Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by Jayde Johannsen Sometimes you have to remind yourself how good you really have it. Living on the Gold Coast in Australia, where I operate my own surfboard rental company, my life is truly spectacular and I shouldn't let myself forget why. Then something happens like a weekend in the recent past and I remember to count my blessings, because so many tourists come to the Gold Coast on...

Published on Saturday, September 5, 2009 by Jayde Johannsen Why holiday on the Gold Coast? It's a question I am asked quite often despite our perfect weather, beautiful beaches and laid back way of life. If you are thinking about visiting us here, I have outlined some of the major highlights of our year below, to help you plan your next trip and to make sure you get the most out of your time here. Considering the terrific r...

Published on Saturday, September 5, 2009 by Jayde Johannsen You are probably aware by now that we are entering a period where cash is a going to be a little bit tighter for all of us. With record high oil prices, we are paying more and more for the petrol we need in our cars. With inflation on the rise, we spend more for the day to day necessities of life. With both interest rates and rental prices increasing, no matter if y...

Published on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Jayde Johannsen Upon awaking this morning I promptly headed on over to Coolangatta Beach. A surf-rental client was leaving the area very early in the day and needed me to come by and pick up the equipment (a short board and a minimal) they had been using before they went ahead to check out. Hence I went for precisely that purpose, arriving a little earlier than 7am. On the Austral...