Hayman! Bec's favourite place in the world!

Hayman Island

For those who have worked at Flight Centre awhile, you would know that HAYMAN ISLAND is my favourite place ON EARTH……

There are many critics (Trip Advisor included) who comment that the Island is getting old and no longer the jewel of the Whitsundays that it used to be. To those people, I say, you are wrong! And you miss the point of what Hayman is about!

In 8 years, I’ve visited the Island 10 times (very lucky I know) and each time I return with excitement and anticipation of a fantastic holiday ahead.

The allure of Hayman is the location. Set at the Northern end of the Whitsunday Islands, it is about a 60min Luxury Catamaran Transfer from Hamilton Island.

When you arrive at Hamilton Island (off Virgin or Jetstar flights) you are met at the Hayman Island counter then directed to the Luxury Hayman Boats.

Upon boarding, you are met with champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks. Whatever takes your fancy and then platters of tasty treats.

The great part of the boat trip, aside from the magnificent views, is this journey is used as your check in process. So you fill in all your forms and details, and once you arrive at the Island, you don’t have anything else to worry about, apart from, RELAXING!

After a gorgeous 60 min launch trip, you arrive at the Hayman Island Marina. Stepping off the boat, you are greeted by members of the Hayman Staff and driven down to the resort by buggies and personally taken to your room. They call this the “Meet and Greet” service, and this is your opportunity to ask your staff member any questions you may have about the resort and your room.

During this whole process, your luggage is taken care of for you. Once you check your bags in at your departure point, you don’t see then again until they are delivered to your room on Hayman  - BRILLIANT!

And from there, the choice as to what to do is up to you……

Be it, lie by the Famous Hayman Pool, drink cocktails, visit the World Renowned Day Spa, shop up a storm in the gorgeous boutiques, eat at the amazing restaurants, visit the Activities Centre (tennis, gym, squash, basketball, small driving range), do one of the many Bush Walks…. And this is before we even talk about the water activities.

Fishing, snorkelling, diving, speed boat drop off, kayaks, canoes, catamarans…

Then we have Helicopter trips, secluded picnics…..

Basically, anything you can imagine doing on a Tropical Island, Hayman delivers.

And if you don’t want to imagine doing anything, and are simply happy to read a book, drink a cocktail and enjoy the view, then there is no better place!!