We have been here several time and will keep coming because of the unique atmosphere this venue provides - unlike any on the coast. The candles on the tables, live music, sound of the traffic on the highway gives you the feeling that you're in a culture-rich European city! Tuesdays are great value with 2 tapas (6 courses) plus a bottle of wine to share for $60. You must try their deep fried prosciutto-wrapped haloumi cheese....yum!

We dined here using a degustation voucher giving us 6 courses for $119 for 2 people. Until dining here we had completely given up hope of finding a restaurant in Maroochydore/Mooloolaba that focussed on the quality of its service. The wait staff were well trained and extremely friendly. Although we were dining on a voucher we weren't made to feel inferior and the wait staff were happy to recommend a wine to accompany each course which turned out to be great selections. Their food was delicate and flavoursome and we were both satisfied after 6 petite courses and did not leave hungry. We will definitely be returning for another A+++ service experience.

We generally wouldn't have rated this resort as high if we had paid full price. We came here for 3 nights on a Travelzoo Voucher ($419) which we considered a bargain compared to the usual price (~$275 per night). Upon arrival it was clear that some aspects of the resort were slightly run down and outdated however it was great to see some renovations going on in the restaurants. Our room in C Block had a kitchenette, modern furnishings and soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, body lotion and shaving cream provided in wall dispensers (YAY). Each accommodation block has free BBQ facilities so while food is expensive you can BYO and save. There are plenty of free activities scheduled throughout the day including bird feeding, tennis, archery, squash, kookaburra feeding, catamaran lessons and many more. We chose to go on a quad bike tour at $58 per head for an hour and loved it! We also took our own snorkelling gear and walked the 1km to the wrecks instead of paying for a snorkelling tour. The staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great 3 night stay.

I have been going to Ginger Browns for years now to see Lisa for my hair. She is the only hairdresser I have come across where you can be completely honest with her and she will work with you on a solution. She will admit if she is unhappy with the colour, she will suggest 'better styles' and she is up to date with the latest hair trends. Great atmosphere in the salon with her business partner Raymond - an all round enjoyable experience!

Approximate cost: $120

My partner and I went there from our neighbour's recommendation and to use our entertainment book voucher (buy one get one free). This was well worth it! Rita, owner/manager and her staff were extremely inviting and well informed about the menu items. They were able to recite the specials and make recommendations using the traditional Italian names as well as offering the 'layman' translation. The quality of our food was brilliant (crispy skinned Atlantic Salmon and rack of Lamb) and there were plenty of 'lighter' and gluten free options. Only criticism was the price of the wine on the menu - cheapest glass was $9. We will be taking our friends and family back here for sure.

Approximate cost: $33

I had my eyebrows reshaped and tinted and the beauty therapist did an amazing job! My only complaint was that the wax was too hot and did leave a red mark under my eye brows for a few days. I was so impressed by the skill level of the therapist that I am now a return customer. You do pay a premium for their services but I have deemed it worthwhile.

Approximate cost: $35