate cancer in men. Friday November 20 is the Movember Charity Golf Day with a 1pm shotgun start for a four ball ambrose format. The competition fee includes bar snacks after the game, a drink at the bar and prizes. Visitors are welcome. For more information or to register a team call 4059 9901. 

Paradise Palms’ Monthly Trivia Night is held on the last Thursday of the month and this month falls on Thursday 26 November with money raised going to YAPS, the Young Animal Protection Society. It is $10 to play with registration from 6pm and the first question read at 6.30pm. Competition fee includes bar snacks at half time and a ticket for the lucky door prize draw.  There is a maximum of eight in a team and great prizes up for grabs.

For bookings or inquiries contact Stephanie Archer at Paradise Resort and Country Club on tel: 07 4059 9918 or sarcher@paradisepalms.com.au

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For more information:

Nathan Young, Operations Manager Golf and Food and Beverage Operations,

Paradise Palms Country Club

Ph: 07 4059 9999    Mob: 0419 157 418  Email: nyoung@paradisepalms.com.au

Rosie Douglas , Director of Sales and Marketing – Vision Hotels and Resorts

Tel: 07 40539 485  Mob:0417 750 540    E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com

Publicity

Pip Miller PR

Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

Internet: www.paradisepalms.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                 November 2009

GOLF A HIT WITH THE GIRLS AT PARADISE PALMS

Playing golf at Paradise Palms with the girls has won Jo Bardsley a four night Coral Princess Cruise for two on the Great Barrier Reef to Lizard Island worth $4000.

Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club Event Manager Stephanie Archer said Ms Bardsley was one of more than 60 women who joined the Birdies series held each month from March to November.  

Ladies’ social golf has been a hit at Paradise Palms this year with aspiring golfers honing their skills with Paradise Palms Course Pro Des Shearer and Graham Bolton at the Birdies series which ended this month (November) for the year.

Birdies is a monthly golfing afternoon designed to introduce ladies to golf while they have fun and network. The final monthly Birdies for 2009 was attended by 61 ladies who took away prizes from Battery World, Curves Gym, Golf World and Reds Salon & Spa.

The popular series is scheduled to resume again in 2010 beginning in March.

CAPTION: Cruise winner Jo Bardsley (left) with Coral Princess Cruises Sales Manager Alexa McGrath. 

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For further information: Nathan Young, Operations Manager Golf and Food and Beverage Operations, Paradise Palms Country Club Ph: 07 4059 9999    Mob: 0419 157 418  Email: nyoung@paradisepalms.com.au

Rosie Douglas , Director of Sales and Marketing – Vision Hotels and Resorts

Tel: 07 40539 485  Mob:0417 750 540    E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com

PARADISE PALMS OPENS PELICANS IN PARADISE WHILE

SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY

10am to 4pm, Sunday 1 November 09

This Sunday 1 November between 10am and 4pm, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club will host an open day,  to launch its new Pelicans in Paradise facilities comprising swimming, adventure park and mini golf while raising money to support FNQ Hospital Foundation.

The open day program will focus on giving families and interested members of the community a taste of the new facilities while enjoying free activities and entertainment; face painting, mini golf competition, golf clinic, treasure hunt, Rachel Bradley music show, sausage sizzle and more.  Guests are also invited to relax with a drink, meal or snack in 59 Restaurant and Bar.

An official opening of Pelicans in Paradise will take place at 2pm with a ribbon-cutting performed by Mayor of Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier.

Rosie Douglas, Director of Sales and Marketing for Vision Hotels and Resorts said the day will showcase Paradise Palms’ new facilities which are available to locals to use and enjoy. 

“We are proud to unveil our fantastic new adventure playground and mini golf in particular which are designed to enhance our world-class experience for guests of all ages – not just the serious golfers.

 ”In addition to this, the open day will also serve to fundraise for the FNQ Hospital Foundation.  The idea is for visitors to donate a gold coin in return for participation – be it mini-golf or other.  We are also planning a special charity auction to raise additional funds,” she said.

FNQ Hospital Foundation Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator, Justine Warren is working closely with Rosie to organise the event and says the fundraising will support the redevelopment of a Short Stay and Recreational Area of the Children’s Ward at Cairns Base Hospital.   

