travel update 23.8.10

National VIP Pass - It's official - we are declaring the National Year of Fun! With your National VIP Pass, you receive unlimited entry to your 3 favourite Gold Coast Theme Parks, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild Water World until June 30, 2011. Experience the action and excitement of Hollywood Stunt Driver, a multi-million dollar blockbuster at Warner Bros. Movie World. Get below the surface to discover a world of fun and adventure at Sea World where you will experience amazing marine life face to face, and dive into a splashtacular family day out at Wet 'n' Wild Water World where summer is endless and so is the fun. 3 Parks, unlimited entry $99.99 Book online now...

Your favourite Fijian resorts are on sale now. The South Pacific is a fantastic place to relax and unwind with the family. Fabulous weather, stunning resorts and some of the best kids clubs in the world make for the perfect family holiday. Several resorts are on sale now with free nights, all inclusive deals, kids eat and stay free offers and more. ENQUIRE NOW to get a price for your favourite resort. Must travel in off peak times up to 31st March 2011 and book by 20th August 2010. On sale resorts inclue Shangri - La Fijian Resort and Spa, Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa, Plantation Island Resort, Sonaisali Island Resort, Outrigger on the Lagoon, ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Fiji brochure click here

Egypt family tour by private vehicle - 11 nights from $1412 per adult and 30% - 40% discount for children. 3 star or 5 star options available. Visit the pyramids and temples, cruise the nile, ride a camel. Visit Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and more... Just your family with their own vehicles and guides, this remains one of our most popular tours. Imagine experiencing Egypt's Pyramids for real, gazing at King Tut's tomb, cruising mighty Nile River, checking out the mummies, tombs and the massive temples of the Pharaohs. Experiece train travel in Egypt enjoy most of your tour of Egypt as a family in a private vehicle. The Egyptian Family Adventure has sought to combine elements of our many programs which appeal to all ages. Even the mode of transport changes including car, train and Nile Cruise. There is no chance for the kids to get bored. The 11 Day Egypt Family Adventure tour starts in Cairo with visits to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx including a camel ride and a visit to the Egyptian museum. An optional extra is the sound and light show at the pyramids before heading down the Nile and more... Departs daily and the itinerary can be altered to suit your family Find out more.... ENQUIRE NOW

Take the kids to Arnhemland - Escape the crowds and visit Kakadu en route to Arnhem Land and Venture North’s exclusive Coastal Camp on the Cobourg Peninsula. Tours depart weekly or private charters throughout the Top End can be arranged upon request. Venture North provide guided, small group (max 6 passengers per vehicle) tours into rarely seen locations and operate an exclusive Coastal Camp on the Cobourg Peninsula in Northern Arnhemland, offering weekly departures. Venture North’s Cobourg Peninsula tour was recently listed as No.1 in the Top 20 Australian tours by Australian Traveller Magazine. Find out more...

Bali ex Perth for a family of 5 from $3089 per family includes accommodation, breakfast daily, airport transfers, flights and taxes for 2 adults and 3 children. Be quick the cheap deals wont last must be booked by August 30 2010. We get a lot of enquiry for families of 2 adults and 3 kids so this is for you but if you have 2 children or a larger family we can cater for you also . There is a range of accommodation available but this deal is limited and selling fast so please find out more here... Your BYOkids consultant can arrange your families Bali escape ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Bali brochure click here

Win a 2 night stay in a 2 bedroom Premier Apartment at any Medina Australia wide. Medina Apartment Hotels love mums so much that they have created MumSpace. Mums around Australia are meeting up in the new easy-to-access interactive Facebook forum designed for, and dedicated to mums. MumSpace is a place to share, purge, rant, chat and even just sit back and enjoy the conversations. It provides hot travel tips, topical conversations and cool product recommendations. Medina Apartment Hotels prides itself on being a family-friendly space which offers consistent quality for holiday stays. The space, style and service coupled with a sense of privacy makes the apartments a fantastic place to entertain or relax – an ideal home away from home . Enter via our competitions page.....

ArtPlay in Melbourne was launched in 2004, ArtPlay is an innovative cultural program run by the City of Melbourne with the aim of celebrating the imagination and creative spirit of all children. Located in a studio on the banks of the Yarra, ArtPlay presents children from 2 to 13 years and their families with the unique opportunity to participate in an imaginative world of interactive arts and hands-on creative workshops. Join in the fun, the whole family will enjoy the range of free and cheap activities on offer. The ArtPlay Spring Program runs from 1 September – 30 November 2010. Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay for more information on the family friendly activities on offer.

