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Say goodbye to frosty mornings – winter’s on its way out! This August, make the most of the remaining ski season with some great last-minute snow deals in Australia. And if you can’t catch the snow season here, it’s time to plan an overseas ski trip!
Also this month check out your local kids markets and get a head start on thinking about next school holidays with some great family deals. Finally, don’t forget to enter this month’s competitions for your chance to win movie tickets, accommodation vouchers and fun new kids’ products.
However you choose to spend your July, have an amazing month!
From the Holidays with Kids team.
www.holidayswithkids.com.au
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Kids stay and eat free at Perisher
Winter’s almost over! Still keen to catch the last of the Australian
snow season? Check out the great family-friendly specials on offer
at Perisher Ski Resort.
For more information click here
Gold Coast Family Holiday Specials
Ashmore Palms is an award-winning holiday village on the Gold Coast, centrally located
a short 10-15 minute drive from the major Gold Coast theme parks and attractions.
The Village offers a range of self-contained holiday cabins, free kids activities, extensive
family-friendly facilities and a courtesy shuttle to select local shopping.
It’s a relaxed alternative to high-rise accommodation on the Gold Coast.
Take a look at Ashmore Palms’ latest
hot deals and 7 night specials!
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Family-Friendly Award-Winning Caravan Park!
Brisbane Holiday Village is an award-winning caravan park, conveniently located
a short 12-minute drive south of Brisbane City. The Village has a range of chic, self-contained holiday
cabins, caravan sites and camping grounds ideal for a family holiday. The family-friendly
facilities include a full-size tennis court, swimming lagoon, 7-day reception,
18 hole putt-putt course, kids pool, playground, café and convenience store.
Take a look at
Brisbane Holiday Village for yourself!
Malolo Island Fiji Refurbishment Special!
Malolo Island Fiji is getting a makeover and to help celebrate, is offering
two great specials! Stay 4 nights between 13 December 2009 and 9 January 2010 and receive an extra night FREE! OR Stay 3 nights between 10 January and 31 March 2010 and receive an extra TWO nights FREE! Conditions apply.
Click here
for more information on these special offers.
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Book your family a chalet in the Alps,
an apartment in London or chateaux in France!
Interhome is the largest provider of quality holiday rental apartments and villas in Europe
with more than 46,000 properties in 24 countries. Every year, more than 500,000 families book
their holiday homes with Interhome. Properties range from 1 to 5 stars for all budgets.
For more information click here
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Time to plan an overseas ski trip
Missed out on this year’s Australian snow season? All is not lost! Take the family overseas
to Italy's Alta Baldia region in the Dolomites for a ski holiday everyone will adore.
Australian-owned Skiare has a great range of packages available for families. Enquire about
their select properties offering free accommodation and ski passes for children under 8 and
half price for those under 12 years of age.
For more information click here
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Experience the Falls Creek 5-star experience
Enjoy 5-star treatment at the magnificent Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek, Australia’s newest
ski-in, ski-out, alpine resort and spa. Starting from only $499* per night, enjoy luxuriously appointed
apartments and penthouses.
For more information click here
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The Beach Shack named North Queensland’s Best Family Restaurant
For the second year running, the Beach Shack Restaurant in Port Douglas has been named
Best Family Restaurant at the 2009 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Hostplus Awards
for Excellence (Tropical Northern region). The Beach Shack, 29 Barrier Street, Port Douglas
is open seven days. Serving a mouthwatering menu of lunch, dinner, pizza and catering services
for groups and weddings. Tel: 07 4099 1100 to make a reservation or find out more.
Email: dining@the-beach-shack.com.au or visit www.the-beach-shack.com.au
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 Victoria’s Favourite Family Event Back Again!
The Royal Melbourne Show held from 17 – 27 September, is a great family day out. There is
something for everyone with animals and livestock, award winning food and wine, arts and crafts, amusement rides, showbags, free live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and much more.
For great-value fun and entertainment to enjoy with family and friends, there's nothing like
the Royal Melbourne Show.
For further information visit: www.royalshow.com.au
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Tropical North Queensland Family Escape!
Ideally located between the beautiful coastline and spectacular mountains of tropical
North Queensland, the spacious and contemporary Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort
is offering a fantastic family special for travel from now until September 30.
From $229 per night
Kids stay FREE + receive FREE breakfast, dinner & reef tour.
Stay 4 nights & the 5th is FREE
*Conditions apply and subject to availability. Based on Superior room accommodation.
Children must be accompanied with an adult, dine from the kids menu and use existing bedding. Valid for one child per adult, maximum of two children.
For more information call 1800 788 155, email palmcove@rockfordhotels.com.au
or visit www.novotel-pcr.com.au/novotel-palm-cove/packages.html
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Free access to NSW attractions with the new Kids’ Adventure Passport!
The NSW Government has launched a new Kids’ Adventure Passport program. The program
gives all primary school children free access to more than 70 museums and galleries across
the state on weekends, public and school holidays from 13 July 2009 to 27 January 2010.
At each venue, there are fun goals and activities for the kids to complete and check off on
their passport.
Children are rewarded for completing the activities with a stamp. Once kids collect three stamps they can apply for an official certificate,
signed by Premier Nathan Rees, recognising their achievement.
For more information click here click here
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Sydney and Newscastle Baby & Kids Markets throughout August
Visit your local Baby and Kids Market and browse through over 70 stalls filled with quality
preloved baby & kids goods. The markets are held inside from 9am to 12 noon with plenty
of free parking available. Food & coffee is also available. $3 entry, kids free.
Click here to see if there’s a market near you.
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Stay at Mercure or Ibis Brisbane and Kids stay & eat FREE
Spring school holidays in Brisbane city are cultured, cool and now even more affordable with
the Mercure and Ibis hotels offering unbeatable family-friendly rates for stays between
19 September and 5 October 2009.
For more information click here
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Take 5 at Silverwater Resort!
Enjoy five nights away at Silverwater Resort this September School Holidays with our
‘Take 5’ Special.
• One Bedroom Apartment - $148 per night*
• Two Bedroom Apartment - $184 per night*
• Three Bedroom Apartment - $223 per night*
BONUS – Full Buffet Breakfast $5 per person per day. Contact 1800 033 403 for Reservations.
Daily kids activities, sports and parties available during your stay. Kids party bookings are essential.
* Valid dates of stay 18th September - 4th October 2009 Spring school holidays, 5 night minimum stay.
For more information
click here
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