Wednesday, August 02, 2006

BYOkids update 2/8/06

BYOkids ...your family travel gurus
Today's features:

Monkey Mia is located on a unique section of World Heritage coastline only 30 minutes' drive northeast from the town of Denham in Western Australia. It is undoubtably famous for its visiting dolphins but theres plenty more for the family to enjoy at Monkey Mia. It has a relaxed holiday atmosphere and those who love nature will delight at the huge variety of animal and bird life found nearby. Wonderful things started happening in the early 1960s, when a pod of bottlenosed dolphins began what has become a ritual. Read more...

Monkey Mia Wildsights - Whilst visiting Monkey Mia hop aboard the "Shotover" for the "See the Origin of the Mermaid Myth!" cruise. This ex racing catermaran will get your family amongst the dolphins, dugongs and turtles with speed and comfort. The sailing is an experience in itself, plus you'll enjoy the superb experience of seeing animals in the wild, at close quarters, in an environmentally unobtrusive way. A rare opportunity for a truly unique blend of experiences. Lay back and really relax, or if you like, you can join in the fun of helping the crew sail the boat Read more...

Win - subscribe to our newsletter before August 31st, 2006 and you'll be in the running to win a fantastic picnic hamper, perfect for family picnics. Prize courtesy of Smart-mums a fantastic online resource guide for busy Australian Mums providing Parenting & Lifestyle articles, healthy recipes, competitions and shopping. For full details see our comps page

Travel insurance for the family holiday was formerly looked upon as a luxury, consumers concerned about whether their vacations can be cancelled by incidents outside their control, or worried about the quality of medical care in the area they are visiting, now view travel insurance as a good value. Generally, a comprehensive travel insurance policy costs 5 to 7 percent of the price of your trip Read more...

Airline specials on now!!!! All domestic airlines are now running another round of unbelievable specials seeing flights starting at just $39. The quickest and easiest way to secure your cheap family holiday flights is to log onto Webjet. Their fast efficient website compares, combines and allows you to book flights throughout Australia and worldwide.Find out about their $50 cashback offer....

Going camping next family holiday? Need sleeping bags, a tent, chairs, beach shelters, cooking gear, maps, scamps, snorkels, travel towels and the rest? Sherrys camping supplies can help they offer great products, a huge range, rockbottom prices and customer service online They ship worldwide and have everything you'll need for that next family camping trip....read more

BIG 4 Perth International Tourist Park is located in the foothills of Perth only 20 minutes from the heart of the city They offer excellent self-contained accommodation ideal for couples and families. Their comfortable holiday villas are perfect for families with two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, lounge plus outdoor and indoor dining areas They also offer fantastic facilities for campers and caravanners, with spacious powered sites including drive through sites for motorhomes and big rigs.

Check out our new theme parks section. You can now buy all your favourite Gold Coast theme park tickets online. So if you're like us and hate standing in queues then get in early and pre purchase your Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet'n'wild or three park super pass online. Visit our new theme park page...
When you visit the theme parks on the Gold Coast you'll need somewhere to say there is heaps of family friendly accommodation on the Gold Coast. If you are seeking a kids club some great choices are Sea World Nara Resort, Paradise Island, Diamond Beach Resort or just offshore Couran Cove Island Resort.

Castaway Island
- One of Fiji's most popular island resorts has guests returning year after year to experience the magic that is "Castaway". The island's 174 acres are covered with lush tropical vegetation, surrounded by white sand beaches and encircled by vibrant coral reefs. Our spacious yet secluded bures and creative island cuisine along with the warmth and genuine hospitality of the Castaway family of staff combine to provide a unique holiday experience. Castaway is the heart and soul of the Fiji Islands. This is one of the best kids clubs on offer in Fiji. The Fijians' love of children is legendary and you can be assured your children will be well cared for by the Castaway family.