So.
I’m going to start right at the beginning……..
Here I was, on Friday morning last week, happily thinking that I was off on a surprise holiday at The Whitsundays. Chris cited the reason that I “needed de-stressing” as I’ve been quite frazzled with work, so he insisted we needed to have a little holiday away from it all.
“How nice!”, I thought, delighted that he was so thoughtful. Better yet, it’s been absolutely crap weather in Sydney so I was excited about sun, surf and sea at the Whitsundays.
When talking to Mum and Dad online, they said “Oh remember to bring some pretty dresses” and Chris also said the same thing to me, and all I thought was that we would have some nice beach-side dinners, which would of course warrant some nice clothes. No biggie, so I brought my long flowy Alannah Hill dress.
So we boarded the plane and thus our adventure began……..
Our plane
Bye Sydney!
Fluffy marshmallow clouds
Totally random, but I brought my super-cute custom-made bag purchased on Etsy
Hellooooooooooo Hamilton Island, beachside paradise!
So we got off the plane and there was the hotel shuttle waiting for us. We were first there because we just had a small carry-on bag each, whereas everyone else brought big luggage bags for some ridiculous reason – I mean, it’s not like you’re wearing much clothes on a tropical resort, so what’s with the huge bags?!?! Anyway, they asked us to put our bags in a wagon-thing that the shuttle bus dragged along. No problem, we popped our bags in there.
The wagon was still open, since we had to wait for the other people to come and put their bags in. Chris started looking a bit nervous and didn’t want to get into the bus and sit and wait, but rather kept darting to the back to check on our bags sitting in the wagon. “How thoughtful!”, I admired. Usually it’s me sweating the small stuff.
And then, finally everyone was bundled into the shuttle, and off we went!
The beautiful view where the plane landed
At the door of the the shuttle
We got to the Reef View Hotel and were promptly checked in. Our room was stunning – really large with a massive bathroom split into sections, and the BALCONY. Oh!! It had big glass doors that opened out to a view right over the beach and ocean. The sun streamed through in the morning and we could hear the waves crashing at night.
Plus, it was this very balcony that changed our lives forever 🙂
Going up the hotel lift to our room
Bringing nature right to you 😉
Lovely bright room
Chris checks out the bed
We both like 🙂
The shower and sink
In another section, the bathtub and another sink
The toiletries were awesome, which surprised me as I never have much luck with hotel toiletries
Stepping out onto THE BALCONY 🙂
View from THE BALCONY
We were standing at almost this exact spot, on our last night 🙂
Hurray for Hamilton Island!
And you’ll have to stay tuned for the next part…………. 🙂
oooiiiiii…. where is the rest of the story!?!? *grin*
Hehe coming soooon!
oooiiiiii…. where is the rest of the story!?!? *grin*
Hehe coming soooon!
I want to know how he proposed!!! You teaser! 😛
I”ll post full details (at least all the ones I can remember) verrrrrry soon 😛
ooh oh oh …so your parents knew the engagement’s plan already?! wow cant wait to read the next part of the story!! 🙂
They did, he asked my parents a few weeks before, sneaky boy!
bev post the second part nownownowwwww! don’t leave family hanging!
WAHAHAHHA!! 😉
I’m seriously posting as soon as I get the photos up, just noooo time
I want to know how he proposed!!! You teaser! 😛
I”ll post full details (at least all the ones I can remember) verrrrrry soon 😛
Argh! You can’t leave us hanging! More more!
’tis coming very soon! 😛
ahhh!! so exciting!! congrats! im super happy for you…
Yayyy thanks so much hon!!
Teaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!!!
Quick tell us the next part.
Hee! It’s coming super soon 😛
can’t wait. quick quick.
lol! COming very very soon 😀
ooh oh oh …so your parents knew the engagement’s plan already?! wow cant wait to read the next part of the story!! 🙂
They did, he asked my parents a few weeks before, sneaky boy!
So pretty the island, you, ur stuff!! Aiyo! I was engrossed in reading and bham! stay tuned for the next part……Hurry hurry update!!
I’ve got sooo many pics to trawl through argh! Will update as soon as I can every time 😛
Gorgeous place.. I can’t wait to read the next part!!
I just loved the place, i wanna go back already! 😛
bev post the second part nownownowwwww! don’t leave family hanging!
WAHAHAHHA!! 😉
I’m seriously posting as soon as I get the photos up, just noooo time
That place looks like it could be Hawaii with all those palm trees. Very nice! *^^*
Yes very similar! Tropical islands just rock 🙂
Oh man. I am excited for you and pretty much can see where the story is going. You guys are too cute! Can’t wait for part DEUX! What will be served at your wedding???? Mmmmm food.