Kids cruise free in the Mediterranean - Imagine experiencing many of the great sites of Europe without having to move accommodation, simply wake up in a new destination each day. Cruising can be a family affair with this Mediterranean cruise. Children 17 years and under sail FREE, paying just the port charges, when sharing a cabin with two adults. Introduce the entire family to the magic of the Mediterranean as you sail from Genoa to Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Valletta, Messina and Rome with this great itinerary. Extend your time in Europe by adding on another cruise or perhaps a cycling trip, drive yourself barge holiday or family tour. We have cruised with our kids on these fantastic ships and its just a wonderful educational but relaxing holiday.. Find out more.... ENQUIRE NOW

5 nights for the price of 3 at Disneyland Anaheim - We've just returned from a trip to America with our kids and we had a fantastic couple days in Anaheim at Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park. They've got some fantastic rides and entertainment for kids and adults of all ages. You will need at least 2 days to cover everything, even then you'll struggle to cover it all. The Downtown dining district is full of interesting shops and cafes, if you get a chance treat the kids to a brownie in the ESPN Zone. They are amazing. With this deal you can choose between Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel Anaheim , Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim and the fantastically located Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa There are also plenty of other fantastic hotels and resorts in Anaheim you can see a selection here. Your BYOkids consultant can put together the perfect USA family holiday ENQUIRE NOW Order your complimentary brochure now click here...

20 Things to Do in and around Sydney with the Kids - Sydney is Australia's oldest and busiest City, it is the economic powerhouse of the nation and home to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Surrounded by water, from the magnificent harbour to the sensational beaches, and blessed with a sunny Mediterranean climate. Sydney is a great holiday destination for families with plenty to do and fun for all ages. We've compiled a list of 20 Things to Do in and around Sydney with the Kids. 1. Spend the day at Luna Park, with 17 fantastic rides to choose from there is non-stop fun for the kids and the kids at hear 2. Visit Taronga Zoo. Make sure you see the Chimpanzee Exhibit and Gorilla Forest, you can also get up close and personal with the cuddly Australian Animals. To read all 20 click here.... If you are holidaying in Sydney or even live in Sydney and want to explore its great attraction a SEE CARD will save you plenty find out more here....

Kuala Lumpur with kids - We've been lucky enough to travel through Kuala Lumpur several times with our kids and it is one of my favourite Asian cities. With a lively Chinatown full of great shopping plus temples, mosques, a skytower, fantastic restaurants, lovely people and a range of day tours to islands and countryside. We took the kids up the Petronas Towers these twin towers in Kaula Lumpur have a walkway between them where you can view the city. These stunning towers shine above the KL cityscape and really are spectacular particularly at night. We also spent an afternoon at Cosmos World Malaysia's biggest indoor theme park on the 9th floor of Times Square. The kids will love the roller coaster. A trip to Buta Caves is a must to see these natural wonders there is a massive gold statue at the entrance which is quite amazing. But watch out for the monkeys they can get a little agressive if you have food even in your bags etc. We drove a couple hours out of KL to a place where the locals relocate problem elephants, ones that are ruining local farms. We got to spend an hour or more swimming in a jungle stream with two baby elephants. It was just me, my husband and our kids. It was a truly amazing experience. The elephants were so playful filling they were filling their trunks with water and spraying us or wrapping their trunks around our arms and pulling us in. Order your complimentary Malaysia brochure click here Ready to take a holiday ENQUIRE NOW

Hawaii with a Fiji Stopover family package - Reward your family with a Hawaii and Fiji escape. You can never get to much sun on a holiday, so this tropical escape is just perfect. Fly to Hawaii and spend 5 nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa then stopover on the way home in Fiji for 3 relaxing nights at the Radisson Resort Fiji. From $2560 per adult and $1100 per child. Package can be extended to allow more nights in Hawaii or Fiji. Find out more... Order your complimentary Hawaii brochure now click here

