
A couple of months I was finally able to visit my family at the Gold Coast in Queensland. It was my first trip on a plane since the beginning of the year so it was very welcome. I hadn’t visited the Gold Coast for over a year and on my last visit stayed with a friend so this time I opted for a little more luxury and booked a three night stay at the Sheraton Mirage which is located on Main Beach. It really is a beautiful beachfront 5-Star resort. I was greeted with a huge bright foyer with floor to ceiling glass windows which afforded me views of the grounds including the luxurious pool area and the magnificent ocean.




As my brother wasn’t due to arrive at the hotel until after 4pm, I decided to sit outside in the shade under an umbrella and order lunch. The chef made me a lovely vegan salad and the only vegan wine available was French champagne so I thought ‘why not…I am on holidays?’ (I didn’t drink the whole bottle, I took it back to my room for later!!) and of course my obligatory bowl of chips which in the end were taken by a couple of birds who clearly knew where the food was.






The Gold Coast is a renowned holiday destination here in Australia, south of Brisbane, about an hour plane ride away from Canberra with lovely beaches; waves which are great for surfing, theme parks, inland canals and lovely weather. Every morning I would wake up very early and go for a ninety-minute walk along the beach front…which was a wonderful way to start the day.




I wanted to show my brother and nephew the Versace Hotel which was over the road from our hotel, so we walked over one afternoon for a drink and something to eat. It’s quite a lovely hotel with a spectacular entrance including an incredible chandelier then you have stunning floor tiles and when your eyes move outside you have beautiful pools and lovely gardens. I ordered a gin and tonic (my new drink if there isn’t any vegan wine) and my brother and nephew ordered scones, jam and cream. A really nice hour or so just enjoying opulence!



On our last evening my brother, nephew and I had dinner at the hotel which was a seafood banquet and I invited my Godson and his mum who live on the Gold Coast…everyone enjoyed the buffet and the chef made me a delicious vegan risotto. Can’t fault the hotel I must say.

So…for me a lovely three days seeing my family and enjoying what the Gold Coast has to offer…great that I will be returning over Christmas.
It is so good you were able to get to the Gold Coast to see family Sue. The photos are stunning. Nice to see a bin chicken amongst the birds which enjoyed your hot chips 🤣
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Wow – what a gorgeous place! Glad you could visit your family to spend some time with them.
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Awesome that you were able to visit your family up in Queensland Sue. Gold Coast is one of our favourite beach destinations in Australia.
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You sure know how to give a girl a good time Sue, it looks amazing and your photos are gorgeous. I love that part of the Gold Coast, especially those 2 hotels. Not in recent years, but I have been to Versace many times for morning and afternoon teas. They do it so well and it is such a pleasure to take visitors there. Yayyy, our border is now open for all, about time. So, we can visit freely and hopefully always. Anytime you are up this way, and you feel like it, maybe we could catch up for a coffee or a glass of bubbles. Lyn
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Wow. Beautiful Sue! What could be more uplifting than bright blue skies at the beach. Excellent.
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So nice seeing those summer pictures now that it’s the middle of the winter in here! My chilblains will surely disappear after a couple of days there! 😀
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That header photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥰
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Being honest it’s one from the internet. Couldn’t fit my smaller photos into the header. But it is lovely isn’t it.
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Ha ha. Thanks Marta.
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Thanks so much John. I agree. Always great to hear from you.
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Thanks Lyn. I loved my time there. Love the Versace hotel. I will email as I am up there in two or so weeks’.
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Thank you so much John.
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Thank you so much Mavis.
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Ha ha Gary. Thank you. Miss your posts I must say.
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Thanks, Sue. It’s been busy. I have been posting to Yummy Lummy when I can.
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Thanks Sue. We will need to make it another time as I will be away Lyn
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Ah, I didn’t see the source mentioned
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It is great that you were able to catch up with family. I was actually in Brisbane last week too catching up with a couple of sets of friends who moved there in the past couple of years from Canberra.
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You are right. I usually do when I use photos from the net but didn’t know how to source it when it was a header photo. Will have to look into that.
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Thank you. How nice hope you enjoyed your time away.
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Oh how strange- I am following you but haven’t received any notifications. I will look into that.
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Thanks, Sue 😊
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It looks great – beautiful weather. Sadly, I haven’t been on a plane since November last year.
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We certainly did .. it was nice to get away for a real break again .
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I miss the Goldcoast. We supposed to be there for my son’s b-day last July but covid get in the way from last March onwards. Oh well better be safe than sorry. Beautiful hotel and resorts. Good that you have enjoyed it. It’s been a while since I opened my WP again. Keep safe Sue!
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What a beautiful place to enjoy! The hotel and resort, wow!! Thank you for the tour, Sue. I love these beautiful photos.
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Thank you very much Amy
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I know. We all miss our holidays especially overseas.
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Thank you Vinneve. Sad you could not be in the Gold Coast last year but you are right ‘better to be safe than sorry’. All the best to you.
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