Movie World: Gold Coast Theme Parks

Movie World Gold Coast

Theme parks used to be all about the thrills and spills, the adrenaline rush of the fastest roller coasters in the world, and big drops. Once you have children that all changes. Not because you want it to, or it becomes too risky, its just that you have no one to mind the kids while you take off and freak yourself out. Instead you find yourself being squashed in the

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Travel Photo – Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast, Australia

What it’s Like Staying at the Marriott Surfers Paradise – A Review

Marriott Resort and Spa Surfers Paradise

Wow - Staying at places like the Marriott Surfers Paradise can be really dangerous, as I don’t ever want to leave the room. I have never stayed at a Marriott Resort and Spa before. And there are not many places I have stayed around the world where I feel as though every day is steeped in luxury. I’m not one for staying indoors but upon entering the door of our room, I had to

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Cheap Gold Coast Accommodation Options

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We have spent a bit of time on the Gold Coast since returning from the States. We are thinking of heading up there again in November for the weekend. There is a woman’s only retreat I want to go to and after Craig’s Great Crusade adventure I think it only fair that I go for some R and R. The Gold Coast is a fabulous place to visit, and there are

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9 Tips for Visiting the Gold Coast on A Budget

Travel Photo: Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast, Queensland is a really enjoyable and worthwhile place to visit on your travels in Australia.

“Pacific Place Apartments” Bilinga Beach Gold Coast Queensland

Pacific Place Apartments Gold Coast

Now that we are a bit older and have a child, we tend to look for other accommodation options than just hostels. We love hostels and will always want to stay in them for the social aspect, but we like to keep our options open for other budget accommodation. Apartments and holiday houses are a great way to find cheap Gold Coast accommodation. On our recent trip to the Bluesfest

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Dreamworld: Theme Parks Gold Coast Queensland Australia

Dreamworld theme parks Gold Coast

Dreamworld is known to be Australia’s favourite and biggest of the theme parks Gold Coast. Gold Coast is known to be the adventure capital of Australia and is one of our biggest tourist draw cards, both domestic and international. Dreamworld is just one of those reasons why and is popular for family holidays. But, don’t let not having kids stop you from going, there is a lot for everyone to

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Gold Coast Queensland: There is just something about it

Coolangatta Gold Coast Queensland

“See the buildings up ahead there Kalyra? That’s Queensland” We were driving along the main road of Tweed Heads, only kilometres away from the border. After a nine hour drive we were most excited to finally see our destination ahead. None more excited than Kalyra. “It is? Yeah!!” she began clapping and squealing with delight. “Queensland where I was born. I’m so happy to see Queensland!” I remember that feeling

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Travel Photo: Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia

Travel Photo: Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia

Travel Photo: Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia

Aquarius Backpackers Surfers Paradise: Becoming Part of a Family

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We all sat in the beer garden of Aquarius Backpackers, as a young student from New Caledonia began softly strumming her guitar. After several words of encouragement, she began to softly sing songs from her homeland and others, in a beautiful, sweet voice. The group of us nodded our heads, clapped and praised her. She had helped to create a relaxed and happy mood which helped our group of  strangers

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