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The movie showcases qualia - hailed for its 120 square metre pavilions with private plunge pools - as an elegant hotel where the sparring exes continue to bump into each other. It includes footage of qualia’s luxurious Beach House, the bar at the Long Pavilion and the stunning Spa qualia. Meanwhile, a pre-wedding party scene and an impromptu soccer match was set at Hamilton Island’s Catseye Beach, while One Tree Hill formed the backdrop for unexpected romance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_375870695":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/PalmBayResortLongIsland_creditTEQ.JPG","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/PalmBayResortLongIsland_creditTEQ.JPG","alt":"A tropical island with many green lush palm trees is surrounded by crystal clear blue oceans.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/why-hollywood-is-obsessed-with-these-three-island-resorts/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696553945020/palmbayresortlongisland-creditteq.jpeg","uuid":"5b45fc68-15c8-49e4-b09c-353fc65d274f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Palm Beach Resort, Long Island in the Whitsundays. 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Guests can chopper in by helicopter, jump on a seaplane and taxi over the water right up to reception or step aboard a high-speed water taxi from Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_1019053212":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/qualiaBeachHousepool_Photographyby_Sharyn_Cairns.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/qualiaBeachHousepool_Photographyby_Sharyn_Cairns.jpg","alt":"A crystal clear blue infinity pool is situated on the edges of a large architectural designed villa overlooking the water and ocean of The Whitsundays.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/why-hollywood-is-obsessed-with-these-three-island-resorts/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696553642983/qualiabeachhousepool-photographyby-sharyn-cairns.jpeg","uuid":"ba19abe0-0c18-49d5-93e5-04fe616fdf14","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"qualia beach house pool. 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This cove is the set for a scene where the main characters reunite with their daughter, Lily, in Indonesia. (Fun Facts: Whitehaven Beach was winner of TripAdvisor's 'Travellers Choice Best Beach in the World 2021' while Haslewood Island was a location used in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Off limits for most bookable day tours, curious travellers can still get to Haslewood Island by chartering one of the many sailing boats from Airlie Beach or the one of the island resorts or by creating a bespoke tour with Ocean Rafting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, there you have it, three resorts and three Whitsundays Islands that star from behind-the-scenes in the upcoming movie, Ticket to Paradise. If you are curious to find what else is worthy of a Hollywood escapade, then check out these four other high-end Whitsundays getaways.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_201827436":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_copy_copy_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/InterContinentalHaymanIslandPavilions_Bedroom.JPG","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/press-releases/InterContinentalHaymanIslandPavilions_Bedroom.JPG","alt":"A master bedroom within an island based pavilion opens out to a large wooden deck overlooking crystal blue coloured oceans.","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases/why-hollywood-is-obsessed-with-these-three-island-resorts/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_copy_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696553550832/intercontinentalhaymanislandpavilions-bedroom.jpeg","uuid":"87ea2fbd-0217-4adf-b925-bebfa0ca69e8","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"InterContinental Hayman Island. 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Think hexagonal pool, shards of pure white sandy bays, 166 rooms, suites and villas and a spa to rival the concept of Eden. Off screen, the resort has welcomed the likes of Elton John, Leonardo DiCaprio and Australia’s own Chris Hemsworth, not to mention the whole cast of Modern Family. This September, Intercontinental Hayman Island will deliver 12 ultra-luxury \u003Ca href=\"https://t.corp.e.queensland.com/r/?id=h216bf78,47af33a,47af347&e=dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWFsbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lMjA9JTVCMjAyMiUyRjA5JTVEJTIwMjAyMjA5MTRfUUxEX1N0b3JpZXNfSXNsYW5kUmVzb3J0cyZlbWFpbEhhc2g9ODgxMDYzZTVkMjZiNmQ2ZGU0Y2QxZGFlNTJhZjk2YjZiN2IzM2RjMWY5YTJkNzIxNDY4ODlkZDYxNDFlOTA0ZA&s=b2jt_33UNUWIco6g0S139oTnanzOs68p2pjtkYWhe3w\"\u003EBeachfront Pavilion suites\u003C/a\u003E which start from $2750 per night.