Top 25 Hotels | T+L 500 2009

#24
Voyages Lizard Island (90.94)
Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Ultra-secluded and romantic 2,500-acre private-island retreat of bungalows, surrounded by tropical bushland and 24 white-sand beaches; known for great snorkeling and diving.

Stats: 24 rooms; 15 villas; 1 cottage; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.

Rooms to Book: The two-room Anchor Bay suites, for their beach access and secluded location.

Insider Tip: After the unforgettable Cod Hole dive, request that the hotel prepare your catch for a private beachside dinner.

Cost: Doubles from $2,056, including meals and most activities, 2-night minimum.

For more details on this hotel, please visit T+L’s hotel guide