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BYOkids have a large range of Fiji holiday packages, Asia holiday deals, Disneyland family deals, Cruise specials, kids club resorts package deals and Hotels in Australia and worldwide to offer. This is just a selection of the holidays available. BYOkids consultants can package up a holiday for your family to anywhere in Australia or the world. Packages can be extended to include additional nights or destinations. So if you cant see the perfect holiday for you please just ask. ENQUIRE HERE or phone 1300BYOkids. Be the first to know about our special deals subscribe to our free e-newsletter click here
Perfect for larger families! located directly on the white sand beach of the great Kamala bay on the west side of Phuket Island, Thailand. We have a Stay 6 nights and pay for only 3 in a family suite that can sleep up to 6 people plus an infant at this 4.5 star resort for $978 (flights additional). For travel from1 April 2014 to 23 December 2014 Subject to availability though and this one will sell out so be quick!
Singapore family package - 5 nights accommodation in Singapore, hop on, hop off bus, day tour to Legoland Malaysia, tickets to Universal Studios, SEA aquarium, the monorail ride, cable car, hippo cruise, bubble water taxi service and more. From $956 per adult and $315 per child based on a family of 2 adults and 2 kids sharing a room.
This is a fantastic offer in tropical Port Douglas in far North Queensland. You'll have five nights in a two bedroom villa, breakfast daily for two adults plus as a bonus kids 11 and under eat free! Family of 4 or 5 from $604. Port Douglas is located north of Cairns and has stunning beaches, direct access by boat to the Great Barrier Reef, its surrounded by tropical rainforests, has an range of restaurants, shops and loads of attractions to visit and enjoy.
Escape to stunning Tahiti with the family. Tahiti has become easier to travel to with more flights and better airport connections. Once a destination only for the rich and famous now families can get great value for money in this truly luxury location. 7 night packages with overwater bungalow accommodation for a family of 4 including flights from $13400 per family.
Stay 6 pay for only 5. Shangri La Fijian resort and spa is a family favourite. The kids club is renowned for being one of the best in the South Pacific. A choice of restaurants and bars caters to all tastes, nightly entertainment, a choice of swimming pools and an inviting swimming beach plus a kids club to keep everyone busy. 6 nights in a Deluxe ocean family room that can sleep up to 2 adults and 3 children from $2440, flights additional. Bonus 2 kids under 11 will eat free when dining with adults. Flights and transfers additional but your BYOkids travel guru can arrange for you. subject to availability ENQUIRE NOW
Escape to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast with this fantastic family special thats exclusive to BYOkids. Enjoy two free nights accommodation at the stunning Noosa Apartments. Spacious family friendly apartments that sleep up to 6 just a short stroll from beautiful Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street. Check out the 7 nights pay 5 or the 5 nights pay 4 in a 2 bedroom apartments that sleeps 4 or a 3 bedroom apartment that sleeps 6. Facilities include pool, heated spa, rooftop terrace, games room with pool table, kids play area and arcade table, free wifi, lawns and bbqs.
Stay 5 nights but only pay for 4 plus meals included at Mana Island in Fiji. Mana Island Resort is located 32kms from Nadi airport and is the largest island in a string of jewels that make up the Mamanuca Group. The resort prides itself on its surrounding secluded beaches, tropical gardens, submerged reefs and clear waters. A great kids club, lots of activities on offer.
Located on a tranquil island just three minutes by private ferry into the town of Vila in Vanuatu, Iririki is your Vanuatu Island escape. Indulge yourself at the resorts own day spa, dine at one of the enticing restaurants, swim in one of the 2 impressive pools or relax on the private beach. Set amongst 69 acres of lush tropical gardens you can relax and unwind in luxury. Stay 7 nights in a poolview room with your own spa on the deck, breakfast daily for a family of 5 priced from $2737. (flights and transfers additional)
Visit the stunning island of Penang in Malaysia. Penang is a fabulous place to take the family, with stunning beaches, amazing food, and plenty of activities on offer. We have a fantastic stay 7 pay 5 deal with a bonus room upgrade. 7 nights for a family of 4 in a family seafacing room with a balcony and breakfast daily at the stunning 4.5 star beachfront Parkroyal Penang plus a Penang Island tour for the whole family from $1687 (flights additional).
This fantastic family package can be taken anytime between October 2014 and March 2015 and includes Los Angeles, Disneyland and a Carribbean Cruise. Plus your 2 day Disney passes, Universal Studios day tour, Airport Transfers, Domestic flights within America, 7 nights Accommodation and a 7 night Carribbean Cruise. Family of 4 price from $7200, flights to America additional (approx $2000 per person depending on the date of travel)
There is a new kid on the block in the Australian cruise market! Royal Carribean's mega liner Radiance of the Seas has commenced sailing out of Sydney and they have some exciting offers. Interconnecting cabins, full kids clubs, rock climbing walls, loads of dining options, plenty of sports, fantastic itineraries and 5 star hospitality are making it sell like hot cakes. Interconnecting cabins available for families of 5. So enquire now for 2014 and 2015 sailings!
Long Island 5 nights accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from $2950 per family. This package also includes boat transfers from Airlie Beach or Shutte Harbour and a Great Barrier Reef trip. When you dream of an island holiday this is what you're dreaming of. Hammocks swinging under palm trees, golden sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping at the shore and 2500 acres of tropical rainforest to explore. Access to the island is via boat from Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach, transfer costs are additional and can be arranged by your BYOkids travel guru
Stay 5 nights and get 2 complimentary bonus nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Novotel Nusa Dua and residences, Bali. The spacious suites can accommodate 2 adults and up to 3 children. The Novotel is a stunning resort with a golf course, kids club, pools, beach club, spa, sauna, fitness centre and more. Priced from $1970 per family of 4 including breakfast. For travel until end 30 June 2014
BreakFree Diamond Beach in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast is a low rise resort that offers spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment style accommodation set amongst tropical gardens. This BYOkids offer is fantastic for all famililes particuraly larger ones as their 3 brm apartments sleep up to 7 people. 7 nights for a family from $1030.
