Family Trip Deals

A great deal is in store for you from CheapCaribbean.com.

Travel by February 9th, and stay at the luxurious AAA 4-Diamond Fairmont Southampton. Here’s your chance to experience it at 70% OFF. For just $399 per person, you can spend 3 nights including air, transfers and travel insurance. (Gratuities and resort fee are not included.) You get all this for just a little more than the regular price of a one-night stay at this resort!

Travel is valid Dec. 2-Feb. 9. from New York

Add $50 from: Albany, Atlanta, Boston
Add $100 from: Baltimore, Buffalo, Burlington, Charlotte, Columbus, Portland (ME), Raleigh, Richmond, Rochester, Syracuse, Washington D.C.
Add $150 & up from: Over 50 additional departure cities; See Web site below for details

If you book by Nov. 26, CheapCaribbean throw in a $100 gift card per booking. The gift card is valid for savings off your next booking with CheapCaribbean.com.

Book by Nov. 28: Click here for more information or to book online through CheapCaribbean.com.

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Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas just announced an amazing special of $99 per night — per room, not per person! That’s one of the hottest deals ever seen for this world-famous resort. Typically, rooms go for well over $200 per night during this time.

The $99 special applies to midweek travel (Sunday-Wednesday nights) in the Beach Tower. Upgrade to the centrally located Coral Towers for an additional $30 per night. Upgrade to the Royal Towers, the resort’s most luxurious accommodations, for an additional $50 per night. To take advantage of the offer, you must book by November 27.

If you’ve never experienced Atlantis, you are in for a treat. This megaresort has some of the most exciting amenities you’ll ever find in one place:

* Ranked “Caribbean’s Leading Casino Resort” 2006 World Travel Awards
* Vast array of restaurants, bars and lounges
* World’s largest open-air marine habitat
* 11 pools, 5 water slides, 7-acre snorkeling lagoon
* Full-service spa
* 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course overlooking the ocean

Blackout Date: November 22-24

For reservations and more information:
Click here to book online on the Atlantis web site. Or, call 800-ATLANTIS (800-285-2684) and mention rate code TZND.

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Starfish Trelawny, an all inclusive resort, (part of SuperClubs) in Jamaica is offering a wonderful deal! Book by November 30 and travel between April 9-June 20 to take advantage of the very popular “Ultimate Upgrade” sale! This means you pay one low rate of (only) $99 and choose ANY room category for travel this spring! Maybe you could snag the Presidential Suite?

Picture three miles of shimmering beach and azure waters stretching crystal clear to the horizon. Nearby, a bewitching “illuminated lagoon,� four freshwater pools and six bars plus a well-stocked mini-bar in every room, and when it’s time to dine – what’s your fancy? Scotch Bonnet Jamaican fare in a casual poolside setting or snacks at the Seashell Bar and Grill on the Beach. Feeling more formal, eat at Giuseppi’s Italian dining room or at Munasan, serving Japanese cuisine

Starfish is a wonderland for family fun, with a kid’s program to ensure that youngsters enjoy the full flavor of a tropical vacation, well supervised. But the whole family will want to join in the extensive sports program; sunfish sailing, windsurfing, aerobic classes in the well-equipped gym, and much, much more. Four tennis courts are lit for night play and add to the list basketball, volleyball, bicycles, an l8-hole championship golf course (green fees included) and other options to choose as you please.

For couples, families and groups of friends, Starfish Resorts has built a solid reputation for all the best that a sunshine vacation can mean! Unlimited food, drinks, entertainment, kids’ center, airport transfers and No Tipping Allowed! There is plenty of enjoyment and fun, and rest and relaxation for everyone!

Click here for more information on Starfish. Use this link to make reservations to take advantage of the sale and get additional information on other SuperClubs that are running the same sale.

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Have you ever been on a cruise? One of the frustrating things about the main cruiselines is that they pack up and sail every evening so you only have a few hours onshore. It makes it impossible to enjoy a full afternoon and evening at the location you are visiting because the ship has to depart. Here is the solution….a ship in which you get to cruise everyday and then have the afternoon and evening offshore with your family!

Additionally, this is quite possibly the lowest cruise fare that I have ever seen. EasyCruise provides cruises to great destinations for not a lot of money. Be sure to check out their site as they have all types of discount cruises.