“The project will build on, and enhance the current small play area into a large, multi faceted area encompassing both indoor and outdoor recreational and educational facilities and additional beds for pediatric inpatients. This will include a new school room, an Arts and Craft centre, a family reflection garden and play equipment designed to assist in rehabilitation. With an estimated cost of $800 000, we rely greatly on the support of business such as Vision Hotels and Resorts and the local community to get behind us and support the sick children of the Far North,” said Justine.

For more information about FNQ Hospital Foundation, contact Justine Warren, Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator, Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation  Tel: 4050 6723 Email: fundraising@fnqhf.com.au

The official opening of Pelicans in Paradise caps off a major redevelopment program undertaken over the past two years – primarily upgrading the clubhouse, introducing a new restaurant and a 96 room, 4.5 star boutique resort.

The program begins at 10am with kid’s golf clinic, Doyle Family Music Show and Swimming.  At 11am the Doyle Family Music Show continues – and the Mini-Golf Competition tees-off.  There is also a sausage sizzle and more swimming fun at this time.  Between 12 noon and 1pm, parents should not miss the shoulder massages in the clubhouse and at 1pm, kids should line up for the treasure hunt, sand art, face painting and a second Mini-Golf competition.  All this and more will culminate in a fundraising auction at 3pm, the announcement of the competition winners and a final pin the tail on the pelican game.

When travelling north along Captain Cook Highway, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is situated on the left,  just past the Kewarra Beach Roundabout.  Follow the signs.

Contact the friendly team at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club for further information, tel: 4059 9999.

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For further information:

Rosie Douglas
Director of Sales and Marketing
Vision Hotels and Resorts
E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com
M: 0417 750 540 | P: 07 4053 9485

Issued by:

Pip Miller PR

Tel: 0419 681543  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

PARADISE PALMS OPENS PELICANS IN PARADISE WHILE

SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY to TUNE OF $7 K PLUS

Media Opp: General Manager of Vision Hotels and Resorts, Craig Biber, presents $7066.55 to a representative from FNQ Hospital Foundation following a successful fundraising effort on the weekend.  Paradise Palms staged an open day to highlight its new Pelicans in Paradise recreation facilities.  Craig will be joined by Pip the Pelican on her first official outing. DETAILS: Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

Last Sunday, 1 November, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club hosted an open day, to launch its new Pelicans in Paradise facilities comprising swimming, adventure park and mini golf.  The day was hailed a great success, attracting locals from near and far while raising $7066.55 to support FNQ Hospital Foundation.

The open day program was all about giving families and interested members of the community a taste of the new facilities while enjoying free activities and entertainment; face painting, mini golf competition, golf clinic, treasure hunt, Rachel Bradley music show, sausage sizzle and more.  Guests also took full advantage of the opportunity to relax with a drink in 59 Restaurant and Bar.

An official opening of Pelicans in Paradise took place at 2pm with a ribbon-cutting performed by Mayor of Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier.

Craig Biber, General Manager for Vision Hotels and Resorts said the day effectively showcased Paradise Palms’ new facilities which are now open and available for locals to use and enjoy. 

“We are proud to unveil our fantastic new adventure playground and mini golf in particular which are designed to enhance our world-class experience for guests of all ages – not just the serious golfers.

 ”In addition to this, the open day also served to successfully fundraise for the FNQ Hospital Foundation.  Basically, all visitors were invited to donate a gold coin in return for participation – be it mini-golf or other.  We also held a special charity auction to raise additional funds,” she said.

FNQ Hospital Foundation Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator, Justine Warren says she is very grateful to Paradise Palms and said the fundraising will support the redevelopment of a Short Stay and Recreational Area of the Children’s Ward at Cairns Base Hospital.   

“The project will build on, and enhance the current small play area into a large, multi faceted area encompassing both indoor and outdoor recreational and educational facilities and additional beds for pediatric inpatients. This will include a new school room, an Arts and Craft centre, a family reflection garden and play equipment designed to assist in rehabilitation. With an estimated cost of $800 000, we rely greatly on the support of business such as Vision Hotels and Resorts and the local community to get behind us and support the sick children of the Far North,” said Justine.

