29 January 2010

Pick your hotel by Location, Location, Location or Views, Views, Views?

Breakers North Apartments is proudly a member of IGLTA, is Rainbow Tourism Accredited and one of the first properties to undergo Gay Comfort training under the auspices of Gold Coast Tourism.

What does this mean to lesbian and gay couples, families and singles visiting the Gold Coast?  A safe, sensitive place to stay and help with booking places to play, see and do along the very gay Gold Coast.


Featured Property

Breakers North Gold Coast Apartments is superbly located on the beach, equal distance between Surfers Paradise Beach and Broadbeach. 
Breakers’ private boardwalk accesses magnificent white sandy beaches that stretch along the Gold Coast. The apartment hotel is a high-rise building with unsurpassed beach and ocean views from all 15 stories.


Pros  
Central position along the coastline 
Balcony views of Ocean, Hinterland
Minutes to Cavill Mall, Chevron Renaissance, Gold Coast Covention Centre, Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach Mall, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and a variety of restaurants and cafés.
Sauna, Heated Pool and Spa
Golf Net,Tennis Court 
BBQ Area, Sunlounge Area
Internet Games Room
Wireless broadband in rooms and complex



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28 January 2010

Inaugural "Screaming Queens" Event at Dreamworld

Gay Gold Coast features inspiring things to see and do in Australia's dream destination...where vibrant lesbian and gay travel experiences are paramount!

Here's one for your 2010 fun calendar...Screaming Queens at Dreamworld Theme Park on 12 June





Gold Coast Tourism and Dreamworld are sponsoring an after dark park party on 12 June, an event where you can shout, screech, squeal and scream as you try the Big 6 Thrill Rides then enjoy a drag queen performance. 



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21 January 2010

Experience the Best Kayaking and Snorkeling on the Gold Coast


Half Day Dolphin & Straddie Tour Only $85

Paddle across the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast
Keeping an eye out for Dolphins, Turtles, Stingrays
Visit two of our secluded islands
Delicious continental breakfast on the beach
Snorkel with hundreds of sub-tropical fish off Wavebreak Island
A short paddle to South Stradbroke Island
Enjoy a stroll across to one of the best surfing beaches in the world
Spot the Swamp Faced Wallaby only found on South Stradbroke Island

 
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 Dee and SJ are taking this tour in February and will have tales to tell on the Gay-GoldCoast.QGuide.com blog.

14 January 2010

What you don't know about the Gold Coast that Queensland wants to share





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13 January 2010

Temptations on the Gold Coast for Valentine's Day

It is all about romance and relaxation.
Turn your standard hotel getaway into a truly unique experience with Watermark Hotel and Spa’s latest offering for couples, Temptations for Two.
The simple pleasures begin with a spacious superior or deluxe guest room, sprinkled with a selection of enticing amenities.
Get cosy with matching bathrobes as you await the arrival of two tantalizing ice creams and a bottle of chilled sparkling wine. A free in-house movie is also included in this sumptuous new package, with a variety of latest-release films on offer.

The perfect romance package is available from $210 and includes:

  • Deluxe or Superior guest room
  • Queen or King size bed with comfort plus bedding  
  • Chilled sparkling wine on arrival
  • Two Connoisseur ice creams on arrival
  • Temptations Pack including massage oil, bubble bath and
  • chocolate body sauce on arrival
  • Choice of one free movie per day
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Full access to gymnasium, pools, spas & sauna
  • Secure parking $5 per day
Romantic Dinner -14th February only $69
Let Watermark's two award-winning restaurants inspire a little romance this Valentine's Day with a choice of a delectable interactive buffet dinner in the Waves Restaurant or an intimate three-course meal at the Amalfi Bistro and Wine Bar. (Price is per person and includes live entertainment, glass of bubbly and a rose upon arrival in either venue.)

10 January 2010

Gay Couples Love Romantic Package Deals




The Gold Coast offers many activities and accommodation specials suitable for romance, whether you fancy Valentine's Day, an anniversary or other reason to grab your partner and head for the vibrant gay hotspot of Queensland.  The Gold Coast.  Who knew? 