China has the world's longest high-speed rail (HSR) network with about 9,300 km of routes in service as of December 2012. High speed trains travel an average speed of 200 km/h or higher. It takes only 5 hours and 20 minutes from Shanghai to Beijing, and 6 hours from Beijing to Xian. Mingle with locals while enjoying the scenery aboard a luxury 'bullet train' on this 12 day best of China tour. You can do this tour privately as a family with your own guide.
Malolo Island is an intimate resort with access via boat from Denarau Island or seaplane. It's about a bure near the beach, surrounded by the world's friendliest people with a living and authentic culture. You will be served by the descendants of villagers who have lived there for thousands of years, offering true Fijian hospitality. Stay 6 nights for the price of 5 in an ocean view bure with this special family package. Will sell out as its available for January school holidays 2014 so please be quick.
Cruise the beautiful Hawaiian Islands on board Pride of America. Full days in port and less time at sea means you will have time to explore. The majority of the crew hail from the islands and you will immediately notice their warm hospitality and "Aloha Spirit". 7night cruises include accommodation and all meals and you'll have the chance to visit several Hawaiian islands. We can package up with a pre or post Hawaii resort stay.
Tangalooma Resort is easy to access from Brisbane and once you arrive you'll feel like you're a world away - The family package is priced from $1595 for 5 nights for a family of 2 adults and 2 children including accommodation, breakfast daily, plus tours, dolphin feeding and activities Larger families can be catered for and additional nights can be added. If you want to stay 7 nights you'll get one night free. ENQUIRE HERE
Tangalooma Resort is easy to access from Brisbane and once you arrive you'll feel like you're a world away - Our stay 5 pay 4 for 2 adults and 2 children including accommodation, breakfast daily, dolphin feeding and activities from $1600 per family (land only, boat transfers additional). Larger families can be catered for and additional nights can be added. ENQUIRE HERE
For our WA friends... Need a weekend getaway for the family? For just $567 you'll be relaxing in luxury for three nights at the beautiful Seashells Resort Mandura in a two bedroom apartment. Enjoy all the facilities Seashells Resort offers, including tennis court, beach front access, heated spa and stunning infinity edge heated swimming pool.
This Family package for 2 adults and 4 kids under 12 is priced from $4000, that's fantastic value for a family of 6. The villas sleep up to 8 so perfect for those big families. Flights and transfers are additional. Sheraton Denarau Villas is a luxury 5 star resort in Fiji. Stay and play, with all the resort facilities your expect from a gorgeous Fijian resort its the perfect holiday for everyone.
Spend 8 nights on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand at the Paradise Beach Resort , join an elephant trek, visit and elephant camp, take a speedboat tour to the outer islands, snorkel the clear waters and all for under $1150 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children.
Enjoy stunning Krabi in Thailand with this fantastic stay pay deal for families of up to 5 people. Stay for 10 nights for 2 adults and 3 children including breakfast in a deluxe ocean facing room at the five star Centara Grand Beach Resort from $3170. This beachfront resort is five star, has loads of activities for the kids, watersports, spa, fitness centre, boats for hire and more... you'll never want to leave.
7 nights at the stunning Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers, Mauritius all inclusive watersports resort. Got active kids that love the water and eat plenty? Then this is the deal for you. Imagine an all inclusive resort that includes all food, alcohol, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailiing, snorkelling, tennis, archery and a fantastic kids club! Don't know how to ski, sail or wakeboard? Doesnt matter it includes all your tuition too! Family package including 7 nights accommodation in connecting rooms and all inclusive meals and drinks from $5200 (flights additional). Luxury thats fantastic value for money!
P&O have now released their sailings itineraries up to 2015. So don't miss out next time if you want to sail the seas on these fantastic value for money ships, cruising to exotic ports in the South Pacific then its time to book ahead. All you need to do is choose your cruise and then pay a deposit, you can then pay off the remainder of your holiday. Cruises fill up very fast so if you are considering a 2014 or 2015 cruise please ENQUIRE NOW
Bonus nights sale on now. Stay up to 8 Pay 4, Stay up to 10 Pay 5, Stay up to 12 Pay 6, Stay up to 14 Pay 7. This offer represents huge savings for families. Their accommodation ranges from superior rooms through to 2 bedroom suites that accommodate 8. Subject to availability can travel up until 20 December 2014 and will sell out fast so please enquire now... your consultant can package up flights, transfers, day tours, additional nights and more. Price for 8 nights accommodation in a superior room starts at $1008 for a family or 4. Enquire here..
Located on the Coral Coast of the main island of Viti Levu. All inclusive meals and alcohol for families. There is nothing more relaxing than an all inclusive holiday. Never having to say "No" to the kids is priceless. From $2292 for 6 nights accom in a frangipana bure for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 12, all meals and drinks. (land only) Limited availability, will book out be quick! enquire now
This is an amazing deal, for those families looking to really relax in stunning Fiji. With an all inclusive package you can eat and drink (including alcohol) without opening your wallet! A true no stress holiday, where you never have to say No to the kids! Stay in a tropical Fijian paradise at Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji. We have 50% off the all inclusive for a limited time only so be quick.
