Vacation with Friends and Family-
Enjoy a Moorings Signature Vacation this fall and enjoy our best rates of the year, plus up to $500 to $1000 in savings when you vaction before November 30th. You'll enjoy comfortable average temperatures of 87°F, beautiful scenery, incredible dining and pure relaxation with professional captain and chef at your service!
Moorings Signature Vacations
On a Moorings Signature vacation, you will experience privacy and luxury on a custom yacht with your own captain and chef at your service. You'll be dazzled by breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have the freedom to choose from an array of idyllic anchorages while indulging your senses in a bounty of water and land activities. Best of all, as personal and exclusive as this vacation is, the cost compares favorably with most cruise liners, resorts and other all-inclusive vacation options!
SOURCE: The Moorings
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Family Getaway Offered Until October 10, 2007 Starts at $330
Los Cabos, Mexico (July 26, 2007) – Families can rack up last-minute savings this summer and fall at Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort, where the Sea of Cortes and the Pacific Ocean meet, with the property's first family getaway.
The Family Deal accommodates two children 12 years of age or younger at a complimentary rate when they share a Junior Suite or Private Pool Casita with their parents (up to four people in one room). Guests save up to 20% on accommodations and receive complimentary extras like supervised entertainment at MARKIDS, the daily children's activity program; special Marquis continental breakfast delivered through a private alcove adjacent to the suite for privacy and convenience; welcome gift of crayons, coloring book and beach bucket and pail; a special mock-tail for children and the resort's signature Marquis Sunset for parents; and VIP airport transfers ($150 value).
Through October 10, 2007, the Family Deal starts at $330 per night for a Junior Suite and $635 per nigh
Families can request Junior Suites with two double beds or with a King-size bed and sleeper sofa. The all-suite resort features posh comforts like Bulgari amenities, goose-down comforters, Frette linens, plush robes and hydro-massage bathtub and separate shower room. New revamped oceanfront Casitas offer even more home comforts ideal for families of four with butler service and private plunge pool. New amenities include a water menu with options like Fiji, Voss and Pellegrino; welcome gift loaded with beach accessories; upgraded mini-bar with larger bottles; entertainment options like family board games, a mini-reading library, DVD player with a variety of movies for rent and a mini-stereo ready to plug in the iPod from home. Cribs and nanny service are available.
To keep children well-entertained, Marquis Los Cabos features MARKIDS, a year-round supervised children's activity program. A trained bilingual staff supervises children from 5 to 12 years old everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m with activities like jewelry workshops and Spanish-language lessons. Families appreciate the convenience of a Marquis breakfast, delivered daily via an alcove. Every morning, guests awaken to an energizing breakfast for personal convenience, including coffee, tea, fresh fruit and freshly baked sweet rolls. Children can select from a special menu and receive a free dessert at restaurants Vista Ballenas, serving gourmet California and Mexican favorites; and Dos Mares, the poolside seafood and Mexican café located at the bottom of the resort's 36-foot waterfall.
The 237-suite Marquis Los Cabos Resort, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and only member of Leading Spas of the World in Los Cabos, features dramatic water highlights, an extensive Latin American art collection and a 15,000 square foot holistic spa and fitness center. The beachfront property is located in the "Cabo Real” section of Los Cabos, 18 miles from the airport and only six miles from San Jose del Cabo. Marquis Los Cabos has been named as a 2007 Gold List Resort by Condé Nast Traveler and Canto del Mar, its gourmet restaurant, has been honored with the Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
SOURCE: KWE Group
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Avoid The Mega-Resorts This Summer And Opt For A Mellow Family Retreat At Hotel Esencia In Mexico's Riviera Maya
Family Fun in the Sun Package Starts at $2,059 with 22% Savings From July – September 2007
Esencia, the luxury beachfront property in Mexico's Riviera Maya, attracts stylish clans seeking a more mellow retreat, far from the noisiness of mega-resorts, but still offers a surplus of family-friendly activities. The luxurious and intimate property with only 29 rooms, offers the five-night "Family Fun in the Sun” package with more than 22% savings from July 1 – September 30, 2007.
The "Family Fun in the Sun” package includes accommodations in a Garden Suite complete with plunge pool. The Garden Suite offers plenty of room for family togetherness featuring a garden-view terrace, sitting area, spacious bathroom, separate shower room and large walk-in closet. One child under the age of 12 stays complimentary in the suite with parents (a value of $75). Complimentary daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers (a value of $220) round out the package. The five night "Family Fun in the Sun” package starts at $2,059 per suite based on double occupancy. Taxes and service
Families looking for a world-class retreat will enjoy Esencia's superior services and family-friendly amenities including cooking classes and spa treatments for parents and kids. Families can dine poolside, at Sal y Fuego, the main restaurant, or via room service. Meals can be chosen from the extensive children's menu or tailored to each child's needs and tastes.