Hehe it was a very romantic holiday.. one I’ll always remember 🙂
OMG i have no idea what food, let alone what country the wedding will be in. Ack!
congrats beverly!!! chris is a lucky man 🙂
blog about the wedding plans!! hope you guys have a happy and prosperous life together! I’ve enjoyed reading your foodie blogs over the years and hopefully it will continue
-Amy
http://www.xoxoamy.com
Thanks so much Amy! It’s super sweet of you 🙂
Argh! You can’t leave us hanging! More more!
’tis coming very soon! 😛
ahhh!! so exciting!! congrats! im super happy for you…
Yayyy thanks so much hon!!
*hugs* I am so happy for you! Next part very soon!
WHeee thanks hon!
Teaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!!!
Quick tell us the next part.
Hee! It’s coming super soon 😛
can’t wait. quick quick.
lol! COming very very soon 😀
So pretty the island, you, ur stuff!! Aiyo! I was engrossed in reading and bham! stay tuned for the next part……Hurry hurry update!!
I’ve got sooo many pics to trawl through argh! Will update as soon as I can every time 😛
Gorgeous place.. I can’t wait to read the next part!!
I just loved the place, i wanna go back already! 😛
That place looks like it could be Hawaii with all those palm trees. Very nice! *^^*
Yes very similar! Tropical islands just rock 🙂
next part next part!!
hehe trying to churn through the pics quickly!
He is SO thoughtful! Congrats to the happy couple!
It was very sweet of him, he totally swooned me right off my feet, heh!
oooh part2 soon please!!!
I’m trying to upload every time I get some spare time 😛 Will come very soon!
yayyy! =)
such a tease!!!
Hehe cos I gotta upload the pics first! Coming soon 🙂
you got engaged!! i’m sure you did (engagement tag!) ! so happy for you and early congrats hehe
Hehe yes, it was such a surprise, but a very lovely one!
You are such a tease 😛
Gorgeous balcony 😉
That balcony was iconic.. heh. I’ll remember it forever. Just wish we could take it home with us 😉
Oh man. I am excited for you and pretty much can see where the story is going. You guys are too cute! Can’t wait for part DEUX! What will be served at your wedding???? Mmmmm food.
Hehe it was a very romantic holiday.. one I’ll always remember 🙂
OMG i have no idea what food, let alone what country the wedding will be in. Ack!
Oi, Hamilton is gorgeous but how can you keep us in suspense like this?!?!?
Teehee! I promise I’m uploading pics as much as I can every time I get a spare moment!
Oh man! I hate being kept in suspense! Haha.
Congratulations to the both of you. 🙂 It’s amazing!
Heheh will be coming very soon.
And thank you!
Wow, what a gorgeous island!
Can’t wait for the next bit ;D
It’s such a lovely island.. I wish it was closer to Sydney :p
ahhhh, what a cliffhanger!!!
the place looks stunning!
Heh!
But ya, the place was so lovely.. and it was nice to have warm weather, it’s crap now in Sydney :()
congrats beverly!!! chris is a lucky man 🙂
blog about the wedding plans!! hope you guys have a happy and prosperous life together! I’ve enjoyed reading your foodie blogs over the years and hopefully it will continue
-Amy
http://www.xoxoamy.com
Thanks so much Amy! It’s super sweet of you 🙂
Love your pics. Can’t wait to hear what happens next.
I have so many pics to trawl through! 😉
Pooper!!!! I was expecting the whole story!!!
Teehee, coming very soon!
oohh ohh when’s part 2 comimg? 😛
you look so cute in the balcony photo..
Just sorting all thru the pics and posting as quickly as possible 😛
And thanks hee, I love that balcony pic!
you’re killing me…with suspense! =p
Hee! Will be coming super soon 🙂
Does Part 2 go something like:
And as Chris knelt upon a bended knee, King Kong reared up out of the forest of green below, surprising everyone, and plucked Chris from the balcony in a single big hairy paw. The sounds of his yelps of surprised agony as the 8th wonder of the world had his way with him ensured that poor Chris was never the same again on his return. However he soldiered on and completed his proposal. And I said yes.
Sweetness.
God that was close, had me sweatin’ for a sec there..
gorgeous view! what a perfect place
Was most impressed with the room’s view.. makes me want a seaside apartment here now 🙂
teaser!! out with the rest of the story! 😛
Verrrrry soon! Your icon…… LOL
Such a beautiful place to be proposed to!!! hehehe… can’t wait for your next post! =P
It’s quite fairytale-like, which was really nice. Now I can’t believe I didnt’ see it coming!
Quick post the rest of the story! I’m dying to know how he proposed! Also, totally random too but your bag from Etsy is too too cute!
I will get to it very soon I promise! 😛
*faints* AHH, CLIFFHANGER!