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Paradise Cove: \u003C/b\u003EShhhhh. This place is a secret. Located on the mainland - though you would hardly know thanks to the 14,000 hectares of privately owned land that surrounds its collection of upmarket suites and cabins - \u003Ca href=\"https://t.corp.e.queensland.com/r/?id=h216bf78,47af33a,47af348&e=dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWFsbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lMjA9JTVCMjAyMiUyRjA5JTVEJTIwMjAyMjA5MTRfUUxEX1N0b3JpZXNfSXNsYW5kUmVzb3J0cyZlbWFpbEhhc2g9ODgxMDYzZTVkMjZiNmQ2ZGU0Y2QxZGFlNTJhZjk2YjZiN2IzM2RjMWY5YTJkNzIxNDY4ODlkZDYxNDFlOTA0ZA&s=_lyshmvP0mc55in0OEoGcRjDgIhuLeKSZXoH7RwF5e0\"\u003EParadise Cove Resort\u003C/a\u003E is breathtaking both in its beauty and the fact that it is still one of Australia’s least known retreats. It is surrounded by lush rainforests and a sandy beach fringed with palm trees overlooking the Coral Sea. Paradise Cove Resort is available for exclusive use hire for up to 18 guests.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Mandalay House:\u003C/b\u003E No stone has been left unturned in the creation of this opulent, Mediterranean-inspired luxury home that looks more like a villa at St Tropez. Perched on the edge of the Coral Sea, this is the ultimate Hollywood type of home with a deep-water marina, a helicopter pad, a cinema room, and a resort pool that spoons one side of the residence. Inside, \u003Ca href=\"https://t.corp.e.queensland.com/r/?id=h216bf78,47af33a,47af349&e=dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWFsbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lMjA9JTVCMjAyMiUyRjA5JTVEJTIwMjAyMjA5MTRfUUxEX1N0b3JpZXNfSXNsYW5kUmVzb3J0cyZlbWFpbEhhc2g9ODgxMDYzZTVkMjZiNmQ2ZGU0Y2QxZGFlNTJhZjk2YjZiN2IzM2RjMWY5YTJkNzIxNDY4ODlkZDYxNDFlOTA0ZA&s=-xna8dJaZ0mypKZKmKzk-9Hr2ZS8d6CZf7F3EGCinbU\"\u003EMandalay House\u003C/a\u003E offers rich interiors filled with antiquities from abroad.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Elysian Retreat:\u003C/b\u003E The low-key \u003Ca href=\"https://t.corp.e.queensland.com/r/?id=h216bf78,47af33a,47af34a&e=dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWFsbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lMjA9JTVCMjAyMiUyRjA5JTVEJTIwMjAyMjA5MTRfUUxEX1N0b3JpZXNfSXNsYW5kUmVzb3J0cyZlbWFpbEhhc2g9ODgxMDYzZTVkMjZiNmQ2ZGU0Y2QxZGFlNTJhZjk2YjZiN2IzM2RjMWY5YTJkNzIxNDY4ODlkZDYxNDFlOTA0ZA&s=qFB2FUnOJwuRLf_F0uvRL9AE8wcMPnaI9zs9N1spFAw\"\u003EElysian Retreat\u003C/a\u003E is a 10-bungalow, adults-only escape located on three hectares of private cove at the southern end of Long Island. Catering to a maximum 20 guests the Whitsundays retreat is often booked out for exclusive use and it has been known get the party started thanks to pop queen, Pink.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E/Ends\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEditor’s note:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the latest information on travel advice in Queensland, \u003Ca href=\"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/crisis-management/advice-for-travellers?redirect=news-and-media/tourist-safety-information&utm_source=queensland.com&utm_medium=Popup_Banner&utm_campaign=COVID_19_Update\"\u003Eclick here.\u003C/a\u003E This Press Release is supplied courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. For more information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home\"\u003Ewww.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E and contact \u003Ca href=\"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/who-we-are/consumerpr@queensland.com\"\u003Econsumerpr@queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E for images.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_copy_91526288_1430084807":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_1679915333":{"spacerType":"line","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"card_carousel":{"title":"Looking for more press releases?","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_1824935451","cardCount":8,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/trending-news","width":"12 column",":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/press-releases","label":"Select to see more","target":"_self"}},"spacer_1558440557":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"}},":itemsOrder":["spacer_copy","editorial_hero_banne_579018590","spacer","editorial_descriptio_1841280014","spacer_copy_91526288","image","spacer_copy_91526288_424320948","editorial_descriptio_588566186","spacer_copy_91526288_375870695","image_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_407103109","editorial_descriptio_1792096021","spacer_copy_91526288_1019053212","image_copy_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_2074701465","editorial_descriptio","spacer_copy_91526288_201827436","image_copy_copy_copy","spacer_copy_91526288_542690744","editorial_descriptio_741315438","spacer_copy_91526288_1430084807","spacer_1679915333","card_carousel","spacer_1558440557"],":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"footer_menu":{"acknowledge":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETourism and Events Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. 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