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Gold Coast has rapidly emerged as the party capital of Queensland in recent decades, however not so long ago it was a quiet town known for its friendly locals and laid-back lifestyle. Not to mention the natural beauty of its surrounding regions - many are surprised to discover that some parts of the hinterland even look a lot like England (in fact, the region just over the border in New South Wales is called “New England”). So, rather than just cover the cliché beaches and nightspots – this article will show you how to experience Gold Coast and the surrounding region like a local (but still mention some less obvious touristy spots that you can't miss). There is more to Gold Coast than spending all day on the beach at Surfers Paradise (locals will tell you there are better

The backwaters have long been the mainstay of the Kerala experience, with houseboats as cherries on top. What was once the humble trading vessel ‘Kettuvalam’ (Malayalam for a boat tied with ropes) found itself reworked into a novel floating holiday in the early nineties. Spice Routes luxury houseboats takes it up a few notches with their luxury cruises, offering the traditional houseboat stay decked with five star amenities and seasoned with local experiences. Equal parts steeped-in-nature and drenched-in-luxury, the cruise offers the best of both worlds. I enjoyed having my creature comforts without being cut off from the elements. The sliding glass doors framing the horizon, the sound of crickets filling the air and the gentle rocking of the boat never letting us forget we were