From the first part of this article series, we showed you the most insane parking garages for luxury cars. If you think that these wonderful and weird pieces of functional architecture are just for the elite; think again. There’s a crazy space or two even for the average joe’s compact or sedan. That’s not to say that the elite can’t get in these spaces. Some of them are just too pretty not to have a little look-see.
If you think art is only for the rich and famous, the Gold Coast will prove you wrong this September. Whether you’re looking for a unique and ethereal experience, are trying to peek at the vision of creatives, or simply want to hang out with some of the quirkiest and most interesting people this side of the world; the SWELL Sculpture is sure to provoke thought, tug at emotions, and be a feast for your senses. It’s not just about the visual, SWELL gives you experiential art at it’s finest, making it not just palatable but also awe-inspiring for people of all tastes and ages.
Let’s face it, very few of us actually come of out flights looking like runway models. While you don’t have to look like Gigi Hadid once you step out of the plane, you shouldn’t have to look like a hot mess after an eight or fifteen hour flight. All it takes is a little know-how and you can turn each long haul flight into a DIY spa opportunity.
One of the most nerve wracking things that can happen to you during a supposedly blissful travel is losing your wallet. It’s bad enough to lose most of the money you have, it’s even worse if all of your IDs and credit cards are in there. While this isn’t a situation anyone would want to be in at any point in time, it’s still better to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Here are a few things you should do:
Whether you’ve decided to go for a two week holiday or you’ve decided to drop everything to go trapezing from state to state or country to country, you’re sure to need a little more than your usual overnight bag if you’re planning to backpack around. Of course, your wallet, phone, and swiss army knife should be at the top of your checklist, but there are a few unusual backpacker essentials that people often (but shouldn’t) forget to bring:
Although festivals in Australia are all year ’round, there’s something quaint and magical about the festival season in Winter. The air is nippy which means your body is ready to gorge on different delights to keep it warm. Cold weather also means you’ll have more energy to shop around for longer as heat and perspiration typically wears you out faster.
Whether you’re looking for a well priced hotel in Sydney, car hire in Brisbane, or airport car parking in Melbourne, websites like Trivago, vroomvroomvroom, and finder.com always seem like the smartest choice. Of course, who wouldn’t want to get the best prices for similar services?
Here’s a little inside scoop: you’re better off booking direct.
Sometimes, deciding how to get to your flight can be a little tricky. Do you take your car, a taxi, or an Uber? There are pros and cons to all of this but from taxis to Uber, to parking your car in the airport, getting to the airport can get quite expensive.
The tourism industry in Gold Coast has just posted a double digit growth in 2016 thanks to the growing Asian market.
Visitors from Taiwan posted a 77% growth, but the key market for Gold Coast remains to be China which accounts for 28% of total international visitors, which in itself an improvement over last year’s share of 24%.
Winter is fast approaching and because Gold Coast winters are relatively warm and pleasant, you can be sure that the airport will once again be abuzz with travellers coming in to make the most of the mild weather and visit one of the most popular destinations in Queensland.
Gold Coast attracts an average of 10.5 million visitors a year, generating up to $4.4 billion a year in revenue. With that amount of people coming in, parking could be scarce around the city, especially in the most popular tourist destinations. This is why it may make sense to just leave your car at the airport and use public transportation to get around.