Queensland, Australia has the great fortune to be home to the largest living thing on our planet, and of course the Great Barrier Reef is a true marvel to experience in person, both above and below the water. The coral reef system and 900-some islands off this coast can be accessed via several key cities and towns (which also offer other attractions and amenities in their own rights). The best known is the city of Cairns but give a thought, too, to spots such as Port Douglas (boasting the world's oldest and largest... keep reading