Everyone welcome

With the upcoming series of events, the resort continues to put the focus on bringing locals and visitors together.

“Last year we started monthly events concentrating on getting locals and visitors together”, Ms McDiarmid explained.

“As many locals would know, since the re-opening of the borders, it has been difficult to get a room or even a seat in a good restaurant due to the huge numbers of tourists filling every resource in town.

“Now the flow of travellers has slowed down a little bit after the school holidays, we want to make sure everyone knows they are invited and very welcome.
“It is also the perfect opportunity to have a little staycation and to take up our ‘Locals Offer’ which provides buffet breakfast for two as an exclusive bonus.”

Signature experience returns

After renovations of the resort’s lagoon pool, the highly successful Sheraton Sunset Sessions will be returning during this special weekend.

“Our brand new large beach makes for the perfect gathering place where people can chill out to Ibiza beats as they sip cocktails and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food as the sun goes down,” Ms McDiarmid said.

“There’s nothing better than sharing a sunset and a couple of drinks with friends, is there? It’s a ritual in many parts of the world and the tropics does it better than anywhere else.

“The combination of being in nature, the sunset, a cool drink and music with a beat can create magical moments.”

A myriad of events

Another popular event makes its comeback as Mark Watkins of Mt Uncle Distillery will be teaching people more about the often overlooked spirit, rum.

“During the Rum Masterclass you get to learn the history of sugar farming and how rum is made,” Ms McDiarmid explained.

“At Sheraton we wanted a way for visitors to the region to understand the importance the sugar industry has played in establishing our town long before tourism arrived in the region.

“I have never been a rum drinker but after attending the masterclass last year and actually going on a Sugar Run with Mark, I now look forward to learning and tasting more about this ‘liquid gold’.”

As part of the resort’s commitment to raising awareness of our region’s sweet past, an Italian ‘Feast’ will be shining a light on the large population of 4th and 5th generation farmers and business owners with Italian heritage.

“Of course, the other reason we love to serve Italian food is that it’s a great cuisine to share. It brings people together and that’s what Sheraton is all about too”, Ms McDiarmid added.

The weekend would not be complete without the beautiful vocals of Port Douglas’ own Kiki Courtidis.

“I have not met anyone that doesn’t enjoy Kiki’s music, the locals love her. Besides that, the Daintree Bar drinks menu is so diverse there’s something for everyone.

“It’s a relaxing space that overlooks the resort pools and gardens and popular for a cocktail, or two, and tasting flights.”

For more information about the events, click here. The Locals Offer is exclusively available by emailing the reservations team on [email protected] (not bookable via the website).