By Jana Pearce
Thousands of holidaymakers can't be wrong, the Tweed Heads-Coolangatta region has it all - sun, surf, rural hinterland, fine dining, activities throughout the year - making it one of Australia's top holiday destinations.
For luxury accommodation, world-class entertainment, superb dining, and a sports club, you can't beat Outrigger Twin Towns Resort just minutes from Gold Coast airport.
Situated on the Queensland/New South Wales border, at the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, Outrigger Twin Towns Resort overlooks the magnificent surf beaches of the southern Gold Coast, the Tweed River or the Tweed hinterland. A selection of modern hotel rooms and suites, plus one, two and three-bedroom apartments are available. There are also "enabled" apartments specially designed and fitted for guests with disabilities.
At this resort everything is easily accessible, and seniors will like the hotel's almost complete lack of steps.
Guests enjoy private balconies with ocean, harbour or hinterland views, individually controlled air-conditioning, Movielink, cable TV, broadband access, 24-hour concierge, 24-hour room service, and tour desk. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.
There is no such word as 'bored' at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort as leisure facilities include two tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two heated spas, bowling greens, fully-equipped gymnasium, steam room and mini-golf course.
The award-winning Signatures Restaurant is available for buffet breakfast seven days a week, with lunch Friday and Saturday and a la carte dining in the evening. As I'd expected a typical RSL meal, I was very surprised by the excellent cuisine and varied menu at Signatures.
Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts' entertainment hub has dining venues, free live music seven days and nights, and a world-class Showroom with changing Australian and International acts every week.
Spoil yourself to a Show & Stay Package which includes your show ticket, a night at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort , and buffet breakfast.
Also in the Showroom, Twin Towns presents morning shows featuring top talent to get your feet tapping along with the music.
After a night of entertainment, golfers can catch the free transit bus and play a round on the 18-hole championship golf course. Or take a dip in the Olympic sized swimming pool, relax in the jacuzzi, get a massage or a facial, play on the day/night tennis courts or bowl on the greens.
If you're taking grandchildren with you or holidaying as an extended family, there's an added bonus, Kidspace, a fully supervised children's club that cost $1 million to design and equip. It is heaven on eath for kids as it features a mini-theatre with DVD movies, a Sony Playstation centre, an activities area with volleyball, netball, hopscotch, basketball and a space-ship themed interactive games section.
No matter what you fancy, Twin Towns has something to suit all tastes. For more details go to www.twintowns.com.au or phone 1800 014 014.
For regional information go to:
www.rainforestway.com.au
www.tweedcoolangatta.com.au
www.verygc.com