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 Aug 31 2008, 12:52 AM
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Rolling Stone
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Surfer's Paradise (Queensland, Australia)  Sun, sand and surf. To many people, Surfers Paradise is the quintessential Gold Coast holiday destination. Located about an hour's drive south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast boasts more than 40 km of some of the best beaches in the world. And then there's the climate - 300 days of sunshine every year, with an average summer temperature of 20-28 degrees, and 11-21 degrees in winter. Without a doubt, Surfers Paradise is the capital of the Gold Coast. With its distinctive high-rise skyline and beachfront esplanade, it offers something for everyone. Families enjoy the safe patrolled beach, the resort-style facilities and the many family entertainment outlets. Many enjoy the restaurants and nightlife, while others come for the excellent surfing. And of course there's always the opportunity to do a little people-watching in this endlessly fascinating, always changing environment. Surfers is a shopping paradise, based around Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue. Check out the beachfront market on Friday evening for art and craft. Activities around Surfers include the beach (of course!), beach volleyball, go-karting and bungee-jumping. Art lovers will enjoy the Gold Coast City Art Gallery and the riverside sculpture walk. For a touch of the just plain weird, go to Ripley's Belive It or Not Museum. Further afield, your trip to the Gold Coast would not be complete without visiting at least one of the theme parks. Closest is Sea World at Main Beach, while Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild are further north towards Brisbane. Time your visit to the National Trust-run Currumbin Sanctuary for the daily rainbow lorrikeet feeding, when thousands of birds gather to be fed. A trip to the Gold Coast hinterland will reward with cool mountain air, stunning coastal views, waterfalls and bushwalks.
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Sep 2 2008, 02:30 AM
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Victor Harbor (South Australia)  Situated on a sweeping arc of Encounter Bay, Victor Harbour has long been a playground for generations of the Adelaide social set. In recent years, however, its appeal has spread as world travellers have ‘discovered’ this resort on the southern shores of the Fleurieu Peninsula. And scant wonder, for Victor Harbour has just about everything you want for a relaxing holiday - sun, surf and sand, clear turquoise waters, stunning views, outstanding early colonial architecture and a Clydesdale-drawn tram to haul you across an 800m causeway to Granite Island to greet the 1500 resident penguins on their return from a day’s fishing. The bay was named by famed navigator and map-maker Matthew Flinders on April 8, 1802 - the day he, as commander of the Investigator and French explorer Nicholas Baudin aboard Le Geographe found themselves in an off-shore face-off.
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Sep 2 2008, 10:25 AM
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Richmond-Hill,
Ontario Canada
The Town was officially incorporated on June 18, 1872 as a village and the first council meeting was held on January 1, 1873 under the leadership of Abraham Law as Reeve. Richmond Hill developed because of its proximity to Toronto, as farmers came into town on their way to Toronto markets and people travelled up and down Yonge Street to and from communities further north.
Early in the twentieth century, several large greenhouse operations were built in Richmond Hill, while rose growing turned the Town into the "rose capital" of Canada. In the 1920's, village council adopted the motto of the Duke of Richmond, for whom the Town may have been named. A local artist and carriage painter, William Ashford Wright, created a town crest that included elements of the Duke of Richmond's coat of arms and roses.
Data from the recent census conducted by Statistics Canada indicated that Richmond Hill continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities. It is estimated that by the year 2021, the Town's population will reach 200,000.
Over the years, Richmond Hill has remained a distinctive community, one of change yet with strong historical roots. Even during this time of most extensive growth to-date, Richmond Hill has remained a community with a friendly, down-to-earth flavour. That is why the Town's un-official motto is "A LITTLE NORTH, A LITTLE NICER."
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Sep 3 2008, 04:02 AM
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Lord Howe Island (New South Wales, Australia)  Lord Howe Island is a subtropical island found 500 km off the coast of New South Wales. Lord Howe and the jagged pinnacle, Ball's Pyramid nearby, are remnants from a huge and ancient volcano. The island is surrounded with crystal coral reefs, fringed with sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. About two-thirds of the island is stamped with lush rainforests and Kentia palms, banyan trees, pandanus, and soaring forest-clad mountains. Lord Howe Island was World Heritage Listed in 1982 because of its rare flora and fauna and its extraordinary natural beauty. The island was first sighted by Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball on his way to Norfolk Island in 1788. The first settlement on the island in the 19th Century supported itself as a supply point for ships in the whaling industry. As the whaling industry declined, the inhabitants searched for a new source of income – which resulted in cultivation of the native palm they used to thatch their houses – the Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana). Along with a successful tourism industry, Kentia Palm export has made Lord Howe Island famous throughout the world. The half-moon shaped island is only 11km long and most facilities, accommodation and restaurants are clustered around the small township. Most visitors choose to hire a bicycle for the duration of their stay and it's a great way to get around. There are 17 accommodation choices ranging between 4.5 star to budget style apartments and cafes and restaurants for those dining out.
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Sep 7 2008, 01:18 AM
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Swansea (New South Wales, Australia)  Swansea lies at the ocean entrance to Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. The lake, four times the size of Sydney Harbour, is an aquatic playground, popular for all types of water activites, including fishing, sailing, water skiing and kayaking. Despite its proximity to Newcastle, Swansea retains its own identity. There are some good surfing beaches nearby, including Caves Beach and Blacksmiths Beach. On the edge of the town there is a lookout which has tremendous 360 degree views of the area. Boats can be hired along the lakeshore, or there are charter boats and cruises of the lake. There is a good dive site at Swansea Bridge, where remains of the old bridge form a haven for various aquatic creatures.
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