Heh cos gotta get through allll the photos! Still busy uploading 😛
I can already tell this story is going to make me cry! (and I am sooo not the mushy type lol) 🙂
Heh! It won’t.. i’ts not super soppy or anything 😛
It looks lovely!!
Yay! I totally recommend Hamilton Island… the place is too cool, heh
Whoa…paradise! What a perfect spot for the occasion 🙂
Hehe it was really rather lovely. I still can’t believe it!!
Is that a dress you’re wearing or a top? I love it!
Can’t wait for the next part!
It’s a tunic from Witchery and it’s more of a top to wear over jeans or leggings.. but on a tropical island, I wear it as a dress thrown over a bikini!
Wow, stunning view and a great place to go for a weekend or short holiday. I’ve got to check it out someday!
It’s a lovely place, all the islands there are!
Gorgeous place and photos. I love the view from the room =)
Glad that you two had a good time there.
thanks for sharing.
The view was terrific… and definitely very memorable, heheh
*hugs* I am so happy for you! Next part very soon!
WHeee thanks hon!
next part next part!!
hehe trying to churn through the pics quickly!
He is SO thoughtful! Congrats to the happy couple!
It was very sweet of him, he totally swooned me right off my feet, heh!
oooh part2 soon please!!!
I’m trying to upload every time I get some spare time 😛 Will come very soon!
yayyy! =)
such a tease!!!
Hehe cos I gotta upload the pics first! Coming soon 🙂
you got engaged!! i’m sure you did (engagement tag!) ! so happy for you and early congrats hehe
Hehe yes, it was such a surprise, but a very lovely one!
You are such a tease 😛
Gorgeous balcony 😉
That balcony was iconic.. heh. I’ll remember it forever. Just wish we could take it home with us 😉
Oi, Hamilton is gorgeous but how can you keep us in suspense like this?!?!?
Teehee! I promise I’m uploading pics as much as I can every time I get a spare moment!
Oh man! I hate being kept in suspense! Haha.
Congratulations to the both of you. 🙂 It’s amazing!
Heheh will be coming very soon.
And thank you!
Wow, what a gorgeous island!
Can’t wait for the next bit ;D
It’s such a lovely island.. I wish it was closer to Sydney :p
ahhhh, what a cliffhanger!!!
the place looks stunning!
Heh!
But ya, the place was so lovely.. and it was nice to have warm weather, it’s crap now in Sydney :()
Love your pics. Can’t wait to hear what happens next.
I have so many pics to trawl through! 😉
Pooper!!!! I was expecting the whole story!!!
Teehee, coming very soon!
oohh ohh when’s part 2 comimg? 😛
you look so cute in the balcony photo..
Just sorting all thru the pics and posting as quickly as possible 😛
And thanks hee, I love that balcony pic!
you’re killing me…with suspense! =p
Hee! Will be coming super soon 🙂
Does Part 2 go something like:
And as Chris knelt upon a bended knee, King Kong reared up out of the forest of green below, surprising everyone, and plucked Chris from the balcony in a single big hairy paw. The sounds of his yelps of surprised agony as the 8th wonder of the world had his way with him ensured that poor Chris was never the same again on his return. However he soldiered on and completed his proposal. And I said yes.
Sweetness.
God that was close, had me sweatin’ for a sec there..
gorgeous view! what a perfect place
Was most impressed with the room’s view.. makes me want a seaside apartment here now 🙂
teaser!! out with the rest of the story! 😛
Verrrrry soon! Your icon…… LOL
Such a beautiful place to be proposed to!!! hehehe… can’t wait for your next post! =P
It’s quite fairytale-like, which was really nice. Now I can’t believe I didnt’ see it coming!
Quick post the rest of the story! I’m dying to know how he proposed! Also, totally random too but your bag from Etsy is too too cute!
I will get to it very soon I promise! 😛
*faints* AHH, CLIFFHANGER!
Heh cos gotta get through allll the photos! Still busy uploading 😛
I can already tell this story is going to make me cry! (and I am sooo not the mushy type lol) 🙂
Heh! It won’t.. i’ts not super soppy or anything 😛
It looks lovely!!
Yay! I totally recommend Hamilton Island… the place is too cool, heh
Whoa…paradise! What a perfect spot for the occasion 🙂
Hehe it was really rather lovely. I still can’t believe it!!
Is that a dress you’re wearing or a top? I love it!
Can’t wait for the next part!
It’s a tunic from Witchery and it’s more of a top to wear over jeans or leggings.. but on a tropical island, I wear it as a dress thrown over a bikini!
Wow, stunning view and a great place to go for a weekend or short holiday. I’ve got to check it out someday!
It’s a lovely place, all the islands there are!
Gorgeous place and photos. I love the view from the room =)
Glad that you two had a good time there.
thanks for sharing.
The view was terrific… and definitely very memorable, heheh