Hi all, we are very excited here at BYOkids. On Saturday night http://www.byokids.com.au/ won the best new business in Queensland in the Small business Champions Awards. We now head to Sydney to take on the rest of Australia and hopefully bring home the title of Best New Business in Australia. We'd like to thank our thousands of subscribers from all over Australia and the world and the hundreds of families that we've sent on the perfect family holiday, it wouldnt be possible without you!!
To celebrate we've found some great online deals for you!
Sea World Resort - $155 p/adult inc entry and b/fast
Paradise Resort, Gold Coast - from $138p/night inc kids club
Halifax Holiday Park, Port Stephens - from $109 per cabin
Byron Bay Tourist Village - from $25 per site or $110 per cabin
Australis Opal Cove, Coffs Harbour - from $161 per room
Forest Inn Apartments, Canberra - two bedroom apt from $165
Novotel Twin Waters Sunshine Coast - family package $290
Ashley Gardens Big4 Melbourne - from $59
Hamilton Island, Whitsundays - from $340 per room
Domestic flights - search, compare and book online
Theme Park tickets - dont wait in queues express entry
Travel Insurance - kids go free under parents policy
SEE cards - discounted attractions Syd, Mel, Tas family deal
Our team of BYOkids consultants are standing by to help you with our latest specials including Shangri-La Fijian Resort, Islander Resort Noosa, Hong Kong Disneyland, Family adventure tours through Asia, Africa and Egypt, Disneyland America, Malaysia, Bali, Thailand, Gold Coast and more. So give Nicolette, Leah, Vicky, Paul or our newest team member Fiona a call on 1300BYOkids or complete our enquiry form. Accommodation for September or December holidays is getting tough to find so please get in quick. Also don't forget about the kids go free cruising with P&O to the South Pacific, reserve your 2008 school holiday places now. Want to help out a friend looking for a family holiday refer them here
Thanks again everyone for your continued support, Leah and the team at BYOkids log onto www.byokids.com.au now
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
BYOkids update 13/9/07
BYOkids your family travel gurus update
Langkawi Island, Malaysia - BYOkids Family deal to Malaysia 8 Days / 7 Nights family holiday. The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a secluded and eco-friendly resort situated along 400-metres of the beautiful golden sands of Pantai Tengah. Only a 15 minute drive from the Langkawi International Airport and a short walking distance to restaurants, cafes, bars and shops of Pantai Tengah, The Frangipani Resort is a great family resort in Langkawi with plenty to offer adults and kids including water-sports facilities such as kayaking, jet-ski, para-sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving and banana boat rides. Find out more...
September School holiday last minute accommodation - The September holidays have snuck up fast. We've been busy taking calls and emails from many families trying to find some last minute holiday accommodation. To make your search easier we've gathered up some online specials on whats still available these September school holidays. See whats available...
P&O Cruises is offering Kids Cruise Free deals must book by September 30 - Kids under 12 can hop onboard P&O Cruises’ latest ship, the superliner Pacific Dawn, for free on March 18, 2008 and sail from Sydney to the magical destinations of Isle of Pines, Noumea and Ouvea, with adult fares starting from $1486 per person twin share. Or kids cruise free on a seven-night Pacific Sun holiday to beautiful Noumea, Lifou and Vila, departing Brisbane on January 26, 2008, with adult fares starting from $1195 per person twin share*. The Kids Cruise Free deal is available for bookings made by September 30, 2007 on more than 20 Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun sailings from Sydney and Brisbane throughout 2008 - including school holidays.. These will sell like hotcakes so please enquiry with our cruise specialist Nicolette now, complete our enquire here or phone 1300BYOkids
Whitewater World is a fantastic family fun water park covering over four hectares and featuring the very latest in cutting edge water park technology and its located right next door to Dreamworld. Experience exciting rides like the Super Tubes HydroCoaster where riders sit one behind the other in a special Rocket Raft built for three before being blasted from the 18 metre tower down the 236 metre track of terror. Or the Blue Ringed Octopus, the world’s first and only eight-lane Octopus Racer will leave you wildly exhilarated, totally breathless and coming back for more. For littlies there's Wiggle Bay and Nickelodeons Pipeline Plunge. Find out more...
