From the archives: This is from our original site, MyCityLife, posted back on 10 February 2015
MyCityLife presents an escape from Brisbane to the Coast for a corridor to a whole new world of dynamic energy, sunshine, surf and sand. For a St Valentine’s Day away from the urban sprawl, explore the world of the sunny Gold Coast.
| STAY |
Get amongst it from the heart of the beautiful Gold Coast and make it a night of five-star service all the way.
Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach
It’s never-ending 24-hour excitement and luxury where expeditions of every variety are on offer to stay, eat, drink, play, celebrate and be entertained.
– STAY IN and explore all the foodie spaces on offer with Valentine’s Day Dining at Jupiters. From the finest Japanese cuisine to traditional Italian fare, sumptuous seafood buffets and indulgent desserts, Jupiters Hotel & Casino has something to suit every cupid.
QT Hotel, Gold Coast
Stay and play from day into night, where hedonism and modern day lifestyle is manifested throughout the hotel.
– STAY IN and enjoy A Bazaar Valentine’s Day with a night of love and an indulgent evening of market fresh seafoods, global cuisines, pastry delights and romantic desserts.
| THINGS TO DO |
The Gold Coast presents a treasure trove of things to do, both in a natural and an urban setting.
TRAVEL IN STYLE
Get there with Vogue Limousines. Their Chrysler Stretch Limos and Stretch Hummers are super sexy, though the Chrysler 300c Stretch Limousine screams ‘superstar’ all the way down the Pacific Highway. Seating up to ten with leather interiors, lighting and sound system and a full bar, it’s the the Lamborghini doors that confirm how superstar you really are.
Gold Coast Gondolas provides something a romantic occasion through the waterways of the Broadwater for the ultimate in romantic indulgence. Romantic background music, the sound of lapping water, and your very own gondola including gondolier, with a lavish breakfast, lunch and dinner menu and BYO policy, means anything can, and will happen.
WATCH
The Wheel of Surfers Paradise means panoramic views of The Gold Coast all the way to the ocean.
Event Cinemas Myer Centre Robina are waiting for Anastasia and Christian to heat up the screens with FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. Go Gold Class for a salacious evening of erotica on the silver screen.
Q1 Skypoint Deck & Climb at Q1 Resort & Spa
Take on an exhilarating view of The Coast, 230 meters into the sky with 360 degree views. Sip away at a cocktail while contemplating life with a perspective that extends from the surf to the hinterland and beyond.
GO AU NATURAL
The Gold Coast has the best beaches in Australia, from Burleigh, to Tallebudgera Estuary, Currumbin with Elephant Rock, and all the way down to Kirra and Point Danger. Soak up that sunshine and sand, watch the sun rise or sun set, and enjoy long walks on the shore.
Natural Bridge in Springbook National Park presents glow worms from the Springbrook Caves. This is the best time of the year to see glow worms at their best, so grab a torch and don comfortable shoes for a magnificent turn out, glow worm style.
| DINE LUNCH + DINNER |
When food is the language of love, indulge the senses with a spread of the finest menus on The Coast.
While we’ve mentioned that QT Hotel Gold Coast and Jupiters Hotel have their ideas of foodie heaven, Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar in Mermaid Beach stands out as one of the Gold Coast’s premium fine dining restaurants. With a Valentine’s Menu set to stun the lilting strings of Spanish guitarist Jason Machado is sure to overpower.
Italian amore brings love to The Gold Coast at Fellini Restaurant with a specially curated six course Valentine’s Degustation Menu including choice of main. Enjoy with the best views of The Marina Mirage.
Those who are carnivores together, love together, and Moo Moo The Wine Bar & Grill brings the best of eighteen different cuts of meat to the plate to heat the blood.
A slice of Paris comes to the GC with Absynthe at Q1 Resort, plating up the finest in French cuisine from entrée to dessert. Because no one quite does it like the French.
Seafood is the ultimate aphrodisiac, so The Fish House in Burleigh would be quite the lovers’ destination. With incredible views, an extensive fine wines list and the freshest of seafoods, The Fish House will be the start of a very long evening.
