South of Brisbane lies the spectacular Gold Coast, 70 kilometres of coastline that blends sophisticated urban charms with some of the most beautiful natural settings in the world. While there are many state-of-the-art theme parks and amusements throughout the region, the knockout attractions are provided by nature with these 5 a must-see on your Gold Coast holidays. The Beach at […]
I personally go back and forth on the idea, and now I’m wondering what you readers might think. As a restaurant, there are many benefits of either keeping a tight and select menu or by offering a wide range of tastes and flavors to please any palette. While in the Gold Coast on a media trip, I was given the […]
From the outside, the QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise looks like any other art deco-esque beach hotel, and that’s because up until recently, it was. The QT Hotel just opened after a complete renovation of an older building, and the vibe on the inside is both funky and fresh. Not only is the hotel comfortable, colorful and inviting on the […]
Reading reviews of Bazaar will leave you with images of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, surrounded by colorful carpets, bags of spice and dried fruits. You’ll start to picture yourself picking from this and that, having a nibble (or a feast) from the eclectic mix of local delicacies. Or, you might envision yourself walking on the streets of China, picking […]
I never knew what it would be like to ride in a helicopter, and to be honest, I never thought I would ever really find out. A scenic helicopter ride has most likely been mentioned before but quickly buzzed in and out of my eardrums before having time to register as a possibility. Perhaps it’s the budget traveler in me. […]
One thing that really surprised me about the Gold Coast was the amount of water that fills the area. Not only is the Gold Coast coastal, but a surprising number of waterways also snake through the towns themselves. The exact landmass covered was not something I really understood until we took to the sky. The sky is generally always the […]
When taking a trip to the Gold Coast, most people tend to only think of the beaches and the beach towns that line the coast. Hey, it’s great and there’s no problem in that, but did you know that a green, rainforest getaway to the hinterland is just 30 minutes by car? Mount Tamborine is one popular destination for a […]
As a self-proclaimed roller coaster junkie, it doesn’t take much to convince me to head to a theme park. In fact, I am generally the person selling friends and family on the prospect as well because… let’s face it… I love some thrilling rides! On my recent trip to the Gold Coast, I was informed that Dreamworld, one of Australia’s […]
Towering 77 stories above the Gold Coast’s Surfers Paradise is the SkyPoint Observation Deck. Located in the Q1 residential tower, the deck is situated 230 meters above the ground and offers 360 degree views of the Gold Coast and beaches that surround it. As a first-time visitor to the Gold Coast, a visit to SkyPoint is a must in order […]
I like to call the Gold Coast an adult playground, but it is also a playground for families and children as well. As suiting at the name may be, however, participating in an adult playground with a jungle gym of water parks and theme parks, and giant merry-go-rounds that drop people from the sky (er… skydiving is where I was […]
