Sydney & The Great Barrier Reef

Sydney & The Great Barrier Reef

8 night air & land inclusive vacation from $2399 per person
based on double occupancy

home of the acclaimed Sydney Opera House and Cairns - the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

Start your Aussie Vacation in Sydney and bask in the sunshine by the world’s most resplendent harbor, shop til you drop with international brands, and dine in cosmopolitan restaurants in trendy neighborhoods as you mix and mingle with the locals.  Experience the acclaimed Sydney Opera House, and perhaps take in a performance, and dinner.  Travel to the Blue Mountains to the see the famed Three Sisters rock formation and learn of Aboriginal history and observe kangaroos in the wild.  Savor wines in the Hunter Valley, just 90 minutes north of Sydney.

From Sydney, travel north to the tropical city of Cairns - a holiday maker’s paradise, bursting at the seams with attractions and tours that showcase this remarkable part of the world.  Golden sunny beaches flanked by pristine rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef make Cairns a region that literally has it all!

Itinerary can be traveled in reverse, Cairns/Sydney.

INCLUSIONS

• Round-trip International Economy airfare on Virgin Australia from Los Angeles to Sydney & Cairns
• Four nights accommodation Sydney, choice of hotel grade
• Four nights accommodation Cairns, choice of hotel grade
• Applicable fuel surcharge
• US/foreign taxes & fees including Sept 11 Security Fee

For departures:
October 23, 2012 - December 8, 2012
Standard Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $2399
Price per person triple share from $2299
Price per person single occupancy from $2979

First Class Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $2489
Price per person triple share from $2399
Price per person single occupancy from $3099

Deluxe Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3079
Price per person triple share from $2839
Price per person single occupancy from $4199

For departures:
December 9, 2012 - December 31, 2012*
Standard Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3239
Price per person triple share from $3139
Price per person single occupancy from $3729

First Class Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3489
Price per person triple share from $3379
Price per person single occupancy from $4239

Deluxe Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3669
Price per person triple share from $3529
Price per person single occupancy from $4599

*Blackout dates apply New Years Eve

For departures:
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013**
Standard Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3049
Price per person triple share from $2549
Price per person single occupancy from $3549

First Class Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3189
Price per person triple share from $3099
Price per person single occupancy from $3799

Deluxe Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $3489
Price per person triple share from $3349
Price per person single occupancy from $4399

For departures:
February 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Standard Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $2499
Price per person triple share from $2389
Price per person single occupancy from $3089

First Class Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $2599
Price per person triple share from $2499
Price per person single occupancy from $3239

Deluxe Hotels:
Price per person twin share from $2979
Price per person triple share from $2799
Price per person single occupancy from $3979

Gateway Add-ons from:
$140 Las Vegas (NV), Phoenix (AZ), San Diego (CA), San Francisco (CA)
$200 Dallas (TX), Seattle (WA), New York (NY), Portland (OR)
$220 Austin (TX), Houston (TX), New Orleans (LA), Denver (CO), Salt Lake City (UT), Chicago (IL),  St Louis (MO)
$280 Boston (MA), Buffalo (NY), Cleveland (OH), Charlotte (NC), Cincinnati (OH), Indiana (IN), Jacksonville (FL), Memphis (TN), Miami (FL), Orlando (FL), Philadelphia (PA), Pittsburgh (PA), Detroit (MI), Minneapolis (MN)
$335 Baltimore (MD), Washington (DC), Atlanta (GA)

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It is time for the expedition of a lifetime!

International Expeditions is giving you a chance to take the trip of a lifetime!

Early Booking Discount




Save $250 per person when you reserve space on 2012 journeys at least nine months prior to departure.

Save on Back-to-Back Journeys



Book any combination of two small-group journeys and save 5% or more off the cost of your second expedition. Not valid on extensions or Machu Picchu.

Save on Specific Departures



Our expedition cruises and small-group adventures are already some of the best values in nature travel, and these travel specials give you even more opportunities to explore and save.



Amazon Voyage



$150 discount per child on any January-November Amazon riverboat cruise

$500 Off July Amazon — Ready for a real summer adventure? Reserve your cabin on select July Amazon Voyage departures and save $500 per person.

Galapagos Islands Expedition



$500 discount per child on all January-November Galapagos Islands cruises

Designated Galapagos Family Cruises: June 17; July 29; August 12

Machu Picchu



$150 discount per child

Please Note: Offers valid on new bookings only. All offers are based on availability and cannot be combined with any other discount, travel special or certificate. Offers not valid on the following departures: December 23 or 30, 2011 Amazon; December 23, 2011 Galapagos; December 21 or 28, 2012 Amazon; December 21, 2012 Galapagos. Kids discounts are based on double occupancy price and based on child sharing cabin.

El Dorado Casitas Royale - New Year's Specials

Celebrate the new year in Riviera Maya, Mexico! Whether traveling with a loved one, family or friends, El Dorado Casitas Royale provides luxurious accommodations to suit everyone. Our Gourmet Inclusive® cuisine is sure to please any palate, beach butlers attend to guests every need, and activities such as non-motorized water sports and our Destination Wellness program will keep guests entertained and energized throughout their stay!

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Book from December 1, 2010 – December 22, 2010

Travel: All Travel from January 3, 2011 – April 30, 2011

All Travel from January 4, 2011 – April 30, 2011 (for Azul Fives and Azul Sensatori Only)

It is Time For a Caribbean Escape

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Whether indulging in an exquisite dinner for two or spending the day relaxing in the sun, the Caribbean is a top destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway.





















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Save $1,000 per couple!

Save $1,000 per couple to Europe in 2011.




Book a 2011 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $500 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between October 12 and November 30, 2010 for travel between January 1 and December 31, 2011.
 
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