Notes from the balcony.
Stories, guides and honest recommendations from our corner of the Gold Coast.
A Burleigh Heads day trip from Broadbeach
Coffee, swim, walk, lunch, swim again. A 9-to-5 day.
Tamborine Mountain: the one-hour escape
Wineries, rainforest and the glow worm caves in a single loop.
Every food stop worth making at Pacific Fair
From the bakery to the dumpling bar, a Pacific Fair food map.
What to do on a rainy Gold Coast day
Indoor plans when the sky turns on you, in five moves.
Staying with toddlers, without losing your mind
How families make the most of Solace with small kids in tow.
Working remotely from Broadbeach for a month
Wi-Fi, quiet windows, cafés, and the rhythm of a 30-day stay.
A three-day Broadbeach weekend, in twelve meals
How to plan a lazy, well-fed weekend on the Gold Coast.
Why we chose Broadbeach over Surfers Paradise
The Gold Coast without the hen’s parties and neon.
The sunrise walk that starts at your lobby
A map, a playlist, and coffee stops worth the detour.
Reading the Gold Coast surf, even if you don’t surf
Flags, rips, patrolled times. Five minutes that keep you safe.
The Broadbeach coffee guide
Where the locals queue, and which one to send guests to.
Whale watching from the balcony
June through October, binoculars, and a keen eye.
Small ways we’re making Solace more sustainable
Filtered water, bulk amenities, and why we ditched the k-cups.
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