Short Gold Coast Holidays A Winner
There was a time when families took the extended four week summer holiday. However, statistics show that most Australian holiday makers are now opting for more frequent, short breaks. The global financial crisis is believed by some industry experts to be making todays' workers too nervous to leave their jobs for long holidays. The other impact of the current economic situation is that families find it harder to save for the extended, expensive holiday, so opt for breaking their holidays into shorter stays throughout the year. The trend for cheaper domestic airfares in Australia would almost certainly be encouraging holiday makers to take opportunities for a brief getaway. There are so many good deals around these days that let travellers fly the east coast on return trips for under $100.Whatever the reason, one area of Australia that is cashing in on this trend is Queensland's Gold Coast. Both a combination of cheap airfares and accessibility by car along the east coast has brought hoards of tourists to the Gold Coast's large variety of attractions. The huge diversity of things to see and do is what often brings tourists back to the Gold Coast many times over.In fact the Gold Coast has been Australia's favourite holiday playground since the 1950's when Surfers Paradise was established as a beachside town. The Gold Coast is now known for being an action-packed holiday destination. Whether it is the theme parks, attractions or tours...there's something for everyone. The diversity of activities is so broad - whether it's wine trails, hking rugged mountains, riding thrill rides; dolphin and whale watching or hugging a koala - you can do it all within 50km?When it comes to accommodation, the Gold Coast has to most incredibile range of places you can stay on your holiday. From beachside high-rise hotels to quaint B&B's and fully self-contained units, the options are endless. Some accommodation providers are now offering virtual tours photos of each individual apartment or holiday home on their books, so guests can choose the exact accommodation they wish to stay in, rather than having to wait until they arrive at their holiday destination. The benefit of this is that it reduces the chance of nasty surprises when the guests arrive at their destination - they know the exact view, style and amenities of the accommodation they will be staying in BEFORE they even leave their home!With so much to see and do, tourists often can't fit it all into short breaks - hence the tendency to return. According to statistics,the average time spent by tourists on their Gold Coast Holidays was between 4-5 days, with families tending to take short break either side of the school holidays to cash in on cheaper offers. Also popular was a surge in last minute deals, particularly since the global financial crisis.On April 10, 2010, as Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre study released findings that Queensland is the No.1 short-break destination among Aussies. Considering all of the reasons above - it's no wonder!
