Dylan Moran In Cairns

We occasionally encounter the view that Cairns and Far North Queensland somehow ‘shuts down’ outside of the peak holiday season.

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth!

This is a fantastic area for a holiday at all times of the year and there is usually absolutely no shortage of things to do whenever you visit.

To take one very recent and for us exciting example, news has just been released that Dylan Moran will be visiting Cairns with his new show on the 8th of August, 2015.

If the name that doesn’t immediately rang a bell, he is the now globally renowned comedian from the TV programme “Black Books”and has built up a vast international following due to his famous and hilarious rants about one thing or another in life.  You can be sure that after a little time listening to him, your ribs will be aching with laughter.

Of course, Cairns, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach accommodation can all be particularly good value out of season and any of these locations will be absolutely ideal for getting along to see this great comedian and the show.

Needless to say, this isn’t the only thing going on.  There is a huge range of things happening in many of the beautiful areas that surround Cairns - and that is true at any time of the year.

Given that the best medical advice is now recommending more frequent breaks through the year rather than just one annual holiday, even if some of those breaks are of relatively short duration, why not think about getting yourself up here to visit us during the winter?  We can guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Why Holidays are Important for your Health

• Summary.  Medical science is continually increasing its estimation of the damage stress can cause to our overall health.  Taking more frequent breaks, including holidays, may be one of the most important health-protection steps you can adopt.

This is a subject we’ve touched on before and we’re not going to apologise for raising it again.
A recent medical report has discussed why sometimes even super-fit professional athletes suffer coronary attacks when they should, in theory, be amongst some of the lowest-risk groups.

The report has highlighted a number of causative factors but two of those mentioned are stress and a lack of sleep.

Of course, whether you are fit or unfit, your life may be subject to stress on a day to day basis and we all know how hard it is to get a good night’s sleep given the combined pressures of professional and family life.  Yet those joint factors of stress and insufficient sleep are now believed to play a significant part in increasing the risk of arterial fissures and associated sticky blood clotting that could put your health or perhaps even your life at risk.

Most medical exports are now convinced of the need for people to reduce the amount of stress they are under in their daily lives and to take a break including holidays more frequently. 

So, we’ll say again that you really should be thinking about taking it a bit easier and getting away from things more often.

To show that we are being unbiased, let’s say clearly that could be to anywhere and not necessarily just to our very special Palm Cove apartments accommodation or anywhere else we offer. It’s more important that we persuade you to take more frequent breaks for your health than to convince you to come and visit us in FNQ.

Your health is important and it may be easier to irreparably damage it than you might think.  So, try to get away from the normal routine with all its stresses a few times a year. Your health may need it.

Palm Cove's Best Food Experiences

We are sometimes asked where the best restaurants are in a given location.

To be frank, that’s sometimes a bit challenging because there are so many great restaurants in places like Palm Cove that it’s difficult to choose the one or two that someone might consider to be the best. You can be sure there will be several great ones to choose from near your Palm Cove luxury accommodation.

Of course, it’s also the case that these things can be in the eye of the beholder. Our idea of a great restaurant might not be the same as yours.

So, we try to avoid talking about specific restaurants but what we can do is give you a few tips on some of the special foods in this area and what you might like to try. 

You might want to look for restaurants specializing in:

• Fresh fish. It goes without saying that the seas around Far North Queensland are a fantastic source of some of the best fish around including things like the incomparable Barramundi. Make sure the restaurant you are looking at serves only fresh fish and nothing that has been frozen down – at least if you want the best dining experience.

• Steaks. OK, this sounds a bit basic but you simply can’t beat the quality of the beef served locally and if it’s beautifully prepared with some great accompanying vegetables, it can be an entirely different thing to some of that mass-produced beef you might see elsewhere.

• Australian bush cuisine. Yes, it may sound a bit touristy but don’t underestimate the delicious nature of things such as crocodile and kangaroo. If you had never had them before, once again be adventurous and give them a try. They’ll open your eyes to a new range of flavours and textures.

The unique dining experience is one of the great joys of Far North Queensland so enjoy yourself!

Why Palm Cove Accommodation is Popular

Palm Cove is a marvellously beautiful resort area not far from Cairns.

That of course explains why Palm Cove accommodations so popular – fantastic beaches, lovely surrounding countryside, the nearby Great Barrier Reef and a tropical climate. What more could holidaymakers want?