This deal to the Caribbean tops them all, though. Good until April, depending on availability, cruise on the newly renovated easyCruiseOne for $175 per person. This also includes a free upgrade to an ocean view cabin! Click here to go to the details online. A brief description of EasyCruiseOne and the intinerary:

Our great new Caribbean itinerary takes you to the fantastic island paradises of St Maarten, St Barts, Anguilla, St Kitts & Nevis and Antigua. From December 8th until April 2007, easyCruiseOne takes to the seas and with prices starting as low as $175 per person you can explore the Caribbean like never before and enjoy a free upgrade to oceanview cabin. The ship acts like a floating hotel, sailing for just a few hours each morning and docking at a new destination at around lunchtime so you can enjoy the rest of the day and evening (until the early hours) having fun ashore. Book by November 30th!

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Want an exotic vacation for your family for not a lot of money? Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic is the luxury retreat for you with big savings if you take advantage of this excellent deal.

Located on 105 acres of lush gardens with 3 miles of white-sandy beaches and turquoise water, this low-density resort is the perfect place to unwind. Whether alone or with your family, enjoy the natural beauty and privacy that Punta Cana has to offer.

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Currently Luxury Link has an auction at $1795 which includes the following package for 4 (the true value of this package is over $3500!):

* 5 nights in a beautiful Two-Bedroom Beach Casita (Click here to go to the Punta Cana website)
Located directly on the beach in a grove of native coconut trees, your air-conditioned casita features two bedrooms
* Roundtrip transfer from the airport to the resort
* Welcome basket for four in your villa upon arrival, with wine, juices and snacks
* Buffet breakfast for four each morning, at La Cana
* Dinner for four each evening, at any of the following restaurants
o La Cana – The resort’s main restaurant, with a grand buffet offering a wide range of entrees, pasta station, and dessert bar
o Mamma Venezia – Romantic candlelight dining accompanied by guitarists, featuring fine Italian cuisine
o Anani – Elegant and romantic, with an innovative international Dominican style menu, accompanied by piano music
* Complimentary activities and amentities
Non-motorized water-sports: kayaks, windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, and more
o Swimming pool
o Fitness center, tennis & volleyball (including equipment)
o Carrousel Club children’s program
* Nightly entertainment in the amphitheatre
Enjoy a variety of shows each evening at La Tortuga Theater.
* Complimentary shuttle service
o Continuous service throughout the property between 7am and 11pm
o Scheduled service to Punta Cana Plaza, a shopping mall center
* Taxes

Package to be used between January 5, 2007 and April 1, 2007. Click here to go to the auction on Luxury Link. Auction ends 9:00 AM PST on November 14.

The Franklyn D. Resort in Jamica is the Caribbean’s only all-inclusive family resort that gives you a full-time Vacation Nanny as part of your package! Indulge in a friendly, carefree, relaxing all inclusive family vacation in Jamaica - doing as much or as little as you wish. Indulge in scuba, snorkeling, tennis and golf. Get a chance to get a exercise in the workout center. Your holidays will feature all your favorite activities; all the food and drinks you want - day and night; shopping on site at the Gift Shop, the Jamaican Craft Shop or Duty Free, and regular shopping trips to Ocho Rios.

But let’s get back to the important part (I mean, other than the free booze): the vacation nanny!

Here’s what the resort has to say about the “included” nanny:

Your Vacation Nanny is highly-trained and is on hand from 9:00 to 4:40 to take the worry out of your holiday. If you need her in the evenings, she is available for the low rate of $4/hour. Warm, attentive and friendly, she respects your privacy and will be there only when needed. Should parents need time alone to relax, or to go shopping, scuba diving or to participate in all the other activities, your Vacation Nanny will care for your children by taking them to the pool or beach, the playground, for a walk, or to any of the many games, crafts and activities offered every day. Vacation Nannies also are happy to bathe and dress your children, as well as make sure they’re fed at mealtimes. In addition, they will make sure your fridge is fully stocked with items of your choice before your return to your suite — which they will always keep neat and tidy.

Special occasions are also an opportunity to lean on the nannies. They are delighted to act as your ‘vacation assistant’ by organizing special events like family reunions, dinner parties, and birthday and anniversary celebrations.

