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Monday, 01 August 2011 18:34 |
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Two Supermodels Give Seal Of Approval To qualia
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| The eternally youthful Yasmin Le Bon recently took a break from her hectic schedule to spend time with fellow Brit and former supermodel Gail Elliott, at the luxury resort of qualia (www.qualia.com.au) on Hamilton Island in Australia. |
 Speaking about qualia, Yasmin described it as “One of the most luxurious places I’ve ever visited. qualia is cool and understated, but not intimidating.
“I’m sure I will come here again. qualia really is a special place. Exclusive, yes, but not at all pretentious.”
During their stay, Le Bon and Elliott spent their time lounging by their private plunge pool, relaxing at Spa qualia (Yasmin enjoyed a ‘LI’TYA Kodo’ rhythmic body massage inspired by Aboriginal techniques) as well as savouring the resort’s selection of fine food and wines.
Gail Elliott, founder and designer of the stylish Australian label ‘Little Joe Woman’, plans to return to Hamilton Island in August (24th – 27th) for one of the highlights of Australia’s events calendar, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week (www.hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au). Gail will be showcasing her latest fashion collection at Hamilton Island Yacht Club which will be followed by a styling session and trunk show at qualia (read more*).
Bridge & Wickers (020 7483 6555, www.bridgeandwickers.co.uk) offers holidays to Hamilton Island and qualia, a one-week stay costs from £3,240 per person sharing, including:
• International flights with Qantas
• 2 nights’ room only at the Four Seasons Sydney in an Opera View room
• 5 nights’ B&B accommodation at qualia in a Leeward Pavilion (including all non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day, the use of a two-seater golf buggy and use of non-motorised water sports equipment including catamarans, sailboards, paddleboards and snorkelling gear)
• Domestic flights
• VIP transfers from/to Hamilton Island Airport
Valid for travel after 11 August 2011.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Gail Elliott and Little Joe Woman - After a successful international modelling career in the 1980s and early ‘90s, during which time she worked with the world’s leading designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana, UK-born Gail Elliott started her Little Joe Woman label in 2002. Today the label boasts a complete ready-to-wear range with five stand-alone stores and a thriving on-line boutique. Carried internationally in Brown’s and The Cross in London, Little Joe Woman is also stocked in over 20 boutiques Australia-wide.
*As part of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, Gail will be involved in:
• Thursday 25th August – A fashion parade at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club
• Friday 26th August – a styling session and trunk show with the opportunity to meet the designer and hear tips on how to wear her latest collection from 10am to noon at the qualia boutique
qualia (www.qualia.com.au) is a world class luxury resort set on the secluded northern-most point of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Each of the resort’s elegant one-bedroom pavilions is each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays.Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au) can be accessed directly from all Australia’s international east coast gateway cities in under three hours. ‘qualia’ is deliberately spelt with a lower case ‘q’ as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.
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