Sunday, August 17, 2008

BYOkids update 16.8.08

Todays Features

cruise holidays for families a great family travel optionCruise holidays are a fantastic travel option for families. Kids are well catered for with onboard kids clubs on most ships. Travel to a range of destinations but never have to leave your accommodation. No need to pack and unpack. Cruise costs include kids club, all meals and most onboard entertainment. You wont find a better value for money family holiday. P&O cruise out of Brisbane and Sydney regularly or try a Asian cruise onboard one of the Superstar ships. BYOkids have a new cruise search ....find your family cruise today...click here or call our
consultants on 1300BYOkids

single parent and kids group holidaysSingle Parent and kids group holiday to Gold Coast
Paradise Resort
- BYOkids are organising a single parent and kids Gold Coast group holiday for January 2009. The group will be staying at Paradise Resort We have 5 places left for our Gold Coast group holiday. Find out more ....click here. We have 2 places available on our November 2008 Shangri-la Fiji single parents and kids holiday too..be quick Email Fiona for details now...

hamilton island koala galleryHamilton Island Editors Review - We recently had a family holiday on Hamilton Island and it completely surpassed my expectations. Firstly it was all so easy, with Hamilton Island having its own airport with direct flights from major cities there is no waiting around with the kids. One flight then straight off onto a shuttle and within 10 mins you are at your accommodation. How easy is that! We stayed in a 1 brm Whitsunday Holiday Apartment. Read full
review
See our Hamilton Island deal

win a remote control roary

win a sailing safari with Captain Cook Cruises

Win a Fiji Sailing Safari or a remote control roary Win
a parents escape - Take a well deserved break aboard captain Cook Cruises "SV Spirit of the Pacific" cruising the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Or for the kids we have 2 remote control Roary's to be won. RC Roary was voted 2008 UK Pre-School Toy Of The Year. There are also a couple days left on our WAECO fridge competition too! Enter via our competitions page...
click here

Dreaming of taking the kids to Disneyland? Or perhaps travelling on a Disney cruise? Would you like a Disney Parks brochure delivered free of charge to your
door? Packed with lots of great information and prices to help you decide if Disneyland will be your next family holiday. Simply
click here to get yours. Fiji, Australia and Asia brochures also available. Numbers are limited so grab your free brochures now... For information on our latest Disneyland Anaheim deal click here

National Science Week 2008 - luke Hunter the lion tamerThe Lion Tamer - Luke Hunter will be touring the Nation as part of National Science Week 2008. Melbourne born Luke is the Director of the Panthera Foundation where he works to conserve the world's 36 species of wild cats. Between the 15th and 25th of August you can take the kids along to meet Luke and hear about the work he does. An unmissable event for any inspiring wildlife conservationists or budding vets out there. Luke will be visiting each Capital city. There are also a wide range of science events around the country that you and the kids will find fascinating and exciting and best of they are cheap or free. For full details log onto www.scienceweek.info.au

Haircut on the streets of beijingTop Ten Travel Safety Tips for Kids - Now that children are travelling overseas more than ever before with parents, schools or sporting clubs, Dr Deborah Mills, Australia’s foremost travel medicine specialist, has devised a list of the 10 most important travel health care tips for children. Read full article...

melbourne holidays - take the family to the MCGMelbourne for kids - Melbourne is a dynamic exciting holiday destination with something for every member of the family. For kids young or old you'll find sports, theatre, comedy clubs, restaurants, beaches, shopping and plenty of attractions within a few hours drive of the city. See accommodation options here and sightseeing options here... Read our article "20 things to do in Melbourne with kids" ...click here

mantra on salt kingscliffeOnline accommodation deals Searching for somewhere to accommodate the family we've gathered up some online specials in Brisbane, Byron, Canberra, Sydney, Great Ocean Road, Port Stephens, Broome, Airlie Beach, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne and plenty more.... Whether your looking for a tent site, a hotel room or a 5 star resort BYOkids can help. Rates start at just $30 ...click here

kangaroo island accommodationKangaroo Island South Australia offers a unique wildlife holiday for kids. The family can get up close to seals, penguins, kangaroos, birds, possums and more. The island boasts some gorgeous unspoilt beaches and remarkable landscapes. If you need to get aware, relax and unwind gorgeous Kangaroo Island is the perfect family escape. Accommodation ranges from Motels to Holiday Houses. Click here to see accommodation options or if you only have a day to spare a day tour to Kangaroo Island ex Adelaide is an awesome experience click here to book.

free fun for kids st kilda adventure playground adelaideFree fun for kids - St Kilda Adventure Playground is about 1 hours drive out of Adelaide, but is worth the drive. A great spot for all ages with big slides, flying fox, castle and twisting slides. Entry is free and bbq's are available so pack a picnic. The availability of toilet, barbecue and picnic facilities in addition to ample parking space means that the whole family can enjoy an afternoon of adventure! The nearby mangrove trail is wheelchair and pram friendly. It runs for 2 km's through the barker Inlet coastal wetlands. There is a small charge for details phone. Find other Playgrounds in SA

buy books and maps onlineNew Travel Extras - Now you can go to one BYOkids page to find links to book restaurants, travel insurance quotes, order brochures, buy gift vouchers, book your car into airport parking, buy luggage, adaptors, currency converters, international rail passes, sightseeing and heaps more... Visit travel extras now

turkey family tourA family tour of Turkey is diverse, colourful, historical, fun and educational. Turkey is a fusion of East meets West, part Asian and part European. Underground cities, caves, the memories of gallipoli and a beautiful Aegean coastline await you. Your family adventure may explore the fascinating city of Istanbul, Konya and Aspendos. Take the family to sea in a traditional gulet and cruise the clear calm waters of the mediterranean. Explore lost cities, castles and the kids will love swimming in the safe bays and beaches. Order a free brochure... Find out more...

Disneyland anaheim family holiday dealsFamily holiday deals - Check out our latest
family holiday deals including Sea World Resort, Paradise Resort, Fiji's Shangri-La, Bali Dynasty resort, P&O Cruising, Hong Kong
disneyland
, Egypt family tours, Whistler Canada ski deals, Disneyland
Anaheim
, New Zealand and more. Click here for family holiday deals... remember these are only a selection of specials we can package up any holiday destination for you.

Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow UpBooks for travelling with kids - you can purchase a range of great travel books at discounted prices via BYOkids. Loaded with useful information, tips and advice. If you are considering an overseas family holiday the more prepared you are the more you'll get out of your adventure. So grab a couple of books and research whats family friendly and whats not. Titles include Take your kids to Europe, San Fransicso with kids, Greek Islands with your family, Ireland with your kids, Florida with kids, Spain with your family, London for kids and heaps more. Click here to see the range...

book holiday online at byokids family friendlyBook your domestic holiday online at BYOkids - BYOkids now have 100,000+ accommodation choices available online. Whether you are looking for a holiday park, holiday house, hotel or resort you'll find it online - click here
to access our special rates. You can also book your flights, attractions, rental car or theme parks. So if you prefer to handle your own travel arrangements book it all online at BYOkids. If you dont have the time or are looking for a special holiday deal call our consultants on 1300BYOkids or complete our enquiry form see all our online booking offers here

For more information on family holidays please log on to www.byokids.com.au ...your family travel gurus