Fathers Day is just around the corner perhaps spoil Dad with a holiday. Here's some ideas to get you thinking: a sports weekend in Melbourne, a golf resort holiday in Fiji or Bali, a fishing charter up North, surfing safari or just a weekend by the pool at a nice resort close to home. We have a range of online accommodation throughout Australia all at last minute prices. A fantastic range that suits families including holiday cabins, caravan parks, holiday houses, apartments, hotel rooms even houseboats. Port Stephens from $25, Melbourne from $75, Perth from $99, Sydney from $120, Mornington Peninsula from $130, Port Douglas from $118, Darwin from $22, Adelaide from $99, Gold Coast from $75 Don't forget to check all our online accommodation deals from $23. Download your free Australia brochure click here

BYOkids update 17.12.09

Thailand family package - stay 7 pay 4 deal. 7 nights accommodation for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 11. Stay at the Sunset Beach resort and do a bonus elelphant trek tour from $999 per family, flights additional. This 3 star resort is located in a quiet place in north Patong, set in harmony with nature, a daily beach stroll is very appropriate or big varieties of activities are just down the beach. If you are wanting to get away overseas but the budget is tight this deal is for you. Just ask your BYOkids consultant to match it with the best available airfare and you're off! ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Thailand brochure click here Find out more...

Penang with kids - We've just returned from a week in Penang, Malaysia with the kids. This little piece of paradise has gorgeous beaches, quality resorts and some of the best food you'll find anywhere in the world. My requirements for a great holiday are fab food, friendly locals, a relaxing atmosphere plus plenty to keep the kids happy. Penang is exactly that. We decided to stay at Batu Ferringhi which is the most popular beach area on the island. Lined with quality resorts, but not overcrowded. Its also the location of the famous night markets where you can buy just about anything and are well
worth a look. Read our review... Ready to go? We've got some very affordable
Penang deals ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Malaysia brochure click here

Disneyland Magic Deal - Disney's California Adventure Park,
transfers and 4 nights Accom $1599* per family (land only) Stay in luxury right on the beachfront in LA at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club and take the kids to Disneyland's California Adventure Park.. The California Adventure Park was designed to capture the allure and beauty of Northern, Central and Southern California on 55 acres of attractions. Let us take you through the Golden state's most famous landmarks from San Francisco to Los Angeles featured in the four themed areas of the Park. You definately don't want to miss "checking in" to Disney's latest attraction "the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" a Hollywood hotel stay that will have you screamin' all the way to Paradise Pier's "California Screamin" the classic-style roller coaster. Make sure you fully experience and enjoy the excitment combination of "Disney Magic". ENQUIRE NOW Order your free
Disney Parks brochure click here Find out more...

Win a family holiday to Paradise Resort, Gold Coast - Enter now for your chance to win a holiday at Australia’s best family resort. Located just minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise and truly Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents! Prize includes 5 nights in a Resort Room for 2 Adults and 2 Children (0-12yrs) plus a FREE Zone 4 Kids session daily for children 0-12yrs. Click here to enter now Or for more information on the Paradise Resort visit their website click here

Le Lagon, Vanuatu *KIDS CLUB* - is having a birthday and you get the presents. To celebrate stay anytime after 23rd January and before April and take advantage of their stay 7 pay 4 deal plus breakfast daily and kids eat free - Le Lagon Resort in Vanuatu, is a true South Pacific paradise and a favourite among families. Offering a touch of paradise, Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu is delightfully set on 75 acres of exotic tropical gardens on the edge of pristine Erakor Lagoon. Promising some of the finest accommodation in Vanuatu, the Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu is the ideal place for your Vanuatu family Holidays. Order your free South Pacific brochure click here Want a quote? ENQUIRE NOW

Take the kids to Egypt - Ancient Egypt has always captured the imagination of children. Pyramids, secret passages, mummies, tombs, treasure and camel rides appeal to kids' sense of the macabre, mysterious, fun and excitement. We have a private vehicle tour
thats tailored just to suit your family. Choose from 3, 4 or 5 star
itineraries. The tour includes visiting all the famous sites plus a Nile
cruise. This is what our clients said about their Egypt adventure "We
have just returned form the 2 weeks in Egypt and wanted to thank you for everything. The holiday was magical. The company was brilliant. We were
picked up, looked after, waited with, had personal tours etc. I cant tell you
how great the people were who looked after us." Thanks to G. Webb Find out more... Want a quote? ENQUIRE NOW order your free Egypt brochures now click here...

