Up to 15 years ago I said that , but a prize raffle win changed my mind ,we often go twice a year , the secret stay at a quality gated resort ..
I know one of my pals swears by it too but I can rent a place at whale beach an hour or so from me and sit and read a book there, without the time, cost and threat of never being able to leave due to a discrepancy At customs and lack of funds to bribe the local government to allow “safe passage”
Been there 15 odd times now ,I feel safer over there then say walking down a main street in Coolum at night. We go Jetstar (bogan bus) business class and you just sail through re booking at the airport , yes plenty of trash Aussie's over their you just avoid where they go and stay .
Big white man, throwing his weight around downtrodden locals. Do you leave a tip or just pat them on the head?