Our guests’ appreciation for our Vacation Nannies is reflected in the numerous letters of commendation sent by guests each week. In your Jamaican home away from home, there’s no better way to spend an all-inclusive holiday than by sharing with someone who will develop a caring bond with your children, keep your Caribbean home clean and tidy, and also make sure that your holidays have a special touch.

Click here for up to the minute special offers for FDR Resort. Many of the offers include a free bonus night with the purchase of a minimum number of nights.

Did I mention you get a nanny?

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Are you spontaneous and have some time in November? Click here for information on last minute cruise deals on Carnival Cruise Line.

Get a four day Cruise on the Fascination for $189/person!
Get a five day Cruise on the Fantasy for $199/person!

Carnival has a great Camp Carnival program for kids, so parents can get some time alone and children can meet some friends.

Be sure to check out cruisecritic.com to read about the particular ship you are interested in. Cruise Critic has details about most cruise ships and cruiselines. It can tell you if it is a ship geared more towards family or adults, as well.

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Beaches all-inclusive family resorts includes all the fun, adventure, and luxury that families want most, elevating the family vacation to world-class standards on the Caribbean’s best beaches. And now kids can share their vacation with Elmo and friends with Beaches’ exclusive Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street.

Now, at the following resorts, save up to 45% off the usual rates (click on the resort name for more information):

Beaches Boscobel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica (from $558/person)
Beaches Negril in Negril, Jamaica (from $578/person)
Beaches Sandy Bay in Negril, Jamaica (from $522/person)
Beaches Turks & Caicos (from $615/person)

You can also visit their website at Beaches.com.

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Disney Cruise Line offers one of the most popular cruise vacations in the world. Cabins sell out months in advance on their magnificent ships.

Sail by March 8 and experience a 3-night cruise aboard the Disney Wonder for just $429 per person.

There is also flexibility in travel! There are 16 dates to choose from, including departures January through March. That’s prime cruising season, when prices are usually higher. The Disney Wonder sails from Port Canaveral (near Orlando) to Nassau and Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas.

Disney Cruise Line specializes in creating unique experiences for everyone in the family, no matter what their age . They have special children’s rates for guests 3-12. Call Disney Cruise Line at the number below for details.

For more details and to book online: Click here to visit DisneyCruise.com. Scroll down to see the “3 night Bahamian cruise” option. NOTE: Ground transportation and vacation insurance are initially included in the online pricing. If you prefer, you can decline these options later in the booking process.

To book by phone: Disney Cruise Line at 1-800-951-3532.

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Anyone who has followed my blog, Stay At Home Motherdom, knows that I am an alcoholic in recovery. One of the hardest things to do in the beginning of recovery is travel. Everything in an alcoholic’s life involved alcohol but vacations, at least for me, were very difficult to envision without that “social lubricant”.

I stumbled across this article in the New York Times Travel section called Journeys of Recovery. The article speaks of the difficulty that I, and a great many others, faced. As such, there have been some travel agencies that have designed vacations around sobriety and recovery.

Sober Vacations International has an entire website devoted to recovery. For example, it takes an entire Club Med Village in Ixtapa, Mexico, and converts it into an alcohol free zone for a week. The next one is in early 2007. In March 2007, there will be a sober cruise on Holland America. The cruise will have all types of 12 step meetings and workshops.

All of these vacations are family friendly, so bring the kids along! (oh, and the spouse, too, if you want…)

Crave adventure? Sober Travel Adventures might be your answer. Check out this trip to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador in December.

More cruises are available on Sober Celebrations and Sober Sailors.

Remember: Anything you put before your sobriety, you will lose. So, if you really want to take a vacation but are still apprehensive, explore these options. Have fun alcohol free and don’t worry about temptation!

If you need a meeting, whereever you go, you can use the AA website. It will lead you where you need to go. I just got back from Hawaii a month ago and easily found meetings close by.

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Cruises are affordable. With your family in tow, there are tons of things to do on a cruise ship. You and your significant others can also get some much needed time alone with the kids programs offered on board, as well.

Currently on cruise.com, you can cruise the Caribbean in December for $294/person round trip from Ft. Lauderdale for 6 nights.

Click here for more information and itinerary. If those dates don’t work for you, there are other great deals and prices to be found.

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