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 Thursday, September 3, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy Often time Australia is not even a thought when couples are planning a romantic getaway. Many do not realize that Australia is one of the most beautiful and romantic places that you will ever visit. Gold Coast is one of Australia's, and the worlds for that matter, most romantic, eye pleasing destination. The scenery and beauty, combined with the sights and sounds...

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...

Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy Coolangatta is the southernmost city along the Gold Coast. The Point Danger lighthouse is located here. Coolangatta is known as a twin city with Tweed Heads located directly across the border. Main beach is about forty meters up the beach and next is Stradbroke Island. Between Main Beach and Coollangatta are Surfers Paradise and Southport. The...

Published on Monday, August 24, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy Have you ever noticed that many people vacation in the same place year after year? Why is this? Maybe they are afraid to try something new. After all they know the ins and outs of their vacation location, and it is much simpler that why. What ever the reason is, I will never understand it. For this reason many American choose to travel to Euro...

Published on Sunday, August 23, 2009 by George Brash by George Brash A tiny jewel set in the blue seas of the South Pacific, Norfolk Island is only 8 km (5 mi) long, and 1,600 km (994 mi) northeast of Sydney, Australia. It is the biggest of a cluster of three islands on the Norfolk Ridge, fringed by coral reefs and crowned by pristine rainforest and some of the world's tallest tree ferns. On 10 October 1774, James Co...

Published on Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Sam Penman by Sam Penman A tiny jewel set in the azure seas of the South Pacific, Norfolk Island is just 8 km (5 mi) long, and 1,600 km (994 mi) northeast of Sydney, Australia. It is the biggest of a cluster of three islands on the Norfolk Ridge, fringed by coral reefs and crowned by pristine rainforest and some of the world's tallest tree ferns. On 10 October 1774, James Coo...

Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by Jennifer Schellington by Jennifer Schellington Looking for some relaxation and down time as part of your trip? Why not incorporate one of Australia's many islands into your stay down under. Australia is blessed with thousands of km of beautiful coastline and over 8000 islands. Not every island is worth a visit but there are certainly enough to cater for all tastes, no matter how strange ...

Published on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Cordelia Kennedy by Cordelia Kennedy One of the most popular vacation choices is a beach destination. The blue water, the sandy beach, many can not picture anything more relaxing or romantic then this. A beach destination is the perfect place to find relaxation and peace, and is a great way to relieve the stress that ones feels from their daily life routines. When thinking about...

Published on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Kathy Smith by Kathy Smith A step away form the bustle of Brisbane are the many attractions of the Brisbane Hinterland. The heavily forested hills of the DAguilar Range create a subtropical haven just twenty minutes west of the city: the main access point is the hamlet of Mount Glorious, in Brisbane forest Park. Travel to the Valley of the Lakes near Esk and even further north-w...