Love a bit of luxury? Take the family for 7 nights to the Gold Coast and stay in a 2 or 3 bedroom 4 star apartment with amazing facilities like heated pool, sauna, spa, games room, bbq's and walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops of the Gold Coast. BYOkids have an amazing stay 7 nights but only pay for 4.. so enjoy 7 nights for a family of 4 from $1424, family of 5 from $1584, family of 6 from $1944
Not only will you be living it up in the 4.5 star luxury at Sea World Resort and Water Park but the whole family will be kept busy with all the fun of Sea World. With full-size water slides, 3 lagoon pools plus direct monorail access to Sea World, Sea World Resort & Water Park is the ultimate theme park holiday destination. ONLINE DEAL
This Dive and Rejuvenate Package includes 6 nights accommodation, all meals, soft drinks and water, kids club, nanny for under 5's, massages, excursions and dives. Priced from $4360 per family of 2 adults and 2 children. One of the most luxurious resorts in Fiji this one will not disappoint. A nanny is provided for younger children. Be quick subject to availability, this is a very popular luxurious Fijian resort.
Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa Bali, Nusa Dua Bali - All inclusive family package - Wanting to get away to a five star tropical paradise, where you can relax by the pool knowing that everything is paid for and you and the kids can just order up and enjoy! 6 nights accommodation for a family of 2 adults and 2 children in an Ocean View Suite for $3796 all inclusive (flights additional). This deal is limited and selling fast so please Enquire Now
Take advantage of the strong AUD dollar - This has got to be the ultimate in family fun. Head to the exciting city of Los Angeles for 5 nights to experience Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood. On the way home stop in Fiji for 5 nights of relaxing South Pacific beach break. What more can you ask for in a holiday?
Spend 5 nights at the beautiful Novotel Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast for just $682 for a family of 4. The multi award-winning Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast occupies a unique location where the river meets the sea on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. This resort is fantastic for families with a lagoon full of water activities in the centre and the beach out the front. Be quick will sell out.... subject to availability
Looking for adventure - spotting the Big Five is on many families wish list! On this 9 night self drive family tour of Africa you will meet ostriches, elephants, birds and monkeys, seek out the Big Five on safari, stay in family friendly lodges and accommodation and have the flexibility of a self drive holiday but with bonus safari activities.
Take the family to London to experience the magic of this exciting city. Spend 7 nights in a 2 bedroom apartment for 2 adults and 2 children, take the kids on a Harry Potter walking tour, visit Big Ben, Hyde Park Buckingham Palace on London's hop on hop off sightseeing buses, cruise the Thames and loads more from $6499 per family. (land only) The kids will also love see all the names of their Monopoly board.
Disneyland on Sale - if you have ever dreamed of taking the kids to Disneyland this may be your perfect opportunity! Disneyland is on sale at Florida Orlando, Anaheim and Hong Kong for travel Sept, October and November 2014 Plus there are some amazing airfare options to get you to the USA. Just Enquire online and a BYOkids travel guru can put together a perfect American holiday. Let us know if you'd like to add a Carribean Cruise, Las Vegas sidetrip or anything else on your wishlist and we can make it happen.
Reward your family with a Hawaii and Fiji escape. Fly to Hawaii and spend 5 nights at the Aston Waikiki Sunset then stopover on the way home in Fiji for 3 relaxing nights at the Radisson Resort Fiji. From $7400 per family including flights, accommodation and airport transfers for a family of 2 adults and 3 kids under 12.
Centara Resorts in Phuket are on sale with stay 8 only pay 4, or stay 10 pay 5, or stay 12 pay 6. Plus kids under 12 stay free making your Phuket Thailand holiday very affordable. 8 nights for a family of 4 sharing a lagoon deluxe room from just $800 per family at Centara Karon Resort Phuket (land only). For travel to 30 Oct 2014 but subject to availability so be quick.
Spend 3 magical nights at Disneyland's Hollywood Hotel, kids big and little will love it, with Disney characters roaming the foyer and Disney music echoing down the halls. Then 4 nights in bustling Hong Kong city to experience the symphony of lights, markets, zoo, peak tram, star ferry and more. Priced from $3122 per family of 2 adults and 2 kids in 7 nights accommodation and 2 consecutive days Disney entry tickets plus the 24 hour hop on hop off sightseeing bus around Hong Kong city and entry to some of Hong Kongs most popular attractions. (flights additional) ENQUIRE NOW
The brand new Planet Chill ice skating rink is now open which joins there recent addition of a huge waterpark! Zagames Paradise Resort, Gold Coast is leading the way in Australia for family friendly accommodation. I was lucky enough to stay recently and Mums, Dads, kids, big and small were having a ball! Their latest Gold Coast family Fun package sale is now on! Visit their special offers page ONLINE DEAL
Club Med Asia is on sale with up to 40% off at most resorts . What a fantastic deal! Take the family to Club Med Phuket Thailand, Bali, Singapore, Mauritius or Cherating Beach Malaysia for this all inclusive experience. If you like fine food and a cocktail or two this one is for you, there is nothing more relaxing than an all inclusive holiday. With all day snacking, beer, wine, spirits, ice creams, soft drinks and stunning meals included Club Med represents great value for money. Never having to say "no" to the kids is priceless. La Pointe aux Canonniers Mauritius is a waterski and wakeboarding resort, meaning all tution and waterski or wakeboarding sessions are included in your Club Med Package. There is also up to 30% off Club Med Ski resorts in Europe for Xmas 2014 book now!
from $1884 per adult and 30% - 40% discount for children. 3 star or 5 star options available. Visit the pyramids and temples, cruise the nile, ride a camel. Visit Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and more...
