Children Free at Barcelo
This summer from May 1 to August 31, up to two children 12 and under stay, play at eat fee at the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico when booked by April 30. Five resorts, including the upscale Barcelo Maya Palace, make up the family-friendly complex situated on a gorgeous beach and surrounded by lush, exotic vegetation. The resort has a bevy of outdoor activities from snorkeling and kayaking to tennis and kids clubs, as well as indoor relaxation and pampering in the spa and wellness facility. For larger families, the Barcelo Maya Palace features a unique Family Suite Deluxe room category with over 1,000 sq. ft. that sleeps up to 6 people (maximum 4 adults). And through December 23, your children are also free at Barcelo resorts in Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Manzanillo, Huactulco and Puerto Vallarta.
Half Moon Heaven
Half Moon Resort, now part of the RockResort family, wants you to save on your next visit. For travel from February 27 through April 16 (except March 12-25) ,the Great Winter Thaw gives you a 7th night is free and $200 in resort credits per room (and $200 per bedroom in the villas) along with round-trip transfers and a one category room upgrade based on availability at check-in. This summer, your family will get every 4th night free along with a $150 food and beverage credit for stays from April 25 to November 18. This fantastic family resort showcases a variety of room categories along with 4-7 bedroom staffed villas that are perfect for family reunions and multi-generational groups. Enjoy great golf, tennis, horseback riding, water sports, several beaches, tons of dining and shopping options, spa, dolphin swim and more. A new to the resort is the Hype Zone, a dedicated hang out just for teens with a game room, cyber lounge, special events including movie nights, disco nights and karaoke and mini spa.
St. Lucia Luxury
Beautiful Cap Maison in St. Lucia provides a second bedroom for free when you book a one bedroom villa suite or a third room free when you book a two bedroom villa! The offer is valid for stays through October 30 (excluding Easter) for certain room categories. At Cap Maison, children 12 and under also eat free when dining with parents and four hours of babysitting are included in your rate. The luxury property is located on St. Lucia’s north west coast on a former sugar plantation. The resort offers peace and tranquility along with a gym, spa and water sports including a 46 ft. yacht available for overnight sailing trips to nearby islands. Minutes away is great golf, tennis, squash, hiking and jogging trails and an array of outdoor adventures to explore this lush and exciting island.
Anguilla Getaway
The more the merrier at the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa in Anguilla this summer. Book at least five nights in a large Ocean View room with covered terrace and get a second Ocean View room for just $25.00 per night. Your rate also includes a welcome greeting at the airport or ferry terminal if arriving from St. Martin. This special is available from May 1-August 31. The rooms at Malliouhana are huge at 760-880 sq. ft. This relaxed and upscale resort features three fresh-water pools, water sports (including snorkel trips on the hotel’s own boat), gym, tennis, spa and a children’s supervised outdoor playground and water play area on the beach that includes a large pirate ship, 60 ft. water slide, toddler pool, plenty of dining options and more.
Give Back at the Four Seasons
Guests at the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now have the opportunity to participate in Growing Together, an award-winning outreach program that helps improve local schools and the environment as well as individual families and children in need. You can tailor your volunteer experience based on your family’s goals, budget and time. You can financially support a family or a child in need (and also meet the family at the resort), be a BackPack Buddy by donating favorite school supplies or spend some time volunteering in a conversation area. Promotions abound to attract you to this gorgeous property including a 5th night free (6th AND 7th night free with a villa), 1/2 off a second bedroom for children and up to $500 is resort credits (depending on the room category booked). Some blackout dates apply, but generally the promotions are available through December 16, 2011. The resort features amazing views, golf, spa, three pools, tennis, beach club with watersports, children’s and teen programs and several dining options where children under 5 eat free and children 6-12 dine for 1/2 off.
