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London Family Style
Travel to London with affordable airfares and lots of family-friendly activities going on in the city this summer and fall. Stay at 51 Buckingham Gate and enjoy a Buckingham Palace tour, the Notting Hill Carnival in August, and the Mayor's Thames Festival in September.
For our readers: Four Big Bus Sightseeing Tour of London tickets.
Details: Stay a Bit Longer package:
Family Friendly Fun In Orlando
Bring the entire family along for an entertaining getaway at the Nickelodeon Family Suites in Orlando, Fla. Start each day with a complimentary breakfast to energize your day’s adventures!
For our readers only: Enjoy a free breakfast plus a ten percent discount!
Details - Click here to book this exclusive offer, or call 877-829-NICK and ask for House or code ILHSE. This exclusive family package includes a Comfortable Suite, with all the space you need to kick back and relax and free breakfast. This offer is good through December 24, 2009.
For our readers only: Receive free use of canoes and kayaks on the Steinhatchee River during your entire stay.
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Fly Free, Cruise To Exotic Locations
Oceania Cruises has introduced their Winter Collection with 18 distinct itineraries. Voyages range from 10 to 40 days in length and feature more than 40 overnight port stays. With new itineraries and a rich mix of destinations, Oceania Cruises’ Winter Collection spans the globe. From the Sea of Cortez to India, Asia and the Far East, the world’s most alluring ports of call are showcased.
For our readers: All 2009-2010 Winter Collection itineraries offer a limited-time introductory offer of Free Round-trip Economy Airfare and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares that begin at just $1,499 per guest.
Details: Stateroom and suite availability on many voyages is already limited. Reserve online at www.OceaniaCruises.com or by calling 800-531-5658.
The Grandview on Seven Mile Beach is a great Caribbean family resort destination. Relax and have fun in a beautiful tropical beach setting. Enjoy a secluded beach, world class snorkeling, great restaurants, diving, parasailing and swimming with friendly rays.
For our readers only: Special discounts!
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Details: From rafting the roaring Colorado River to biking the face of Aspen Mountain, ResortQuest Colorado wants to help families maximize their fun. Their Family Adventure package includes a $100 Adventure Card redeemable for a variety of exciting outdoor activities, including horseback riding, whitewater rafting, Jeep tours and fly fishing lessons.
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For Our Readers only: Receive a complimentary fourth night of lodging accommodations plus a Warren Miller extreme skiing and snowboarding DVD.
More:ResortQuest Colorado offers nearly 3,000 vacation rental properties in top Colorado mountain destinations, including Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Keystone, Steamboat and Telluride. Three-night minimum stay required for the Family Adventure package. To book, call 800-GO-RELAX or visit www.resortquest.com. Booking code: DIR ADV.
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino – Sand Dollars Escape & Sports Widow Weekend
With the Sand Dollars Escape, visitors will enjoy a fifth-night free and $100 food and beverage credit. Rates start at $223. Valid year-round. 1.800.421.8188 or www.renaissancearuba.com.
Sports Widow Weekend gives the girls a chance to escape to a world sans sports. It includes manicure/pedicure at the Okeanos Spa, “Flirtinis” at the resort’s glamorous lounge, BLUE, tickets to a show, admission to the Kukoo Kunuku party bus for a night on the town, and a VIP card that provides 10% off all shopping at Renaissance Mall. Rates start at $304, with a three-night minimum stay required. Must be 18 or older. 1.800.421.8188 or
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino – All Age Access VacationExplore a true playground for all ages as guests at the recently renovated resort receive a family friendly welcome amenity. Rates start at $259, promotional code ZZ1. 1.888.PARADISE or www.arubamarriott.com.
Westin Aruba Resort Spa & CasinoGuests receive a fourth-night-free on a minimum five-night stay, plus $100 food and beverage credit. Stays of six nights or longer, receive $200 food and beverage credit. Rates start at $289, promotional code SUNFREE. 1.877.822.2222 or www.westin.com/aruba.
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives - Honeymoon GetawayThe Honeymoon Package includes candlelight oceanfront dinner for two, bottle of champagne, first anniversary certificate for a free night and a remembrance gift. Rates at the Divi Aruba All Inclusive start at $394. Rates at the Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive start at $354. 1.800.554.2008 or www.diviaruba.com and www.tamarijnaruba.com.
Regency Aruba Resort & Casino – Balance Package
Guests are able to focus solely on relaxation as they enjoy full breakfast daily, $100 resort credit and late checkout. Rates start at $390. 1.800.55.HYATT or www.aruba.hyatt.com.
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino – Summer Fun Sale Guests booking four nights receive the fourth-night free and a $100 restaurant, Larimar Spa or Kids Club credit and 15% off Larimar Spa treatments. Kids eat free at Laguna Restaurant. Rates start at $275 per night. 1.800.333.3333 or www.radisson.com/arubaspavacations.
