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Boathaven Resort –Unforgettable Memories Guaranteed

Self contained 1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments with spa’s on the balcony and view to the Coral Sea. Great packages for the family including tours to the Great Barrier Reef, Jetski Safari’s so you can see the marine wildlife up close, and Maxi Sailing around the islands to Whitehaven Beach. All family accommodation have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and plenty of space to relax. With an easy 5 minute stroll into town, the family can enjoy the variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops the Whitsunday Coast has to offer. Only 500 meters from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, Saturday Markets, and foreshore Boathaven Beach. Boathaven Spa Resort is the perfect family holiday retreat.

For more information, visit www.boathavenresort.com.au

Edgewater Resort & Spa, Cook Islands

Fantastic family value with savings of up to 35% at the Edgewater Resort & Spa in the beautiful Cook Islands.

Offer Details:
Book 7 nights or more in a spacious 3 bedroom Garden Villa at the Edgewater Resort & Spa and save 35% off the normal price. PLUS: Stay 7 nights and pay for only 6!!!


 
Includes:
- Daily tropical breakfast
- Free use of tennis courts & equipment
- Free snorkelling gear
- Free activities programme for kids.
- Kids 16 years and under stay FREE.
 
Conditions:
- Valid for sales to 15 November 2009
- Valid for travel 1 November 2009 – 31 March 2010
- Minimum 7 nights
- Valid on Garden Villas only
- Maximum 6 guests per villa – of which 2 must be children 16 years or under.

To book contact us on stay@edgewater.co.ck and quote Holidays For Kids special.

Family First in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie has launched a new campaign called ‘Family Values’ to ensure families can reconnect without breaking the holiday budget. There are some great deals on accommodation and attractions valid until 30 November 2009.

Greater Port Macquarie is a wonderful place for families to have fun, with a host of family-friendly accommodation, beautiful beaches, child-friendly attractions and a great climate. There are no theme parks here, but there is plenty of natural excitement, with the full array of aquatic activities as well as incredible wildlife.

For accommodation, there are some great deals starting from just $100 per night at South Pacific Apartments staying in a 2-bedroom self-contained apartment opposite Flynn’s Beach (min. 3 nights). Pay $129 a night at Flynn’s Beach Resort in a two-bedroom apartment (min 2 nights), or for $150 per night for a family, stay in a luxury federation style farm house at Telegraph Retreat (min 4 nights).

Also save on activities like the newly opened Jumbos Playland and at the Port City Wave Bowl. 

Visitors can save money on accommodation and children’s activities with downloadable vouchers. These are available to book online at www.portmacquariefamily.com.au. Or contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1300 303 155.

Ski and save with vail resorts

Australians are being well looked after at Vail Resorts ski resorts in North America, with an exclusive lift ticket promotion.

The deal is exclusive to the Australian market, and will allow skiing families to ‘Buy 8 and Get 14’ days skiing at top resorts like Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, the Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole.

The deal means that skiers and snowboarders can enjoy 14 days at some of the world’s leading ski resorts for just US$480 – less than US$35 per day! For kids aged 5-12, the deal costs just US$299.

But hurry – this deal is valid for a limited time and is valid for skiing from January 3 to February 10, 2010. You can take advantage of the package at Alpine World, Mogul Ski World, Ski Max, Travelplan and Value Tours.

For more information, visit www.snowusa.com