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Jared Leto's Mars Island is hitting Obonjan island in Croatia this summer.
Thirty Seconds To Mars have announced details of their second Mars Island this summer.
The band – Jared and Shannon Leto – will be hitting the Croatian island of Obonjan from 21-24 August this year, bringing an "all-inclusive festival experience with yoga amongst the trees, swimming, relaxation and intimate performances by Leto and his band Thirty Seconds To Mars".
Packages for the festival are on sale now, with the cheapest Stargazer South Camp package currently priced at $1,499 for a limited time. That offer includes a "Three-night, all-inclusive festival including two full-length concerts by Thirty Seconds to Mars as well as community and wellness focused activities. Stay in air-conditioned bell tents that accommodate four (4) guests and have access to shared modern facilities including showers and bathrooms which are conveniently located near each camp site."
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, the VIP Daydreamer package is currently $6,499 in Mars' sale, with the Mars Island website promising that "Luxury awaits on the island with the Daydreamer Package.
"This VIP package is located in Sun Lodges that are completely weatherproof, lockable, and fully furnished with a shared en suite bathroom and shower," the blurb continues. "Available for two (2) package holders, with either single or double bed configuration. Sun Lodges are set inland in their own camp close to the Kitchen and Pool area, providing convenient and exclusive access to the weekend festivities.Three-night, all-inclusive festival including two full-length concerts by Thirty Seconds to Mars as well as community and wellness focused activities. Stay in a shared occupancy, air-conditioned lodge with en suite bathroom and shower. This lodge is East facing with two guests to each lodge."
Announcing the event, Jared posted on Twitter that he, "Can't wait to live like a dream with you in Croatia this summer."
In other news, the trailer for Spider-Man spin-off Morbius arrived recently, with the movie reportedly coming out this summer. It's gonna be a busy year for Jared…
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