Sea World Resort's Water Park has reopened for summer. Resort guests will be delighted with free and unlimited use of the WaterPlay aqua playground and the 1.6 hectare Water Park. The WaterPlay is ideal for kids and is located by the main resort pool. It has a colourful array of slides, jets and a giant water-filled tipping bucket. The Water Park is a giant recreational splash zone featuring 2 large lagoon pools, flume slides and a mammoth plunge. Entry to the Water Park is included free for all guests staying at the resort. The Water Park area provides licensed dining plus private cabanas for hire where you can enjoy Pay TV, couches, towels, stocked bar fridge, sunscreen plus waiter service. THE NEW VIP THEME PARK PACKAGE - 3 nights
Superior Room accommodation including free entry for 2 adults to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World & Wet’n’Wild Water World throughout your stay (maximum of 7 days) plus kids stay free. From $597 ONLINE DEAL

Looking for a truly unique gift for the kids this year? Something extraordinary for hubby or your wife? Consider giving an adventure gift, something they can do, a once in a life experience! Our friends at GoDo have a whole range of different stuff, thats sure to have them excited. Why not send the kids to circus school or book them on a seal or dolphin swim. Maybe a lap
in a V8 car, helicopter flight, cooking class or adrenalin experience are more your thing? Be inspired and give them something they'll truly remember click here to see the fantastic ideas they have.

Hawaii cheap as chips family deal. - 4 nights accommodation at Miramar at Waikiki for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 11. Return seat in coach airport transfers plus a bonus Atlantis Submarine Tour from $975 per
family, flights additional. Want to get away for some sun and surf? Hawaii
has long been a favourite beach lovers destination. Its now more affordable than ever. Just ask your BYOkids consultant to add the best available fare to this deal plus you can extend it to add more nights on the big Island or perhaps a Hawaii cruise. Find out more... Thinking about taking the family? ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Hawaii brochure click here

Castaway Island *KIDS CLUB* - Castaway Island is one of Fiji's most popular island resorts. Castaway has families 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. Castaway Island welcomes kids and adults alike and offers a range of activities, dining and entertainment. Vicky recently returned from Fiji raving about just how wonderful Castaway Island is "I recently returned from Fiji and can only say good things about it - the Fijians are the master race when it comes to hospitality, warmth and relaxation. There are so many fantastic kid friendly places and one that really stood out from the rest for me is Castaway Island." Read full review... Want to go? ENQUIRE NOW Order your free South Pacific brochure click here

Dreamworld and Whitewater World come out on top! Just this week families were asked to review the Gold Coast theme parks on a Current Affair. Looks like all the funsters favoured Dreamworld and Whitewater World with an amazing perfect score from families. Must be all those crazy rides! Must admit am a fan myself! You can save time in queues and book your tickets online for all the theme parks click here...

Dreaming of a Golfing holiday in a tropical location where Mum, Dad and the kids have plenty to keep them amused? How about Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Bali *KIDS CLUB* - Located near the iconic Tanah Lot sea temple, Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort provides superb oceanfront luxury in culturally inspired surroundings. The hotel grounds encompass four magnificent pools including a shallow wading pool for children participating in the Penguin Club. Pools integrate water slides, beautiful cascading waterfalls, and soothing Jacuzzis. The main lagoon pool boasts a 54-metre water slide and hosts water aerobics, water polo and volleyball. A family paradise! There is no expense spared here its absolute luxury... Sound nice? Find out more... Order your free Bali brochure click here ENQUIRE NOW

Club Med 30% off sale - Take the family to a Club Med for the all inclusive exprience of a lifetime. If you like fine food and a cocktail or two this one is for you, there is nothing more relaxing than an all inclusive holiday. Club Med are offering 30% off Bali, Bintan Island, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius. You must book by 31st December for travel until 31 January 2011. Find out more.... Order your free Club Med kids handbook click here

Don't forget Last minute xmas holiday accommodation deals from $23. If you are searching for somewhere to accommodate the family we've gathered up some online deals. Caravan Park sites from $23 Cabins from $75, Hotels from $95, Beach houses from $170 Rates start at just $23 ...online deal only click here

BYOkids update 14.10.09

Win a Sunshine Coast family getaway - BYOkids and Dreamtime Resorts are pleased to be giving away a family holiday on the Sunshine Coast. Pack the beach gear and head to the gorgeous Rolling Surf Resort for 5 nights in a 2 bedroom poolside apartment plus 5 days compact car hire (pick up Brisbane Airport). Rolling Surf Resort is picturesquely positioned alongside the golden sands of Kings Beach Caloundra. Enter to win this Sunshine Coast family holiday ... We are also giving away a Smart Trike Deluxe 3-IN-1 and Two fun Playhouse Disney “green thumb” packages! Enter to win...

