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Hilton Surfers Paradise
When was the last time you took time off work? When was the last time you can remember the feeling of covering your toes in the sand? When was the last time you walked into a hotel room and felt complete serenity? If the answers is beyond six months ago, your time has come.
It’s become an unrealistic standard that the longer you go without a vacation the more dedicated you are to your job. This is a horrific untruth that needs to be corrected. By taking time off you’ll be more refreshed on your return with more energy, more creativity and more value to your employer.
I’ve only been in my new job for 5 months now but such a dramatic work/life change takes it impact. It was time to leave the city and escape to the beach. As I’ve detailed before the Gold Coast is one of my favourite holiday destinations. The complete calm of the beaches coupled with the excitement and positive energy of the party suburbs is an electric combination.
I was lucky enough to head to the brand new Hilton in Surfers Paradise. If there ever was a luxury getaway this is it. The perfectly positioned brand new hotel is situated in the heart of Gold Coast fun in Surfers Paradise. The establishment boasts fine dining, an indulgent spa, four pools, and money can’t buy attention to detail.
Me & my girlfriend Kristy escaped the city to the Hilton to experience their packaged tailored to provide the ultimate girls weekend. The Hilton has put together packages to take the hard work out of planning a holiday. On arrival we were greeted with sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries. Yum, these were devoured in minutes.
Kristy & I wasted no time in getting changed into the ultra comfy Hilton robes. In fact I don’t think we changed out of the robes the entire weekend! When on holidays there is nothing better then the idea of not wearing proper clothing. Bath robes and swimwear for the win for an entire weekend.
The first night we got there we headed down to FIX bar for an amazing cocktail. This old world cocktail bar oozes style and sex appeal. The red leather is understated glamour, the guests are beautiful and the ambience sits on your soul like a powerful man wearing a musk scent. The real attraction of FIX is the delectable cocktail menu. Sydney’s Grant Collins is the man behind the extensive hand crafted cocktail menu. My recommendation: Abby Martini.
After some overnight bathrobe time we headed to the Salt Grill for a gourmet hot & cold buffet breakfast. (also part of the Girls Weekend Package). I’m a sucker for a good croissant.
The rest of the weekend was spent sipping cocktails, drinking wine in bathrobes and lying on the beach – the sun is my new lover. It’s the first time I’ve been on holidays where I didn’t feel like I had to get out and explore the city. The Hilton Surfers Paradise offers so much it was a seriously amazing de-stress just to hang out in the hotel with my girlfriend.
We also experienced facials at the Eforea Day Spa& shopping in the Surfers Precinct which I’ll review in the next post. Check out hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au for details on how to book in a Girls Weekend Package for you & the girls!
Disclaimer: The Girls Weekend Package was offered to me for editorial review. All views on the experience are my own opinions.