For more information about FNQ Hospital Foundation, contact Justine Warren, Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator, Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation  Tel: 4050 6723 Email: fundraising@fnqhf.com.au

The official opening of Pelicans in Paradise caps off a major redevelopment program undertaken over the past two years – primarily upgrading the clubhouse, introducing a new restaurant and a 96 room, 4.5 star boutique resort.

When travelling north along Captain Cook Highway, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is situated on the left,  just past the Kewarra Beach Roundabout.  Follow the signs.

Contact the friendly team at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club for further information including family packages available for locals to enjoy Pelicans in Paradise all year found.  Tel: 4059 9999.

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For further information:

Rosie Douglas
Director of Sales and Marketing
Vision Hotels and Resorts
E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com
M: 0417 750 540 | P: 07 4053 9485

Issued by:

Pip Miller PR

Tel: 0419 681543  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

PARADISE PALMS OPENS PELICANS IN PARADISE WHILE

SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY

10am to 4pm, Sunday 1 November 09

This Sunday 1 November between 10am and 4pm, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club will host an open day,  to launch its new Pelicans in Paradise facilities comprising swimming, adventure park and mini golf while raising money to support FNQ Hospital Foundation.

The open day program will focus on giving families and interested members of the community a taste of the new facilities while enjoying free activities and entertainment; face painting, mini golf competition, golf clinic, treasure hunt, Rachel Bradley music show, sausage sizzle and more.  Guests are also invited to relax with a drink, meal or snack in 59 Restaurant and Bar.

An official opening of Pelicans in Paradise will take place at 2pm with a ribbon-cutting performed by Mayor of Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier.

Rosie Douglas, Director of Sales and Marketing for Vision Hotels and Resorts said the day will showcase Paradise Palms’ new facilities which are available to locals to use and enjoy. 

“We are proud to unveil our fantastic new adventure playground and mini golf in particular which are designed to enhance our world-class experience for guests of all ages – not just the serious golfers.

 ”In addition to this, the open day will also serve to fundraise for the FNQ Hospital Foundation.  The idea is for visitors to donate a gold coin in return for participation – be it mini-golf or other.  We are also planning a special charity auction to raise additional funds,” she said.

FNQ Hospital Foundation Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator, Justine Warren is working closely with Rosie to organise the event and says the fundraising will support the redevelopment of a Short Stay and Recreational Area of the Children’s Ward at Cairns Base Hospital.   

“The project will build on, and enhance the current small play area into a large, multi faceted area encompassing both indoor and outdoor recreational and educational facilities and additional beds for pediatric inpatients. This will include a new school room, an Arts and Craft centre, a family reflection garden and play equipment designed to assist in rehabilitation. With an estimated cost of $800 000, we rely greatly on the support of business such as Vision Hotels and Resorts and the local community to get behind us and support the sick children of the Far North,” said Justine.

For more information about FNQ Hospital Foundation, contact Justine Warren, Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator, Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation  Tel: 4050 6723 Email: fundraising@fnqhf.com.au

The official opening of Pelicans in Paradise caps off a major redevelopment program undertaken over the past two years – primarily upgrading the clubhouse, introducing a new restaurant and a 96 room, 4.5 star boutique resort.

The program begins at 10.30 am with the  Doyle Family Music Show and Swimming.  At 11am the Doyle Family Music Show continues – and the Mini-Golf Competition tees-off.  There is also a sausage sizzle and more swimming fun at this time.  Between 12 noon and 1pm, parents should not miss the shoulder massages in the clubhouse and at 1pm, kids should line up for the treasure hunt, sand art, face painting and a second Mini-Golf competition.  All this and more will culminate in a fundraising auction at 3pm, the announcement of the competition winners and a final pin the tail on the pelican game.

When travelling north along Captain Cook Highway, Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club is situated on the left,  just past the Kewarra Beach Roundabout.  Follow the signs.

Contact the friendly team at Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club for further information, tel: 4059 9999.

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For further information:

Rosie Douglas
Director of Sales and Marketing
Vision Hotels and Resorts
E: rdouglas@visionhotelsandresorts.com
M: 0417 750 540 | P: 07 4053 9485

Issued by:

Pip Miller PR

Tel: 0419 681543  Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au