Pink Flamingo, Port Douglas

Advantages: Centre strip in the midst of the action
Disadvantages: Some rooms are a long walk from the lifts!

...This hotel has almost everything you want for a stay in Las Vegas. Situated in the middle of the strip with easy access to all the sights and all the shopping! Within the immediate area are both the Bellagio fountains (nice, free entertainment for when the gambling budget has dried up) and the Forum Shops (great shopping if you're lucky to have a good win). The hotel itself has really great grounds and still has its famous pink flamingoes (although the penguins have now gone to live at Dallas Zoo). There are also some 5 or 6 swimming pools (2 large, 3 or 4 smaller ones connected by slides). Of course, the biggest draw to Las Vegas are the casinos and the Flamingo is not exception. There is a good selection of both slots and table games at any time of the day or night. The only down side I encountered was the fact that my room... Read review

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Advantages: lots to do, great beach
Disadvantages: box jellyfish in the hot wet season

...Someone asked me yesterday whether they should stay in Cairns or Port Douglas and I had no hesitation in recommending the latter. It is much smaller than Cairns and far more attractive. There is loads to do in PD and surrounding area eg the Daintree River where you can take a trip to see crocodiles and other wildlife, visit the rainforest, Mossman Gorge, drive to the Atherton Tablelands where you can go hot air ballooning and of course you can do the Quicksilver trip out to the Reef. The beach at PD is superb so it's best to build a few lazy days into your schedule. There are many good restaurants in PD, a favourite of ours being the Starfish which specialises in shellfish.... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful lagoon pools, located on 4mile beach
Disadvantages: Buildings are quite old now but with that is the old fashioned 'space'!

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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful