1. Romantic Indulgence Italian style – Palazzo Versace 
Location: Sea World Drive Main Beach
Whats Hot: Recently voted Australia’s most luxurious hotel

Versace. The epitomy of luxury and glamour. Live it up at the Palazzo Versace, the world’s first Versace hotel and Australia’s most luxurious. A dream come true for honeymooners, the Palazzo Versace has special packages for honeymoon couples. Decadent rose petal sprinkled bed, tea-light candles around the spa, soft music playing and champagne on ice. At Salus Per Aquum, the day spa has a dual massage room, plunge pool and serene environment. Take in the divine view of the Gold Coast, while revelling in the uber luxurious interiors. You won’t feel like leaving.

2. Love is in the air

Fly across sun reflecting glowing sands, catch the dawn from the sky, with the canopy of the sub-tropical rainforest spread under you. Sounds like heaven? Flying over the Gold Coast hinterland comes pretty close. Choose from Hot Air Ballooning, Helicopter and open Bi-Plane rides. 3000 ft above the ground in a Hot Air balloon. makes you feel like an eagle, with stunning bird’s eye views of the rainforests, waterfalls and crystal clear rock pools, the shimmering Pacific Ocean and golden sands of Surfers Paradise.

Balloon Down Under & Hot Air Gold Coast  are companies at Gold Coast that will give you a truly valuable experience. Or jump into a helicopter at Sea World where rides can be customised to suit your plans. Live out your Biggles fantasy in an open cockpit Bi-plane, and if you dare opt for an Aerobatic flight for a roller coaster ride in the sky with Rolls, Spins, Loops and Wing Overs. Visit Tiger Moth for the ride of your life.

3. Rainforest Romance 

Enter the mysteriously enchanting “Green behind the Gold” – The Hinterland to the west of Gold Coast. Just 30 minutes away from Surfers Paradise in the heart of Gold Coast, the Hinterland is over 100,000 hectares of Sub-Tropical Rainforests. You can opt for drives, Motorcycle Tours, or a Tamborine Trolley Tour along the long winding roads with luscious green forests. So walk in for a wine tasting session at Witches Falls Winery or a cheese tasting session to Witches Chase Cheese Company. Visit the international award winning Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Australia's smallest operating distillery, and see wine made the old-fashioned way.

If you like to keep yourself active, the Ecotour is the one for you. Bushwalking, gushing waterfalls, pristine rainforests, island lakes, beautiful beaches, 4WD, wildlife viewing, flying fox, glow worm tour, camping, snorkelling, sand boarding and tobogganing, and plenty of swimming. Daytime or overnight programs on an Ecotour with Bushwacker Eco tours to check out World Heritage Rainforests of Springbrook, Lamington and Mt Tambourine National Parks, to the pristine beaches of Moreton Island National Park and Moreton Bay Marine Park for a romantic rainforest experience. Check out the Song Birds Rainforest Retreat, perfect for a secluded romantic getaway. Or stay in a gorgeous treehouse pool villa at the Ruffles Lodge with breathtaking views from the plunge pool and two decks in the privacy of your villa.

4. Cruising is made for love

If the water is your calling, check out cruising options on the Gold Coast. Tallship Cruises takes you to a Robinson Crusoe world out on a secluded island. Spice up the ante with customised activities like 4WD tour, parasailing, speedboat rides, seaplane flights and jet skiing if you so please. Wyndham Cruises offers two hour cruises through the extensive Surfers Paradise canal system and out onto the Southport Broadwater on the Gold Coast to check out how the rich and famous live or holiday.

Another romantic option? Dinner on a luxury gondola, while cruising the majestic canals of the Gold Coast. Sheepskin covered seats, plush cushions and soft background music on a Gold Coast Gondola Cruise which derives inspiration from the Venetian Ceremonial Gondola, with a fixed weatherproof cabin and a rigid soundproof panel separating the gondolier from yourselves, thus affording you absolute privacy. The elegant and distinctive interiors also has a beautifully appointed dining table with flowers, candle lantern, ice bucket and glasses.

Tweed Endeavour Cruises is the only rainforest cruise on the Gold Coast. Cruise through emerald hued fields and low lying Sub-Tropical Rainforests of Gold Coast or explore the unspoilt Tweed region on board the 4.5 hour Surf and Turf cruise to Tumbulgum.

5. Champagne Sunsets

A knockout 360 degree view of Gold Coast from the world’s tallest residential apartment’s Q1 Observation Deck. Take in the view from your very own private viewing cabin. Round off the experience with champagne and dinner. Could a night out get more romantic?

6. Musical Extravaganza

The most popular musical down under, the “The Conrad Jupiters Shows” brings the best of Broadway to Australia. Visit the “Casino” at Conrad Jupiters and win yourself a fortune. For a show that’s closer home, revel in the electrifying energy of Bombay’s first authentic musical with “The Merchants of Bollywood”, which comes to Australia from 1 July 2008 to 19 October 2008.

The world’s most successful Abba tribute concert, “ABBA MANIA”, guaranteed to thrill. Get back to Mamma Mia, from 25 October 2008 – 14 February 2009.

“Lady Salsa” will transport you to the steamy streets of Havana for a stunning dance spectacular that makes you hot under the collar with the Rumba, Mambo, Salsa and Cha Cha Cha. From 21 March 2009 – 20 June 2009.

7. Theme Park Magic

Swim with dolphins, stroll with a Bengal tiger and defy the laws of gravity all before lunch? Brought together in Australia’s theme park capital, the Gold Coast. Queensland’s number one tourist attraction for three consecutive years. Dreamworld is home to 13 worlds for ultimate family fun. From Bengal Tigers to cuddle Koala Bears, The Wiggles Friends at Wiggles World, behind the scenes at Big Brother, ride the waves on FlowRider and take on the Big 5 Thrill Rides. Australia's newest water park, WhiteWater World has the most extreme waterslides on the planet to family friendly attractions.

Warner Bros. Movie World is where you can shake a leg with Bugs Bunny, meet up with Batman and Wonder Woman. Sea World offers an amazing new Whale Watch program commencing June 2008 along with other popular Sea World Animal Adventures. Wet’n’Wild Water World has visitors twisting and twirling in the giant Whirlpool, or in the cooler months by the heavenly Whirlpool Hot Springs, amongst other rides to thrill.

For a different experience altogether, float away in the sensory labyrinth of Infinity funhouse.

8. Out in the wild

Ever wonder what a kookaburra looks like? Or a Tasmanian Devil? Step into the world of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Hug baby Koalas, hold a slithering baby Python and come eye to eye with predator birds at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Come discover over 1,400 native Australian animals in natural bushland and rainforest settings and find out more about them through fascinating wildlife shows and displays.

9. Sun kissed beaches & Sand Islands

Robinson Crusoe anyone? Check out the Sand & Tropical Islands not far from Gold Coast like Tangalooma, South Stradbroke Island, Couran Cove and McLarens Landing. Sea kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, windsurfing, parasailing, surf fishing at South Stradbroke Island to sand toboganning, quad biking and feeding wild bottlenose Dolphins at Tangalooma. Tire yourself out.

10.Shoppers Paradise

Shopaholics rejoice, your prayers have been answered. Gold Coast has some of Australia's largest shopping centres, waterfront precincts, beachfront markets and mountaintop craft galleries. Indulge with over 3500 retail shops.

Gucci, Mango, and Billabong, all with their doors wide open for you, at Surfers Paradise. For more to choose, run to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre  at Broadbeach retailing Australia’s best brands.

Also go on an outlet shopping spree at Harbour Town and enjoy further discounts as well as value-added incentives with the Tourism Club Card.

Keep those credit cards handy!

For more ideas, download our guide to 108 local secrets that uncover the very best of Australia’s Gold Coast.!