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Kirra Beach's European-style bathhouse and studio gym Native State has opened
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Kirra Beach’s European-style bathhouse and studio gym Native State has opened

18 Sep 2023

Whether it's sweating it out in infrared saunas, immersing ourselves in ice baths or practising yin yoga, a lot of us are taking extra steps towards working on our wellness. That's why the arrival of Kirra Beach's new European-style bathhouse and studio gym, Native State, has come at just the right time. Promising an unparalleled wellness experience, Native State hopes to help people reach their full physical and mental potential through the use of world-class facilities, hydrothermal therapies and daily fitness classes. more

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Catch flights not feelings – Virgin Australia is selling flights around Queensland from $59
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Catch flights not feelings – Virgin Australia is selling flights around Queensland from $59

07 Sep 2023

We’re in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, which means a lot of us have had to sacrifice many things we love so we can, you know, afford to live. If the idea of a holiday is completely out of the budget, then you'll be happy to learn that Virgin Australia has recently released some pocket-pleasing sales on flights around Queensland if you’re travelling between October 2023 and June 2024. If you’re keen for a budget-friendly holiday, keep reading for all of the details … more

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Save up to 40 percent off luxury stays at Crystalbrook Collection hotels
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Save up to 40 percent off luxury stays at Crystalbrook Collection hotels

18 Aug 2023

It’s usually around August when the wheels start to fall off, our routines are a lot harder to stick to and we crave a little respite from life's daily challenges. To help save us from overload burnout, Crystalbrook Collection is having one massive sale with 40 percent off stays if you book before Monday August 28. Here are all of the juicy details ... more

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SOL Elements, a breathtaking elemental bathhouse, is opening in Tamborine Mountain next year
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SOL Elements, a breathtaking elemental bathhouse, is opening in Tamborine Mountain next year

15 Aug 2023

2023 is the year of self-care, and we're looking to carry this theme into 2024 and beyond. It's divine timing then that a new wellness destination has been announced for Tamborine Mountain next year. An elemental bathhouse nestled within the tropical rainforest, SOL Elements will feature a bounty of blissful facilities and treatments, from a Himalayan salt cave to detoxifying saunas. more

Viva (Bris) Vegas – get hitched at Brisbane’s first ever Vegas-inspired micro-wedding venue
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Viva (Bris) Vegas – get hitched at Brisbane’s first ever Vegas-inspired micro-wedding venue

09 Aug 2023

We all know weddings are expensive, and in the current economy forking out tens of thousands of dollars on the big day is unlikely given life’s other priorities. If you’re looking for the ultimate reason to not have to invite Tom, Dick and Harry to your wedding, then this exciting new wedding venue may just be your answer. Introducing Wham Bam Thankyou Sam – Brisbane’s first ever micro-wedding venue, offering modern-day romantics an intimate, stress-free and super-fun wedding day. more

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Get gorgeous local florals delivered same-day to your door with Flowers Gold Coast
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Get gorgeous local florals delivered same-day to your door with Flowers Gold Coast

04 Aug 2023

While it's still technically winter, spring will be here before you know it. The change of seasons brings an abundance of beautiful blooms and there's no easier way to get fresh florals to your house or to a loved one than with local flower-delivery service, Flowers Gold Coast. Boasting bouquets upon bouquets of bewitching blossoms and same-day delivery (bonus!), this Gold Coast business curates special flowers for those special moments – or you know, when you just feel like treating yourself. more

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Fill your grocery bag with fruit and veggie-inspired candles from Nonnas Grocer
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Fill your grocery bag with fruit and veggie-inspired candles from Nonnas Grocer

02 Aug 2023

Here at The Weekend Edition, we love our food. If you've been following us for a while you know that food, whatever form it may come in, is kinda our jam. So when an Australian brand creating super-cute, hyper-realistic food-inspired products came to our attention, we instantly fell in love. Introducing Nonnas Grocer – a concept store offering a fruit market-full of fruit and veggie-inspired candles. more

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Treat yourself to a pampering at Mermaid Beach's The Facial Bar
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Treat yourself to a pampering at Mermaid Beach’s The Facial Bar

26 Jul 2023

If you're keen to elevate your skincare ritual beyond your nightly glazed-doughnut routine, there's a brand-new bar that you need to know about. No, not the cocktail kind (although you can enjoy a post-treatment sip if you fancy), the skin kind. It's called The Facial Bar and it's opened in the spot in between Bonita Bonita and Cantina in Mermaid Beach.  more

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Say “I do” to your dream day with the Gold Coast's best wedding venues
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Say “I do” to your dream day with the Gold Coast’s best wedding venues