Motorhome package in New Zealand including 8 day hire of a 4 berth motorhome, 2 nights accommodation in Christchurch and 3 nights holiday park site access from $1981.00 * per family (flights additional). A prepaid sightseeing package is also available. New Zealand is absolutely stunning and has plenty to offer families and a motorhome gives you the freedom to travel at your pace. ENQUIRE NOW
Plantation Island Resort, Fiji is a perfect destination for a family holiday. This tropical island paradise has activities for all the family plus a great kids club. Do as much or as little as you like. The smooth waters out the front of this resort are ideal for kids to swim and play. We've got a great family deal with 40% off plus up to 3 kids stay, play and eat free. This 7 night package for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children from $2111 for a studio garden bure or poolside room including boat transfers to the island.. Bargain!... ENQUIRE NOW
7 nights accommodation at the very family friendly Bali Dynasty Resort, private vehicle transfers and Waterbom Bali Family entry pass. Two adults and two children $2650 (land Only). For travel to 30 Nov 2014. Your BYOkids consultant can package up with flights from your nearest capital city Enquire Now
Castaway Island is one of our most popular Fijian Island resorts, their fantastic kids club, smiling staff, range of activities and facilities has been returning year after year. If you can stay a minimum of 5 nights from 15 October 2014 to 20 December 2014 or 16 January, 2015 to 31 March, 2015 you will get all your meals for F$199 per adult and F$99 per child PER STAY! so even if you stay 10 nights or 14 nights its the one low price for your whole stay.. thats great value... ENQUIRE NOW
Stay for 8 nights at the five star Melati Beach Resort and Spa on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand and only pay for 4. The private Garden Pool room sleeps up to 5 and has its own private plunge pool positioned in the terrace with direct access to bedroom and bathroom. The Melati Beach Resort and Spa is decorated in stunning Thai tropical style with gracious interiors and rooms open directly to private landscaped gardens and terrace. 8 nights for a family including breakfast daily from $2640 land only.
Hamilton Island breakfast daily and kids under 12 eat free. Priced from $1800 per family of 2 adults and 2 kids in a Garden View Room at the Reef View Hotel. (flights additional) and larger families can be catered for. Hamilton Island is a stunning tropical paradise in the Whitsundays, the island has its own airport with direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne making it a very easy destination for families. ENQUIRE NOW with your BYOkids consultant.
I have just returned from Africa and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my travels anywhere in the world. I was so surprised and pleased to find it a wonderful, safe, friendly destination to take kids not to mention life changing and educational. So we've got a fantastic kids go free Africa special to get families out exploring the animals, culture and beauty of Africa. Visit penguins and cheetahs in Cape Town, dance with African warriors in the Winelands, explore on foot and horseback on the edge of the Indian Ocean then complete your adventure with a malaria-free safari searching for the Big Five in Madikwe Private Game Reserve. From $12800 per family of 4 (flights additional)
BYOkids Carnival Spirit cruise sale! - There is a new ship in town and wow its really turning heads! The Carnival Spirit cruise ship is proving very popular. With the bonus of interconnecting cabins for larger families, waterslides, a waterpark, great cocktails and fantastic entertainment these cruises are selling like hotcakes. Most departures leave Sydney and the South Pacific is this ships major destination visiting countries like Fiji, Noumea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and more. With itineraries ranging from 9 days through to 14, let us find the perfect cruise for your family ENQUIRE NOW... And type "Carnival Spirit sale" in the comments section. Subject to availability and will sell out so be quick.
Kids stay and ski free - its not too early to start thinking about ski season 2014. We have a range of kids stay and ski free packages available for all mountains within Australia for 2014. Most family deals apply in the shoulder season ie the start (end June, early July) or end of the season (September) however we do have a selection of family ski packages available all season. Take a listen to our interview on skiing Australia to find out what you can expect from your snow holiday.
Visit Disneyland in Hong Kong and the sandy beaches of Sanya, China, on this fun and relaxing family tour. Combine a truly unique beach destination in Sanya with the fun of Disneyland in Hong Kong. Sanya is a very popular beach destination in China. We can add on a China family tour to extend your stay and visit sites such as the great wall of China, Terracotta Warriors, The giant Pandas and more.. Just ask your BYOkids consultant
An 8 day self guided family cycling tour is exceptional value. Experience the subtle landscapes and interesting villages on a gentle cycle through Catalonia, specially designed for families. Ride across nearly flat or gently rolling terrain, from the green countryside near Girona to the azure Mediterranean Sea. Includes Accommodation in farmstays, many meals, bikes, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, maps and support ENQUIRE NOW
The Intercontinental Mauritius has all the features you expect from a five star luxury resort. Every member of the family can do as much or as little as they like in this island paradise. If you thought five star all inclusive tropical resort was unaffordable then think again. We've got a family special for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 staying in a 2 bedroom ocean facing room including all meals and drinks including alcohol from $2344 per family for 6 nights. (flights and transfers additional)
Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland is a perfect destination for families. Our exclusive BYOkids deal staying at the beautiful 4.5 star Monaco Resort gives families a free upgrade to a two bedroom apartment, kids stay free, bonus movie tickets, pool towels and pool noodles. 5 nights accommodation priced from $929 per family of four, or 7 nights from $1199. Larger families can be catered for as they have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Enquire now
This is a fantastic cruise onboard P&O's Pacific Jewel ex Fremantle Perth. There are two departures one on 22nd March 2015 and one on 25th April 2015. Both cruises have the same itinerary and are 12 night cruises visiting Broome, Komodo Island, Lombok and Bali. This is a very unique cruise with Komodo Island being a highlight. This will be extremely popular due to the very interesting itinerary so please deposit now if you are interested. Final payments wont be due to January 2015.
Want to experience Fiji in a way few do? Why visit one island or resort when you can visit several? Why not cruise the Fijian Islands onboard a luxury cruise ship. You'll relax for 3, 4 or 7 nights, all meals are included, accommodation, as well as kids and adults activities such as snorkelling, visits to local villages, towns, markets, waterfalls and more. Plus discover the cultures of the Ellice (Polynesian), Banabas (Micronesian), Indian and the Fijian (Melanesian) people. We've got this fantastic cruise and hotel stay family package which has you enjoying 3 nights in Fijian resorts and 4 nights cruising the beautiful Fijian islands.
Hit the slopes this winter in New Zealand with this fantastic family package to Queenstown in New Zealand. This 8 day package includes accommodation in a 2 bedroom apartment, 7 day car hire, 5 day superpasses for the adults and kids 10 and under ski free. Prices start from $3516 per family of 4 or $3860 per family of 5 (flights additional)
This ones perfect for the larger families, we've got a stay 7 nights but only pay for 5 in an Interconnecting Family Suite at the 5 star Outrigger on the Lagoon in Fiji. No one will be bored here! There's a kids club, 40 acres of gardens, pools, restaurants, snorkelling, swimming, fishing, sports, crab hunting, dancing and more. 7 nights of five star luxury in Fiji for a family of 2 adults and 4 kids from $4870 (flights and transfers additional)
7 nights in a garden room for 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 from $2240 (flights and transfers additional). Plus bonus.. 2 kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free. The Radisson Blu Resort in Fiji is a luxurious 4 star resort with a kids club, a choice of restaurants, massive swimming pools, bars, spacious grounds and loads of water and land activities. Fiji doesn't get better value than this, its a bargain for this price! Enquire now..
Stay for 8 nights and pay for only 4 at the beautiful Cape Panwa Hotel. A family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 can stay in a deluxe room for 8 nights from just $2384 with bonus full breakfast daily. Ask your BYOkids guru to quote flights, transfers and sightseeing too!
Malaysia has to be one of my favourite Asian countries to take kids. Its stunningly beautiful beaches and forests make it a nature lovers paradise. It has loads of wildlife with amazing macaque monkeys, gibbons, monitor lizards, rare birds and multicoloured butterflies.. The people are welcoming, the shopping is fantastic and the food is amazing! Club Med Cherating welcomes families and starts at $10040 for a family of 4 all inclusive, flights, activities, tution, food, alcohol, entertainment and 6 nights accommodation in two rooms. A truly no stress holiday..
Ramada Bintang Bali Resort - stay 7 nights and only pay for 6 in the 4 star Ramada Bintang Resort in 2 interconnecting rooms with breakfast daily from $2208 per family of up to 6. The resort has a complimentary kids club, discounted kids menu, pools, restaurants, bars, tennis courts, spa and more. Enquire Now
Do something truly unique on your Bali holiday. A stay at the Elephant Safari Park Lodge located near Ubud in Bali is a once in a lifetime experience. Although its not cheap you'll remember it forever, include a couple of nights stay in your Bali package. The kids, big and little will be buzzing with excitement as they get to ride, feed, wash and play with the elephants at the only park in the world where you can sleep in luxurious surrounds amongst rare and indigenous Sumatran Elephants.
Do your family love the outdoors? Got kids that love to explore and trek? This one is for you. Its a guided alpine Walk that will take you through some of Europes most stunning scenery on your journey from France to Italy. It includes your accommodation, guide, breakfast, lunches and dinners and even a donkey to carry your bags!
Staying at the stunning Sheraton Langkawi Resort Located along a beautiful section of the Andaman coastline. Stay 6 nights from $1370 based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12 sharing a room. The Sheraton Langkawi resort is set in the rainforest. The spacious rooms designed in chalet style are ideal for families. Rooms have full length French windows that open out on to spacious balconies, offering either sea or rainforest views.
Experience 10 Days Travel in China and finish in Hong Kong to visit Disneyland - This private vechicle family tour will take you to China's best sites and towns including Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Yangshu. See the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and much more. Departs daily as your family will have their own private guide and vehicle. Prices start from $2076 per child and $2270 per adult including all touring, most meals, accommodation and sightseeing (flights additional)
9 nights for a family or four sharing a room at the beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Penang in a Hillview room starts from just $1100. Thats fantastic value for a luxury resort in a beautiful island location. Penang is a new holiday hot spot, its a small tropical island in Malaysia. Plus kids eat free when dining with parents. This is an excellent deal and its available for travel to 31 March 2015.
Stay 7 nights but only pay for 6 nights plus get complimentary Breakfast Daily at the Warwick Le Lagon Resort in Vanuatu. This family package staying in a lagoon Superior Room including Full Buffet Breakfast Daily for 7 nights from $2412 per family, based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a room. Flights and transfers additional. Be quick, subject to availability!
Hawaii family cruise and stay special - spend 4 nights in Hawaii at the Sheraton plus a 7 night Hawaii islands cruise from $7226 per family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 (flights additional) Its time for some fun in the sun! This 7 night 8 day Hawaii Round-trip departs Honolulu and visits Maui (Kahului); Hilo; Kona and Kauai.
Take the kids to see the wildlife of Borneo on this 10 day Borneo family adventure. Borneo is a fantastic destination for families with plenty of wildlife, culture, friendly locals, great food and a diverse countryside. Kids aged 6-11 years travel at a discounted price from kids $1150 and adults $2275. Land only flights to Borneo additional
Spend 4 nights in beautiful Singapore at Swissotel the Stamford. Day tickets to Universal studios and a day tour to Legoland Malaysia are included for everyone too. Every kids (and adults) dream! Then just to top it off, finish up with 5 glorious nights at the all inclusive Club Med Bintan Island, where all meals, alcohol, activities and entertainment are included. Land only package for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 from $4885 (flights, transfers additional).
Take the family on a tropical island escape at the beautiful Daydream Island Resort and Spa in the Whitsundays. Located just a short boat ride from the Hamilton Island airport. Take advantage of their summer deal. A family of 4 sharing a garden room for 5 nights with full breakfast daily, kids eat free deal, wi-fi plus over 20 free activities from just $1196 per family (airfares and boat transfers additional), thats a great deal. ENQUIRE NOW
We can offer kids cruise free in the Meditteranean or the Carribean on selected cruises. So if you are considering and American holiday why not add on a Carribean cruise. Visit countries such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, The Virgin Islands or Peurto Rico. Or cruise the Meditteranean and visit Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, the Canary Islands, Morrocco, there are loads of departures to choose from. Best of all up to 2 kids under 18 can cruise free in selected cabins when sharing with 2 adults.