Cruise Asia with the family - There are two itineraries to choose from on Costas 15 night fly, cruise stay deal for under $10000 per family. Kids cruise free on these great Asian escapes. You just pay for their airfares and taxes. One cruise visits Bali, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore the other Vietnam, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei. The cruises depart Singapore but these deals include the flights ex Australia plus one night in Singapore. Departures leave from late November 09 to March 2010. For full itineraries and departure date click here Enquire Now

Shangri-La Fijian Resort - last minute deal stay 6 pay
4 *KIDS CLUB* Last minute deal - stay 6 nights pay 4 in a
lagoonview room full buffet brekkie included. ADD on ALL MEALS for only $285 per adult. BONUS! F$50 Spa Credit per Adult. 2 Kids
Under 12 years Play & Eat FREE. Limited availability must book by
Oct23. This deal is excellent value and available for travel dates 12
Oct - 08 Dec 09 and 27 Jan - 31 Mar 2010. Find out more.... ENQUIRE NOW please put "last minute fiji deal in the comments field" Order your free South Pacific brochure click here

Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival 10-16 July, 2010 A week long celebration of all things chocolate including a race of 30,000 Jaffas down the world’s steepest street. The carnival, which started in 2000, includes other family activities such as a hot chocolate ceremony, chocolate fishing, chocolate facials, Crunchie train, choc-art of creativity classes and choco-therapy. We can package up your chocolate madness holiday now... The kids will love you forever if you take them to this all things chocolate festival in Dunedin, New Zealand. Dunedin’s decadent mid-winter sweetener, the irresistible Cadbury Chocolate Carnival will take place from 10 to 16 July 2010, in the southern New Zealand city. ENQUIRE NOW Order your free New Zealand brochure click here

Dunk Island, Great Barrier Reef Meal deal *KIDS
CLUB*- Take the kids to the Great Barrier Reef and stay in comfort on wonderful Dunk Island, the kids will stay and eat free. Adults eat free on their meal deal package valid for travel to 30nov09 but must book by 30oct09. Dunk Island is the Island of Peace and Plenty. With an amazing variety of activities for the whole family to experience, a fantastic Kids Club and indulgent spa. Dunk is the ultimate tropical island holiday. ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Australia brochure click here

BYOkids P&O cruise sale this week only ends Friday 17th. This week only - half price deposits on all cruises and bonus onboard credit. You must book and deposit by Friday 17th October. All kids allotments are full for 2009 and early 2010 but if you are looking ahead to next year get in quick for this special BYOkids offer. We know we will be very busy with this one so please Enquire Online and please put "P&O cruise sale" in the comments field and we'll get back to you asap. Did You know? On the P&O PACIFIC SUN 13,000 plates, 10,000 glasses and 15,000 pieces of cultery are washed each day. On an average cruise, Pacific Sun's culinary team of 72 chefs, cooks and bakers will use around 50,000 eggs, 1000 kg bacon, 2500 kg rice, 1000 kg lettuce, 1500 kg pineapples, 2800 kg chicken, 5000
litres of milk, 375 kg of coffee and 7500 tea bags. See the FAQ's on cruising click here

Huon River Jet Boat - Ride for free - With your See Tasmania
& Beyond Smartvisit Card, you will receive a Free Huon River Jet Boat ride. Free entry to over 60 top attractions across Tasmania, free 128 page guidebook with local knowledge on what to see and do. Visit 2 attractions a day and you'll save. By the time you reach
Huonville you'll already be captivated by the beauty of the Huon River, but now is your chance to take to its water. Be refreshed by the exhilaration of a
shallow whitewater jet boat ride as well as the stunning scenery, history and economic diversity of one of Tasmania’s mightiest rivers. Experience the peace and quiet of drifting beneath Huon Pines then give way to the thrill of breathtaking 360 degree turns. BYOkids exclusive - get 10% off See Cards Find out more... Dont forgot you can avoid the queues and buy all your theme park and attraction passes online at BYOkids click here

Port Macquarie the perfect family holiday destination - Come out of your shell and into a playground that isn’t made of plastic. Port Macquarie has a range of great family holiday offers on sale, starting from just $100 per night! Port Macquarie is nestled on the NSW North Coast, a short 4½ hours drive north of Sydney, and is a perfect family destination. Warm weather, beautiful beaches, clean rivers, and bushland all combine to offer families a wide range of activities to enjoy on their holiday. Save on your entry fee to Jumbos Playland where kids can play, climb, bounce, run, skip and learn; or treat the kids to pizza and Xtreme glow bowling at Port City Wave Bowl. To book your holiday visit http://www.portmacquariefamily.com.au/ or call 1300 303 155 and
receive a free holiday planner and DVD.

African Safari from $4656 per family of 4. Want to take the kids on an African adventure? We've got 7 days and 6 nights at Makutsi Safari Springs including most meals, transport, game spotting and game lodge accommodation from 4656 (land only) The Makutsi Private game lodge is located between the Drakensberg Mountains and Kruger National Park on the banks of the Makutsi
River. It is raw African Bush enjoyed by people with a sense of
adventure. Soft thermal mineral water bubbles from two hot springs
nestling amongst indigenous trees. Accommodation is in rondavels with private facilities. The camp also offers two swimming pools with soft thermal mineral water at 34 degrees. ENQUIRE NOW Order your free Africa brochure click here

Macau with kids review by Leah - We decided to visit Macau on our trip to Hong Kong. We flew into the small Macua airport and jumped aboard a shuttle bus to our hotel. We drove past small villages, fishing ports and ancient architecture... then turned a corner into the Vegas of Asia. Macau is just the most wonderful mix of old and new. A country where you have multi million dollar casinos complete with singing water fountains and brilliant light shows and traditional fishing villages living side by side in harmony. Throw in stunning ruins like St Pauls Cathedral, cobbled streets, years of history and culture and you've got yourself one interesting place.... Read full review.. Order your free Hong Kong and Macau brochure now click here

Take the family to Le Meridien Vanuatu where kids under 12 eat free. *KIDS CLUB* Package includes airfares, accommodation, breakfast daily and kids eat free. Prices start at $1366 per adult $620 per child ex Brisbane. Deal includes 5 nights Accommodation at Le Meridien Port Vila Resort, transfers, airfares with Pacific Blue and kids 2 to 12 eat free. Find out more... or for an all inclusive deal check out Le Lagon, Vanuatu *KIDS CLUB* - Offering a touch of paradise, Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu is delightfully set on 75 acres of exotic tropical gardens on the edge of pristine Erakor Lagoon. Promising some of the finest accommodation in Vanuatu, the Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu is the ideal place for your Vanuatu family Holidays. We have all inclusive food and alcohol deals available Find out more... Order your free South Pacific brochure click here

Kids Welcome guidebook - Hot of the press is this fantastic new guidebook to everything family friendly in Queensland. Written and compiled by Sarah
Pye this book will take the guess work out of a family holiday in Queensland. The new Kids Welcome guidebook for families enables parents to choose appropriate experiences without wasting valuable time or money. Jam-packed with around 500 age-appropriate activities, attractions, tours, restaurants and places to stay. Each is rated for its suitability for three different age groups – preschool, primary and teen. It fits in the glove box on a road trip, or slides easily into a handbag. We've got a couple to give away- Enter here to win ...

Rendezvous Reef Resort, Port Douglas - Kids under 12 stay and eat free deal - The expanse grounds and pools make this a great family choice. I actually used to work at the tour desk of this resort so now it well and definetely recommend it as a family holiday resort in stunning
Port Douglas. Affordable one, two and three bedroom self-contained
villas, plus three lagoon-style pools, a lap pool, tennis courts and a gym...You'll never want to leave... Rendezvous Reef Resort is just minutes from charming Port Douglas Village and a short walk from famous Four Mile Beach, making it the ideal base from which to explore the only place on earth where two
world heritage listed jewels collide - the Great Barrier Reef, and the Daintree Rainforest. Online Deal...

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and
Spa *KIDS CLUB* is located on 22 tropical acres of Waikikis best beach. The Hilton Hawaiian Village offers 6 hours of daily activities that range from lei making and hula lessons to aqua aerobics. Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa has opened the new Paradise Pool. Come enjoy the splashing fun with slides, waterfalls, spas and spectacular views! The 5,000-square-foot family activity pool boasts the longest slide in Waikiki and overlooks the resort’s landmark Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon... Read more... Order your free Hawaii brochure click here

Dont forget our online Australian accommodation
deals from $23 per night - Here at BYOkids we now have over 100,000 hotels, apartments, holiday houses, caravan parks and cabins you can book online at discounted rates. Rates as low as $23 per night. There is something for every budget and family. Its time to pack the family up
and take a well deserved break. Search all our online deals
now ..click here. Some of our most popular destinations are Gold Coast from $89, Sydney from $120, Great Ocean Road from $90, Sapphire Coast from 55, Hobart from $90, Cairns from $87, Phillip Island from $140, Melbourne from $90, Port Douglas from $128

Online shopping at BYOkids - we've found the best retailers on the net. I hate to be the one to bring this to your attention but xmas is just around the corner. About 10 weeks away to be honest, scary isn't it! Dont forget our online shopping directory with over 400 fantastic online stores. You'll find something for every member of the family. No need to drag the kids to the shops plus they see what you've got them! Click here to shop at home in you PJ's

BYOkids update 15/11/08

Today's Features:

Christmas school holidays online accommodation Deals starting at just $23. If you are searching for somewhere to accommodate the family we've gathered up some online specials. These specials include caravan park sites from $23 Cabins from $75, Hotels from $95, Beach houses from $170, Apartments from $100. Rates start at just $23 ...click here. If you are heading to the Gold Coast visit whitewater world, Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, Australian Outback Spectacular or wet-n-wild during your stay buy your theme parks online and get express entry click here...

$1 Gold Coast theme park tickets for the kids - BYOkids stay and play
deal - Book 7 nights family accommodation on the Gold Coast through a BYOkids consultant and get your kids theme park ticket for just a buck. Here at BYOkids we like to get families out playing together... you won't find this exclusive deal anywhere else so be quick. ENQUIRE HERE please put "theme
Park deal in the comments section" or phone 1300296543 * Find out more...






Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa *KIDS CLUB* is conveniently located on Denarau Island just 20 minutes drive from Fiji’s International Airport at Nadi. This new five star resort has been designed to blend contempory comforts with Sofitel’s classic French style with a distinctive Fiji flavour in stunning
surrounds, with free form pool incorporating deep section for scuba diving. A Large Pool with water slide, lap pool, playground, kids club and babysitting available on request make it a family holiday favourite. enquire here or call our consultants on 1300BYOkids. Find out more...



Kids free school holiday activities in Melbourne - The City of Melbourne
is the place to be to enjoy the best of Summer Fun in the City, with more than
17 fun and interactive events. Best of all - it’s all FREE! With families
watching their budgets BYOkids have found some great Melbourne christmas
holidays activities for you. There are sunset concerts, Fairy Fanfare, Face
Painting, Sand Sculpture, Sailing, Action Attack, Martial Arts, Trapeze, Jazz,
Dance, Kites and more... Read more... Need accommodation in Melbourne? click here

Long Island Resort, Whitsundays *KIDS CLUB*
Long Island Resort has the facilities that one could expect from an award winning 160 room three and a half star island resort. It has restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts, kids club, bushwalking and beaches. When peace and quiet is what Mum and Dad desire experienced Kids Club staff are at hand to entertain with plenty of great activities for the children. The kids will enjoy an array of
supervised activities ranging from a treasure hunt, arts and crafts, face
painting, fish/bird feeding and much, much more!!! Find out more...

Win an Elmo's world summer holiday prize pack -Everyone
loves Elmo With summer approaching fast, it’s time for toddlers to slip, slop,
slap and discover the joy of summer holiday fun. In three episodes with bright
and bubbly new songs, Elmo and his friends – the zany Mr.Noodle, ever-adorable
Super Grover and, of course his pet goldfish Dorothy – learn all about summer
holidays. Or wouldn't you like to escape to Noosa...? Last days for our Noosa holiday giveaway. See our Noosa Islander Resort exclusive deal or enter the competition via our comps page...

