Are you dreaming of a Sunshine Coast Holiday to a sun drenched beach….warm white sand….sparkling blue water….and long, lazy days of fun in the sun?

If your answer is a heartfelt “Yes!” then it sounds as though you’re ready for some much deserved and hard earned R & R!

The Sunshine Coast is a great location where all of your troubles and cares can simply melt away.  It is no wonder why so many people say that the Sunshine Coast is their favorite holiday destination. If you are considering enjoying a holiday on the Sunshine Coast either by yourself or with your family, it is good to know that there are many different Sunshine Coast Holiday options available to you. By getting to know the different options available, you will be able to make a great choice which will allow you to enjoy your holiday even more.
Finding the most suitable accommodation is a prerequisite to insure that you have the best holiday and fortunately there are heaps of hotels and resorts on the Sunshine Coast but you still need to choose carefully to be sure that you have the best Sunshine Coast Holiday.

Seriously, if you are looking for the best sunshine coast holiday destination you must put the sunshine coast on your list of must visit holiday destination.

Located just 1 hours drive north of Brisbane, the sunshine coast is the perfect holiday destination for the whole family. The Sunshine Coast stretches 90 kilometres from Caloundra to Noosa along the best surf beaches in Australia.

The concept of a hotel has been around for longer than anyone can remember. When you go traveling, the first thing to plan out on your list is most likely holiday accommodation. And of course, when you think of holiday accommodation, hotel probably pops into your head straightaway.

There are names like motel, inn, lodge, and resort that are easily substituted with the word ‘hotel,’ and were probably invented to differentiate one hotel from another. In essence, they are one and the same: you book in advance or you drop in, in person, and pay by the night.

There is a check-in time and a check-out time. You get a room and a bed (or two), maybe a little more if you have more to spend, and it’s quick and easy. Most of the time, your room is used only for a good night’s sleep.

There are some places that when you get to will just relax your body, your mind, and bring out a little of the nature-induced spiritual side in you. Sometimes you can find nature’s caressing touch even in inhabited areas, and the Sunshine Coast is one of those places. In fact, that is probably why the population is booming in the area.

Visitors to the Catalina Resort should put a visit to the Ginger Factory high on their list of places to see between Thursday 21st and Sunday 24th January where the spectacular array of ginger flowers will be showcased at the four-day event. The Festival is ranked as one of Australia's premier events for subtropical gardening, and features a full program of guest speakers, entertainment, gardening, succulent food and cooking advice. This year's Festival is packed with gourmet goodies, chef's tips and healthy organic food ideas, as well as plenty of gardening presentations. If you want to find out more go to http://www.gingerfactory.com.au

The dates and times of the Festival are:

• Thursday, 21 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Friday, 22 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 - 9:00am
• Sunday, 24 Jan 2010 - 9:00am

Visitors who are enjoying their Holiday Accommodation on the Sunshine Coast must take a look at the fantastic Medieval Family Fun Week at the Abbey Museum in January. See Jousting, archery, braiding, shield painting and a whole lot more fun for the whole family.

The Abbey Museum will entertain children under five years with storytelling and playtime, from 10.30 to 11.30 each morning. Our six to twelve year old visitors can take part in fun and authentic medieval activities such as archery, braid making, crowns and cloaks, each afternoon between 1.30 and 2.30pm.

Medieval Family Fun Week
Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
18 to 23 January 2010
Monday - Saturday; 10.00am - 4.00pm
Adults: $8.80
Children: $5.00
4 Yrs & Under: Free

While you're staying in Sunshine Coast Accommodation during your Sunshine Holidays the region has a number of old-fashioned Pantomimes running during the summer months. These are true Sunshine Coast holiday specials -- Ideal for the family when you need to get out of the sun for a few hours. Here are the events, dates and their locations: