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Cavalier Hotel South Beach

Cavalier Hotel South Beach

3.5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was $1,012, price is now $483 per person
$483
per person
Feb 5 - Feb 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Miami (MIA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice staff, great area

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay Resort

4 out of 5
Price was $2,617, price is now $1,096 per person
$1,096
per person
Feb 18 - Feb 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Beautiful balcony and porch views.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

The Shelborne By Proper, a Member of Design Hotels

The Shelborne By Proper, a Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
South Beach
Price was $1,945, price is now $845 per person
$845
per person
Jan 19 - Jan 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Miami (MIA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Everything was clean and well maintained

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Fairmont Miramar Bungalows

Fairmont Miramar Bungalows

5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
Price was $2,546, price is now $1,181 per person
$1,181
per person
Jan 18 - Jan 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
7.4/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Clean, quiet, beautiful landscaping and prime location.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was $12,780, price is now $6,119 per person
$6,119
per person
Jan 23 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
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Where to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland.

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Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Cairns Esplanade
Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Whitehaven Beach

5/5(59 reviews)

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Airlie Beach Lagoon showing a pool, swimming and tropical scenes

Airlie Beach Lagoon

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Spend the day with the family enjoying the sheltered waters of Airlie Beach’s own tropical oasis, surrounded by landscaped gardens and grassy picnic areas.

Airlie Beach Lagoon

Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$235 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$259 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$86 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Food and beverage service appalling but love the resort overall

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$154 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great location, very close to the Marina. Lovely big room.and comfy bed. Great bathroom, huge bath, well thought out location of plugs for travellers We had a room overlooking the marina which I would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef offers an array of outdoor activities perfect for family and eco-friendly vacations. Visitors can enjoy various experiences, including exhilarating reef tours, relaxing beach vacations, and thrilling ocean rafting. Additionally, the area features recreational spaces, public markets, and shopping areas, making it an ideal destination for leisure and exploration.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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