Tips To Save This School Holidays
Announcement posted by Switched on Media 18 Jun 2010
FAMILIES are super keen totake offtheseschool holidays, but there is still time pocket savings,according to family holidays specialists at Escape Travel.
Escape Travel national brand leader Sally Wiseman saidfamilies could save by thinkingoutside the square these school holidays.
"If you canbeflexible with your travel dates and holiday destination,you can find great value outside of the traditional period," said Ms Wiseman.
"A holidaycan be an educational and enlightening experiencefor children,especiallyiftheyarelearning new skills orexploring a different country and its culture."
Ms Wiseman suggests familieslook for all-inclusive packages to get the best value for money, such offersthat include a free night orfree kids mealsin the total cost.
"Research in advance to be sure you are getting the best package, suitable to the needs of your family.The hotel or resort should be child-friendly and offerfacilities that are appropriate to the ages of your children.
"Kids clubs are a greatnoveltyfor littleones, but might not be as enjoyable for teenagers,so look for somewherethat offerswater sports, shopsor movie nights."
Popular destinations for Aussie familiesthis year includeHamilton Island and the Whitsundays, theGold Coast, the Australian ski fields, New Zealand and Fiji.
Examples include:
FALLS CREEK
CARVE up a storm on the Victorian ski slopes this winter with the whole family, thanks to this value ski package fromEscape Travel.
From $1685* per adult and from $1026 per child, this package includes five nights accommodation at the 3-star Ripparoo Ski Lodge, cooked breakfast daily, a three-course dinner daily and a five-day lift pass.
Package is valid for sale until Jul 9, 2010 and for travel from Jul 18 to 30 and from Aug 22 to 27, 2010. Based on stays from Sunday to Friday only.
Phone Escape Travel on 1300 799 783 or see www.escapetravel.com.au
*Price is subject to change and availability.
DAYDREAM ISLAND
Get reduced rates, plus free accommodation and brekkie for the kids, with this holiday deal from Escape Travel.
The deal includes two nights accommodation at the 4 star Daydream Island Resort & Spa in a Garden Balcony Room, buffet breakfast daily and all activities at the resort including non-motorised water sports, wild fish feeding, rainforest walks and more.
Priced from $349* per person twin share and children stay and eat breakfast for free when sharing with adults.
Valid for travel until Dec 20, 2010 and from Jan 10 to Mar 31, 2011 and valid for sale until June30, unless sold out prior.
Phone Escape Travel on 1300 799 783 or see www.escapetravel.com.au for details.
*Price is subject to change and availability at the time of booking.
GOLD COAST
Kids will stay and play for free with this family package fromEscape Travel.
The package includes reduced rates on two nights’ accommodation at the 3.5-star Paradise Resort Gold Coast in a Resort Room, plus a free session for each child at Zone 4 Kids Club.
Priced from just $249* per family, was $360, based on two adults and two children under 12 years.
Valid for travel from Jun 16 to Sep 10, 2010 and valid for sale until June30, 2010, unless sold out prior.
PhoneEscape Travel on 1300799 783 or see www.escapetravel.com.au for details.
*Price is subject to change and availability at the time of booking.
Phone Escape Travel on 1300 799 783 or see www.escapetravel.com.au to check out the latest holiday deals.
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