Articles related to "The Gold Coast"

Visitors to the Gold Coast are certainly spoiled for choice as this article shows. Narrowing down the selection can be impossible without a little guidance.

Glorious weather, pristine beaches, lush Hinterland and a multitude of attractions and activities, lure millions of visitors each year to the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast is an ideal location for newly married couples to take their first holiday together, with sand, sun and surf just some of the advantages.

The Australian Football League has recently granted the Gold Coast a provisional license to become the 17th AFL team in the competition in 2011.

Things to do include Kangaroo Point, Stradbroke Island, Lone Pine, Dreamworld, rock-climbing, Castlemaine brewery, a paddle steamer and Tamborine Mountain.

One of Queensland's top night attractions, Dracula's Cabaret presents horror themed shows in an ambiance reminiscent of the ultimate Haunted House.

The Tweed River dive site is popular for easy scuba diving. It has simple access and is a common dive site for scuba training schools to conduct initial training dives.

Sparkling beaches, leisure activities and an infamous nightclub scene combine with sun-loving locals in Queensland's most famous playground.

The Gold Coast is home to marvellous beaches, theme parks and numerous attractions. Yet it also has the most breathtaking mountain views and stunning natural habitats.

From 1991 - 2008, the Gold Coast has hosted one of Australia's premier motor sporting events. 2009 carries on the tradition with an exciting new series and racing format!

For Australian theme park fans, there is just one destination: Queensland's Gold Coast, a sand and surf paradise and home to Dreamworld, Sea World, Movie World and more.

Humpback Whales are akin to being the gentle giants of the sea. Observing them up close on the Gold Coast is a breathtaking, unforgettable experience.

When in Chicago, the Chicago Food Planet tasting tour of the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbourhoods is a must-do for visitors looking for a unique culinary experience.

This is a review of The Gate House unabridged audiobook by Nelson DeMille and read by Christian Rummel. This is a sequel to the earlier bestseller, The Gold Coast.

Thomas Palfy's latest book is a photographic documentation of his travels of the land down under. In this compendium, Palfy focuses on the Eastern part of the continent.

Australia is a huge island continent 7,692,024 square kilometers in area. Pick out the best areas to cycle tour and forget the rest.

Stars like Mal Meninga have joined a bid for PNG to enter a team based in Port Moresby into the Australasian competition. The social and economic impacts are key.

Dolphin Resort Tangalooma in Queensland and Monkey Mia Resort in Western Australia offer similar opportunities to feed and interact with wild dolphins. Which is better?

African-American author Toni Morrison's novel, Beloved, is quite literally awash in its water-related themes.

Everyone wants the perfect honeymoon to follow their perfect wedding; but then, everyone is different. This list offers a great range of holiday ideas.

If visiting Australia's Sunshine State, there are holiday experiences not to be missed.

With its moderate year-round climate and laid-back attitude, Australia has proven to be a popular destination with travellers worldwide; this list shows why.

Sprawling lakeside Chicago is an ultra-modern metropolis with a down-home feel, combining the best of North America's most innovative and playful traditions.

The seventeenth century ushered in an era of Swedish military might and territorial wars, while Denmark tried fleetingly to expand their commercial empire.

Boca Raton, on the Gold Coast of Florida, is a sunny tropical vacation destination. Pet-friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats to vacation in Boca.

Sweden's belligerence, confined to the upper quarters of Protestant Europe, prompted Denmark to further its own empire in India, Africa, and the Caribbean.

The Bull Shark is responsible for a high number of attacks on humans because it swims in shallow water.

The St. John slave uprising in 1733 lasted more than nine months and began, like the sparks of many violent uprisings, out of a pretense of hopelessness and redemption.

Taiwan, Toronto, the USA, the Gold Coast in Australia and the United Arab Emirates all lay claim to the biggest structure on earth. Which skyscraper architecture wins?

Activities around Jupiter, Florida, for those few non-beach days.

Summer is nearly here and the music is pumping in Australia as fans get ready to rock at some of the hottest music festivals in the country.

From the village at Squaw Valley, a tram or moderate climb takes hikers to a series of trails that offer stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain vistas.

Learn more about the ancient practice of Kahuna Bodywork. Come meet Ki'a'i Ho'okahi Weber, Kahuna Sciences Teacher of the Australian College of Kahuna Sciences.

Arts students experience whale watching on tour from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Environmental projects challenge Science, English and Creative Arts students

Taste some of the great food Chicago has to offer through Chicago Food Planet Tours offering neighbourhood walks and tastings that are fun for the whole family.

Each Australian state has lots to offer those travelling down under. The NSW tourist or outback tourist won't be disappointed, but see what other states can offer, too.

Bundaberg and Rockhampton in Australia are the two main cities on Queensland's central coast. Both act as gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, resort islands and more.

Much smaller than Chicago's O'hare Airport, the Midway International Airport offers shorter lines, less walking and a more friendly and somewhat stress free atmosphere.

It's every dieter's dream to be fitter, firmer, faster, but is thieGold Coast Cure a healthy way to succeed without counting calories and cutting back on exercise?

Harlequins suffered an heavy defeat at home to visiting side Wigan Warriors at the Twickenham Stoop.

Some 150 years ago, the greater part of Africa was unknown to Europeans. They called it the Dark Continent because so much of it was still unexplored and undiscovered.

The audiobook edition of Wild Fire by Nelson Demille and read by Scott Brick is a fast moving listen. Main character John Corey returns to uncover a horrifying plot.

During North American winters, many vacationers travel to warmer climes to escape from the cold weather. Read about the best winter getaways in the Asia-Pacific.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Australian nutritionists say variety at breakfast is a key to children's mental health.

Magical Christmas lights brighten the Chicago area. Magnificent light shows feature impressive displays of color and animated figures of Xmas stories.

Dumb Barter or Silent trade is an exchange process involving neither language nor money which, according to historical records was practised in Africa. Did this happen?

Portuguese efforts in establishing plantation economies begin with the exploration of Africa's coast but end with New World opportunities heavily dependent on slavery.

A sustainable source of clean electrical power is the energy in the tides. Several companies are pioneering green generation of electricity with various types of turbine.

Australia is a country of contrasts from crowded cities to vast open spaces. Bruce Elder has compiled a guide to the best Australia has to offer for travellers.

Ghana had many changes of power. The 12th century to present time would show changes of leadership founded on the riches of the land.