September 1, 2006 - Children Can Stay Free At These Resorts
Dreams Resorts & Spas and Sunscape Resorts & Spas have children-stay-free promotions available from Sept. 1 through Dec. 16 at all of their all-inclusive resorts. Two children can stay free, eat free and play free at such properties as Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa, Dreams Los Cabo Suites Golf Resort & Spa, Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa and Sunscape Puerto Aventuras Riviera Maya - all of them in Mexico - as well as Sunscape Casa del Mar La Romana and Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana, both in the Dominican Republic. The promotion provides an average savings of US$150 a night for a family of four. The offer applies for two children aged 11 or younger when sharing a room with an adult and applies to new bookings only. For more information, visit Sunscape Resorts or Dream Resorts
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September 10, 2006 - Familymoon' at Anguilla villas
Cerulean Villa in Anguilla has created a "Familymoon" escape designed for couples that remarry and bring together a new family. The 13,000 sq.-ft. seven-bedroom villa features a staff of 14, a private chef, Kid's Club programs, pool, tennis court, fitness centre, spa services, and indoor and outdoor dining and living areas. Guests have exclusive access to the entire property. The package includes a seven-night stay for up to 14 people, two spa treatments, one free day of the Kid's Club program and one beach barbeque and party for the group with a live steel drum band. The price begins at US$31,000. For more info, visit Cerulean Villa
September 18, 2006 - Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island Is Now Better Than Ever
The Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island is in the midst of a US$61-million enhancement scheduled for completion by the end of 2007.The three-phase renovation, launched in 2005, started with a US$21-million investment in 2005 that included upgrading most of the 1,240 rooms, the Kohala Sports Club & Spa, tennis court, three restaurants, wireless Internet access, as well as all ballrooms and meeting facilities.
During this time, Hilton also expanded the lower lobby by a tropical garden with a glass-front entryway, and added quartzite decking around the Kona Pool, a 176-foot waterslide, Jacuzzis and hidden grottos. Even the mahogany canal boats that cruise the waterways around the 62-acre resort received upgrades.
To create a modern, fully-managed network in convention areas, the resort is in the process of completing high-speed Internet access upgrades in meeting facilities. The upgrades include a new T3 capable circuit and network infrastructure with features such as Gigabit backbone capable switches, additional cabling, and jack replacements to provide enterprise class stability and flexibility.
A refurbished bar and addition of a flat-screen television and DVD player at Boat Landing Pavilion are designed to provide the ultimate in entertainment.
The second phase of renovations, currently in-progress, include refinishing Kohala and Ocean Tower pools, property-wide rockwork and specialty flagstone refurbishment, renovation of the main lobby and Palm Terrace restaurant and the final 316 rooms in Ocean Tower.
Additionally, an interactive children’s fountain with special computerized water effects was added near the main pool.
Major renovation plans for 2007 include more than US$25-million for the third phase. A Dolphin Quest Village will be developed, featuring an education portal, a retail boutique, guest changing rooms and photo/video production centre.
"....the hotel pretty much has everything a family with kids would look for in a resort." Get more information or make reservations for Hilton Waikoloa Village
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September 27, 2006 - Free Nights In Hawaii
Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay, the newest addition to the brand's collection in Hawaii, is offering a Fourth Night Free package through Dec. 18. Guests receive one free night when three are booked, at rates starting at US$395 per night. The new property offers 215 rooms and 21 suites.
Children's amenities
Before your stay, simply provide them with the names and ages of the children in your party, so that they can be ready with:
* A welcome amenity for our youngest guests
* Child-size bathrobes
* Colourful alphabet bath sponges
* Complimentary infant and children’s toiletries
* Welcome milk and cookies on the evening of arrival
* Children’s menus in our restaurants and In-Room Dining
Upon request and subject to availability:
* Complimentary use of a baby crib, high chair, playpen, stroller (including jogging stroller) and toys
* Complimentary use of children's video library, children's beach and pool toys
* Items to childproof guest rooms
Babysitting services
With 24 hours' notice, they can arrange reliable babysitting or day and evening childcare services for your little ones. Please note that there is a three-hour minimum and an hourly fee for this service. For more information, please contact the Concierge.
Family-oriented activities
Complimentary on-site activities
* Beach games
* Beach volleyball
* Board games
* Books
* CD and DVD library
* Foosball
* Internet access
* Movies
* Ping-pong
* PlayStation
* Pool tables
* Puzzles
* Putting green
* Sand sculpting
* Shuffleboard
* Swimming and snorkelling
For ages 5 and under:
* Beach and pool toys
* Books and videos
For ages 5 to 12:
* Our supervised Kids For All Seasons programme offers an array of indoor and outdoor activities and games
Other activities
Reservations and applicable fees may apply
* Deep sea fishing
* Golf*
* Hiking
* Horseback riding
* Whale and dolphin watch excursions
* Putting green
* Snorkelling*
* Scuba diving (for children 12 years and older)
* Sporting clays
* Surfing
* Tennis
Find out more information and make reservations for Manele Bay Four Seasons.