24 Jul 2023

You're getting married! Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, here comes the fun part – planning your big day! While some have been Pinteresting their dream 'I do' since kindergarten, others are quite the opposite and haven't a clue where to start. If you and your forever love find yourselves in the latter category, fret not – we've got you. When it comes to getting hitched, the most important question to answer at the start of the planning process is what kind of wedding do you want – low-key beachside do? Something a little more lavish? Bigger than Ben-Hur? The options are endless! We've done the leg work to round up some of the Gold Coast and Northern River's best wedding venues in 2023.  more

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Say “I do” to dreamy wedding and events venue Kwila Lodge
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Say “I do” to dreamy wedding and events venue Kwila Lodge

18 Jul 2023

Wedding season is almost here! If you're planning your big day and need to lock down the perfect venue, we've got some good news. A new contender for your dream wedding venue is opening this August and it promises a picturesque setting for your nuptials. Introducing Kwila Lodge, the coast's newest (and at the same time, one of the oldest) wedding and events space. more

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Venture into the unknown with the Gold Coast's newest adventure company Heart & Lava
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Venture into the unknown with the Gold Coast’s newest adventure company Heart & Lava

07 Jul 2023

If you daydream about hitting pause on the daily grind and heading into the wilderness for the weekend only to come crashing back to reality when you remember that you lack the necessary equipment, skills and time it takes to plan such endeavours, say hello to Heart & Lava – the Gold Coast's newest nature-based adventure company. Created and imagined by three intrepid wanderers, Heart & Lava is intended to help guide you out of your comfort zone and into the great outdoors with a range of consciously curated and all-inclusive retreats. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Much more than a plant store – Palm Beach's Vessel and Green combines greenery with community
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Much more than a plant store – Palm Beach’s Vessel and Green combines greenery with community

12 Jun 2023

As plant parents, we take our responsibility very seriously. We nurture and tend to our plant babies – watering them, pruning them and making sure they get the perfect amount of sunlight. Palm Beach plant design studio Vessel and Green understands the importance of plant parenthood, and its mission is to help every plant lover become the plant parent they wish to be. Looking to improve on your plant-caring skills or add to your growing brood? This leaf-laden locale is well worth the visit. more

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Dive, snorkel and swim through this new underwater sculpture trail
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Dive, snorkel and swim through this new underwater sculpture trail

12 Jun 2023

We may think of a day at the museum as a relaxing couple of hours spent strolling through galleries, but what if we told you that there's a unique Queensland museum that requires you to dig a little deeper? Underneath the ocean, to be specific. This Ariel-approved gallery is called the Museum of Underwater Art, and it recently gained a new exhibition, which melds real-life figures with big-blue artefacts. more

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From The Village Markets to Bondi and Burleigh Heads – KIVARI opens a brand-new boutique on James Street
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From The Village Markets to Bondi and Burleigh Heads – KIVARI opens a brand-new boutique on James Street

24 May 2023

The Village Markets at Burleigh Heads has been an incubator for some pretty impressive talent over the years including peony swimwear, Cleopatra’s Bling, Nine Lives Bazaar and YCL Jewellery alongside Tones & I and Ziggy Alberts, to name a few. Perhaps, one of its greatest success stories is none other than KIVARI, which has recently opened its sixth boutique store right here in James Street, Burleigh Heads. more

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Hot girl walks, here we come! Revie Jane has launched athleisure wear line Alitah State
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Hot girl walks, here we come! Revie Jane has launched athleisure wear line Alitah State

08 May 2023

If the cooler weather and the general middle-of-the-year slump has you dreading waking up early to get a workout in, sometimes getting motivated is as simple as treating yourself to some new activewear. Enter brand-new athleisure wear line Alitah State, the brainchild of a Gold Coast influencer and a new reason to set our alarms for that awfully early 6:00 am pilates class. more

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Ahoy, mates! Eco-friendly electric picnic boats by GoBoat are setting sail from Isle of Capri on the Gold Coast
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Ahoy, mates! Eco-friendly electric picnic boats by GoBoat are setting sail from Isle of Capri on the Gold Coast

03 May 2023

If you've ever daydreamed about cruising through the waterways on your own private boat while grazing on cheese boards and sipping champagne, only to be abruptly catapulted back to reality when you realise that you don't actually own a boat, let alone have a licence to drive one, then we have news for you. A fleet of eco-friendly electric-powered picnic boats has launched its sixth Australian location at Isle of Capri – no licence is required, and you can BYO snacks, sips and dogs. What an ideal scenario! more