Love books? Love sunshine? Add in a little barefoot luxury and you’re onto something rather fabulous.
Five nights in beautiful private Whitsundays villas, your own suite, sparkling pools, fabulous food, cocktails, a sunset sail and plenty of time to disappear into a very good book.
Add a group of fabulous women, Bathrobes & Bubbles and the warm Queensland sun, and this might just be your happiest way to read.
Come for Airlie Beach. Stay for your latest chapter.
Bare feet. Warm sunshine. A cold drink. A very good book.
Welcome to Read & Retreat Airlie Beach.
For five glorious nights, our private villas overlooking the Whitsundays are home. Every woman has her own beautiful room, with pools, terraces and plenty of gorgeous corners to claim as your reading spot for the week.
The days have an easy rhythm.
Wake when you wake. Join us for yoga if you fancy it. Find a sunny spot and open your book. Swim. Wander into Airlie. Have lunch. Read another chapter. Order a massage. Change your mind completely.
And occasionally, we’ll tempt you away from the pool.
One evening we’ll step aboard for a beautiful sunset sail through the Whitsundays — sea breeze, cold drinks and that extraordinary Queensland light as the sun disappears. There’ll be fabulous food, cocktails, plenty of time around the table together and our Read & Retreat signature, Bubbles & Bathrobes, when breakfast comes with champagne and absolutely no requirement to get dressed first.
Every Read & Retreat also comes with A Good Read — our chosen book, sent to you before you travel. Read it, love it, disagree with it, dissect it or simply enjoy it. There are no formal book-club rules here, although we’d be amazed if it didn’t find its way into conversation somewhere between the pool and the cocktails.
And that’s really the pleasure of Airlie Beach.
We’re not here to conquer the Whitsundays or fill every hour because we’re somewhere beautiful. We’re here to enjoy being somewhere beautiful.
Sail when it’s time to sail. Swim when it’s time to swim. Read when the book is too good to put down.
And when someone appears with a cold glass of something lovely?
Put the bookmark in.
Your retreat, your style.
Tour Price:  Suites are all on a single basis. There are 3 different categories of suites available.
Villa Topaz: AUD$5,895 per person – 6 x garden view suites. LIMITED SPACE.
Villa Topaz: AUD$6,195 per person – 2 x garden view terrace suites with an outside bath.
Villa Turquoise: AUD$6,895 per person  SOLD OUT.
Tour Starts:Â Â Airlie Beach (Proserpine Airport)
Tour Ends:Â Â Â Airlie Beach (Proserpine Airport)
Tour Dates:  6 – 11 June 2027
Escorted from Airlie Beach by Travelling Divas’ Danielle & Ros
5 nights’ accommodation in luxury villas, on a solo 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
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.
Welcome to the Whitsundays.
We’ll meet you on arrival and whisk you away to our beautiful private villas, home for the next five nights. Settle into your own room, unpack the swimsuit and book, then explore your new surroundings and decide which poolside spot has your name on it.
As the Queensland sun begins to soften, we’ll gather for cocktails and our first dinner together.
Bare feet, cold drinks and ten women at the beginning of five glorious days in Airlie Beach.
Stay: Private Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Dinner
Early risers can join us for optional yoga before breakfast. Prefer coffee and a few chapters? We fully support that decision too.
Then the day is yours.
Find a sun lounger and settle into your book. Swim. Wander into Airlie Beach. Book a massage. Have lunch. Read another chapter. Move from one pool to another simply because you can.
Later, we’ll gather for cocktails before dinner.
Shoes remain entirely optional.
Stay: Private Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning comes with a dress code: bathrobes.
Welcome to Bathrobes & Bubbles — our deliciously indulgent Read & Retreat breakfast. Stay comfortable, pour the bubbles, bring your book and linger by the pool. Champagne before noon is entirely acceptable here.
The rest of the day has very few demands on it.
Perhaps your book has reached the impossible-to-put-down stage. Perhaps the pool is calling. Wander into town, book a treatment, find somewhere lovely for lunch or simply stay exactly where you are.
Tonight, we’re staying in.
After dinner, grab the ice cream and head to our in-house movie studio, where beanbags, something deliciously indulgent and the latest chick flick we can find await.
No deep analysis required. Just settle in, get comfortable and enjoy.
Stay: Private Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we’re handing the day over to you.
This is a very good day for a book — preferably somewhere sunny, with the pool within dipping distance and something cold nearby.
Read. Swim. Wander. Lunch. Repeat as required.
Then, later this afternoon, we’ll tempt you away from the villa for something rather special.
We’ll step aboard and sail into the Whitsundays as the afternoon light turns golden. Settle in, drink in hand, as the islands slip past and the sun begins to disappear over the water.
Even a very good book can wait for this.
Stay: Private Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
By now, you’ve probably established your favourite reading spot, know exactly where the best morning coffee is made and have accumulated several new books for your reading list.
So our final full day is yours.
Join us for optional yoga. Head into Airlie. Book that massage. Claim the pool. Finish your book. Start another one.
Tonight, however, we’re getting dressed.
We’ll come together for our final evening and a fabulous farewell dinner — one last chance to raise a glass to five days of sunshine, books, sailing and barefoot villa life.
And possibly debate which book everyone should pack for the next Read & Retreat.
Stay: Private Luxury Villas, Airlie Beach
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
There’s time for one last breakfast, one last coffee and possibly one last chapter before bags are packed and it’s time to leave our Whitsundays home.
We’ll transfer you to the airport for your onward journey, taking home sun-kissed memories, a considerably longer reading list and, quite possibly, an unfinished book because there was simply too much talking.
Not a bad problem to have.
Included 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 06 March 2027.