 So, although there is a great selection of luxury Palm Cove accommodation available for holidays, it’s also in high demand and booking early is a smart idea if you really want to be sure of getting your first choice location.

 Of course, Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas as well as surrounding districts are all also popular with people who decide to make this beautiful par of Far North Queensland their home.

Over recent decades, Cairns in particular has seen a fairly significant permanent population increase as more and more people are attracted to the lifestyle on offer in this part of the world.

OK, there is a rainy season and when it rains it can be heavy but for much of the year it’s warm and hospitable. This coastline also benefits from having access to some of Australia’s best fresh produce and seafood plus some truly cosmopolitan restaurants and a wide variety of cuisines all of which are more than happy to use those ingredients to produce some unique dishes.

Could you live here?

Well, that’s a difficult question because so much depends upon your personal preferences and also your employment or financial situation.

 In terms of prices to purchase, as you might expect, larger properties on the beach or with sweeping ocean views will command the highest prices. Just a few metres away though and back from the beaches, property is much more affordable.

 Numbers of people also invest in holiday apartments here. That might make sound financial sense.

So, why not let us at FNQ Apartments get things started by finding you some superb Palm Cove accommodation for your holiday? That way you can get to know the locality and decide for yourself whether it’s for you as your new home.

Palm Cove accommodation and international travel

Cairns and Palm Cove were once well-kept Australian secrets but today they’re very popular with visitors from all over the world.

The history

Cairns as an area was, of course, well known to the indigenous Australian peoples long before the Europeans arrived. Captain Cook mapped it in the late 18th century but it’s really in the mid-19th century that the area really starts to develop to service the export of minerals and other products of the surrounding land including agricultural goods.

The mid-20th century holiday industry explosion

Although the Cairns and Palm Cove area had some role in the Second World War, it’s really in the immediate post-war years that things change.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the western world discovered the concept of ‘the holiday’ – something that had previously been the preserve of the rich. Wealth was spreading down the social hierarchies that were still prevalent at the time and increasing numbers of people were looking to get away from their normal lives for a few days or weeks each year.

So, the Far North of Queensland started to catch the eye of developers as it had everything – beautiful beaches, rainforest and a tropical climate.

Cairns and Palm Cove accommodation began to be developed to accommodate visitors and tourism in the area received a major boost with the opening of Cairns International Airport in 1984.

The 21st century

Today the area is very popular with both Australian and overseas visitors but you might find that hard to believe as you travel around – particularly in Palm Cove.

Cairns and Palm Cove accommodation continues to have a very ‘escapist’ and discerning holidaymaker feeling to it. Of course, Cairns has expanded over the decades since the 1960s but it still seems fairly homely and somewhere you can get away from it all – particularly if you select one of the more prestigious accommodation establishments.

Palm Cove continues to look like it was discovered only a few weeks back and that’s why it’s very poplar for weddings and romantic breaks.

So, if this sounds like it’s for you, why not let FNQ Apartments help you to find that special Cairns or Palm Cove accommodation?

Guest comments from a recent Sea Temple Palm Cove Holiday

Again it's sometimes easiest to let our clients comments do the talking...

Troy,

Just a quick note to let you know that we were overjoyed by the quality of the accommodation, setting, and services provided at the Sea Temple Palm Cove Resort Apartment we stayed at. It was simply beyond our expectations.

best regards,

Patrick
Apt.414

Guest Feedback - Amphora Resort & Spa Palm Cove

Feedback from guests who recently stayed at the Amphora Resort & Spa Palm Cove

Hi Troy,

Thank you for your 'welcome home' mail.

There were 57 of us from the UK, USA and Au. In Palm Cove for my sons wedding to his aussie fiancee. Which took place at the Angsana Chapel and Far Horizons Restaurant.

We stayed in a variety of places in Palm Cove. My daughter and her family and I both stayed at the Amphora. We felt that we had the best accommodation. Cleanliness, comfort accessability, amenities and a fabulous pool area (heaps better than the Angsana). We also loved the fact that we had Vivo.....excellent eating within a footstep.

All in all our impressions of the Amphora, were very good for an easy relaxed family holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will come back in the future.

We also enjoyed a few excellent trips. In particular our trip to the 'Reef'and Port Douglas.
Unfortunately because of the wedding time did not allow us to do very much more. We will correct this next time.

Big thank you to you Troy and your team for all the help in booking and collecting of keys etc. JOB WELL DONE!

Regards,

Gilly (UK) Apartment 632A 4th-14th May 2008