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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2008
The 30^th Anniversary Celebration

Welcome to the 30^th anniversary celebration of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, the largest gay and lesbian gathering in the world!  The monthlong festivities climax the week of our visit.  The grand finale is the magnificent nighttime parade attracting nearly a million spectators, leading to the allnight dance party of 22,000 people.

Start with one of three unique Mardi Gras Packages:
V.I.P. Package – Feb 23Mar 3, 2008 – from $3250 with air
Budget Buster Package – Feb 27Mar 3, 2008 – from $2095 with air
Dirt Cheap Mardi Gras – Feb 27Mar 3, 2008  $1599 with air (very limited)

Secondly, we’re sure you’ll want to discover as much of Australia and the South Pacific as your time allows.  The Great Barrier Reef is a mustsee for any visit and our Tropical Recovery is the best way to experience it.  The cosmopolitan capital of Melbourne is a delightful contrast to Sydney.  There are other celebrations around the country such as Alice IS Wonderland in the Outback and the Fringe Festival in Adelaide. We believe the end to a perfect Aussie holiday is nine days of indulgence in the scenic and friendly island state of Tasmania.  Don’t forget Australia’s more reserved, but equally enchanting neighbor, New Zealand.

·         Choose one of our recommended Combination Packages:
Mardi Gras & The Reef – Feb 27Mar 3, 2008 – from $2835 with air
Tales of 3 Cities – Feb 23Mar 8, 2008 – from $3310 with air
Best of Australia – Feb 19Mar 24, 2008 – 35 days from coast to coast
New Zealand Adventure – Feb 819, 2008 – 12 days, 2 islands
“Grand South Pacific” – Feb 8Mar 24, 2008 – an incredible 46 days!

V.I.P. Package (escorted)
Feb 23  Mar 3, 2008
Ten days in Sydney could be the most memorable vacation of your life! The package is unstructured, allowing plenty of free time. And, we have thought of the smallest of details to make this a truly deluxe package including private airport transfers, a five day Sydney transport pass with discounts on admission to dozens of popular attractions, Australian wine tasting and more!

The package features four unique evenings of entertainment: Azure Dance Party (formerly Harbour Party), the 17^th annual SpankaYank Welcome Dinner; Australian wine tasting; and a special Mardi Gras cultural event or activity which will be determined once their program is finalized.  Past events have included tickets to Priscilla the Musical, performances in the opera house, a gala lunch onboard the 6star Crystal Serenity, gay cabaret, etc.  Our VIP package is an opportunity to show you why we love Sydney!

V.I.P. package includes roundtrip air on Qantas from Los Angeles or San Francisco, nine nights accommodations (for guaranteed availability for early morning arrivals add the extra night rate), five day Sydney Transport Pass with admission discounts, private airport transfers, MARDI GRAS party ticket and parade viewing stand, Mardi Gras souvenir, events and tours as listed in the itinerary.

Bonus:  Complimentary Lonely Planet Guide to Sydney (1 per room).

Itinerary:   
Sat, Feb 25 – Arrive Sydney.  Private transfer to your hotel.  This afternoon “Shop till You Drop” on Oxford Street
Sun, Feb 24 – Afternoon Azure Harbour Party overlooking the opera house
Mon, Feb 25 – SpankaYank Welcome Dinner at Yippiyiyo (space is limited)
Tue, Feb 26 – Optional day tours.  Evening Australian wine tasting
Wed, Feb 27 – Optional evening Sydney by Diva tour
Thu, Feb 28 – Special Mardi Gras event to be determined
Fri, Feb 29 – Afternoon International Gay Harbour Cruise
Sat, Mar 1 – Parade viewing stand.  MARDI GRAS Party
Sun, Mar 2 – Recovery parties
Mon, Mar 3 – Departure flights or continue to Tropical Recovery

·     Budget Buster Package  (escorted)
Feb 27Mar 3, 2008
Just the Basics Including:
Roundtrip air from Los Angeles or San Francisco on Qantas
5 nights accommodations
Roundtrip airport shuttle transfers
Hotel porterage and taxes
MARDI GRAS Party Ticket including membership fees
International Gay Harbour Cruise with transfers (Feb 29)
Gay welcome packet
Daily hospitality desk