hi all, im looking on going away for the weekend with my girlfriend on a bit of a holiday away from everything.

i'm just wondering what peoples experiences are with places around gold coast?

Whereabouts on the coast are you staying?

We got a unit in the Aegean, very nice.

You can't go wrong if its in the middle of surfers, just wotif it.

WWJD

Me and the girlfriend stayed at Q1 (tallest residential tower in the southern hemisphere) about a month ago, and it was really good... Nice rooms, pools etc... only problem is its prohibitively expensive... $240/night

I booked through Lastminute.com.au, but there is also Wotif, I found both had the exact same price.

Careful i hear they charge rent at resorts which can sometimes catch people out.

Just slip her a rufie if you want to get some action on the weekend.

Just remember that you have to pay before you leave, you can't just pay whenever you feel like it.

Will pillowpants be going on the vacation too ?

What sort of things are you thinking about doing? Let us know what you're interested in and I can make some suggestions. . .

Oh and the Aegean is nice...that's where I stayed for Schoolies many light years ago.

Careful i hear they charge rent at resorts which can sometimes catch people out

ROFLMFAO I was thinking along those same lines!!!

Me and nubbin will be your tour guides.

Q1 (tallest residential tower in the southern hemisphere)

Did you really need to drop that in? It didnt impress me

so this is the same guy who can't pay his rent

he wants to spend $$$ on more temporary accommodation

lol @ fizzer & crizane

Me and nubbin will be your tour guides.

I feel left out :(

Q1 (tallest residential tower in the southern hemisphere)

Did you really need to drop that in? It didnt impress me

It's the tallest in the world actually.

Even in space, People can hear your stupidity.

I always read that as part of your post and every time it is not out of place. :P

I thought Q1 was cheaper if you stay between 13th and 24th floors.. and a different price for ocean view . I have a friend who went there recently. plus she also got 10% off for being an RACQ member. Will find the brochure.

I always read that as part of your post and every time it is not out of place. :P

haha so true

Q1 has two options... up to lvl35, GC view, and 35+ ocean view...

When i booked, i left it too late and had to settle for the GC view, we ended up only being on lvl 8 which was kinda annoying... but still excellent room.

but yes, $240/night for up to 35... and a semi-ocean view.

save your holiday until schoolies is on

I got this reply from my friend. I was having a blonde moment and it wasn't Q1, but this one is also really nice.

Here is the email info:
Hi Sue,

We stayed at 2nd avenue apartments at Burleigh here is the link http://www.2ndavenue.com.au/ It was beautiful. I just checked availability online then I called their toll free number. If you are a racq member you get a 10% discount. You can book online but you need to call to get the discount. When I booked I just asked if we could be up high. She said we wouldn't be lower than the 15th floor but we ended up on the 23rd which was good. Floors 1 to 5 are a little cheaper but not that much its worth paying the extra.

for the sake of your sanity stay north of burliegh..

miami ftw

A nice thing to do is head out for breakfast - Northcliffe or Main Beach/Southport Surf Clubs are in great positions and do a cheap but good bacon and eggs. Otherwise Skinny Dippers in Main Beach has awesome food and serves brekky til 12pm. For a nice dinner head to Tedder Ave Main Beach or Surf Pde in Broadbeach where there are lots of decent restaurants to choose from.