Disney Cruises - experience the Magic of Disney onboard a Disney Cruise boat. Itineraries throughout the Carribean, Mexican Riviera and the Bahamas. Ask your consultant for pricing, itineraries below. Your BYOkids consultant can package up your cruise with flights, pre and post accommodation, transfers, Disneyland stay at Anaheim or Orlando and Disneyland tickets for a full Disney experience. With regular fights to Los Angelos and a strong dollar there has never been a better time ENQUIRE HERE
This spectacular tour to China includes the amazing annual Harbin Ice Festival, where sculptors create ice statues and displays that light up through the night, a spectacular once in a lifetime experience. This family tour also takes you to Shanghai, Dalian, Shenyang, Jilin, and Changchun. This tour includes flights from Australia ex Sydney or Melbourne and flights within China, plus accommodation, attractions, meals and more from $11200 per family of 4 sharing a room. We can price larger families just ask your BYOkids consultant.Tour departs 9th February 2014 to 17 February 2014. 2015 departures also available enquire now
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Whistler kids have programs for babies aged 3 months right through to activities for kids up to 18 years of age. 200 marked trails 90+ restaurants, 200 specialty shops. 7 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom suite, lift passes, ski hire, transfers to Vancouver airport from $4020 per family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 in peak season 2015. (flights additional) Your BYOkids consultant can package up with the best available flights. For travel in November, December 2014 or January and February, March 2015
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Mövenpick Resort and Spa Karon Beach Phuket is the perfect holiday destination for families. This is a luxurious resort located directly across the road from one of the nicest beaches in Phuket. They have 4 swimming pools, kids club, large 2 bedroom suites perfect for bigger families. We have stay 8 pay 4, stay 10 pay 5, and stay 12 nights pay 6 deals available until 31 October 2014
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- While many of the bigger museums have had mobile guides for some time, smaller museums could rarely afford the investment in technology. Now they can.
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MustSee guides offers a smartphone platform at no cost to the guide creator. Now, even small museums are able to create the same kind of applications they could not afford before. In New York City, the South Street Seaport Museum and the Morris-Jumel Mansion are taking advantage of the free MustSee mobile guide service to create their own guides and set their own price.
The South Street Seaport Museum has created a new guide to help visitors explore the 1908 lightship AMBROSE. AMBROSE was built to mark the entrance to the Ambrose Channel, a deep water route through New York Harbor. The guide takes visitors through the major parts of the ship, providing detailed stories of what life was like on board.
"We're very pleased with what MustSee has added to our interpretation. The free app for iPhone engages our visitors in a different way", said Interim President, Captain Jonathan Boulware. "It was very easy to create, upload, and we're looking forward to turning the MustSee app into an audio guide, a feature that we think will significantly improve our visitor experience."
The Morris-Jumel Mansion is a Palladian architectural jewel that is the last surviving headquarters of George Washington's revolutionary army and now offers contemporary art exhibitions, family programs, music concerts and historical tours.
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Saxophonist Willie Williams On Live Recording: Listen Now
May 2, 2014. Posted by Tim Wilkins.Add new comment | Filed under: Interviews, Rhonda Hamilton
Saxophonist Willie Williams talks with Rhonda Hamilton about his performances in WBGO's Kids Jazz series at Luna Stage on May 3, and live recording with the T.S. Monk Sextet on May 7 at Ginny's Supper Club in Harlem as part of the Harlem Jazz Shrines festival. Enjoy!
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May 1, 2014. Posted by Tim Wilkins.Add new comment | Filed under: International Jazz Day, Live Music, Live Music Blogging
WBGO is proud to celebrate International Jazz Day with the Global Concert in Osaka, Japan, hosted by pianist and UNESCO ambassador Herbie Hancock. Click below to watch this broadcast.
Now in its third year, International Jazz Day invites schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to host events in their local communities that celebrate jazz and its roots, future and impact, and raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.
For International Jazz Day, WBGO hosted a student broadcast marathon of top school ensembles from the New York Metro area, Boston and California. Click here to explore these sessions.
The Global Concert, the initiative's capstone event, was hosted at the United Nations in New York in 2012 and in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013. Enjoy this year's broadcast from Osaka!
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Bandleader Bobby Sanabria talks with WBGO's Awilda Rivera about his new album Que Viva Harlem! with the Manhattan School of Music Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra, and performances April 28th at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola to celebrate the 93rd birthday of conguero and NEA Jazz Master Candido. Enjoy!


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The public meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, 207 Harvard Ave. in Claremont.
City staff has put together a report detailing some of what Proposition 30 entails. The measure is a tax that could raise some $6 billion to fund schools. If the measure does not pass, it would mean school districts across the country would lose millions from their budgets during the current school year.
Several educators spoke at the Oct. 9 council meeting and asked for the council to consider supporting Prop 30 arguing it would be devastating for the schools if it fails.
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---- — To the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre and theater owner Tom Cormier for working together to keep the Oneonta landmark in operation.
About 45 supporters met at the theater last month to discuss the issue.
After Cormier announced in December he would close the theater Jan. 1, he and FOTOT members met and began on the road to find long-term viability for the venue.
Cormier bought the 115-year-old theater for $225,000 in June 2009. Initially, he worked with FOTOT to upgrade the building. However, Cormier, a businessman, said that after he realized how long it would take the group to renovate the theater, he stepped in to make improvements and expedited the theater's return to operations by mid-2010.
FOTOT Board President Patrice Macaluso praised Cormier's work to restore and improve the building. FOTOT members were disappointed when Cormier took over restoration efforts, she said, but the group is eager at this juncture to do the research and continue networking to create a not-for-profit organization that can operate the theater.
We're glad to see a good turnout at the meeting and wish Cormier, FOTOT and volunteers the best in keeping the lights on.
