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Let Loose with Mardi Gras!

It's worth travelling for the biggest carnival in the world!

The Mardi Gras is a captivating and sensory feast of colour and noise wherever in the world you experience it. Originating from a Christian festival marking the last meal before the fasting of Lent, Mardi Gras (or 'fat Tuesday' as it is in French, or Shrove Tuesday in the UK) has always been a time of huge feasts and parties. Although the religious connotations have disappeared, the celebrations of Mardi Gras, of feasting and exuberance, grow by the year across America, South America and much of Europe.

Today, Mardi Gras parties around Europe and South America vary hugely. The most famous, including the Rio de Janeiro, Venice, Sydney and New Orleans Mardi Gras festivals, are marked with elaborate masked balls, engrossing carnivals and vast street parades where the elaborate costumes are as loud as the music. By contrast, more traditional Mardi Gras parties can be found in parts of Europe including Spain, France and Italy, where effigies of over-indulgence are burned in a far more poignant marking of Mardi Gras' meaning.

Mardi Gras Holiday Destinations

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Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro
40 days before Easter, Rio's already vibrant streets burst into life. There are huge parades in every district of the city, with fantastically bright costumes, samba dancing and revelling long into the night.

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Mardi Gras in Venice
The Mardi Gras celebrations of Venice, known as the Venice Carnival, is home to the real Mardi Gras masks. The mask-makers are especially highly regarded, and the two-week celebration is famous throughout the world.

View Mardi Gras villas in Venice

Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of the largest Mardi Gras events in the world, attracting thousands of visitors from around the globe. The parade is the largest Mardi Gras parade, with an enormous number of floats on show.

View Mardi Gras Apartments in New Orleans

Mardi Gras in Belgium
The town of Binche in Wallonia, Belgium is home to the UNESCO accredited Carnival of Binche, a vast Mardi Gras celebration where over 1,000 dancers fill the streets from 4 am until late the next evening.

View Mardi Gras Accommodation in Wallonia

Mardi Gras in Nice
The Nice Mardi Gras is one of the most spectacular events in France. The flower strewn parades and night light shows are a picture, and the great range of street theatre, concerts and parades will entertain you during the 10 day event.

View Mardi Gras Villas in Nice

The best known style of modern Mardi Gras are with parties that rage long into the night in cities from New Orleans to Venice the amazing colours of Mardi Gras masks and costumes worn by revellers are based on the three Mardi Gras colours, chosen in 1872; purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. If you are looking for the truly authentic Mardi Gras costume or Mardi Gras mask, there are two places you must visit; Venice, where Mardi Gras mask makers enjoy a special place in society, and Rio de Janeiro, where the costumes mesmerise.

The date of Mardi Gras falls on the 16th February 2010, with celebrations taking place all around the actual day. So, whether you are looking to marvel at the carnival and party into the small hours or enjoy a traditional reflection before Lent, you can find the perfect accommodation with ease on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, and by speaking directly with the owner, you will be sure to have all you need for an unforgettable Mardi Gras holiday.

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Eagle Pointe | North America

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This charming and cosy apartment in situated right in the heart of Alfama, one of the most ancient neighbourhoods of Lisbon, close to Museum of Fado and Portuguese Guitar (5 min. from Santa Apolónia’ subway and train station). In an old building, ... [full details of property 425032]

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Ex Show Home Villa, facing lake, private pool & games room
North America , USA , Florida , Disney / Orlando , Kissimmee Area , Eagle Pointe
INTERNET ACCESS. Originally built as a show home by the developers, this oversized (2,100 sq.ft.) villa faces a large lake and conservation area. Eagle Pointe is a peaceful community, yet is only 4 minutes (via Poinciana Blvd) from the many touris... [full details of property 416882]

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Ireland , County Cork
Situated in West Cork in Kilcrohane on the Sheep's Head Peninsula, which is a most attractive small village with a shop/cafe, post office and 2 pubs. With an in-village location, the grounds (2.5 acres) are magnificently landscaped, laid out in la... [full details of property 85443]

