Monday, May 21, 2012

A perfect getaway


This is most likely as good as it gets
Once you arrive, you'll soon feel that you have arrived in Paradise.

After our plane landed in Brisbane, we hired a car and drove to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast of Australia. This is about an hour's drive and really is a wonderful place to take a vacation.
Even though it is winter time, the weather is desirable and while most of the locals were getting around in jackets, we spent some time relaxing at the beach.

'Surfers' as it is colloquially called has many high rise apartment buildings and the most gorgeous, wide white sand and surf beach. Walking along the beach, the white sand actually squeaks, ... it is made up of  clean, soft coral sand, where you can relax and soak up the brilliant sunshine.

About 10 years ago we stayed at Q1 and we enjoyed our time there, so this is where we rented an apartment again on the 35th floor,  Room  # 3504.
 I opened the windows from our room  and snapped photos of the City lights, at night and the view was really magnificent.
the view from our room overlooking the beach
 Looking back towards the City and you can see the Ferris wheel

I'm back from my holiday and can honestly say, I am relaxed after my little break away.
Wishing you all a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn


40 comments:

  1. Those are amazing views from you room and the beach looks pristine. I'm glad you got to take a vacation. It really does refresh you! Enjoy the week ahead!

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  2. Oh, my, what a beautiful getaway!!!! Love the photo of the shoreline . . . so peaceful!!

    I hope you have a wonderful week!!

    xoxo

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  3. So happy you were able to get away for awhile...looks beautiful! Love your photos...the night pics are wonderful.
    Haven't been around much...but do wish you a belated Happy Mother's Day.

    I'll be updating this week...
    Enjoy your week, Carolyn.
    Hugs, Nancy xo

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  4. Oh Carolyn, what a beautiful vacation spot! Wish I had been there. Your photos are just amazing..Thank you so much for sharing, and it was such a joy to see your visit.. Yes, early morning is my favorite time to work. You are so right, quiet and peaceful..
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  5. I'm so glad you enjoyed your holiday in Ozzie land. It is cooler down in Adelaide. I don't think you would be sun baking today.
    Hugs

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  6. A wonderful break-away Carolyn and even better in the cooler months when you can take a leisurely stroll along that long stretch of beach without tripping over sunbathers. Your view from the 35th at night is amazing ... take care xx

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  7. Dearest Carolyn,

    You had a great mini-vacation. So did we with our 5-day cruise to the Bahamas.
    Have a great week ahead.
    Love,
    Mariette

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  8. Hi Carolyn! It looks fabulous there!! I would love a holiday soon...always good to recharge the batteries:) Have a lovely week!
    ~Anne

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  9. Fantastic view...
    Best regards from Paris,

    Pierre

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  10. Beautiful getaway location!

    Have a lovely week ahead,

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

    PS So busy now with my 3rd novel!!

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  11. Good morning sweet Carolyn!

    Oh how I love the ocean and any seaside resort is a place to explore. MY HOW BEAUTIFUL the other side of the world is!!!!

    HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY sweet friend! Anita

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  12. the view from the window is just amazing, no wonder they called it Paradise!


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  13. Oh,I love this place,I would love to go there again,I am very glad you enjoyed your holidays!
    hugs
    Dorota

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  14. Welcome home darling....glad you enjoy your trip...love for a happy week....Ria....xxx...

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  15. Hi Carolyn,
    That looks like an amazing place to visit and such a contrast between the city lights and the the beach.I'm so glad you had a great time.
    Sarah x

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  16. Yes dear Carolyn, I can immagine you are well relaxed after having been to such a wonderful place.
    The photoes taken in the dark, looks fantastic.
    Hugs ,Dorthe

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  17. Gosh, I love the first picture ! The beach looks beautiful, and so does the view from your window ! I'm pleased you are able to have that mini-vacation. Enjoy !

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  18. Dear Carolyn,


    This is definitely the perfect getaway!
    The pics at the beach are so dreamy!


    xxx
    S
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  19. Your Gold coast is wonderful... sand, sand & sand and beautiful waves. What a wonderful feeling is given through your photos. thank you so for sharing your holiday!

    xo,
    Mary

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  20. Rested, relaxed and recharged, the best tonic in the world - a little break away!!
    Surfers is a wonderful beach - I love all your photos!

    You're very brave Carolyn taking photos out the window on the 35th floor - yeeks!!!
    Can you tell I'm not really one for heights?!!

    much love
    Shane

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  21. Oh boy, do I wish I could have tagged along with you on that beautiful giveaway Carolyn, It must have been such a lovely time. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures.
    hugs from here...

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  22. Dear Carolyn
    Wow.... your pictures are so beautiful! Your post is so nice! Thank you also for the lovely comment on my blog.
    I wish you a happy week with a lot of sun. Hugs Yvonne

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  23. Hi Carolyn, glad you enjoyed your holiday at the Gold Coast, it's always a lovely place to escape the winter.
    Thanks for visiting me, have a wonderful week, hugs Robyn x

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  24. What a gorgeous getaway, Carolyn!!! It looks like a picture postcard!!! Have a wonderful week!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  25. Oooooh, this looks like the perfect holiday!!! And what a VIEW!!! And the sand on that beach....oooh! Thanks for INSPIRING photos!

    Kristin xx

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  26. The Gold coast looks wonderful, and so close you lived. So beautiful night-photos to.
    Wish you a joyful day
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  27. It look really the paradise,my boyfriend has been Australia (Brisbane and Sidney) and often he tells me that we should go there and build a new fantastic life.This Country is friendly and beautiful and rich of opportunities.
    My little teddy bear sends to you a lot of love,thanks!

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  28. Beautiful beach and wow what a high building! And beautiful view.A fine getaway!

    Regards Janny

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  29. I love your photos! What a gorgeous beach and the view from your window is stunning at night!
    So pleased you had a relaxing break in such a lovely place...

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  30. How lovely indeed
    Precious photographs

    Blessings my friend

    Jeanne♥

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  31. What a lovely beach! Glad you enjoyed your break!

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  32. Hi Carolyn! Looks like you had an amazing holiday! I'd love to visit one day. :)

    Have a wonderful week! xoxo

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  33. Dear Caroline,
    thank you so much for your nice words!
    I´m so glad about it!!!!!
    Hugs
    Yvonne

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  34. My dear heart, thank you so much for visiting and being happy about joining on the Paris link party!

    IT WILL BE SOOOOOOO FUN!

    Enjoy a lovely day by the ocean my friend! Anita

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  35. Have the most wonderful and relaxing adventure at "Surfers" with your husband, Carlolyn! I just know you will enjoy every moment!!

    xox
    Constance

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  36. Welcome back Carolyn! I am so very happy you had a good break.

    See you at Anita's Paris Party in a few days!

    Stephanie

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  37. So gorgeous. Nothing like seeing a city lit up at night. The ferris wheel looks so cool all lit up.

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  38. Wow amazing. I'm looking forward to visit Gold Coast to experience the coolest place on Queensland. I found this site and will check there Affordable accommodation in Circle on Cavill.

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  39. Carolyn honey I am catching up with you this morning and I am in awe of where you spent your holiday. OMGosh I have never seen such a beautiful place. Gorgeous view and to sit on those beaches just would be heaven. Where is the pic of you walking. Would love to see one.
    So glad I am over here today visiting.
    I am so glad you came by for a visit. I love love hearing from you.
    Love
    Maggie

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Carolyn xx