I guess this was a result of staying where ALL the tourists go: Surfer’s Paradise. My decision to stay there came after thinking back on the times I went to the not-so-populated beaches: Mae Nam in Ko Samui, Thong Nai Pan Noi in Ko Pha Ngan and Alona Beach in Bohol. I’m not one to attend parties, but the silence and serenity of these places nearly drove me nuts. So I decided to go mainstream. And you can’t go more mainstream than Surfer’s Paradise.
How do I describe Surfer’s Paradise? Well, they have a gorgeous stretch of fine white sand beach. It’s actually one of the first thing you’ll notice as your plane approach the Coolangatta airport. The land is lush, the weather is mild and tropical. Everyday seems to be the perfect sunny day, with a welcome cool breeze throughout the day and night. So what seems to be the problem?
The place is very commercial, specially near the Esplanade. Shops and boutiques line the streets, from Starbucks to Hard Rock, $2 shops to DFS Galleria. If your credit card is not maxed out yet, just hop on the bus to Broadbeach, where the Pacific Fair is (at Hooker Blvd. Not kidding), right across the Jupiter Casino. All the big theme parks are there: Warner Brothers Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld.
I guess I’ve Gold Coast have been in my mind lately because at the back of my mind, I know that despite its lack of character, soul and charm, I still want to give it another shot. I’ve probably just scratched the surface, and who knows? Maybe there *is* character underneath all that facade.
And next time, I’ll make sure I’ll visit with friends or family in tow. Theme parks aren’t fun if you’re alone.
This post was last modified on Wednesday, 3 October 2012 03:35
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