Philosophy

The Paradise Bay philosophy is that by temporarily escaping from crowds of people and the normal distractions of modern life, guests really connect with themselves, those around them, and the environment - in a way that helps you rediscover the simple pleasures and natural rhythm of life.

The creation of this piece of ‘Paradise’ stems from resort owner Peter Spann’s childhood, spent barefooted on the beaches of the Whitsundays. His early childhood albums are full of photos of family fun had during that time.

“My first experiences in boats were with my father as we pottered around the islands in a tinny, (Aussie slang for a small tin boat) fishing, swimming and generally having fun.

The resorts back then (even the big ones) were family run affairs where everybody knew your name, the staff small and smiling, and the service friendly, welcoming and warm – just like staying at a rich friend’s island paradise.

This is exactly the type of experience I wanted to recreate with Paradise Bay.”

Peter had a vision of creating a ‘peace-place’ away from the ordinary, everyday flashy ‘acres of marble and groomed garden’ resorts.
After travelling the world many times and experiencing everything that the world of luxury travel had to offer he started to hanker after that familiarity, that friendliness, that sense of belonging – of true relaxation (without all the “fuss” of the big hotels which is fun at the beginning and then just seems to get in the way after you get it out of your system).

Peter says, “I started to think that it might still be possible to experience everything you would want in an island holiday – soaking up sun beams, the feel of sand between the toes, sinking into warm water, dozing off for an afternoon nap, and the pure happiness of dipping your hands in waves as your boat glided past a tropical paradise complete with dolphins, whales, bright and darty fish, and secret hide-a-ways with nobody apart from kindred spirits to share the fun (plus not to leave behind too many of the luxuries I had become used to).
For many years I searched for a place where I could make this dream come true and finally discovered Paradise Bay.  Even though I had spent my entire childhood in the Whitsundays, had many holidays and conferences there as an adult and had even spent weeks on my own boat exploring the area I had never heard of the resort before.  It was truly a piece of paradise tucked away in a very private and secluded part of the area making it perfect for my own desire for an eco friendly piece of wonder for myself and my guests.
After lavishing it in a million dollar makeover my own piece of Paradise was open and ready to welcome you as my special friend and guest.” 

The essence of Paradise Bay is friendly, personal service from people who genuinely care with a desire to make your visit to Paradise a holiday of a life time.

The Indigenous Aboriginal people, the Birri-Gubba Nation, have lived in the area for tens of thousands of years and wish you Wadda-moolie (welcome).  The Ngaro people are the traditional occupiers of the Whitsunday Islands having lived in the area for more than 6,000 years.

The view from Paradise Bay encompasses the rainforest covered hills of the Conway National Park while the surrounding hills form a natural protective amphitheatre around the bay.  There is no doubt that the site has that special “magic” ingredient.  More than one guest has described it as “sacred”.

Paradise Bay is a genuine environmentally sustainable business that provides many people with the holiday experience that they have always dreamed of and can fully help them to rejuvenate their body, mind and soul by providing what they need to get in touch with themselves and nature.