Simply Refreshing at WaterMark Hotel Gold Coast

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stunning view from europa sofa. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast is a 4 ½ star hotel located in vibrant Surfers Paradise, just 5 minutes walk to the beach and popular shopping, entertainment and nightlife.

“Our guests, conference clients, inbound partners and major leisure suppliers have road-tested the new rooms and been extremely impressed.” said Watermark Hotel & Spa CEO Max Takamizawa.

The hotel offers a stylish, contemporary retreat and provides guests with access to a wide array of facilities including L’Aqua Luxury Day Spa, Waves Buffet Restaurant, 8 conference venues, 2 pools, spa and gymnasium.

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Eat Like An Australian at Australian Outback Spectacular

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finale of australian outback spectacular.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I first heard of this place through a good friend of mine who says it’s one of Australia’s favourite dinner show.

A mouthwatering and tantalizing array of Aussie food will make up the delicious dinner you will be served during Australian Outback Spectacular!

On the road, I played a song ‘I Love It’ by Icona Pop. It’s a chilly spring’s night and we went to Australian Outback Spectacular dinner show has launched a new production celebrating Phar Lap and the spirit of the horse. So this was something different for me.

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Indonesia-German Heartbeating: Young Urban Indonesia Is Inspiring

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georg witschel, jan rönnfeld, akim walta, and sandhy sondoro. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hey everyone! I attended the Jerin Festival 2013 Press Conference at the German Embassy with the German Ambassador for Indonesia, Sir Georg Witschel.

Yo! Lufthansa have flown me here to be part of the noise and excitement about Jerin Festival 2013. And, in this post I want to be transparent about all this.

Life and possibilities in Indonesia’s urban areas are dynamic and increasingly global. This has inspired JERIN – Jerman dan Indonesia – to host the JERIN Festival 2013 in Jakarta from October 18th- until the 20th in Plaza Selatan Gelora Bung Karno. All for free and open for public!

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A Kaleidoscope of Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre

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australia’s favorite outlet shopping. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – While in Gold Coast, Tourism Queensland and I managed to squeeze in a date morning by ourselves!

I went to Harbour Town outlet shopping centre. If you like shopping and looking for a fun day of big-brand discount this is the place to go!

Located on the Gold Coast Highway just 20 minutes north of Surfers Paradise en-route to theme parks.

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The Gold Coast Travel Junkie App is FREE and EASY to use

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi lovely readers!

Make the most of your next Gold Coast holiday with the Official Gold Coast Travel app. Map out your days and nights as you explore all the amazing things to see and do in Australia’s favourite playground.

The Official Gold Coast Travel Junkie app is free and easy to use:

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The Gold Coast’s High Altitude Adventure

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higher than the sun.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi lovely travel junkies!

Tourism Queensland and Tourism Australia took me to the SkyPoint Climb for the challenge actually the 90-minutes experience walk around the outside of the tower and having a fantastic day!

SkyPoint Climb is Australia’s highest external building walk, taking climbers on a guided journey reaching 270 metres into the sky on top of the Gold Coast’s iconic Q1 tower.

Woohoo… Travel Junkie Indonesia into the sky in spring and extremely winds. Are you scared? How do you feel?

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An Hour Exploring the Jan Power’s Farmers Markets Brisbane

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herbs and salads. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – My Queensland trip was FANTASTIC!! I feel renewed! Refreshed! Rejuvenated!

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. – Gustave Flaubert.

A morning, we went to visit The Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Aaaah it was very exciting to walk around and see the beginnings of a new local tradition.

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A Fantastic Day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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lone pine koala sanctuary style. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – We went to visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane and spent 3.5 hours hanging out with koalas, kangaroos and friends and having a FANTASTIC day!

Officially recognised by the Guinnes World Records, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 75 years experience and 130 koalas.

It was absolutely fantastic. Famous for opportunities to get close to Australian wildlife, complete the experience by meeting an assortment of farm animals in the outback farmyard. It is definitely a MUST-VISIT attraction if you are traveling to Queensland with or without children.

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I Don’t Care, I Love Queensland Sunscreen Lotion

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queensland sunscreen lotion.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I adore my Queensland products!

I wear suncreen lotion everyday in Queensland where Australia shines. On my face, my neck and chest, my shoulders, feet, arms and hands. Very trendy, not!

I also always try to wear a hat and a shirt to cover my shoulders too. But, I always forget to put sunglasses in my daily bag.

I am outside everyday. I’ve been on a looong journey to find a SPF 30+ suncream that applies nicely and feels great on.

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Relaxing at the Oaks Festival Towers Brisbane

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oaks festival towers smile. | taken by Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am so excited to tell you all about this update. I have just returned from a stay in Brisbane in which I stayed at Oaks Festival Towers.

I stayed on the 38th floor of this very nice building, in a 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment was well laid out and had a large private balcony and a great city views too!

These apartments were perfectly positioned in the heart of the Brisbane city centre and only approx 300m from the Queen Street Mall.

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Sex, Pleasure and Japanese Art Like Never Before

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi lovely readers, ogenki desuka? This is a post from the British Museum.

This painting from the 1700’s by Kitagawa Utamaro, and other work produced between 1600 to 1900.

Which are now on view at an exhibit at the British Museum – introduce viewers to sex, pleasure and Japanese art like never before. The exhibit opens October 3, 2013.

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Enjoy and Travel Like A @Timothywpawiro

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waekelo old harbor, sumba island.

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hi travel junkies!

Travel is life. And if you miss travel, you miss life. Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without.

So, check this out! Travel like a travel blogger @Timothywpawiro:

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