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Ski Big White for big family fun!

If you’re after fantastic snow, don’t look any further than Canada’s Big White! With an average snowfall of 750cm annually, Big White’s bountiful, dry powder is legendary and was awarded “Best Powder” by Ski Canada Magazine in 2008.

As the largest totally ski-in, ski-out ski resort in Canada, Big White is a premier family destination, with a great range of events and activities for the entire family including night skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, fireworks and carnivals just to name a few…

Our Big White Family Package starts from just $2099 for a family of four and includes 7 nights accommodation and 6 day lift pass.

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For more information, call 1300 136 997 or visit www.skimax.com.au

A tropical escape with kids to Daydream Island

Escape the grey gloomy skies and cold weather this winter, and head to the beautiful tropical paradise of Daydream Island Resort and Spa in the Whitsundays.

With its stylish accommodation overlooking Queensland’s stunning Whitsunday Passage and lush tropical rainforest surrounds – Daydream provides the perfect backdrop for families to unwind and warm up.

There’s something for everyone young or old from the world class Rejuvenation Spa to a range of outdoor activities including jet skiing, kayaking, beach volleyball, mini-golf, outdoor cinema, scuba diving, snorkelling or a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands.

The Tropical Escape deal accommodation is in a Garden Balcony Room for only $139* per person per night, twin share including full buffet breakfast daily, return luxury catamaran transfers with Fantasea Cruises, one $20 Spa voucher per room per stay and one $30 food and beverage voucher per room per stay. A minimum four night stay applies with travel between now and August 31, 2009.

Call 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamisland.com

*Conditions apply. Price is subject to change and availability.

A home away from home, anywhere in the world

Interhome is currently the largest provider of quality holiday rental apartments and villas in Europe with over 46,000 properties in 24 countries. Every year, more than 500,000 families book their holiday homes with us. Properties range from 1 to 5 stars for all budgets while sleeping 1 to 46 persons.

Our selection includes chalets and apartments in the Swiss and Austrian Alps, stone houses and villas in Italy, cottages and castles in France, villas in Spain, city apartments in London, Paris, New York and Rome, thatched cottages in England and condos in Florida. The choice is endless.

Rates vary according to property size, location, furnishings and season. Book a week in Switzerland for five persons for $852, or a week in Tuscany for a family of six for $937, or splurge on a chateaux in France sleeping 16 for $5500pw.              

For more information go to www.interhome.com.au

Plan ahead and escape to Capricorn Resort next school holidays

These September School Holidays Capricorn Resort is offering your family an escape to the sun.

Capricorn Resort Yeppoon is a beautiful resort located on 22, 000 hectares and absolute beachfront. Offering 2 Golf Courses, 2 large lagoon-style swimming pools, waterslide and childrens' pool, 3 restaurants including an award-winning Japanese, 2 bars and a Day Spa, Capricorn offers something for all ages.

Enjoy over 25 FREE activities the Resort has to offer or relax and take advantage of the closeness of the Great Barrier Reef or the The Keppel Islands. While remote in atmosphere, Capricorn Resort is deceptively accessible - easily reached by car, coach, train or by plane to Rockhampton.

5 night stays from just:
$145* per room per night in a Resort Room for two (2 adults)
$175* per room per night in a Family Resort Suite (2 adults 2 kids)
$235* per room per night in a family One Bedroom Apartment (2 adults 2 kids)

Or for a quick getaway enjoy a two night stay Monday to Friday from only $270 for 2 nights
*2 children using the existing bedding free up to the age of 12 years. Minimum 5 night stay.

For more information visit www.rydges.com/capricorn, email reservations_capricorn@rydges.com or call 1800 075 902 

Club Med Lindeman Island Special

Here’s the perfect excuse to get some sunshine… Club Med Lindeman Island has slashed prices for its “all inclusive” award-winning resort in the Whitsundays voted no 2 Family Resort by Holidays with Kids. Plan a family holiday for any time from the end of July right up till the beginning of the Christmas school holidays and travel with savings of up to 40% in your pocket.

The resort includes a peaceful Spa Centre situated beside the adults' only quiet pool – perfect for parents taking some time off from busy family routines, a haven on earth for all! Their kids' club is fully supervised for 4-13 year olds, and has its own pool and dining area in the main restaurant. The flying trapeze and circus school is sublime entertainment – heaven-bound for kids!

This offer is on sale until 31 July 09 and for travel until 19 December 09 and blackout dates may apply.

For full terms and conditions, please contact Club Med or visit www.clubmed.com.au

New Kids' Club in Thailand

The recently opened Mercure Samui Buri Resort in Thailand has launched a bright and colourful fully-equipped kids' club that is free of charge for guests. Parents can relax in this beachfront resort whilst kids' play supervised in the indoor and outdoor areas and partake in fun-loving activities such as treasure hunts, water fights, painting classes, kids tea party, dress-up fashion shows and much more.

The Mercure is situated on the beachfront of secluded northern Maenam Beach where the waters are calm and shallow for most of the year.

The resort comprises 56 deluxe rooms and 29 private villas and its facilities include a fitness centre, large outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, Internet lounge and the hotel provides Thai cooking classes. Each deluxe room has either an ocean view, swimming pool view, or an outdoor terrace with sun lounge and direct access to the pool. The villas, designed in the traditional housing style of Thailand, are very private and surrounded by tropical gardens with a sundeck leading to a private pool.

The resort is offering opening rates specials starting from AU$90 per night until October 31st.

For bookings head to www.mercure.com or call (Australia) 1300 65 65 65 or (NZ) 0800 44 4422.

Fiji Holiday Bliss

Thinking about where to take your next family sojourn? Think about the myriad of white sandy beaches that stretch for miles, lush rainforests, activities, fantastic cuisine, hotels with child minding facilities and shopping.  Think Fiji!

Only a few hours from Australia, Fiji is the perfect location for a short break. Located in the South Pacific, Fiji is made up of 300 islands in its archipelago, each fringed with coral reefs and lapped by warm waters. It is the one place where you can visit at any time with its tropical maritime climate consistent throughout the year.

Pack the bags, organise the kids and head to Fiji for a family vacation which will leave the whole family with memories to cherish forever. There has never been a better time to take a holiday than with the great deals available to Fiji now! And don’t forget Mums and Dads, while the little ones are living it up in the kids' clubs there is plenty for you too, with great food, activities and relaxing spas to make your trip a special and memorable one. 

4 nights Island Escape from $429*per person

4 nights at Mana Island Resort

BONUS: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3

BONUS: Kids stay and eat FREE

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7 nights in Coastal Fiji from $600*per person

7 nights at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji

BONUS: Stay 7 nights for the price of 5

BONUS: Kids stay and eat FREE

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