Details: Experience the cool beach breeze at Allegro Playa Dorada in the Dominican Republic. Zip line through the rainforest in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Save up to 40% on all-inclusive stays at Occidental Grand and Allegro resorts throughout Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
Just for our readers: A luscious package that includes two massages, breakfast in bed, complimentary bicycles and extra surprises. More: Occidental Grand and Allegro vacations are all-inclusive and include unlimited meals and snacks, free-flowing drinks (yes, alcohol too!), sports, SCUBA classes, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing sports pool volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, darts, tennis, basketball, horseback riding and dance classes. Supervised Kids Club, daily entertainment and activities are also part of the package as well as nightly shows and live entertainment and all taxes and gratuities. Occidental Grand vacations also include access to the sauna, whirlpool and steam room at the spa.
For more information; 800-858-2258 or visit www.occidentalhotels.com
Custom Global Getaway
Details: Custom-design your own family adventure. Choose a destination. Decide how much time and money you would like to spend. The pros at Adventures Around the World will do the rest.
Just for our readers: Take ten percent off the cost of a custom journey to Australia, Alaska, Costa Rica, Nepal and Thailand.
More: AAW creates customized vacations that include a mixture of exciting activities, cultural immersion, unique and comfortable accommodations and relaxation of the mind, body and soul. All of these trip ingredients are based on client interests. Mention FamilyTravel when requesting more information or booking. Go to http://www.adventuresaroundtheworld.com or call 800.417.2513.
Bonefish in the Bahamas Details: Spend seven nights and six days at Andros South, a premier bonefishing lodge in the Bahamas. Explore hundreds of square miles of pristine flats, home to vast numbers of bonefish, with an expert Bahamian guide at your side. As the sun sets, enjoy the casual lodge on a beautiful white sand beach. For our readers only: Receive complimentary casting lessons and a free flats shirt. More: The offer is good through August 31, 2009. Subject to availability. Offer applies to new reservations only. To book and for more information contact Andros South at 800-344-3628 and mention Good Housekeeping/FamilyTravel.com special offer. Visit www.androssouth.com.
For our readers only: Receive complimentary casting lessons and a free flats shirt.
More: The offer is good through August 31, 2009. Subject to availability. Offer applies to new reservations only. To book and for more information contact Andros South at 800-344-3628 and mention Good Housekeeping/FamilyTravel.com special offer. Visit www.androssouth.com.
Grand Canyon GetawayDetails: Experience the majestic Southwest with overnight visits to Phoenix, Sedona and the spectacular Grand Canyon! Through Open Road Tours, you and your family will enjoy a package that begins in the Phoenix areaand includes visits to Sedona, (add an optional rugged jeep ride through the backcountry) and the breathtaking scenery of the Grand Canyon.For our readers only: Each child will receive two hours of unlimited playtime at Game Works in Tempe for an afternoon of family fun!More: Your family adventure begins with airport transportation to your hotelin the Phoenix area. Enjoy a fun-filled visit to Game Works adjacent to your hotel before leaving for Sedona the next morning. Visit to Montezuma Castle (one of North America's best preserved prehistoric cliff dwellings) and Sedona's famous Chapel of the Holy Cross before staying overnight in Sedona. Your knowledgeable tour guide will treat you to several amazing viewpoints at the Grand Canyon before escorting your family to your hotel for an overnight stay nearby. Your family will return to your Phoenix hotel for an overnight stay before meeting the next morning for your airport transfer. Visit www.openroadtours.com or call1-800-766-7117 for more information. Mention FamilyTravel.com when booking.
Volunteer Vacations
Details: In a recent survey, one quarter of travelers said they were currently interested in taking a volunteer or service-based vacation. i-to-i, a meaningful travel provider, sends volunteers to work on community development, conservation, teaching and building projects around the globe. Care for those affected by the AIDS pandemic in South Africa, work with sea turtles in Costa Rica, or teach English to children in China. The hardest part can be choosing where to go.
For our readers only: Take 15 per cent off the project price.
More: To find the right project for you or your family visit www.meaningfultravel.com
or call 1-800-985-5882 to discuss the possibilities. Mention FamilyTravel.com.
Details: Parents and their teens 13 or older will kayak among the whales and dolphins on Sea Kayak Adventures’ fully guided tours in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Enjoy the prolific sea life in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, then relax on the beach while the guides prepare seaside meals.
Only for our readers: Wetsuits and snorkeling gear are on the house.
More: Sea Kayak Adventures has been guiding tours since 1993. Novices are welcome. For more information go to www.seakayakadventures.com and mention FT-SKA.
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