Sea World Resort $77pp deal and $129.50 theme park package *KIDS
CLUB* The "ultimate Gold Coast theme park holiday package" from just $129.50 p/p
includes 14 days unlimited entry to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and
Wet'n'Wild. ONLINE DEAL

Horizon Karon Beach, Phuket, hailand - *KIDS CLUB* Within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of South Karon and Kata, the Horizon Karon Beach Resort, Phuket spreads out over more than 16,000 sqm. All rooms have pool view
or sea view and are set in 2 blocks around a large swimming pool with
waterfalls. With the inclusion of a childrens pool, kids club and free
babysitting Horizon Karon Beach is perfect for family fun in
Thailand. Find out more...

Looking for somewhere to eat out thats cool for kids!! Here at BYOkids we know how hard it is to find restaurants that welcome your kids as much as they do you. So here's a list of child friendly restaurants, you can book a table online and find out all you need to know about thier menu, their prices, style of cuisine and more. Go treat yourself to a night out.... Click
here for child friendly restaurants.

Stay safe this summer at the beach -
Understanding the ocean is very important - the more you know about how waves, wind and tides affect conditions in the water, the better able you are to keep yourself safe, or even rescue others, from danger. Always swim between the flags and if you are unsure of the beach conditions always check with the lifesavers on duty. Remember the F-L-A-G-S and stay safe this summer… Read full article... Need to find last minute accommodation specials at the beach? click here Wondering what to pack for a day at the beach with kids? Read our tips...click here

Family 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.

Dreaming of taking the kids to the the US? Perhaps a Disneyland treat or skiing Canada's beautiful mountains. Would you like a USA and
Canada brochure delivered free of charge to your door or inbox? Packed
with lots of great information and prices to help you decide where to go, where
to stay and what to do. 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 USA
Disneyland deals click here or speak to a consultant on 1300BYOkids

Discounts on local attractions with a SEE Card - If you want to holiday in
your own town or are heading to Melbourne, Tasmania or Sydney this break.
The SEE card gives you discounts on local attractions plus free entry to up to 40
attractions, convenient no cash entry visit just 2 attractions and save $$$$ plus a free guidebook Find out more...click here

kids go free - We've got a great kids cruise free offer on 2 selected P&O departures from Brisbane to Auckland. Plus MSC cruises have kids under 18 cruise free on selected mediterranean cruises. Also kids go free on the sealink ferry to Kangaroo Island until 19th December* and kids fly free to Norfolk Island. These offers are all limited so get in quick ENQUIRE hERE or phone
1300BYOkids. See the P&O itineraries...

Single Parents and kids escorted group holidays 2009
departures - Our first single parents and kids group have just returned from Fiji and they had a wonderful time. Our group escort Fiona enjoyed the company of a great bunch of parents and kids and she's heading off again soon on the January 09 Gold Coast Paradise resort departure, if you are interested there is 1 room left email Fiona now. We also have a group for Hamilton Island in June/July 2009 and Vanuatu at Le Lagon, Vanuatu spring 2009. Rates are not out yet for Vanuatu or Hamilton Island but we are gathering expressions of interest. Our single parents and kids group
holidays have been sell outs so please get in early. Email Fiona now ..click
here or call on 1300296543

Personalised letters from Santa - Santa is coming and he is busy sending personalised letters to kids all around the world. Don't let your kids miss out on their personalised Santa letter. Order your kids Santa letters now ...click
here For unique xmas decorations buy online at Everything
Christmas. Plus dont forget to check out our shopping section on BYOkids with thousands of products in over 50 categories there is something for everyone. Click here to shop online at bargain prices...

Give the kids some great books this xmas - We've reviewed some fabulous books for both adults and kids in our Holiday Reading section. I've found it hard to find books that boys love but check out the Spyology, Monsterology and Trolls books we've found. They'll keep both boys and girls entertained for days. Perfect for primary aged kids through to teens, amazing illustrations, interesting facts, stats and activities. You'll also find some wonderful travel book reviews on destinations around the world...Find out more...click here

For all your family holiday
ideas, deals and packages log onto www.byokids.com.au
...your family travel gurus