With its enviable location opposite Four Mile Beach and newly renovated lagoon-style pool with swim-up deck, the adults-only Meridian Port Douglas wows from the outset. Here, the pool is for relaxing, not playing, and the airy self-contained studios are cosy homes away from home, with a kitchenette and private terrace or balcony. By day, unwind in a sun lounger beside the pool, or take a lazy stroll to the beachfront. Enjoy the serene atmosphere or explore the kaleidoscopic beauty of the Great Barrier Reef — the marina, offering daily boat excursions, is only minutes away. As afternoon turns into evening, feed your soul with sunset vistas, then venture out to feast in Macrossan Street’s vibrant restaurant scene.