Tuesday, May 3, 2011

It's Past Their Bedtime, (But Who Cares? We're On Vacation!)

Carnival Cruise Lines, the family friendliest cruise line (okay, next to Disney - but, hey, Carnival has 25 ships while Disney has three and a half) has announced Camp Carnival Night Owls.  Kids camps that will take care of your kids while you dance, gamble and karaoke the night away until as late (early?) as 3:00 AM!

Called Camp Carnival Night Owls, the program will offer supervised activities from 10 p.m. on for three age groups.
For age 2 to 11 years, the program will operate until midnight and cost $13 per child with a 15 percent gratuity. The program will operate until 1 a.m. for those age 6 to 8 years and cost $20 with a 15 percent tip. And for kids age 9 to 11 years old, the program will end at 3 a.m., when children can be delivered back to their staterooms. That program will cost $33 plus the 15 percent. Participating children will also receive a gift backpack.

As the cruise lines learned years ago, when the children are happy, EVERYBODY is happy.  So here's just one more reason to take the family cruising.  There's something for everyone - even the littlest night owl.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Kids Are Free!

Well, actually I've heard that it costs over $200,000 to raise a child to age 18 in the US today, but that's not where I'm going here.  There have been a whole host of opportunities lately to promote vacations and cruises under the "Kids Sail Free" and "Kids Stay Free" banner.  The latest of these showed up in my mailbox today under "Kid-Tastic Florida Vacations from GoGo Worldwide Vacations (bookable through me!):

GOGO Worldwide Vacations
OrlandoStar Rating Information - Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort
Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort
7 nts from:
$215*
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INCLUDES 7 nights, Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS 7th night free & kids 12 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Buena Vista Suites
Buena Vista Suites
4 nts from:
$235*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Buena Vista Suites. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks & buffet breakfast daily. BONUS $50 food & beverage credit & kids 13 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
5 nts from:
$265*
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INCLUDES 5 nights, Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS 5th night free & kids 12 & under stay & eat free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Villas of Grand Cypress
Villas of Grand Cypress
3 nts from:
$279*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, Villas of Grand Cypress. FEATURES Sea World® 1-day pass. BONUS 3rd night free & kids 12 & under stay, play & eat free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate
Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate
4 nts from:
$299*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks & full American breakfast for 2 daily. BONUS 4th night free, resort discount card & kids 18 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Sheraton Vistana Resort, Orlando
Sheraton Vistana Resort, Orlando
4 nts from:
$319*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Sheraton Vistana Resort. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS 4th night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Sheraton Vistana Villages
Sheraton Vistana Villages
4 nts from:
$319*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Sheraton Vistana Villages. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS 4th night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Caribe Royale Orlando
Caribe Royale Orlando
5 nts from:
$345*
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INCLUDES 5 nights, Caribe Royale Orlando. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS $75 food & beverage credit & kids 13 & under stay free.

Upgrade to a 2 bedroom villa for just $265 additional.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
4 nts from:
$375*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World® theme parks. BONUS 4th night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

Upgrade to lake view for just $42 additional.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
6 nts from:
$535*
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INCLUDES 6 nights, Nickelodeon Suites Resort. FEATURES shuttle to Walt Disney World®, Sea World® & Universal Orlando® theme parks & Nick Studio shows. BONUS 6th night free, buffet breakfast for 4 daily & kids 18 & under stay free.

Fort LauderdaleStar Rating Information - Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel
4 nts from:
$199*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. EXCLUSIVE save up to 25%. BONUS 4th night free, room upgrade & $50 food & beverage credit, kids 18 & under stay free.

Fort LauderdaleStar Rating Information - Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3 nts from:
$299*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. BONUS $25 food & fun credit daily, continental breakfast for 2 daily & kids 5 & under stay & eat free.

Upgrade to deluxe for just $18 additional.

Key LargoStar Rating Information - Ocean Pointe Suites
Ocean Pointe Suites
3 nts from:
$249*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, Ocean Pointe Suites.BONUS guaranteed room upgrade & kids 16 & under stay free.

Key LargoStar Rating Information - Holiday Inn Key Largo
Holiday Inn Key Largo
4 nts from:
$249*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Holiday Inn Key Largo. BONUS 4th night free & kids 12 & under stay & eat free

Key WestStar Rating Information - Hyatt Key West Resort
Hyatt Key West Resort
4 nts from:
$619*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa. BONUS 4th night free & kids 18 & under stay free.

Upgrade to Courtyard for just $68 additional.

Daytona BeachStar Rating Information - The Shores Resort & Spa
The Shores Resort & Spa
3 nts from:
$255*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, The Shores Resort & Spa. BONUS $100 dining credit & kids 17 & under stay free.

Upgrade to ocean view for just $36 additional.

MiamiStar Rating Information - Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
5 nts from:
$299*
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INCLUDES 5 nights, Miami Beach Resort. BONUS 5th night free & kids 12 & under stay & eat free.

MiamiStar Rating Information - Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4 nts from:
$379*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Fontainebleau Miami Beach.BONUS 4th night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

Key LargoStar Rating Information - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
5 nts from:
$465*
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INCLUDES 5 nights, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. BONUS 5th night free & kids 11 & under stay free.

Upgrade to bay view for just $56 additional.

Palm BeachStar Rating Information - Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
4 nts from:
$329*
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INCLUDES round-trip airfare, 3 nights, PGA National Resort & Spa.

Palm BeachStar Rating Information - Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
3 nts from:
$375*
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INCLUDES 3 nights, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. BONUS 3rd night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

Palm BeachStar Rating Information - Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
4 nts from:
$339*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. BONUS 4th night free & kids 17 & under stay free.

Fort MyersStar Rating Information - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
4 nts from:
$269*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. BONUS 4th night free & kids 18 & under stay free.

Fort MyersStar Rating Information - Marco Beach Ocean Resort
Marco Beach Ocean Resort
4 nts from:
$319*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, Marco Beach Ocean Resort. BONUS 4th night free & kids 14 & under stay free.

Upgrade to 1 bedroom partial gulf view for just $51 additional.

Fort MyersStar Rating Information - The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
4 nts from:
$269*
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INCLUDES 4 nights, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. BONUS 4th night free & kids 18 & under stay free.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
3 nts from:
$349*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 25%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's Beach Club Resort
3 nts from:
$415*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Disney's Beach Club Resort and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 30%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

Walt Disney World ResortsStar Rating Information - Disney's Boarkwalk Villas
Disney's Boarkwalk Villas
3 nts from:
$419*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Disney's BoardWalk Villas and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 30%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
3 nts from:
$479*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 30%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Disney's Polynesian Resort
Disney's Polynesian Resort
3 nts from:
$499*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Disney's Polynesian Resort and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 25%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
3 nts from:
$535*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and complimentary airport transfers. FEATURES kids 17 & under stay free. BONUS save up to 30%. Ask your Vacation Experts about adding Disney theme park tickets to your vacation and skip the lines and go straight to the magic! Valid for travel 4/22-8/13/11. Book by 5/28/11.

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
3 nts from:
$645*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando® & 3 day theme park ticket. FEATURES early park admission† to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ & skip the regular theme park lines for FREE*

OrlandoStar Rating Information - Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel
3 nts from:
$699*
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INCLUDES 3 nights at Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando® & 3 day theme park ticket. FEATURES early park admission† to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ & skip the regular theme park lines for FREE*