It’s Valentine’s Day and with love in the air, there is no better time to start thinking about a romantic break for 2023. From barefoot walks along white sandy beaches to a champagne picnic on a secluded island or fine dining beneath the stars – there is no shortage of inspiration for creating unforgettable romantic moments this year.

Whether it’s an anniversary celebration, a jaw-dropping proposal, a show-stopping honeymoon, or just a chance to relax and reconnect, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort will help turn up the romance and the heat on this tropical private island in the heart of the Whitsundays.

Couples chasing rest and relaxation need not even leave the island with the new luxury beachfront adults-only Pavilions offering a private sanctuary away from the main resort. There is a generous balcony located off the bedroom and living space, a plunge pool only steps away from the Coral Sea, and oceanside sun lounges to recline and enjoy the solitude.

If outdoor activity is on the cards, the Hayman water activity centre offers complimentary use of non-motorised water sports activities and for the more energetic there are walking trails that reward hikers with stunning views across the Whitsundays.

Foodie couples are well catered for with new private dining menus carefully curated by Executive Chef Paul Lewis. Guests can dine in an enclosed private cabana with a choice of three menus complete with chef specialties from the sea and land, alongside paired Champagne and wine. Menu highlights include Jamon Serrano ham with grilled figs and honey, shucked oysters with pepper berry dressing, and grilled figs with Queensland truffle honey.

The nearby locations of Langford Island, Bali Hai, Blue Pearl Bay and Hook Island, provide endless locations for gourmet picnic and champagne celebrations, or let Hayman’s team help you turn it up a notch with a helicopter escapade by to the romantic Heart Reef. A boutique private boat charter will also deliver thrills with a high-speed adventure taking guests to multiple destinations across the clear blue waters of the reef with activities from stand-up paddle boarding to exploring the underwater reef scape with a dive.

The options are endless and while staying in the new adults-only Pavilions, guests have access to the My Concierge service to help them curate the ultimate romantic escape that will be remembered long after leaving the island.

Beachfront Pavilions start from $1,935 a night in February and include breakfast and access to My Concierge. During the months of February and March, guests can also save on luxury boat transfers. For more information or to book go to https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/