All accommodations feature satellite plasma TV and iPod docking stations. iPod minis are available upon request. With no shortage of activities, guests can lounge by the resort's two pools – one for families and one for adults only, explore the resort's jungle surroundings through jungle tours and horseback riding; and go fishing, snorkeling, wind surfing, cenote (underground fresh water pool) diving and parasailing. Scuba diving classes are also offered.
Located in Playa Xpu-Ha, Mexico on a two-mile stretch of fine white-sand beach 46 miles south of Cancun, Esencia is the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty. The resort of 29 spacious suites and guestrooms include spectacular views and features ranging from deep soaking plunge pools to a private solarium. Sal y Fuego, Esencia's signature restaurant, uses fresh seafood and naturally grown produce presented with Mexican flair and rustic simplicity. The resort is managed by ProHotel International who also operates the celebrated La Pleta Hotel and Spa in the Spanish Pyrenees.
For imformation and reservations call toll free 1-877-528-3490 or visit www.hotelesencia.com.
SOURCE: KWE Group
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Save up to 60% with Special Savings Fares
Crystal Cruises invites children 11 and under to cruise for free on two Panama Canal cruises this Thanksgiving when sharing a stateroom with two adults. Part classroom, part adventure, children of all ages will marvel at the science of transiting the Canal and the drama of experiencing nature from the wilds of Costa Rica to the tranquility of the Caribbean. With the new promotion and special savings fares, travelers can save up to 60% off brochure fares.
Both of Crystal's award-winning ships will offer Canal transits on Thanksgiving cruises in 2007:
Crystal Symphony travels from Caldera, Costa Rica to Miami, Florida on a 10-day cruise, November 14-24, with calls in Curaçao/Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles; St. Barts/Gustavia, French West Indies; and Tortola/Road Town, British Virgin Islands.
Crystal Serenity journeys from Miami to Caldera on an 11-day cruise, November 19-30, with calls in Turks & Caicos/Grand Turk, UK; St. Barts/Gustavia, French West Indies; St. Maarten/Phillipsburg, Netherland Antilles; and Aruba/Oranjestad, Dutch West Indies.
The "kids sail free" promotion is capacity controlled and limited to triple-berth staterooms. Per adult, double occupancy fares start at $2,195 and $3,380 for the 10- and 11-day cruises, respectively.
"This Thanksgiving, families can enjoy the luxury of a Crystal cruise and the opportunity of being together at a great value during the holiday," says Bill Smith, senior vice president, Crystal Cruises. "Guests can share a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings, while enjoying all of Crystal's luxurious amenities and the technical wonder of a Canal transit."
With its dedicated children's facilities Crystal is the luxury operator best suited for the family market. Fantasia is outfitted with games, and craft materials, while Waves features Sony Playstation® and personal computers with entertainment and education software. Xbox 360® video consoles are available for open play and onboard video game tournaments. On these cruises, both ships will feature a fully supervised Junior Activities program for kids ages 17 and under.
Depending on the children's ages, families will also have the opportunity to extend their adventures ashore with such experiences as a ride in a yellow submarine in St. Barts, swimming with stingrays in Turks & Caicos, an elevated canopy walk among the rainforests of Costa Rica or a helmet dive for a walk along the ocean floor in the Caribbean.
The Crystal Difference
Aboard the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity and the 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. The renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by incomparable service, abundant space, extensive choices, and superior quality.
Crystal Cruises enjoys an unparalleled reputation for excellence, anchored in 11 consecutive years of "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" awards by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines - the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have achieved such distinction.
For additional information, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at crystalcruises.com.
SOURCE: Crystal Cruises.
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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
When the School Bells Ring for Summer Break, It’s Time to take a Family Break at SuperClubs. As the countdown to summer recess accelerates, parents can once again turn to SuperClubs for affordable and exhilarating family getaways at three tropical Caribbean locales. In each “classroom in the sun,” the fun-o-meter is turned on high, making a family escape the perfect reward for deserving report cards and stellar grades that won’t max out the credit cards.
Sizzling summer promotions starting May 1, kicks off “Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free” where children ages 2-13 years can stay absolutely free – a saving of $100 daily for a family of four! And with the “Single Parent” promotion, also premiering May 1, single supplements are waived for single parents looking for some downtime with the kids in tow.
