Mardi Gras Recovery: Great Barrier Reef
Relax on the beach in northern Queensland from $739
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Cairns, Australia |
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March 3 - 8, 2008 |
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 this recovery week. Traditionally, Mardi Gras revellers leave Sydney on Monday and fly up to Cairns in the afternoon. .
All Great Barrier Reef Packages include:
> 5 nights accommodation (check in Monday, March 3, check out Saturday, March 8)
> coach transfer between the airport and your hotel (both on your arrival in and departure from Cairns)
> an outer reef cruise (private for the group) including transfers between Port Douglas and your hotel (Tuesday , March 4)
> coach transfer between your hotel and Turtle Cove Resort and entrance to the Beach Party (Wednesday, March 5 - cost of food and drink is not included)
Packages at Skinny Dips also include:
> a welcome seafood and barbeque dinner (Monday, March 3)
> a pool party with burgers and bubby (Thursday, March 6)
> underwear dance party (Friday, March 7)
> tropical breakfast daily and a special farewell breakfast (Saturday, March 8)
> one hour Sanctuary Experience massage treatment
Packages at Turtle Cove also include:
> tropical continental breakfast daily
> five dinners in the Sandbar Restaurant (3 three course dinners, 1 buffet, 1 barbeque)
> half hour Signature massage therapy
> on resort entertainment.
Choose from four great hotel options
Three of the hotels are in Cairns while one, Turtle Cove, is about 20 minutes north along the coast.
| Great Barrier Reef Package Hotels |
Great Barrier Reef Package
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Rydges Tradewinds - deluxe ocean view rooms right in the heart of Cairns, a short walk from the city's attractions
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$739 |
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The Lakes Resort and Spa - one- and two-bedroom suites located 5 minutes from central Cairns |
$469 |
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Skinny Dips - a small, all-gay resort featuring two types of suites, located a short walk from the beach and central Cairns |
$919 |
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Turtle Cove Resort and Spa - a gay and lesbian resort about 20 minutes north of Cairns featuring three types of rooms |
$1,169 |
All prices above are based on double occupancy except the Lakes which is based on quad occupancy in a two bedroom unit. For a full list of all prices click on one of the buttons below.
The same price is applicable in both Canadian and U.S. dollars. |
All prices are per person and are based on the number of people in the room. To check for prices just select the number of people who will be sharing the room.
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person will be processed at the time of booking. The deposit is waived if you have also booked a Mardi Gras hotel package. The balance is due on January 11, 2008. All payments are non-refundable. You will receive a confirmation voucher once you have paid for your trip in full. You will be able to pick up your accommodation voucher and touring tickets at the Rainbow High Vacations hospitality desk in Sydney.
Book your Mardi Gras Recovery Package online here at conxity.com. Or if you prefer you can contact us by email or at 800.387.1240 to book or for more information.
Getting There is Easy... with Qantas
Click the "more" button to check for the lowest available fare between Sydney and Cairns departing Monday March 3 and returning Saturday March 8.
More Mardi Gras Options
Instead of the Barrier Reef, you might prefer to recover from Mardi Gras by indulging in the food and wine of Tasmania or enjoying one of the world's most spectacular drives along the Great Ocean Road.
For Mardi Gras in Sydney the Parties Package gives you a week of fun - including tickets to the best (and most exclusive) parties.
The Unique Experiences Package takes you off the beaten path - from a private backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House to a day exploring the back country of the Blue Mountains just outside Sydney by 4 wheel drive.
The Favourites Package includes all the highlights of the Mardi Gras weekend like parade and party.
And for those on a budget the No Frills Package gives you the essentials - a roof over your head and a ticket to the Mardi Gras party.
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