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Although the religious connotations have disappeared, the celebrations of Mardi Gras, of feasting and exuberance, grow by the year across America, South America and much of Europe. Today, Mardi Gras parties around Europe and South America vary hugely. The most famous, including the Rio de Janeiro, Venice, Sydney and New Orleans Mardi Gras festivals, are marked with elaborate masked balls, engrossing carnivals and vast street parades where the elaborate costumes are as loud as the music. By contrast, more traditional Mardi Gras parties can be found in parts of Europe including Spain, France and Italy, where effigies of over-indulgence are burned in a far more poignant marking of Mardi Gras' meaning. Mardi Gras Holiday Destinations NE Brazil Goa Barbados Jamaica Venice Nice Cardiff Cologne Mazatlan San Diego Top Five Mardi Gras Holiday Destinations Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro 40 days before Easter, Rio's already vibrant streets burst into life. There are huge parades in every district of the city, with fantastically bright costumes, samba dancing and revelling long into the night. View Properties for Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro Mardi Gras in Venice The Mardi Gras celebrations of Venice, known as the Venice Carnival, is home to the real Mardi Gras masks. The mask-makers are especially highly regarded, and the two-week celebration is famous throughout the world. View Mardi Gras villas in Venice Mardi Gras in New Orleans The New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of the largest Mardi Gras events in the world, attracting thousands of visitors from around the globe. The parade is the largest Mardi Gras parade, with an enormous number of floats on show. View Mardi Gras Apartments in New Orleans Mardi Gras in Belgium The town of Binche in Wallonia, Belgium is home to the UNESCO accredited Carnival of Binche, a vast Mardi Gras celebration where over 1,000 dancers fill the streets from 4 am until late the next evening. View Mardi Gras Accommodation in Wallonia Mardi Gras in Nice The Nice Mardi Gras is one of the most spectacular events in France. The flower strewn parades and night light shows are a picture, and the great range of street theatre, concerts and parades will entertain you during the 10 day event. View Mardi Gras Villas in Nice The best known style of modern Mardi Gras are with parties that rage long into the night in cities from New Orleans to Venice the amazing colours of Mardi Gras masks and costumes worn by revellers are based on the three Mardi Gras colours, chosen in 1872; purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. If you are looking for the truly authentic Mardi Gras costume or Mardi Gras mask, there are two places you must visit; Venice, where Mardi Gras mask makers enjoy a special place in society, and Rio de Janeiro, where the costumes mesmerise. The date of Mardi Gras falls on the 16th February 2010, with celebrations taking place all around the actual day. So, whether you are looking to marvel at the carnival and party into the small hours or enjoy a traditional reflection before Lent, you can find the perfect accommodation with ease on Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, and by speaking directly with the owner, you will be sure to have all you need for an unforgettable Mardi Gras holiday. Featured properties available for Mardi Gras Holidays NEW!!! Charming, romantic and cosy apartment in Lisbon 1 bedrooms to sleep 4 From £332 per week Lisbon \| Portugal Pointe Santo spectacular ground floor beach condo 2 bedrooms to sleep 6 From £812 per week Sanibel Island \| North America Ex Show Home Villa, facing lake, private pool & games room 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 From £360 per week Eagle Pointe \| North America See search results for Mardi Gras Holidays NEW!!! 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Originally built as a show home by the developers, this oversized (2,100 sq.ft.) villa faces a large lake and conservation area. Eagle Pointe is a peaceful community, yet is only 4 minutes (via Poinciana Blvd) from the many touris... [full details of property 416882] Dunmahon house- newly refurbished home, incredible sea views Ireland , County Cork Situated in West Cork in Kilcrohane on the Sheep's Head Peninsula, which is a most attractive small village with a shop/cafe, post office and 2 pubs. With an in-village location, the grounds (2.5 acres) are magnificently landscaped, laid out in la... [full details of property 85443] You deserve this! And you deserve a $200 rebate for August 18-30! North America , USA , Florida , Florida South Central Gulf Coast , Anna Maria Island , Anna Maria Welcome to our relaxing holiday rental on Anna Maria Island, the Gulf Coast of Florida! It is in a building with only 4 units. You don't have to elbow your way through crowds around the heated pool, or on the rooftop terrace. There you can sit an... [full details of property 407603] >> See all holiday homes world Our Best Holiday Ideas? 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