Our first visit to Port Douglas was en route from Cairns to a QuickSilver snorkeling boat trip from Cairns to the Barrier Reef in around 1999.
The next time in 2005, we stayed at Palm Cove between Cairns and Port Douglas and went for lunch at Salsa Bar and Grill situated in a classic white Queenslander near the marina.
In December 2006, we came for Christmas, an experience that literally took our breath away with the extreme heat and humidity. Thereafter we came annually in October for about eight years always staying at the Pink Flamingo Resort, managed by Cath, Sam, and Leigh.
In 2013, we were joined by friends for my fiftieth birthday celebration. By that time, Gigi and Andrea were managing the Resort. They moved on to open their own Gunnahdoo boutique holiday property in Rocky Point north of Port Douglas.
The following year we honeymooned at the Pink Flamingo before getting married a week after my birthday. We are thrilled to be back in Port Douglas after ten years.
Sadly, the Pink Flamingo Resort is looking like it needs some TLC.
theINFP 
Enjoyed your slice of life, re the resort, I guess when the original passion or the owners fades so does the property?
Yes, I think you are right. The tropical setting, the price per night, being walking distance into town, and the beach, redeems the property from not living up to rose tinted memories.
Lyn and I went for an anniversary splash at a wonderful posh retreat place in the Perth hills, we went back 8 years later and it was awful, we now have this thing – never go back, whihc is sad really.
I am sorry to hear that and then again new experiences, new quality moments.
Yes memories come from all experiences, I’m with you on that.
These photos remind me of my trips to Key West in the 90s. Happy times indeed.
I am pleased the photos remind you of happy times.