The Gold Coast is really the region with the mega theme parks, but there are some great parks right in the Sunshine Coast that are a bit more educational and artsy and can make for great fun. These are the type of parks that can keep you entertained all day long, without the super-sized rides that some love, but others hate.

When I hit the beach to surf I usually head down to Mermaid Beach. Though the waves are not among the best of the Gold Coast’s offerings, I choose this spot because of the ability to dodge the swelling crowds. Crowds and surfing: they’ve got a funny relationship. No serious surfer out there will tell you that they enjoy surfing in a tightly packed spot, yet nonetheless we all tend to exacerbate the matter by obeying certain sheep-like behavior (i.e. the “follow the pack” mentality).

Spring is a wonderful time to leave the house and enjoy a nice vacation. The weather is nice and soft, which means that there is room for many outdoor activities – hiking, canoeing, sailing, cycling and watersports. The spring months just after the fall of hectic holiday season and just before the summer months when [...]

I’m sure you’re thinking of something romantic, something peaceful, and something where you’re both going to have fun, something for more loving, dining, and wining. Honeymoons are not only the perfect time to start a life of marital bliss with your loved one and enjoy each other’s company. It is also the best time to explore a different place to relax and enjoy.

Now that the spring season is in full swing and the sizzling summer sun is right around the corner, you are probably anxious to start planning your next vacation getaway.