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“Great diving experience”

Deep Sea Divers Den

5 of 5 stars
Jen1224
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 4, 2008

The crew was very friendly and helpful. The boats were not at all crowded. Everything was well organized and professionally run. The diving was great, the live-aboard was beautiful, and sleeping on...more

“worst restaurant experience ever”

Mondo Cafe Bar & Grill

1 of 5 stars
kristyandco
melbourne
Dec 4, 2008

I have never been so angry about a restaurant experience in all my life as to that I had the displeasure of encountering at Mondos. As an interstate visitor to cairns I booked a large table for a...more

“Pools with a view, dining with delight!”

Waters Edge Apartments

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Smichols
Australia
Dec 3, 2008

We stayed here, before and after a sailing course around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, what a fantastic start to our trip, the accomodation is spacious and clean and furnished in a homely way. ...more

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