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Titans first home game, 2012

The NRL season is set to kick off again and we’ll see the first Gold Coast Titans home game in Round 2 of the season.

On March 10, 2012 they’ll take on the Canberra Raiders on home ground at Skilled Park.

For further information or more Titans news visit www.titans.com.au

 Happy Valentine's Day! We think that there might be a little 'love in the air' today! 

Being romantic doesn’t have to cost a fortune when you’re visiting the beautiful Gold Coast.

Take a leisurely walk along the beach at sunset, or pack a picnic and a bottle of wine and head to the beach, Broadwater or one of the many fantastic parks the Gold Coast has to offer.

Looking for a romantic Valentine's Day idea?

Why not relax and be pampered together enjoying a dual treatment at one of the many Day Spa’s on the Gold Coast offering Couple’s Packages. Here's just a few of the options -

The Golden Door at Sheraton Mirage offers a ‘Tranquility Package’ including aromatherapy massage and facial.

At the L’Aqua Day Spa enjoy a Chocolate body scrub, followed by the Deluxe Grape Anti-oxidant Body Wrap and a Red Wine Jacuzzi complete with sparkling wine, strawberries, cream and chocolate sauce! Just ask for the ‘Decadent Spa Ritural for Couples’

Are you feeling the love in the air? With Valentine’s Day just weeks away we thought we’d share some ideas of romantic things to do on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Gondolas:

Sink back into a sheep-skin covered seat and meander through the Gold Coast canals in your very own private luxury gondola! Elegantly decorated with a beautifully appointed dining table, flowers, candle lantern, ice bucket and glasses. (Fleecy rugs are also provided in cooler weather.)

Bring your own drinks and snacks or take advantage of a breakfast, lunch or dinner package.

www.gcgondolas.com

Stay tuned for another romantic idea next week!

Yanguwah means 'Welcome' in Yugambeh Language and is the name of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's latest Dinner and Show.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Yanguwah experience immerses guests in an engaging evening of Indigenous Australia and native wildlife. The experience includes a traditional welcome ceremony, Kup Murri feast, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander song and dance performances and an introduction to native Australian animals and their connection to Aboriginal people. Feed a friendly mob of kangaroos, hold a koala, crocodile or snake and if you are lucky, witness a Tasmanian Devil rip into their ‘tucker’.

The Kup Murri, a traditional method of cooking in the earth, delivers a delicious selection of meat and vegetable options supported by traditional mouth watering dishes and fresh fruit. Experience a meal you’ll never forget.

Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start with the evening concluding between 9:00pm and 9:30pm. Visit http://www.cws.org.au/

Surfers Paradise Alliance along with Circle on Cavill are proud to present ‘Movie Extra Tropfest’ to the Gold Coast audience.

The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, is simulcast live from Sydney to the Big Screen at Circle on Cavill, one of the Gold Coast’s premier outdoor precincts.

The festival is one of Australia’s iconic cultural events, which began with humble beginnings in the early nineties in an inner city Sydney local, the ‘Tropicana Café’. Creator and founder John Polson quickly realised the event’s potential and set up the foundations for what is now the largest outdoor short film festival globally.

This year, a variety of food and beverage options will be made available for Tropfest guests from the comfort and convenience of your own seat.
Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages will be available from the bar on the day, for consumption within the event zone.

For more information head to http://tropfest.com/au/surfers-paradise/

Attention: Adrenalin Junkies!

The Green Lantern Coaster is now thrilling Movie World adventure seekers with a ride they won’t soon forget!

The attraction, which opened on December 23 2011, has the steepest drop in the Southern Hemisphere.  It features a 120 degree drop, inverted spins, speeds of 60 kilometres an hour and 488 metres of electric green track.

Are you green with envy thinking about this ride? Or green around the gills?!

Our Gold Coast beaches are world-class with kilometer’s of golden sand and fantastic swimming and surfing opportunities. But if your planning on spending some beach time on your next Gold Coast holiday it’s important to be aware of some water safety basics. (beach safety tips provided by the Gold Coast city council website)

NEVER:

Swim alone or surf at beaches not patrolled by Lifeguards or Lifesavers
Bathe outside the red and yellow flags that mark safe swimming areas
Bathe directly after a meal or under the influence of alcohol
Bathe when the beach is closed. (Observe the sign "Danger- Reserve closed to bathing" and the red flag)
Bathe when there are no safety flags
Panic if caught in a current or undertow, but raise one arm straight up and float until help arrives
Struggle if seized with a cramp, but raise one arm for help, float and keep the affected part of the body still
Go out far when a yellow flag is flying- it means the surf is dangerous
Bathe if unsure of safe conditions, but seek advice of the nearest Lifeguard
Struggle against a rip or current, but swim diagonally across it.

ALWAYS:

Swim between the red & yellow flag on patrolled beaches
Read the Flags and Safety Signs and understand what they mean before entering the water.

And, don’t forget to ‘Slip-Slop-Slap’ and drink plenty of water on those hot summer days!

Enjoy our beautiful beaches! Happy New Year everyone!

Sand Sculpting and Summer Surf Safety – try to say that fast five times!

If you can you’re pretty clever … almost as clever as Australia’s best sand sculptors who will be molding and shaping the sand on the Surfers Paradise foreshore on Saturday the 11th of February 2012 from 9:00am.

Come along and be amazed at the works, which will be built up over several days and displayed on the foreshore for a further week.

If you’ve ever tried to build a sandcastle with the kids at the beach, you’ll appreciate the talent and effort that goes into these oversized sand creations that’ll be on display.

With the recent beach closures and ocean conditions we thought it would also be a good time to remind everyone to play it safe this summer. Later in the week, we’ll post some beach safety tips. But for now – remember to swim between the flags - and have a great week everyone.