To the city of Oneonta's recent sale of $5.5 million in bonds.
The bonds are for capital projects in 2011, 2012 and 2013, including improvements in the Dietz Street parking lot, the municipal garage and Spruce Street, city Finance Director Meg Hungerford said.
The city's bond rating earlier this month by Standard & Poor's of "A plus'' with a "stable outlook'' had "an important part in getting a good interest rate,'' she said.
The city had an "A plus'' rating with a "negative outlook'' when it sold bonds in 2010.
The upgraded rating shows the city is moving in the right direction. Moreover, the sale will give the city a much-appreciated infusion of capital.
To Otsego County Rep. John Kosmer for creating an Internet radio station.
His station, which can be found at www.glimmerglassradio.com, went live last month.
The station includes programming of Democracy Now and Alternative News, and will feature shows about sustainable living, horticulture and culinary arts. Vintage shows such as "Abbott and Costello," "Burns & Allen," "Dragnet" and "Hopalong Cassidy" can also be heard.
He said he hopes to develop a connection to the community by streaming audio of local events, as well.
Kosmer, a freshman representative who is active in the anti-fracking movement, said he sees the station as an alternative way to communicate with people who now exchange information through "wordy" emails.
"This is another medium," he said. "We wanted something else that goes past that. It's a great experiment. That's the way I look at it."
We applaud him on his effort, and for looking outside the box to spread his message.


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Rebecca Joseph, executive director and founder, Get Me To College This is the most important time of the year to get and stay organized. First, save all college application usernames and passwords in one place. You can do this on your computer with Mac Stickies or a Microsoft Word document. Colleges require different types of usernames, and not only do you submit applications this way, but you also get admitted and learn about housing, accepting, and enrolling.
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Susie Watts, college consultant, College Direction Choose a place where you keep everything you need. Create a calendar for all deadlines for college applications and scholarships. Read all instructions carefully; it saves time in the end. Work from a personal checklist of "things to do." Write down all user names and passwords for every college. Brainstorm essays and do more than one draft. Check all supplements and complete them. Print out and read all applications before submitting. Have test scores sent from the ACT and College Board directly to colleges. Have transcripts and teacher recommendations mailed or sent from your high school.
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Jim McCorkell, CEO, Admission Possible Just like with any major project, it's important to start with a plan. Before you start, determine the deadlines and requirements for each college to which you intend to apply. Also, identify colleges that accept the Common Application or other standardized forms in order to avoid unnecessary work. When you're ready to begin applying, create a checklist for each application noting which materials you're responsible for and which you'll need to ask others for (be sure to give them plenty of time!). Keep applications separate from one another using individual folders or binder clips and double check your materials before sending.
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The following is from the Jan. 16, 2007, edition of USA Today.
By Sharon Jayson
Her older daughter's birthday made Julie Printz realize she had gone overboard with a tea party for 15 kindergartners.
"I tried to do something simple, but it escalated," she says. "I spent plenty, I'm sure. I got obsessed with the details. I put so much time and effort in the little gift bags I sent home. The night before the party I was up until midnight."
Printz, 42, an applications analyst and mother of two from St. Paul, says that party three years ago shows how parents get carried away with kids' birthdays.
"I could see it on the faces of the parents when they came to pick up their kids. They were impressed and terrified that 'I'm going to have to do this, too,' " she says. "I contributed to the mania."
Now she's among parents and educators behind Birthdays Without Pressure, a campaign launching today in St. Paul. Organizers hope it will start a national discussion about a parenting culture in which birthday parties have gone too far. . .
Many parties are themed events with elaborate decorations, cakes and goody bags filled with loot to take home. Commercial party sites have sprung up to fuel the party panic among middle- and upper-class parents.
"It's created a new industry," says Daniel Howard, an expert in consumer behavior at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. "It is real, and it has made an impact on the economy."
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t's January—the start of a new year, and for many of us a time to look at the past and set goals for the future. I asked people on Twitter to talk about what gamer resolutions they'd made. Most fit into the following categories: find a group, play more, introduce new people, improve their game, attend a convention, write more, and live healthier. Each of these could be a post (and hopefully will be in the future).
For now, here are a few quick links to help meet some of these goals.
Many local D&D groups have a meetup.com account. An index of groups can be found here. I've also heard of groups forming as a result of D&D Encounters play, so if you are new to an area, going to an Encounters session or season is a good start. In addition, many gaming stores have a board for announcements, including people looking for players or DMs.
Playing more often is a frequently cited goal by D&D players. Maybe they have a group, but it only meets once a month. Or, for some, a once a week game just doesn't fill their need for more gaming. Play online. Play-by-Post and Play-by-Email are both longtime staples, but, as Stargazer's World writes, the Hangouts feature of Google+ also can help.
If I could say only one thing about role-playing game fans, it's that they are passionate, not only about the game but about their love of sharing the game with others. Fear the Boot has an episode on "not overwhelming a new gamer."
Attending a gaming convention, whether a local or focused one, such as DDXP, or a big one like Gen Con, can be incredibly rewarding fun. In addition to lots and lots of gaming, they provide an easy way to trade ideas, learn something new, network with people, and more.
This is high on my list and I know it's on the minds of many of my fellow gamers. One great site is plus5cha.com, a forum for D&D community members looking for tips and support.
