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
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
The mid-year funk has well and truly hit us, so the idea of kicking our feet up inside the surrounds of a luxe spa sounds pretty dreamy to us. If you're keen to enter your ~self care era~ go ahead and get excited for Spa by JW, a serene spa set that has just opened in the heart of Surfers Paradise. more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Calling all parents with tiny tradies! Get the little ones out of the sandpit and into the car as they're graduating to the big leagues – Australia's first mini excavator park for kids has opened in the Scenic Rim and its just an hour's drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. more
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
Ladies, this next titbit of information is for you – American lingerie, clothing and beauty retailer Victoria's Secret is opening its first full assortment store in Queensland. Hold on to your knickers and read on for all of the details on this new opening ... more
If your ears prick up at the mention of tequila and can't ever say no to a margarita, we have some very exciting news – the Gold Coast has welcomed Australia's first margarita-inspired hotel room. It's called The Herradura Hacienda and you'll find it within the delightfully retro The Pink Hotel in Coolangatta. Here's everything you need to know ... more
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
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
Serious about getting strikes while bowling? Eager to push your pals around in dodgem cars? Perhaps you've got a self-proclaimed MVP status at shooting hoops? If you have a competitive nature that won't quit, then rally your mates and head to Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Surfers Paradise, a one-stop entertainment destination that offers up hours of endless fun. more
There’s a new type of gym format that is taking off on the coast – one that's championing body positivity, community and movement as self-care. Currumbin’s brand-new gym and recovery space Move Headquarters is making change in the fitness industry with its mission to create a safe and supportive place where its members can be empowered through movement. Not just a gym, Move Headquarters boasts strength and conditioning classes, as well as recovery services like a sauna and ice bath. Before you pop on your activewear, read on for a few more deets … more
