R’n’R: Read & Retreat Airlie Beach

Read & Retreat

20 Jul 2026

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25 Jul 2026

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This is a retreat for women who are done with ticking boxes — and ready to enjoy themselves.

R’n’R — Read & Retreat in Airlie Beach is an unhurried, sun-drenched escape designed around one simple luxury: choice. Everything is taken care of, so you’re free to simply arrive and enjoy — choosing as much, or as little, as you like. Time to read. Time to rest. Time to linger. And the freedom to decide, in the moment, what feels right.

Set in the relaxed beauty of the Whitsundays, this retreat slips easily into a slower rhythm — your retreat, your style. Days stretch out. Mornings are gentle. Afternoons are made for poolside pages, shaded lounges and the occasional “just one more chapter”. There are no early starts, no schedules to follow, and absolutely nothing you’re required to do.

You might join a morning walk or roll out a mat for soft yoga. Or not. You might disappear with a book for hours, then re-emerge for a late lunch, a swim, or a cocktail as the sun drops. Conversation flows easily here — and silence is just as welcome.

Everything is included. Nothing is prescriptive.

This isn’t a retreat about fixing yourself or finding answers. It’s about enjoying where you are. About sunshine, good books, warm evenings, laughter, and the rare pleasure of having nowhere else to be.

Think long, lazy days. Cocktails at sunset. Books always within reach. Time that feels generous rather than rushed.

Consider this your permission slip — to slow down, to read, to enjoy yourself, and to spend a few delicious days doing exactly as much… or as little as you like.

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DIVA MOMENTS

Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
A sun-washed setting where days slow down and evenings linger.
Luxury Private Villas
Beautifully designed for calm, comfort and privacy.
Solo Rooms for Every Guest
Your own space to cocoon, retreat, read, rest or simply close the door.
Intimate by Design
A small group of women sharing a luxury villa — no crowds, no rush.
Reading at the Heart of Every Day
Poolside pages, quiet corners and uninterrupted time with a good book.
Optional Morning Walks & Gentle Yoga
Soft starts, never compulsory.
Long, Unhurried Meals
Delicious lunches, relaxed dinners and lingering conversation.
Cocktails at Sunset
Easy gatherings as the sky changes colour.
Private Sunset Cruise
Drift across the water with a drink in hand.
Everything Optional
Join in when you want. Opt out whenever you need.
Doing nothing is always welcome.

The R’n’R Experience

What Your Days Look Like

Chapter One: Airlie Beach unfolds gently, with space for both connection and complete retreat.

You’ll be staying in a beautiful luxury villa designed for privacy, calm and comfort. Every guest has her own room — a place to cocoon, retreat, nap, read or simply close the door and enjoy complete stillness whenever the mood strikes.

With a maximum of just 10 women, the retreat remains intentionally intimate. There are no large groups, no crowds and no sense of being swept along by other people’s energy. Connection happens naturally — over a morning coffee, a shared sunset cocktail, or a long conversation that drifts late into the evening — and solitude is always respected.

Mornings arrive quietly. Head out for an easy walk as the light shifts across the water, choose to roll out a mat for gentle yoga, or linger over coffee and a few pages of a book. There is no right way to begin the day — only your way.

Reading sits at the heart of the retreat, woven naturally through each day. Poolside loungers, shaded terraces and quiet corners invite long stretches of uninterrupted time with a book. You can read for hours, dip in and out, or put the book down entirely and let your thoughts wander.

Meals are relaxed and delicious. Long lunches are designed to be lingered over, followed by afternoons that remain blissfully unstructured. As the day softens, sunset cocktails become a natural gathering point — easy conversation, laughter, shared stories, or simply watching the sky change colour together.

One evening offers a sunset cruise — a gentle drift across the water as the day closes, glass in hand. Another brings a book-inspired film or a long candlelit dinner back at the villa. Everything is there if you want it.

This retreat has been designed for women drawn by the same desire: luxury without pressure, connection without expectation, and time that belongs entirely to them.

You don’t need to be “on”. You don’t need to participate in everything. You don’t even need to finish your book.

R’n’R in Airlie Beach is not about escaping your life — it’s about pausing within it. About creating space, enjoying wonderful conversation when it feels right, and honouring the rare luxury of simply being.

Tour Price: Rooms are all on a solo basis. There are 3 different categories of room available.

Villa Topaz: AUD$4,695 per person – 6 x garden view rooms.

Villa Topaz: AUD$5,195 per person – 2 x garden view terrace rooms with an outside bath .

Villa Turquoise: AUD$5,195 per person – 2 x ocean view rooms.

Tour Starts: Airlie Beach (Proserpine Airport)

Tour Ends: Airlie Beach (Proserpine Airport)

Tour Dates: 20 – 25 July 2026

PRICE INCLUDES:

Escorted from Airlie Beach by Travelling Divas’ Founder Andrea and Co-Host Danielle, ensuring a seamless, inspiring and tranquil experience.

5 nights’ accommodation in luxury villas, on a single basis

Reading, chill and you time

Inclusive of all delicious meals:

Daily continental breakfast

Daily lunches and dinners inclusive of wine

Daily sunset cocktail

A private sunset sail including wine and canape platters

Daily Private access to Yangaro Main Pool Area + all day at Turquoise Villa Pool

2 x Yoga sessions

Morning walks

One x 30-minute Thermal Therapy session

Private airport transfers in air-conditioned comfort

Private transport available throughout

Your goodie bag including a silk eye mask, travel journal and water bottle…plus more

Your pre-departure gift: the book of the retreat

Government taxes & surcharges

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips not covered in the itinerary. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described). Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price. Any changes you choose to make during your holiday.

