GROUP DEPARTURES

V.I.P. Package

(escorted)

February 23 thru
March 3, 2008

10 days

Ten days in Sydney with ABOVE AND BEYOND TOURS 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 17th annual Spank-a-Yank 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 6-star Crystal Serenity, gay cabaret, etc. Our VIP package is ABOVE AND BEYOND’s opportunity to show you why we love Sydney!

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
Four unique evenings of entertainment (see above)
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).

Sat, Feb 23 – 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 – Spank-a-Yank Welcome Dinner at Yippiyiyo (space is limited)

Tues, Feb 26Optional day tours. Evening Australian wine tasting

Wed, Feb 27Optional evening Sydney by Diva tour

Thurs, 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


PACKAGE PRICING

Double

Single

Triple

Quad

QUALITY CAMBRIDGE ****
Deluxe Room 3250 4045 ---- ----
     Land Only 1975 2770 ---- ----
     Extra Nights 75 150 ---- ----
WYNDHAM VACATION RESORT **** (formerly Trendwest Suites)
One Bedroom Apartment 3295 4145 ---- ----
     Land Only 2020 2870 ---- ----
     Extra Nights 85 170 ---- ----
SYDNEY MARRIOTT *****
Deluxe Rooms 3705 4955 ---- ----
     Land Only 2430 3680 ---- ----
     Extra Nights 115 230 ---- ----
Executive Floor 4140 5825 ---- ----
     Land Only 2865 4550 ---- ----
     Extra Nights 160 320 ---- ----
MERITON WORLD TOWER*****
Two Bedroom Apartment 4260 ---- 3675 3390
     Land Only 2985 ---- 2400 2115
     Extra Nights 175 ---- 115 88
Three Bedroom Apartment ---- ---- 4035 3640
  3450 (x5) 3285 (x6) ---- ----
     Land Only ---- ---- 2760 2365
  2175 (x5) 2010 (x6) ---- ----
     Extra Nights ---- ---- 140 105
  85 (x5) 70 (x6) ----   ----
Airline Details: We are pleased to represent the award-winning service of Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Airline departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional and subject to change until ticketed. Air-Inclusive prices are based on the least expensive air at time of printing and are offered as a pricing guide only. At the time of booking we will confirm the least expensive air option customized to your itinerary.

The following hotels impose a 3-night compulsory surcharge during Mardi Gras which is reflected in the package pricing above: Quality Cambridge, Sydney Marriott and Meriton World Tower. Trendwest Suites requires a minimum 6-night stay during the Mardi Gras period.

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