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These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina. Guests at Cairns Private Apartments enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a spa pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Property very clean and tidy with good decorations. Large area balcony with BBQ facilities. Just few minutes walk to Reef Cruise Terminal. Property keeper very friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,019 reviews
Price from
$175
per night

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Free private parking is available at the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Great unit and awesome view will be staying again. For a longer period next time

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9.6
Exceptional
172 reviews
Price from
$291
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Jackie was fantastic. There was a cyclone on the way and she messaged me to say she would understand if wanted to cancel but I did go ...she met me at the apartment. Everything was fan, well equipped , spotless and in a great location

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9.2
Wonderful
118 reviews

The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Each unit comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels.

Great location on the esplanade. Lots of space. Place to park car. Very clean.

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9.3
Wonderful
105 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre.

Each apartment features a spacious living room which opens onto a balcony or patio with an outdoor setting. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV.

Location, cleanliness and comfortable room. The staff was always very friendly and helpful.

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9
Wonderful
697 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy stylish living in the minimalist Waters Edge Apartment Cairns. Each apartment offers home comforts, including 2 bathrooms (one with spa bath), full laundry and ironing facilities, and security intercom. The modern audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi connection complete the picture.

It was in the perfect location with amazing views from the balcony!

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9.3
Wonderful
581 reviews
Price from
$288
per night

The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Spacious and well appointed with many thoughtful touches, plusa charming little garden to relax in. Very good value for the money. Jenni was a super gracious host, even meeting us out at the taxi upon our arrival with umbrellas.

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9.6
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Great location, well appointed with plenty of space inside and out. Pool was fantastic. Direct access to Esplanade walkway space was a real treat.

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9
Wonderful
8 reviews
Price from
$192
per night

The spacious apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

It is an amazing house which is 100 years old equipped with historic furniture which maintained very well and clean. The host is so kind who prepared bread, milk and fruit for our late arrival. Besides relaxing and comfortable, Living there became part of tour which is unexpected.

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9.4
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$183
per night

The spacious apartment is located on the ground floor and is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Super hosts, Peter and Sarah are professional, kind and very hospitable. Their property is well-equipped, nice, tidy and clean, great and quiet location. Strongly recommend!

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$180
per night

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  • Cairns Private Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,019 reviews

    These 4.5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina.

    Great location, nice view, fantastic space, friendly staff

  • Jackies City Central Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 119 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.9 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Jackies City Central Apartment features accommodations in Cairns, with a fitness center and a garden.

    Beautiful apartment. Everything you will ever need.

  • Floriana Villas
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 105 reviews

    Floriana Villas offers air-conditioned rooms in Cairns. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. This 4-star apartment offers private entrance.

    Very clean, spacious, Netflix on tv, comfy beds, quiet

  • Vision Apartments
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 697 reviews

    Located on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools and a fitness center.

    Wonderful property, excellent facilities and location

  • Waters Edge Apartment Cairns
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 581 reviews

    Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodations on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Great location, great apartment very roomy felt like home..

  • Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Providing a garden, Cairns Esplanade 2BR Waterfront Apartment Sleeps 6 offers accommodations in Cairns. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

    The apartment is clean and offered all necessary houseware for staying

  • Charming Queeenslander in City Centre
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Charming Queeenslander in City Centre is located in Cairns, just 2.8 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 8.3 miles from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

    Beautiful house, great value for money, lots of lovely goodies in the fridge to welcome us

  • City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops.
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.9 miles from Cairns Convention Center, City centre, tropical home, minutes walk to shops. Features accommodations in Cairns with a garden.

    Sehr gute Lage, Geschäfte und Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar

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  • Motel Nomad
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 270 reviews

    Located in Cairns within 1.9 mi of Cairns Convention Center and 1.7 mi of The Cairns Civic Theater, Motel Nomad provides rooms with free WiFi. This renovated 3-star motel offers room service.

    self catering was very good. Handy kitchen in room

  • Oasis Inn Apartments
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 877 reviews

    Located just a 2-minute drive from Cairns business district, this hotel offers budget accommodations in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

    Spacious room :) Very friendly/helpful staff :)

  • Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Privately Owned Apartment 'Sunset View Studio' in Cairns City is a recently renovated apartment in Cairns where guests can make the most of the rooftop pool and terrace.

    Good location, within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shopping centre.

