Mardi Gras Rejuvenate & Recovery Packages:
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March 1 - 5, 2010 or March 8 - 12, 2010 |
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Rainbow High Vacations again offers a post Mardi Gras recovery week on the famous Great Barrier Reef. This traditional getaway after the fun and frolic of Sydney is a favourite way to chill on the beach for locals and visitors alike. Cairns, a two hour flight from Sydney, is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and your home for these recovery weeks.
Because of this year's split Mardi Gras format, Rainbow High is offering two packages to the Great Barrier Reef: a Rejuvenation package in the week between the parade and the main Mardi Gras party and a Recovery package over the following week. Combine one (or both) packages with your stay in Sydney to make the perfect Mardi Gras vacation.
Both packages are based at Skinny Dips, the gay resort in Cairns, and include both some partying and fun along with day trips to the Reef or the Daintree Rainforest.
The Rejuvenate Package includes:
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4 nights accommodation (check in Monday, March 1, check out Friday, March 5) |
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welcome champagne reception (Monday, March 1) |
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full day Daintree Wildlife Tour including a river cruise and dinner in the rainforest (Tuesday, March 2) |
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pool party including buffet dinner (Wednesday, March 3) |
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farewell surf 'n' turf dinner (Thursday, March 4) |
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farewell breakfast (Friday, March 5) |
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airport transfers |
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tropical breakfast daily |
The Recovery Package includes:
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4 nights accommodation (check in Monday, March 8, check out Friday, March 12) |
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welcome champagne reception and BBQ dinner (Monday, March 8) |
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full day Great Barrier Reef cruise (Tuesday, March 9) |
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pool party including buffet dinner (Wednesday, March 10) |
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farewell surf 'n' turf dinner (Thursday, March 11) |
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farewell breakfast (Friday, March 12) |
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airport transfers |
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tropical breakfast daily |
Accommodation
Skinny Dips is an exclusively gay tropical resort situated 2km's from Cairns city centre, the Casino and Convention Centre. It is a short walk from the Esplanade and the stepping stone to the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage Rainforest, white water rafting and Cairns lagoon beach.
Cairns Packages
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Rejuvenate Package
March 1 - 5
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Recovery Package
March 8 - 12
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Single |
Double |
Dingle |
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Skinny Dips' Avoca Room - choose queen sized or twin beds. Some Avoca Rooms have pool views and can be requested; however requests cannot be guaranteed.
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$719 |
$959 |
$759 |
$1,009 |
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Skinny Dips' Ardoch Room - rooms have king beds, guaranteed pool views, DVD players, hairdryers, irons, boards and bath robes.
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$759 |
$1,039 |
$799 |
$1,089 |
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Additional nights are available. Contact us for rates as they vary depending on duration and date.. |
All PRICES ARE PER PERSON based on the number of people in the room and INCLUDE ALL TAXES.
Other services such as meals and drinks (unless specifically noted) are not included. Click here for full package terms and conditions. |
Cairns Packages
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Rejuvenate Package
March 1 - 5
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Recovery Package
March 8 - 12
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Double |
Single |
Triple |
Quad |
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Skinny Dips' Avoca Room - choose queen sized or twin beds. Some Avoca Rooms have pool views and can be requested; however requests cannot be guaranteed.
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$699 |
$929 |
$739 |
$979 |
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Skinny Dips' Ardoch Room - rooms have king beds, guaranteed pool views, DVD players, hairdryers, irons, boards and bath robes.
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$739 |
$999 |
$779 |
$1,049 |
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Additional nights are available. Contact us for rates as they vary depending on duration and date.. |
All PRICES ARE PER PERSON based on the number of people in the room and INCLUDE ALL TAXES.
Other services such as meals and drinks (unless specifically noted) are not included. Click here for full package terms and conditions. |
Getting there is easy...click here to search for the lowest available fare to Cairns.
More Mardi Gras Options
The Parade Weekend Packages are perfect for visitors coming to see the Mardi Gras parade on February 27th weekend.
The Party Weekend Packages focus on the March 6th weekend..
The Post Atlantis Cruise Packages are designed specifically for visitors arriving in Sydney from the Atlantis South Pacific cruise.
As an alternative, you can relax after Mardi Gras in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa Recovery Package Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions apply to all Noosa Recovery Packages. By purchasing a Noosa Recovery Package you agree to these terms and conditions.
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Deposit: A 50% per person deposit is required at the time of booking. Full payment is required at the time of booking for packages purchased on January 15, 2010 or later. This deposit is in addition to deposits required for other Mardi Gras packages. |
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Final Payment: The final balance is due on January 15, 2010. |
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Cancellation: The following cancellation penalties apply to all bookings except those with accommodation at the Wyndham or those which include airfare:
Cancel more than 30 days prior to check in: 25% of total package price
Cancel less than 30 days prior to check in: 100%
of total package price
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Changes: Prior to departure: Once we have confirmed your arrangements in writing, a $50 per person fee may apply (on top of the cost of any applicable additional charges) for each change you request. Once in Australia: Whenever possible, all changes should be made through the Rainbow High Vacations representavie in Australia who will process any additional charges. |
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Insurance: We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance as well as out-of-country medical insurance. Please contact us for rates. We use RBC Insurance which offers very competitive rates and provides flexible, generous coverage, particularly for travellers with HIV. |
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Documents and Event Tickets: You will receive a booking confirmation package approximately three weeks prior to your arrival date. Event tickets will be waiting for you upon arrival at Skinny Dips. These tickets will not be sent to you prior to your departure. Full information and instructions will be included in your confirmation package. Airline electronic tickets will be sent to you as soon as the ticket has been purchased. |
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Travel Documentation: All visitors to Australia require a visa. Visa requirements vary depending on the passport you will use to enter Australia. Canadian and US passport holders (as well as holders of most European and some Asian passports) qualify for an electronic visa (called an Electronic Travel Authority). We can issue an ETA at no charge for our Mardi Gras clients. We strongly recommend that you obtain your ETA as soon as you have purchased your ticket to Australia just in case you are ineligible for an ETA and are required to apply for a traditional visa. All other passport holders should allow 4 to 8 weeks to apply for a visa. |
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Changes to Package Inclusions and Prices: Rainbow High Vacations reserves the right to modify the inclusions of your package. Since the dates of some events have yet to be confirmed, there is a small possibility that an event may not take place and, therefore, cannot be included in the final package. We reserve the right to substitute a similar event of an equivalent value if necessary. We also reserve the right to adjust the final package price by up to 7% prior to final payment. If the price increases by less than 7% the standard cancellation penalties will apply should you choose to cancel your vacation. However, should the price increase by 7% or more, you are entitled to a full refund without penalty. |
Call 800.387.1240 or email us to book your Mardi Gras vacation.
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