JULY 2026

Day 1 – Monday 20 | Welcome to Paradise

Arrive into Airlie Beach and step straight into retreat mode.

On arrival, you’ll be met by your private transfer and taken to the villas — your home for the next five nights. Take time to settle in, unpack slowly, choose your favourite reading spot and let the pace of everyday life fall away.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish — perhaps a swim, a quiet wander through the villa, or simply sitting still with a book and a view.

As the sun lowers, gather for a sunset cocktail followed by a relaxed welcome dinner at the villa. This is your first chance to connect with your fellow retreat guests — softly, easily, and without expectation.

Stay: Yangaro Villas

Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2 – Tuesday 21 | Ease Into Retreat Life

Today begins gently.

For those who feel like it, there’s optional mid-morning yoga or a relaxed walk, to ease into the day. Others may prefer a slow start with coffee, pages of a book, and nowhere to be.

Lunch is unhurried and shared back at the villa, followed by a completely free afternoon. This is a wonderful time to read, swim, nap, or simply enjoy having time stretch ahead of you.

If the mood strikes, today is ideal for your Thermal Therapy session, with optional massage treatments (own expense) available. It is really a day to unpack, unwind and totally chill!

Dinner is inhouse this evening following our sunset cocktails – slow and easy, just the way it should be.

Stay: Yangaro Villas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Wednesday 22 | Indulgence & Stillness

A peaceful morning sets the tone today. Some guests may head out for a gentle walk; others will choose to stay wrapped in quiet with a book, or just enjoy some pool time.

Later this morning a trip into Airlie Beach for a little explore followed by a leisurely lunch at a restaurant with divine views and delicious food.

Post lunch, head back to the villas and the afternoon remains beautifully unstructured. Read. Rest. Swim. Repeat.

This evening, dinner is low key with shared platters and a vino or two, followed by an in-house movie night — book-inspired, and wonderfully relaxed.

Stay: Yangaro Villas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Thursday 23 | Sea Breeze & Stories

Another gentle start, with yoga for those who enjoy beginning the day with movement.

Maybe some pool time, curl up time and a leisurely lunch to be lingered over. Chat about the suggested book, life in general or just enjoy the moment.

This afternoon, step aboard a catamaran for a relaxed cruise, soaking up sea air, sunshine and the effortless beauty of the Whitsundays. Enjoy canapes, drinks and a gorgeous sunset.

Back at the villa this evening, it’s pizza night — casual, fun, and catered to all preferences. Shoes optional. Laughter encouraged.

Stay: Yangaro Villas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Friday 24 | A Perfect Last Full Day

Your final full day is intentionally unstructured — finish that book, lounge by the pool, nap without guilt and savour every moment.

Your retreat concludes with cocktails and a celebratory BBQ Farewell Dinner Party.

Stay: Yangaro Villas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Saturday 25 | Departure

Enjoy a final breakfast before departing, refreshed, restored and already planning your next escape.

Meals: Breakfast

Yangaro | Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach

Discover understated luxury at Yangaro, a secluded retreat just 10 minutes from the heart of Airlie Beach. Nestled between picturesque mountains and the tranquil shores of Funnel Bay, Yangaro offers a rare balance of natural beauty, refined design, and coastal charm

Villa Topaz (8 bedrooms with garden views. 2 with terrace and outdoor baths)

With eight beautifully appointed bedrooms — each with its own private ensuite — Topaz redefines private group accommodation just minutes from Airlie Beach.

Set against the lush backdrop of the Conway Ranges, this spacious retreat invites guests to slow down and reconnect. The generous open-plan living area flows onto a sun-drenched deck with a private outdoor jacuzzi, while the timber kitchen and oversized central dining table set the scene for shared meals and unforgettable conversations.

Each bedroom is a peaceful haven, and two of the downstairs suites feature large open-air stone baths — ideal for unwinding in the fresh mountain air.

With Yangaro’s signature marble and timber finishes, sweeping views, and abundant space to gather or retreat, Topaz is the ultimate destination for groups seeking serenity, style, and connection in the Whitsundays.

Villa Turquoise (2 bedrooms with ocean view)

Overlooking the sparkling waters of Funnel Bay, this elevated retreat is made for friends seeking the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment in the Whitsundays.

Lounge by your private infinity pool, enjoy alfresco meals with ocean views, or retreat to the tropical courtyard for a quiet moment. Indoors, striking architecture and high-end finishes meet bright, airy living spaces — all styled to showcase the villa’s panoramic surrounds.

For fun-seeking groups, the dedicated games room offers table tennis, foosball, and classic arcade games, creating memorable moments for all ages.

Whether you’re soaking in the view from the deck, entertaining in the expansive living area, or simply unwinding in the privacy of your master suite, Turquoise invites you to experience laid-back luxury just minutes from Airlie Beach.

Yangaro | Luxury Villas in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

A minimum of 8 guests is required for this tour to depart. The maximum number of guests is 10. If minimum numbers are not reached, we will discuss this with you well before departure to finalise how to proceed i.e. re-quote with less participants or cancel the departure. If we cancel the departure the tour deposit will be refunded.

Once full payment is received the price is guaranteed. Until that time, the price is subject to change.

A $2,500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your confirmation.

Deposit is by a payment link via the booking form to secure your spot. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Merchant fees of 1.5% + .30c apply to Australian based credit card payments and will be added at the time of payment. International credit cards will attract a higher merchant fee.

All payments are processed by E-way – a secure payment gateway that is certified to stringent levels of certification.

Please note interim payments may be required due to meet supplier terms and conditions.

Dietary & health information are to be provided at the time of booking

We highly recommend travel insurance is purchased to protect your investment to protect against unforseen circumstances requiring cancellation.

Final payment is required by 30 April 2026.