  • Pembroke House - Inner city luxury
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Pembroke House - Inner city luxury offers accommodations in Cairns, 1.7 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 1.4 miles from Cairns Regional Gallery.

    I loved the spacious lounge room and the swimming pool.

  • Stylish Park View City Apartment 103
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 400 yards from Cairns Electorate Office, Stylish Park View City Apartment 103 features accommodations in Cairns with a terrace.

  • Afternoon Delight
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Afternoon Delight offers accommodations in Cairns, a 10-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 3 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    location is great, apartment is lovely and welcoming

  • Pool View City Centre Apartment 202
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 400 yards from Cairns Electorate Office, Pool View City Centre Apartment 202 features accommodations in Cairns with barbecue facilities.

    Well appointed, spacious, great layout, comfortable beds

  • Stunning Coastal 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cairns CBD
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities, Stunning Coastal 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cairns CBD in Cairns is close to Cairns Convention Center and Cairns Station.

Great access to the city center! Check these apartments in Cairns

  • Lux Retreat - Sauna pool & prime location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 18-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 300 yards from Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, Lux Retreat - Sauna pool & prime location features accommodations in Cairns with a fitness...

  • Coastal Chic in Heart of Cairns with Rooftop Pool
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.8 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Coastal Chic in Heart of Cairns with Rooftop Pool features accommodations in Cairns with a rooftop pool.

  • Mountain Air and Modern Flair 'Your Cairns Getaway'
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Mountain Air and Modern Flair 'Your Cairns Getaway' offers accommodations in Cairns, 2.3 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and 7.9 miles from Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

    Comfortable feeling, heaps of Space, tv in all rooms Amazing location, great city view, privacy, having everything you need in one place.

  • Beautiful Penthouse with Private Rooftop Spa, Gym, TV
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    A 13-minute walk from Cairns Station in Cairns, Beautiful Penthouse with Private Rooftop Spa, Gym, TV provides accommodations with access to a fitness room.

  • Blue Lagoon Villa B
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Offering a tennis court, Blue Lagoon Villa B offers accommodations in Cairns. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 8-minute walk from Trinity Beach.

    clean and well maintained, perfect holiday home for families

  • JDs Tropical stays
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews

    JDs Tropical stays is a recently renovated apartment in Cairns where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities.

    i was met at the gate by judy, she was lovely and welcoming....

  • Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 172 reviews

    Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and 0.9 miles of Cairns Station.

    Location, Clean, Very nice set up all the furnitures

  • City Centre Unit on The Esplanade
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 14-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.6 miles from Cairns Station, City Centre Unit on The Esplanade features accommodations in Cairns, with a terrace and barbecue facilities.

  • Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Cairns City
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 300 yards from Cairns Magistrates Court, Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Cairns City features accommodations in Cairns with an outdoor swimming...

  • Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Luxury waterfront sea view apartment - do not book offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 1.2 miles of Cairns Station and 1.4 miles of Cairns Convention Center.

  • Cairns Ocean View Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 88 reviews

    Cairns Ocean View Apartment is a privately owned two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment, located on the 11th floor.

    Location, apartment facilities, pools, views, balcony

  • Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 42 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Cairns Station in Cairns, Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    Location was fantastic and the host is very friendly.

  • Easy Coastal Living in Cairns with Rooftop Pool
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Easy Coastal Living in Cairns with Rooftop Pool offers accommodations in Cairns, a 9-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 2.6 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • 'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    'Central Plaza' Adjacent Apartments with Rooftop Pool offers accommodations in Cairns, a 9-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and 2.6 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • 'The Dreamscape' Sea View Serenity on the Esplanade
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    'The Dreamscape' Sea View Serenity on the Esplanade is located in Cairns, just a 11-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.3 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • 'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    'Luxury Waterfront' Spectacular Oasis in the City is located in Cairns, just 1.4 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.2 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

  • 101 High-rise Apartment with Panoramic Ocean Views
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Just a 9-minute walk from Cairns Aquarium and 0.7 miles from Cairns Electorate Office, 101 High-rise Apartment with Panoramic Ocean Views features accommodations in Cairns with a garden.

  • Inner City One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View 22
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    Inner City One Bedroom Apartment with Pool View 22 is located in Cairns, just a 13-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 2.9 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    Staff were helpful, enabled and early check in on a public holiday. Complimentary Bottle of wine. Very peaceful stay.

  • City Quays Luxury Dual Key
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 29 reviews

    Just a 15-minute walk from The Cairns Civic Theater and 500 yards from Cairns Magistrates Court, City Quays Luxury Dual Key features accommodations in Cairns with barbecue facilities.

    Well stocked, clean, spacious perfect location for trips and restaurants

  • Jackies Studio Apartment
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 150 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.9 miles from Cairns Convention Center, Jackies Studio Apartment features accommodations in Cairns, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

    Location was great within 5 minutes of a Coles Shopping Centre

  • Lovely One Bedroom Apartment "Cairns Harbour Lights"
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 13 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Cairns Convention Center and 0.8 miles from Cairns Station, Lovely One Bedroom Apartment "Cairns Harbour Lights" features accommodations in Cairns, with an outdoor swimming...

  • 1BR Cairns City Holiday Oasis
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Cairns Station and 0.9 miles from Cairns Convention Center, 1BR Cairns City Holiday Oasis features accommodations in Cairns with a garden.

  • Inner City Value
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 26 reviews

    Inner City Value is located in Cairns, just 1.4 miles from Cairns Convention Center and 2.2 miles from Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens.

    Location was great and the apartment was very comfortable and well appointed.

  • Cairns City Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 429 reviews

    Located in the town center, 5 minutes' walk from the Cairns Convention Center, Cairns City Apartments offers guests an outdoor pool and free BBQ facilities.

    Friend staff, large apartments and a great location.

  • Zion Escapes Cairns City Waters Edge Family Apartment
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 22 reviews

    Just a 17-minute walk from Cairns Regional Gallery and half a mile from The Cairns Civic Theater, Zion Escapes Cairns City Waters Edge Family Apartment features accommodations in Cairns with an...

    The unit was wonderful, organized, cleaned and very generous owner😘👍😍

  • Piermonde Apartments Cairns
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 449 reviews

    Located opposite Cairns Convention Center, each Piermonde Apartment features a balcony offering river views.

    Rooms were very clean, spacious and location ideal.

  • Pool View City Centre Apartment 206
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 21 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Cairns Electorate Office and 400 yards from Cairns Aquarium, Pool View City Centre Apartment 206 features accommodations in Cairns with a terrace.

    This was a tidy and comfortable apartment for our family with easy access to undercover parking. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Cairns Aquarius
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 970 reviews

    Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments are ideally located on the beautiful Cairns oceanfront with local restaurants and attractions just a few steps away.

    Great location and can't complain about the vew!

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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,019 reviews
    Lovely clean and modern apartment. Everything you could need included. Amazing view and location.
    Sheriden
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $225.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,491 reviews
    Great holiday apartment with helpful friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Everything we needed, particularly the kitchen. Comfy bed, quiet room, laundry close by. Great swimming pool - deep and relatively small, with a shallow area for kids. Easy walking distance to shops, promenade, lagoon, boat trips, and buses and trains. Good Internet. Near St Monica's cathedral with fabulous modern stained glass windows.
    Antony
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 429 reviews
    Large property with plenty of space. Property was clean with all the equipment needed for a self catering apartment. Great location and great value for money
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $225.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,491 reviews
    The studio apartment had everything needed to cater for a couple of people. The bed was comfy and the air conditioning worked well. It's near the beach and shops/restaurants all within walking distance. A secure car park and barbeque area make this an ideal place for a break.
    HEATHER
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $225.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,491 reviews
    The apartment was very well equipped. Comfortable. Secure parking. Great to have laundry facilities. A flat, short walk to the esplanade and eateries/shops.
    Amanda
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,019 reviews
    Kitchen equipped with everything needed for a short stay, apartment was clean and roomy for 1 person. Airconditioning worked well in the Cairns humidity. Friendly staff member was able to source me a portable fan which helped me considerably.
    Karin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $107.85
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,573 reviews
    Nice roomie studio apartment..
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $140.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 141 reviews
    It’s like having your own condo/ apartment near the wharf. Carolyn is a good host.
    Anna- Liza
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $225.51
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,491 reviews
    Property is located in a really good area! The hotel itself is a bit beat up but the rooms themselves are lovely and it’s nice to have your own apartment and kitchen for self catering!
    Farren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $145.56
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 669 reviews
    Nice bright and fresh apartment. One of the best kitchen's in holiday apartments in Cairns. Well equipped with all the essential utensils you need for self catering.
    Ian
    Solo traveler

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