Romantic Ballooning Valentine's Day Package  
This is a made-to-order, one-of-a-kind, romantic package from our Rainbow Tourism Accredited and Gay Comfort Status hotel, Kirrasurf Apartments.



Accommodation for Couples, Double Couples - Book now with your friends and sweethearts.  This is an exclusive deal for readers of Gay Gold Coast blog.

  • 2 Guests in a 1 Bedroom luxury ocean view beach front apartment for 3 nights.   $630 ($210 per room per night)
  • 4 Guests in a 2-Bedroom luxury ocean view beach front apartment for 3 nights.   $720 
  • Romantic hot air balloon flight - $275 per person
    The extras include
  • Complimentary return transfers from Kirra Surf Apartments  
  • CD of pictures of your flight, as well as a Balloon Down Under flight cap and personalised Flight Certificate
  • Welcoming tea / coffee / biscuits on the launch field whilst the balloon is being inflated.
  • Champagne breakfast after the flight at the 5 star Palm Meadows Golf Resort Lakeview Restaurant
  • After some group photos our crew will return you to your accommodation about 4.5 hours after you started.



Gay Gold Coast is a traveller-to-traveller blog about things to see and do in Queensland's Gold Coast region. Locals and visiting bloggers are welcome to contribute info about favorite spots, attractions, reviews and events - and especially photos and videos of lesbians and gays at play. You can leave comments on others' blogs or submit your own here.

05 January 2010

Ironman Uses Irons on Gold Coast Golf Courses


Hi, my name is Shannon Eckstein and I’m the current World and Australian Ironman champion.

When I’m not out on surf patrol or training for competition with the Northclifffe Surf Life Saving Club, I love to get out and hit a few balls at any one of the many golf courses stretching across the Gold Coast.

There are hundreds of courses available to tempt golfers of all capabilities and listed below are some of my favourites.



1) Lakelands Golf Course. Jack Nicklaus designed. Lakelands is always immaculately presented and has great facilities. It provides a great overall golfing experience.

2) Hope Island Golf Course is definitely a thinking golfer's course. It has 128 pot style bunkers and no shortage of water hazards. The greens are undulating and fast. My favourite hole is the par 3, 17th. If you decide to go for the green it is 180m over the water to the pin.

3) The Glades Golf Course. Designed by Greg Norman. The Glades is another course that is always immaculately presented with plenty of bunkers and water hazards found on nearly every hole. The greens offer a true putting surface.

4) Royal Pines Golf Course offers a 27-hole composite course. Undulating terrain both on the green and fairways will test the best of golfers. The fairways are very tight and provide a great challenge.

5) Sanctuary Cove, The Palms Golf Course is a resort style course that has a great mix of lakes and bunkers which will challenge golfers of all levels. It is a very well manicured course with great old Palm trees lining the course. My favourite holes are the par 4, 7th which has a green surrounded by water, the 9th which is a long, uphill par 3 over water, plus the par 5, 18th which requires great course management to stay out of trouble.


Gay Gold Coast is a traveller-to-traveller blog about things to see and do in southern Queensland's Gold Coast region.

Locals and visiting bloggers welcome to contribute favorite spots, attractions, reviews and events - and especially photos and videos of lesbians and gays at play.

04 January 2010

Golfer's Paradise: For Every Player from Scratch to Social

The Gold Coast is considered the capital of golfing resorts in Australia, with more than 40 exclusive championship courses designed by some of the biggest names in world golf. 


World-class venues such as Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Radisson Palm Meadows, RACV Royal Pines and Emerald Lakes have stay and play packages available through four and five star accommodation outlets.


Great, but what about Social Golf around the greater Gold Coast region?  


"I'm planning to bring my clubs next month, so I'd like to find the best 9-hole courses to give ém a go.  Where are the hidden, country courses for a good walk spoilt?"  --Dee in Sydney.



Gay Gold Coast is a traveller-to-traveller blog about things to see and do in southern Queensland's Gold Coast region.

Locals and visiting bloggers are welcome to contribute favorite spots, attractions, reviews and events - and especially photos and videos of lesbians and gays at play.

Add a comment or submit a blog for a chance at a great prize to Peacock Tourism.