You may be thinking about back to school in just a few short weeks, but there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, particularly with the holiday and entertainment ideas featured here. Brisbane Holiday Village escaped the floods and has a special getaway offer; go snorkeling on Moreton Island; book a Family Fun package at Lake Crackenback in the NSW Snowies; escape to Merimbula; listen to story-telling at the National Gallery of Australia; or travel further afield to Vanuatu or Fiji. And there’s also a chance to win a holiday to the Gold Coast.

Have a great month! From the Holidays with Kids team
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Brisbane Holiday Village – QLD
‘2 NIGHTS FREE’ DEAL EXTENDED!
Due to high demand Brisbane Holiday Village has extended the Summer Saver Special so more families can take advantage of this amazing deal! Stay for 6 nights or more between 27 January 2011 and 31 March 2011 and receive 2 nights FREE! Brisbane Holiday Village offers families the ultimate Queensland getaway: easy access to Brisbane and Gold Coast Theme Parks, luxury accommodation and loads of family friendly facilities to keep the whole family occupied!

Holidays with Kids note: The Village was not affected by the floods and actually provided accommodation to those that needed it. So book a holiday there now and help Brisbane get back on its feet!

For more information click here or visit www.brisbaneholidayvillage.com.au

Moreton Island Adventures 1 Day Guided Snorkel Tour – QLD
www.moretonventure.com
Escape to Moreton Island this summer. Right on Brisbane’s doorstep, cruise across the bay aboard the luxurious Micat ship. Our Guided Snorkelling Tour at the Wrecks is fantastic fun for all the family. All snorkelling equipment is provided, as well as a fabulous picnic lunch. Feed the myriads of friendly fish and swim around the historic Wrecks. After snorkelling, just rest and relax beachside until your transfer back to Brisbane.

From just $99.00 per adult all inclusive and $75.00 for kids.
Moreton Island – nature’s theme park without the fences. Adventurous. By Nature.
Contact: info@moretonislandadventures.com.au Tel: 61 7 3909 3333

Win a Gold Coast Holiday at Ashmore Palms! – QLD
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is giving you the chance to win a 7-night Gold Coast family holiday, plus other great consolation prizes! Entry is free. Plus, check out the exclusive Holidays with Kids deal available at Ashmore Palms, up to 3 children can stay free! During your holiday, enjoy the free kids’ activities, family-friendly facilities and courtesy shopping shuttle.

For more information click here or visit www.ashmorepalmsgoldcoast.com.au

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort - QLD
SPLASH Waterpark with over 60 interactive water activities, slides and a 1200 litre tipping bucket will keep the family cool and happy over the hot summer months and the best thing is ... it is all included in your tariff. The accommodation selection is fabulous with self contained one-, two- and three-bedroom units to choose from. Come and stay at Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort – you may never want to leave!!!

For more information click here or visit www.coconut.com.au

Gold Coast Family Break – QLD
Kids under 11 years stay FREE!
Take the kids away on holiday to the Gold Coast. Escape Travel has an amazing package with 5 nights at Breakfree Beachpoint in a 2-bedroom apartment, a 2-day Dreamworld and WhiteWater World Pass for 2 adults and 2 children plus Kids under 11 years stay free. This getaway is priced from $655* per person.

For more information click here or call 1300 556 855.

Lake Crackenback Family fun package from $248 p/n. – NSW
Lake Crackenback Resort is the place to be in January for your family. Experience all the mountains have to offer during summer, with 19 free activities available in the resort including archery, golf, canoes, paddle boats, walking, and many more available. There’s even the Day Spa for Mum & mountain bikes or fishing for Dad. Now’s the time to head for the mountains.
Lake Crackenback Resort – your family’s hideaway in the Snowy Mountains.

For more information click here or visit www.lakecrackenback.com.au

7 Night Summer Getaway – Coast Resort Merimbula – NSW
Coast Resort is Merimbula's premier 4.5 star luxury holiday accommodation. Positioned on a dual waterfront site between pristine Merimbula Beach and Lake offering a range of luxurious one-, two- and three bedroom apartment, townhouses and penthouses.

2 bedroom from $899 - SAVE $291
3 bedroom from $1349 - SAVE $321

For more information click here or visit www.coastresort.com.au

Stuck on You
I Love Stuck on You ... For Stuff That Sticks Around. Label for summer and school and pick up some gorgeous gifts at Stuck on You.

Stuck on You is famous for quality personalised products. Trusted by Mums for over 15 years, Stuck on You produces Australian made labels that stay stuck and prevent those lost belongings! Save 10% on personalised Backpacks, Lunchboxes and Library Bags, for a limited time only.

For more information click here or visit www.stuckonyou.biz

Story time at the National Gallery of Australia – Canberra
This February 2nd and 3rd don’t miss storyteller, author and teacher Diane Wolkstein as she performs retellings of Australian, Russian and Chinese stories and fairytales, complete with movement and song! Also, Sculpture Garden Sunday is on Sunday 6th March, come along to the Family Day and explore the Garden with art workshops, art installations, a children’s trail, music and drama. It’s fun for children of all ages!

For more information click here or visit nga.gov.au

Kids Goldfields Getaway $219 – Ballarat, VIC
Big and little kids will enjoy all the excitement of the 1850s Gold Rush thanks to brilliant recreation of Sovereign Hill. And, Mercure Ballarat located opposite is offering FREE Sovereign Hill entry and a kids stay and eat free deal at $219*, a super value offer for Holidays with Kids subscribers, which would normally cost over $330.

For more information click here or visit www.mercureballarat.com.au

Erakor Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu
FREE babysitting, FREE all-kids-can-eat Ice-creams, FREE all-kids-can-drink Juices plus activity packs and a family fun outings pass all yours for the taking at a destination just a stone’s throw away from your own back door!

For more information click here or visit www.visit-vanuatu.com

50% Off Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji
If you are looking for a resort with enough activities to keep you entertained for hours on end, yet with space to relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, then Sonaisali Island Resort is for you. Take the kids and get not only 50% off your accommodation, but 8 hours of free babysitting a day, free meals and Kids’ Club activities for the little ones.

Book now for 50% off rates and great family freebies – from $2335 per family.
For more information, click here.

Offer valid from 26.12.10 to 25.2.11. Price is based on a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 13.

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