Holidays with Kids member newsletter

Christmas 2003

Its not too late to book for the Christmas school holidays! In fact, if you've left it a bit late, you may be able to grab yourself a real bargain. We have listed some great holiday ideas and places that the kids can take their parents for a memorable holiday experience. Holidays are a time when you really get to know each other, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday family life, and when life-long family memories are created. 

Take advantage of our ticket giveaway to Wollongong's Jamberoo Recreation park - exclusive to this newsletter!
 
Should you be looking for a great location to get away from it all in January, take a look at our editor's comments below on Norfolk Island. This little speck in the Pacific Ocean offers a wealth of nature-based activities that the whole family will enjoy.

What's more, Norfolk Jet Holidays has put together some great specials especially for families!
 
The latest issue of the magazine is now on sale at  your local newsagent.
 
We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas
 
From the team at Holidays with Kids.

WIN a family holiday to New Zealand

Win a fantastic family holiday in the South Island of New Zealand with Holidays with Kids, in conjunction with Freedom Air, Avis and the Novotel Queenstown  >>more

Welcome holiday in the Cook Islands for our last competition winners

Congratulations to the Bitter family from Lyndoch, SA, who won our last family holiday, to The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa, Cook Islands.  You can read their story here

Jamberoo Recreation Park to open new Billabong Beach Water Ride

In addition to a massive upgrade to the Park, Wollongong's Jamberoo is offering a combo sleep and ride package for $209 per family   >>more
Members' letter exclusive giveaway! Click here for a chance to win one of five family passes to Jamberoo!

Tips to save you money this Christmas

Graeme Wood, CEO of the online accommodation service Wotif.com, suggests five Christmas holiday tips to help holidaymakers get through the silly season with their wits and wallets intact   >>more

Games to play in the car

Dreading a road trip with kids who are impatient to get out, pitch a tent, have a dip in the pool, or play some beach cricket? These games will help keep the kids amused in the car   >>more

Packages from $90 per room per night at Country Comfort

The 'Real Australian Getaway' packages offer a range of enticing inclusions – from delicious country-style breakfasts to evening picnic hampers - providing the perfect escape for couples and families in capital cities and regional areas   >>more

Nick Central's 1st birthday and Lara Croft Tomb Raider at Dreamworld!

Dreamworld is the place to be these Christmas holidays, with birthday celebrations for Nick Central and the new Tomb Raider labyrinth of terror.  Click here to find out more about Nick Central, and here to find out more about Tomb Raider.

MetroKids

MetroKids is part of Festivus, Brisbane Marketing’s three-month citywide celebration to the end of January featuring more than 670 events, activities and celebrations over 92 days and some of the biggest events on the calendar   >>more

Kids Stay and Eat Free in Brisbane these holidays

More than 10 of Brisbane’s top hotels have released great value Festivus packages for the December and January period, co-inciding with the school holidays. All of the packages feature Kids Stay ‘n’ Eat Free deals   >>more

"Stay and Play" Packages from Peppers Retreats and Resorts

Peppers Retreats and Resorts can help you plan a great family getaway, with school holiday packages at Peppers Fairmont Resort in the Blue Mountains, NSW and Peppers Links Resort in Port Douglas, Qld   >>more

Half-price harbour-cruise fares for children with Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook Cruises is offering 50 per cent off all children's fares on any of the company’s Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruises during the summer holidays   >>more

Vacation Camps - NSW Department of Sport and Recreation

Looking for a different and affordable holiday for your family these school holidays? Or a fun-filled camp just for the kids? Kids’ vacation camps are a great opportunity for children of all ages to channel their energy into many interesting and adventurous activities while enjoying the great outdoors   >>more

New Year's Eve in Sydney

The 2003 celebrations will embrace the theme “City of Light”, which includes the spectacular fireworks shows, the Harbour of Light Parade, a bridge lighting effect that has never been seen before, and the lighting of some of Sydney’s most renowned structures and icon buildings   >>more

Norfolk Island: undiscovered family getaway

If you are after a holiday that will transport you back in time to when family holidays were all about spending quality time together and enjoying nature-based activities, Norfolk could be for you. With Norfolk Jet's special family holidays in January and February, this is an idyllic and affordable family holiday location   >>more

Celebrate Christmas in the Tropics during Singapore's Christmas Light-up

Singapore will come alive with colour and Christmas spirit this November as the annual Christmas Light-Up marks the start of the festive season   >>more

Direct Line Travel and Shangri-La's Fijian

5 nights in Fiji from $1595 per adult and great prices for kids! Shangri-La's Fijian Resort is situated on a private 109-acre tropical island surrounded by white sandy beaches and crystal-clear coral-rich seas of the exotic Fiji Islands  >>more

Direct Line Travel and Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang

9 nights in Malaysia from $1255 per adult and great prices for kids. The sister property to Rasa Ria, the two resorts share all facilities  >>more                                    

Direct Line Travel and Shangri-La's Rasa Ria

6 nights in Malaysia from $1249 per adult and great prices for kids! Set among 15 acres of lush tropical gardens right on Batu Ferringhi beach, this Deluxe International resort offers every imaginable facility from dining to health and recreation  >>more