Camping and caravanning have always been a big hit with families. The kids have the space and freedom to run, walk or ride. There are always plenty of kids so new friends are sure to be made. Mums and Dads can have a relaxing holiday knowing the kids are having a great time. Holiday Parks are becoming family friendlier by the day with many now offering kids clubs, jumping pillows, toddler swimming pools, art and craft sessions, entertainment plus camp kitchens, playgrounds, games rooms, tennis courts and more. Many holiday parks can now be booked online here at BYOkids so what are you waiting for just go to holiday parks in the menu and plan your value for money holiday today. Dont forget you can also win a BIG4 holiday here
Escorted BYOkids family adventures - Travel is such a wonderful education for kids and adults. BYOkids is teaming up with Peregrine tours to offer family tours of Thailand, Borneo and Vietnam in mid - late 2008. These tours will be escorted by a member of the BYOkids team and will be small group family tours of no more than 15 people (3-4 families). Dates have not been confirmed for these departures but if you would like to express your interest in joining an escorted BYOkids tour please email us with your preferred destination and travel time.
Need a family Island holiday? - Queensland Islands offer families some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, family friendly resorts and all at an affordable island holiday price. There are dozens of activities on offer at all resorts both water and land based. Most also have the added bonus of a kids club incase you need a bit of Mum and Dad time. Coupled with fantastic restaurants, cocktails and swimming pools what more could you want?..Check out some family favourites...Great Keppel Island .... Hamilton Island....Daydream Island....South Molle Island....Club Med Lindeman Island.....Magnetic Island
Shangri La Fijian Resort is on sale until 4th October. Shangri-La Fijian is perfect for families. Located on the private 109acre island of Yanuca. The Shangri - La Fijian Resort caters for children with an abundance of activities to entertain all day. The Resorts kids club is renowned for being one of the best in the South Pacific. A choice of 4 restaurants and 6 bars caters to all tastes, nightly entertainment, 3 swimming pools (1 pool for adults only) and an inviting swimming beach. BYOkids deals include kids stay and eat free. With 6 night packages starting at just $1009 these wont last. Find out more....
Kids eat out week - trying to find a child friendly eatery that offers healthy children meals or child friendly services? The City of Canada Bay Council is launching its first ever kids eat out week that will run from 20-28 October. Local eateries are offering families the opportunity to dine locally and benefit from special offers throughout this week. Eating out should be an enjoyable experience for a family so be part of this week! Find out more at www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au plus check out our restaurants section in the menu for lists of family friendly restuarants
Personalised Name Labels - Ok...how many hats did you lose on your last holiday?? Is your child down to just 6 pencils or textas despite having a full pencil case at the start of term. Or perhaps its the lunch box or family tupperware that never seems to make it home. If this sounds familiar you have two choices.... you become best buddies with the girl that does lost property at your daycare or school (could be fun but do you have the time??) or you invest a small amount in personalised fun and funky labels. Whether its for home or holidays label everything.....Order online today
Country in Focus - Hong Kong is located in East Asia, just south of the Tropic of Cancer. It is separated from the mainland by a good natural harbour. Chinese and English are the official languages, with Cantonese most widely spoken. Police who speak English have a red shoulder badge. Population is 7.2 million. The currency is the Hong Kong dollar. Foreign currency can be changed in banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rate of exchange. There are also plenty of ATMs. Handshaking is the common form of greeting. In Hong Kong, the family name comes first, so Wong Man Ying would be addressed as Mr Wong. Most entertaining takes place in restaurants rather than in private homes. Some of Hong Kongs most visited attractions include Man Mo Temple, Victoria Peak, Waterfront Park, Flagstaff House, Central Plaza, Markets, monasteries and of course Hong Kong Disneyland. If you'd like to take your kids to Hong Kong Disneyland BYOkids has some excellent deals.
log onto www.byokidscom.au for more information
Langkawi Island, Malaysia - BYOkids Family deal to Malaysia 8 Days / 7 Nights family holiday. The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a secluded and eco-friendly resort situated along 400-metres of the beautiful golden sands of Pantai Tengah. Only a 15 minute drive from the Langkawi International Airport and a short walking distance to restaurants, cafes, bars and shops of Pantai Tengah, The Frangipani Resort is a great family resort in Langkawi with plenty to offer adults and kids including water-sports facilities such as kayaking, jet-ski, para-sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving and banana boat rides. Find out more...
September School holiday last minute accommodation - The September holidays have snuck up fast. We've been busy taking calls and emails from many families trying to find some last minute holiday accommodation. To make your search easier we've gathered up some online specials on whats still available these September school holidays. See whats available...
P&O Cruises is offering Kids Cruise Free deals must book by September 30 - Kids under 12 can hop onboard P&O Cruises’ latest ship, the superliner Pacific Dawn, for free on March 18, 2008 and sail from Sydney to the magical destinations of Isle of Pines, Noumea and Ouvea, with adult fares starting from $1486 per person twin share. Or kids cruise free on a seven-night Pacific Sun holiday to beautiful Noumea, Lifou and Vila, departing Brisbane on January 26, 2008, with adult fares starting from $1195 per person twin share*. The Kids Cruise Free deal is available for bookings made by September 30, 2007 on more than 20 Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun sailings from Sydney and Brisbane throughout 2008 - including school holidays.. These will sell like hotcakes so please enquiry with our cruise specialist Nicolette now, complete our enquire here or phone 1300BYOkids
Whitewater World is a fantastic family fun water park covering over four hectares and featuring the very latest in cutting edge water park technology and its located right next door to Dreamworld. Experience exciting rides like the Super Tubes HydroCoaster where riders sit one behind the other in a special Rocket Raft built for three before being blasted from the 18 metre tower down the 236 metre track of terror. Or the Blue Ringed Octopus, the world’s first and only eight-lane Octopus Racer will leave you wildly exhilarated, totally breathless and coming back for more. For littlies there's Wiggle Bay and Nickelodeons Pipeline Plunge. Find out more...
Camping and caravanning have always been a big hit with families. The kids have the space and freedom to run, walk or ride. There are always plenty of kids so new friends are sure to be made. Mums and Dads can have a relaxing holiday knowing the kids are having a great time. Holiday Parks are becoming family friendlier by the day with many now offering kids clubs, jumping pillows, toddler swimming pools, art and craft sessions, entertainment plus camp kitchens, playgrounds, games rooms, tennis courts and more. Many holiday parks can now be booked online here at BYOkids so what are you waiting for just go to holiday parks in the menu and plan your value for money holiday today. Dont forget you can also win a BIG4 holiday here
Escorted BYOkids family adventures - Travel is such a wonderful education for kids and adults. BYOkids is teaming up with Peregrine tours to offer family tours of Thailand, Borneo and Vietnam in mid - late 2008. These tours will be escorted by a member of the BYOkids team and will be small group family tours of no more than 15 people (3-4 families). Dates have not been confirmed for these departures but if you would like to express your interest in joining an escorted BYOkids tour please email us with your preferred destination and travel time.
Need a family Island holiday? - Queensland Islands offer families some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, family friendly resorts and all at an affordable island holiday price. There are dozens of activities on offer at all resorts both water and land based. Most also have the added bonus of a kids club incase you need a bit of Mum and Dad time. Coupled with fantastic restaurants, cocktails and swimming pools what more could you want?..Check out some family favourites...Great Keppel Island .... Hamilton Island....Daydream Island....South Molle Island....Club Med Lindeman Island.....Magnetic Island
Shangri La Fijian Resort is on sale until 4th October. Shangri-La Fijian is perfect for families. Located on the private 109acre island of Yanuca. The Shangri - La Fijian Resort caters for children with an abundance of activities to entertain all day. The Resorts kids club is renowned for being one of the best in the South Pacific. A choice of 4 restaurants and 6 bars caters to all tastes, nightly entertainment, 3 swimming pools (1 pool for adults only) and an inviting swimming beach. BYOkids deals include kids stay and eat free. With 6 night packages starting at just $1009 these wont last. Find out more....
Kids eat out week - trying to find a child friendly eatery that offers healthy children meals or child friendly services? The City of Canada Bay Council is launching its first ever kids eat out week that will run from 20-28 October. Local eateries are offering families the opportunity to dine locally and benefit from special offers throughout this week. Eating out should be an enjoyable experience for a family so be part of this week! Find out more at www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au plus check out our restaurants section in the menu for lists of family friendly restuarants
Personalised Name Labels - Ok...how many hats did you lose on your last holiday?? Is your child down to just 6 pencils or textas despite having a full pencil case at the start of term. Or perhaps its the lunch box or family tupperware that never seems to make it home. If this sounds familiar you have two choices.... you become best buddies with the girl that does lost property at your daycare or school (could be fun but do you have the time??) or you invest a small amount in personalised fun and funky labels. Whether its for home or holidays label everything.....Order online today
Country in Focus - Hong Kong is located in East Asia, just south of the Tropic of Cancer. It is separated from the mainland by a good natural harbour. Chinese and English are the official languages, with Cantonese most widely spoken. Police who speak English have a red shoulder badge. Population is 7.2 million. The currency is the Hong Kong dollar. Foreign currency can be changed in banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rate of exchange. There are also plenty of ATMs. Handshaking is the common form of greeting. In Hong Kong, the family name comes first, so Wong Man Ying would be addressed as Mr Wong. Most entertaining takes place in restaurants rather than in private homes. Some of Hong Kongs most visited attractions include Man Mo Temple, Victoria Peak, Waterfront Park, Flagstaff House, Central Plaza, Markets, monasteries and of course Hong Kong Disneyland. If you'd like to take your kids to Hong Kong Disneyland BYOkids has some excellent deals.
log onto www.byokidscom.au for more information
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