29 October 2025 - Sydney, Australia: Why should newlyweds have all the fun? As Australia's crude marriage rate falls to a 20-year low, down from 7.1 per 1,000 people in 2004 to just 5.5 in 2023[1], Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts is inviting couples of every kind to enjoy all the decadence of a honeymoon - no rings attached.

Available across Crystalbrook's seven luxury hotels and resorts in Cairns, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Sydney until March 2026, the No Rings Attached experience – Australia's first 'Un-Honeymoon' -  welcomes the de facto, the divorced, the devoted, and the down-for-anything to enjoy all the extravagance of a honeymoon, minus the “I do's”.

Couples are invited to make a playful 'Vow to Indulge' on arrival; signing a certificate that commits them to celebrating small moments and little luxuries. After checking into a dedicated Un-Honeymoon Suite, guests are greeted with unique romantic touches. A Champagne and charcuterie welcome sets the tone for indulgence, while bespoke cocktails invite a toast to themselves. As night falls, an after-dark dessert delivery arrives at the door: a cake flight inspired by traditional cake tastings, reimagined as a private moment for two. In-suite 'Un-Honeymoon favours,' curated by relationship expert Susie Kim, help set the mood to spark curiosity, connection and closeness. Plus, each stay also includes daily breakfast and a late checkout.

For couples who aren't shy about dialling up the decadence, Crystalbrook is also introducing a first-of-its-kind Un-Registry - a playful twist on the wedding gift registry. It allows couples to cheekily share a link with friends and family to help make their Un-Honeymoon a little more special with pre-paid gifted experiences. Think Eléme Day Spa treatments, Louis Roederer Champagne and caviar pairings, rosé bottles, or sunset dinners.

Each destination also offers couples the chance to elevate and tailor their Un-Honeymoon itinerary,  with optional locally curated immersive experiences, from reef heli-tours and seaplane flights to wine tastings and fragrance masterclasses.

Susie Kim said: “For too long, love has been linked to ceremony, but connection doesn't need a ring. Recent research shows that when couples travel together and share new experiences, their relationships see higher satisfaction, passion and intimacy - all the things that make love feel alive.[2] Whether it's a first honeymoon or a fresh start, travel helps couples step out of routine, reconnect and rediscover each other. The Un-Honeymoon is about creating that space, a luxurious invitation to celebrate love in all its forms.”

Geoff York, CEO of Crystalbrook Collection added: “Crystalbrook has never been a traditional hotel group - and we don't intend to become one. The Un-Honeymoon is a natural evolution of our approach to modern luxury: bold, a little cheeky, and grounded in real human connection. As guest expectations change, we're reimagining what meaningful travel looks like so our hotels remain spaces for everyone to unwind, connect, and celebrate life on their own terms.”

The No Rings Attached package is available across all seven Crystalbrook Collection hotels and resorts - from Byron Bay to Cairns, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane - from November 2025 to March 2026, with packages starting from $625 per night. For more information or to book a stay in an Un-Honeymoon Suite, please visit: crystalbrookcollection.com/the-unhoneymoon

Footnotes:

[1] https://aifs.gov.au/research/facts-and-figures/marriages-australia-2024

[2] https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202404/why-travel-is-good-for-your-relationship-health

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Notes to the Editor:

Crystalbrook Collection's 'No Rings Attached' Package - Fast Facts

• What: No Rings Attached: The Un-Honeymoon by Crystalbrook Collection
• Where: Seven Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts nationwide
• When: November 2025 – March 2026
• Price: From $625 per night (varies by property), minimum 3 night stay
• Book Via: crystalbrookcollection.com/the-unhoneymoon
• Images: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/FdGQh8ZdH0

Detailed Package Inclusions

Couples booking the No Rings Attached package will enjoy indulgent inclusions that reimagine classic honeymoon traditions with a modern twist. Each experience includes:

• Minimum three-night stay in a dedicated Un-Honeymoon Suite
• A Champagne and charcuterie minibar
• On-arrival cocktails (or non-alcoholic alternative)
• After-dark dessert delivery service 
• In-room “Un-Honeymoon favours” curated by relationship expert Susie Kim, including connection cards, playlists and bath treats
• Daily breakfast for two
• Guaranteed 12 pm late checkout

The Crystalbrook Collection Un-Registry

The Crystalbrook Un-Registry offers a playful reinvention of the traditional wedding registry - allowing friends and family to “gift” indulgent upgrades to enhance each couple's stay. Available via Crystalbrook's existing digital gift-card platform, the Un-Registry enables couples to receive pre-paid experiences such as:

• Champagne and caviar pairings served in-suite
• Couples' Eléme Day Spa massages with personalised aromatherapy oils
• Indulgent dining experiences such as sunset dinners, poolside lunches and rooftop drinks
• Bottles of rosé 

Couples can also choose to add on extra experiences that celebrate the local destination, from reef heli-tours and seaplane flights to wine tastings and fragrance masterclasses.

Crystalbrook Collection 'No Rings Attached' Package Rates by Destination

Rates for Crystalbrook Collection's No Rings Attached package vary by property. Packages start from:

• Crystalbrook Byron (Byron Bay) - $650 per night 
• Crystalbrook Riley (Cairns) - $825 per night 
• Crystalbrook Flynn (Cairns) - $625 per night 
• Crystalbrook Bailey (Cairns) - $650 per night 
• Crystalbrook Kingsley (Newcastle)  - $665 per night 
• Crystalbrook Albion (Sydney) - $930 per night 
• Crystalbrook Vincent (Brisbane) - $650 per night 

The No Rings Attached: Un-Honeymoon experience will be available across all participating Crystalbrook Collection hotels and resorts from November 2025 to March 2026. Rates are indicative and subject to change.

For further information or to request an interview, please contact:

Hatty French

We Are Different

hatty.f@wearedifferentpr.com.au

0426 449 850

About Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts

Crystalbrook is one of Australia's leading sustainably considered and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience.

Crystalbrook's portfolio includes: 

• Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Albion, Sydney, New South Wales 
• Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay, New South Wales
• Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns, Queensland 
• Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle, New South Wales
• Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane, Queensland
• Crystalbrook Sam, Adelaide, South Australia (opening 2026)
• Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (opening 2027)
• Affiliate hotel: Sydney Harbour Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales

The Group also owns and operates a collection of sixteen restaurants and bars, three Eleme Day spas, and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas.

Responsible Luxury

Responsible Luxury and sustainability are at the forefront of the way Crystalbrook thinks and operates. At a glance:

Operating a single use plastic free environment. No plastic straws, water bottles or single use bathroom amenity bottles (in the past two years the Group has saved over four million plastic bottles from entering landfill)

Use of technology, such as in-room iPads and mobile check-in to create paperless environments and experiences

Use of recycled and upcycled materials. Examples include key cards made from recycled wood, coat hangers made from recycled paper and toothbrushes made from sugarcane and corn starch. 

Working towards a target of sourcing 80% of fresh produce from within a three-hour drive of each hotel

Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group

Crystalbrook Collection is part of Ghassan Aboud Group owned by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. The group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, hospitality, FMCG, food, retail, bespoke catering, media and logistics. In business for more than two decades, the group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Australia, Belgium, Jordan and Turkey.