For those who haven't heard (which we're imagining isn't many), Wizards of the Coast announced some big news recently: a new iteration of D&D. Here are some links to more information:
"Players Roll the Dice for Dungeons & Dragons Remake" –NY Times
"'Wizards' Announce New Dungeons & Dragons: An Inside Look at the Game" –Forbes
"Wizards of the Coast announces new edition of 'Dungeons & Dragons'" –CNN
"WotC Seeks Unity with a New Edition" –EN World
"Wizards of the Coast Announces new Dungeons and Dragons Edition" –Examiner
"Dungeons & Dragons Wants Fan Input for Fifth Edition" –New York Magazine
"DIY D&D: Dungeons & Dragons Crowdsources the Classic Game" –TIME
"Where D&D is Heading; or, How the Internet Changed a Game" –CriticalHits.com
An announcement of the team working on D&D Next
A number of recent posts concentrated on crafting and running villains, a timely topic given the release of the 4E Book of Vile Darkness. On Dungeon Mastering, Keith Baker, the force behind Eberron, discusses recurring villains. At Roleplaying Tips, Malcolm E. Hays gives his framework for creating evil organizations in Hierarchy of Evil.
Speaking of organizations, Glimm the Gnome updated the Affiliation rules from the D&D 3.5 Player's Handbook II for 4th Edition. Big Ball of No Fun suggests using affiliations to give PCs (and their players) something to aspire to.
Looking to give your players a challenge and not just their characters? Mark from Dice Monkey gave his players a letter to translate.
A number of blog posts have discussed the DungeonMorph products. The company produces dice to help DMs randomly roll up dungeons. Tower of the Archmage has pictures of his, and Game Knight Reviews explains what is included and how to use them.
Many tables have to deal with changes in membership: someone moves away, job or family responsibilities change, etc. On The Action Point, Jason talks about how he deals with the soldiers coming and going from his table in Afghanistan.
In Critical Hits Podcast #33, Erik Scott De Bie, author and freelancer, and Mike Shea, the force behind SlyFlourish.com, discuss sandbox gaming.
A few days after Christmas, Secret Santicore 2011 released. It's 104 pages of content created by and for the community.
In his article, "Have a free Points of Light campaign setting map," Robin Stacey discusses how maps don't need to be fully fleshed out, and, in fact, might hinder a DM from creating a story with the players. Michael Burnside continues the theme with "Allow your Players to be Awesome3," by discussing how to make even failure exciting. WolfSamurai takes it even further by dealing with what many consider to be the ultimate defeat—character death—in "Death is Only the Beginning."
It seems that most monsters, NPCs, and often PCs like to fight to the death. Dungeon's Master explains why that isn't always a good thing and gives some alternatives in "Don't Fight to the Death."
Online Dungeon Master posted about his Madness at Gardmore Abbey sessions.
Many of the monsters in D&D have a long history in myths and legends. USA Today had an article on a "Mythological Wildlife" exhibit featuring oddities such as a skull of a griffin and the skeleton of a centaur (via Inkwell Ideas).
Interested about organized play and specifically Ashes of Athas? Teos Abadia and Chad Brown discuss these and more in an interview at JP on Gaming.
Greyhawkery reports about maps in the Greyhawk community in "Maps, Maps and More Maps."
Blog of Holding has a great series of articles on "gaming with one of the original D&D players," Mike Mornard. Parts 1, 2, and 3.
And finally, according to GeekWire, Steven VanRoekel—who works as the U.S. chief information office (CIO)—is a big fan of D&D.
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Tracy Hurley is a D&D blogger, podcaster, and freelance game designer. On any given night, there is a 50% chance you will find her on Twitter as @SarahDarkmagic, a 10% chance you'll find her on the Tome Show, 4Geeks4e, or the DM Round Table, a 25% chance she's home plotting world domination with her husband, and a 15% chance she's planning a sneak attack. She is rarely surprised, never flat-footed, and uses Encounter powers as At-Wills.


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Sept. 24, 2012 —
FADE was back in action in Carter County on Friday, making four arrests in two separate undercover sting operations.
Three people were arrested in connection to a drug pipeline from Detroit, Michigan to Carter County.
Paul Foutner, 23, of Detroit, and Mario White, 18, of Huntington, W.Va., are being charged with two counts each of first degree trafficking in a controlled substance and one count each of trafficking in marijuana.
Crystal Sodder, 35, of Grayson, is also being charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
In a separate sting operation at the Super 8 motel in Grayson, Kamario James, 22, of Detroit, was arrested and charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
The two sting operations were not connected to each other. However, the sting in which Foutner, White and Sodder were arrested took place at the same location as Thursday's sting, which led to 15 drug arrests.
FADE detectives are continuing the investigation and further charges are pending.
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This Friday, Jan. 18, at 4 a.m., an amazing group of runners will start from Turner Field in downtown Atlanta on a 126.2 mile, two day journey to raise autism awareness and money for Talk About Curing Autism (TACA). You read that right, 126.2 MILES! So as you are eating breakfast, lunch or even dinner on Friday think about this group of runners spending their day running 126.2 miles to make a difference for families living with autism. One of their steps in this 126.2-mile journey will be for my child and one will be for each of yours.
I consider anyone willing to run 126.2 miles to bring awareness and money to a cause pretty amazing (especially if the cause is autism and the organization is TACA). What makes this story even more inspiring is that none of these runners have a personal connection to autism. They do not have a child with autism or even a brother or sister with autism. They are a group of runners that saw TACA doing good things in their community so they decided to use something they love (running!) to make a difference in the lives of others. They brainstormed an idea, mapped out a course, and set up a fundraising page. Quickly, "126.2 Miles for Autism" was in full swing and their work to make a difference for families living with autism had started one step at a time.
Here is a quote on the TACA website from Lisa Ackerman, TACA Founder that is clearly appropriate for this story.
"The autism journey is not an easy one. It's a marathon, not a sprint; so take each minute, hour, or day, one at a time. It will be difficult, but it will also be incredibly rewarding, because it will change your life, your family's life, and most importantly, the lives of your children with autism to all enjoy a brighter future."
Help us show our thanks for this inspiring effort by "liking" their 126.2 Mile for
TACA Facebook page, www.facebook.com/126.2MilesforTACA and leaving a note of thanks. To make a donation in support of "126.2 Miles for TACA" go to http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/126fortaca/Run4TACA.