New Luxury in St. Vincent
The new Buccament Bay Resort in St. Vincent offers some of the most unique vacation experiences in the Caribbean with a Liverpool Football Club Soccer School and a Harlequin Performing Arts Academy. The children’s soccer program, for ages 5-14, runs for 4 days (1-1 1/2 hours each day) with a maximum of 15 players per coach. Led by one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs, the programs teach the fundamental techniques of the game and shows players how to develop their ball skills, work as a team and more. Adult soccer programs are also available. The performing arts program is run by West End and Broadway professionals. Master Classes are available for ages 10-14 and age 15 to adult from April 18 to September 8. The classes give you the chance to experience performance through vocal, acting and movement coaching with 3 hour lessons over 4 days (Monday-Thursday). Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a showcase performance on the final day. In addition, the resort has a fun kids club, pools, spa, gym, water sports, dive center and the Pat Cash Tennis Academy. Families will appreciate the resort’s one to four bedroom villas giving you plenty of space to share with multiple generations or other families. St. Vincent is located 90 miles west of Barbados with secluded coves, mountains, lush valleys and a tropical rainforest with cascading waterfalls.
Feel the Warmth
Get out of the cold this winter and warm up in the sunshine with Feel the Warmth in St. Kitts & Nevis. The destination-wide promotion includes 7 nights for the price of 6 (or 6 nights for the price of 4 or 5) at participating hotels and either complimentary continental breakfast daily, a food & beverage credit or other inclusion depending on the hotel. You will also receive a special discount card for great savings at various island shops, restaurants, tours and much more. Plus, you can get reduced airfare on flights booked in conjunction with a stay at a participating hotel. Rates and minimum night stay requirements vary by participating hotel. Feel the Warmth of St. Kitts & Nevis is valid for travel through April 17. Some of the participating hotels include the newly renovated Four Seasons Nevis, the laid back Oualie Beach Resort, the full service St. Kitts Marriott Resort and the boutique style Montpelier Plantation.
The Art of Thanksgiving
Looking for a special Thanksgiving getaway? The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort just announced its second annual ArteMita Workshop for a Good Cause from November 23-24. This workshop includes a 4-hour art class (offered separately for adults and children) led by Mexican contemporary artist Fernando Diaz. The workshop is free for children and $50 per adult. The next day, the artwork will be on sale as well as artwork by Diaz. All proceeds of the student pieces will be donated to a local school. Package rates start at $460 per night. A variety of other hotel savings are available including Welcome to the Family that provides a 25 percent discount off a room that connects to a spacious suite (valid through December 31, but blackout dates may apply). Let us assist you in finding the best values for your family. Enjoy this spectacular luxury resort with 120 rooms, two golf courses, beach club, three pools (with pool butlers), tennis, gym, spa and more.
Escape to the USVI
The U.S. Virgin Islands is offering your family a bonus savings of up to $500 on Winter Escape packages for five nights or more for travel between January 3-April 24, 2011. Just book with us between November 1-30. Many of our favorite USVI family and couples resorts are participating. Included are the family-owned Buccaneer on St. Croix with large family-sized suites, free watersports, breakfast and kids club; the Westin St. John Resort and Villas where you will find rooms, suites and villas on a lovely stretch of beach on peaceful St. John and the beautiful Ritz Carlton St. Thomas with dynamic views, infinity pool and lush accommodations. Some black out dates apply.
Dream On
There are still some good values available for winter holiday travel. Call now! Dreams Resorts is offering up to 45 percent off for travel December 24, 2010 through April 29, 2011 when booked by October 28. Not all resorts are participating and the savings amount may vary depending on your dates. In addition, you will also receive $200 in resort coupons (three worth $40 each, two worth $20 each and four worth $10 each). You can use these coupons for spa treatments, romantic dining and specialty wine (certain restrictions apply). If you stay in a Preferred Club Room category, you receive $400 in coupons. Dreams Resorts are located in Punta Cana as well as in Cancun/ Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Huatulco, Mexico. They offer a nice variety of recreation, entertainment and no reservations needed or restrictions for dining. Kids and teen clubs are also available.