Retire in Paradise

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If you are looking for a luxury vacation in a place known for its laid-back lifestyle where the days are always sunny and the air is always clean, then it is about time that you visited Perth.

Perth is a beautiful clean city, surrounded on all sides with nature’s visual charms. Whether you love the beach (Perth beaches are considered the best in the world!), the hills (lots of gorgeous green unique Australian trees and plants) or the picturesque Swan River, meandering all the way to the ocean, Perth does NOT disappoint.

Once you get to Perth, you’ll need somewhere to stay, and we recommend you consider a Five Star apartment for that extra special touch of luxury. The following are among the city’s leading luxury five-star apartments that you may want to consider:

1. Fremantle Harvest : This executive warehouse-apartment is located in the historic (and very popular) port of Fremantle - just a 20 min drive south of Perth city. It is a stylish elegant 2-level apartment that sleeps 2 adults in a luxurious king-sized bed. You’ll find all the usual luxury ameneties to make your time here pass in bliss (lazy bath, day bed, cosy couches, tv/dvd, stereo/CD player - including inhouse CDs, movies and DVDs. However, the other great bonus of staying here is the proximity to Fremantle - the cappucino strip, HEAPS of fabulous restaurants and easy walking access to the beach and river. Well worth a visit!

2. Quest on Arlington Apartments : Quest on Arlington’s beautiful location is one of the best things about it - within walking distance of the popular South Perth foreshore, a magnificent spot that is only a brief ferry ride from the city proper. From there, it is a short distance to several outstanding cafes and restaurants. Quest on Arlington has 45 rooms in all. It offers a whirlpool, parking, television, safe deposit, disabled access, swimming pool, business facilities and air-conditioning. Quest is just minutes from the Burswood Entertainment Centre (Casino) and the Perth Zoo.

3. Medina Grand Apartments : Located onsite at the new Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, right in the centre of the Perth CBD, Medina Grand Apartments puts you right in the middle of all the action. You’re close to the popular Perth suburbs of Northbridge (restaurant heaven) and Subiaco, and the beautiful Kings Park. The Medina has 138 one & two bedroom apartments and studio rooms with all the usual luxury items you’d expect as standard. In addition, they offer hotel quest services such as a swimming pool (heated, of course), Sauna, spa and gymnasium, and an in-room massage service is available should you want to just chill without having to go out.

4. Seashells Scarborough : Located near beautiful Scarborough Beach, on WA’s Sunset Coast, Seashells Serviced Apartments is only 15 mins drive from the Perth CBD, and less than 100 m from the beach. The spectacular views out over the Indian Ocean make this a great spot for your luxury vacation to Perth. Each self-contained apartment has a large balcony or courtyard for you to enjoy the view, and the property has 2 heated swimming pools as well as the obligatory spa, sauna and gym. Enjoy the beach life in style at Seashells Scarborough - you won’t be sorry!

5. Mantra on Murray : Mantra on Murray (previously the Pacific International) offers comfort and style in Perth’s CBD, at 305 Murray St. With 190 spacious fully equipped apartments, and meeting facilities for up to 200, as well as being close to all the major attractions of the Perth CBD, it’s perfect for visitors to our fair city wanting somewhere central and stylish to stay. They even have a foreign exchange desk for international travellers wanting to convert their money into Australian currency. Relax in Bin 305 - their licensed wine bar and cafe and wind down from a hard day’s holidaying in Perth. Check out the Mantra - you won’t be disappointed.

So, there you have it. 5 great luxury apartments for you to consider when you make it to Perth. Any one of them will delight you - and Perth will work its magic on you. You’ll be back … we know!