Breezes Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles: Kids Stay Free + Single Parent Promo
Named one of the top 10 family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean by Child magazine, Breezes Curaçao scores high marks for its recently renovated, 12,000 square foot Kids Club. Featuring such riveting adventures as a circus workshop with flying trapeze and trampoline lessons, rock climbing and bouncy boxing, Curaçao’s only Super-Inclusive resort is a bona fide playground for kids and parents alike. Rates start at $129 per adult, per night; land only.
Breezes Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Kids Stay Free
Breezes Puerto Plata is the ticket to a worry-free holiday that won’t break the bank. While kids kick it up a notch at the Mini-club, with a variety of supervised activities, parents and grandparents can wind down at the sophisticated Lighthouse spa. Families can regroup at the largest landscaped swimming pool on the island’s north coast for a dip in super-sized family fun. Rates start at $74 per adult, per night; land only.
Starfish Trelawny, Jamaica: Single Parent Promo
Framed by Jamaica’s silky beaches and lush mountains, Starfish Trelawny is a mecca for adventurous families. Water lovers can enjoy the thrill of scuba diving and snorkeling and leave mini-golfing and ice-skating to landlubbers. The Kids Club offers age-specific programs and even after-hours babysitting for parents looking for a quiet romantic rendezvous. Rates start at $99 per adult, per night; $50 per child (age 2-12 years), per night; land only.
SuperClubs’ summer promotions run from May 1 through December 21. A three-night minimum booking is required. For information and reservations, contact SuperClubs at 1-800-GO-SUPER (1-800-467-8737), visit www.superclubs.com, or call your local travel agent.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Select Itineraries Also Feature Free Economy Air;
All Four Offer $500 Or $1,000 Off Business Class Air
Some of the least-visited and most pristine environments on Earth will be showcased on four INTRAV Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia voyages this June, July and August. From the Kuril Islands’ stark lava landscapes to “The Last Frontier’s” magnificent glaciers, the four 13- and 14-night expeditionary voyages stretch from Seattle to Anchorage to Tokyo. Exploring the majestic Russian Far East and scenic Alaskan southwestern coast, the cruises visit remote islands and shorelines teeming with wildlife that have resisted the encroachments of mass tourism since they are well beyond the reach of larger cruise ships.
Enveloping her guests in superior onboard comfort, INTRAV’s 128-passenger Clipper Odyssey boasts all ocean-view staterooms with sitting areas, topnotch international cuisine, a gym, outdoor pool and impressive guest to staff ratio of 1:1.8. Destination experts accompany Zodiac landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a customized glass-bottom boat affords a exciting look at the magnificent underwater world in areas visited.
Guests who book these June, July and August voyages by June 2 will enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 savings from the cruise fare. In addition, three sailings offer a choice of free economy airfare or $500 or $1,000 off business class air, and the fourth features $1,000 off economy or business class air.
Guests who book qualifying voyages by June 2 also enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 cruise fare savings. Please mention booking code AKPR to receive the discount. Note: There is no booking deadline on the above mentioned air offers.
*All rates are per person, double occupancy and include the free cabin upgrade for bookings made by June 2, hotel accommodations as noted, all meals during cruises, gratuities, shore excursions and port charges.
Since its founding in 1959, St. Louis-based INTRAV has built a formidable reputation as an innovative designer and operator of worldwide river cruises, land and safari journeys and small-ship expeditions. With operational experience in more than 90 countries, INTRAV offers more itinerary choices to more destinations around the world. For additional information about INTRAV call (800) 456-8100 or visit www.intrav.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Visit the Caribbean and save with Divi Resorts’ “Kids Stay and Eat Free” program and an extended summer sale. From April 1, 2007 to December 21, 2007, kids 12 and under stay and eat for free at Divi Resorts properties, excluding Divi Heritage Beach Resort, during a stay of seven or more days. Children can enjoy any item from the children’s menu when dining with a paying adult (limit one child per paying adult and a maximum of two children per room).
Divi Resorts’ guests can also enjoy extended summer savings of up to 35% off rack rates. Among the resorts in Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten and St. Croix, rates start as low a $96 per night at Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. Originally set to end in March, the booking window has been extended to July 10, 2007 for travel between April 1, 2007 and September 4, 2007. This sale applies to all room types with a required three-night minimum stay. These special rates do not include taxes or service charges and cannot be combined with any other offer, with exception to the “Kids Stay and Eat Free” program.
Divi Resorts operates eight resorts on five Caribbean islands including the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Croix; Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten; Divi Southwinds Beach Resort and Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados; Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire; and Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and Divi Dutch Village Resort in Aruba. From relaxing on white sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on amazing scuba diving adventures and trying your luck in the casino, Divi Resorts has it all…and more.
For more information on Divi Resorts or the Spring/Summer Sale, call 1-800-367-3484, or visit www.diviresorts.com.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".