Kids Ride Free on Amtrak

Amtrak is celebrating its 40th anniversary by letting its youngest fans onboard for free! So if you book a trip now through May 6, 2011 and travel May 1 through June 9, 2011, your family can join in the celebration, and your kids will ride free. 

For forty days, you can let your kids experience for free how Amtrak has changed the way people travel for the last forty years. And before they go, visit the Amtrak Kids Depot, our new website dedicated to our younger riders.

Visit www.amtrak.com for more details and to book your trip.

Source: Amtrak

3 TRAVEL WEBSITES FOR SUMMER SAVINGS

All too often, we don’t seem to get what we pay for. Wouldn’t it be nice to take back control of the summer vacation? Here are 3 budget-friendly websites that can help you do just that.

At Shell Vacations Hospitality, choose from resorts situated on lush golf courses, the breathtaking coasts of Hawaii’s Big Island and just steps away from some of America’s most famous family theme parks, all offered at low prices for the summer.

Want to name your price too? Check out the newest family-friendly website FamilyGetaway.com that makes planning your summer family vacation a breeze with auction-style sales on luxury accommodations and kid-approved activities.

Luxury Link, the leader in online luxury hotel deals, recently partnered with Travel + Leisure to launch Vacationist.com, an invitation-only, private-sale travel website for luxury travelers that offers significant savings.

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PerfectFamilyVacation.com: Affordable Winter Escapes

Families on the lookout for an affordable retreat with exceptional skiing, snowboarding and sledding are able to quickly and easily book the perfect “Winter Wonderland” getaway with deals currently on offer at PerfectFamilyVacation.com.

 “Winter Wonderland” specials featured on PerfectFamilyVacation.com this season include:

•          Studio suites in Park City, UT starting as low as $69 per night. Guests looking for even more space will find two-bedroom deluxe condos which sleep up to eight people for only $116 per night. As an added benefit, participating resorts are also offering a complimentary ski pass with a three night stay.

•         Amazing one-bedroom condos in Big Bear, CA which comfortably sleep families of four for only $97 a night.

•          Resort-style accommodations with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in Mammoth Lakes, CA starting from $124 per night.

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Park City, Utah: Savings For The Whole Family

Save up to $698 with the Family Value Package at Park City Mountain Resort, consistently named a top ten family resort. The Family Value Package includes four night’s slopeside lodging for two adults and two kids plus two adult three-day lift tickets. See deal details below…

Park City Family Fun Package

Park City Mountain ResortOnly $159.00 per adult per night.

Package includes: Four nights of lodging in a one-bedroom, fully equipped condominium located 1 mile from Park City Mountain Resort, round-trip ground transportation from the Salt Lake City International Airport, and three days of lift tickets to Park City Mountain Resort for two adults and two children (12 and under). Condominium property features indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, laundry room, free in-town shuttle, ski storage and gift shop. Package is flexible – extra nights or additional lift tickets are available for additional cost.

For more information, call 800-331-3178 or visit  www.parkcitymountain.com

Expires Tuesday, November 10 2009

Source: Ski Utah

No Kiddin' Around! Kids Stay and Eat Free at Select Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas

“Stimulus Package” value-packed offers attract families and single parents

Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas properties are known to be ideal for couples, weddings, and girlfriend getaways. But they are also the perfect destination for family travel. Now through October 31, 2009, parents can take advantage of the KIDS STAY AND EAT FREE program at select Pueblo Bonito Resorts. This offer is eligible for kids sharing a room with their parents, dining with their parents and ordering from the kid’s menu. Participating properties include Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, Pueblo Bonito Rosé Resort & Spa and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas as well as Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán and Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Mazatlan.

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101 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

No one can resist a free meal, especially families on a budget. In today’s economy, traveling families are trying to save every dollar they can. Many restaurants recognize this, and are offering deals to attract parents and their children. The editors of Mr. Free Stuff have compiled a list of “101 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free” to help you know where you can dine out on the cheap.

From well-known chains like Golden Corral, TGI Friday’s, Bennigan’s, Chik-Fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fazoli’s and Denny’s to regional favorites, the feature on Mr. Free Stuff informs readers about eat-for-free specials that are available on any given day of the week. Sunday (33), Monday (36) and Tuesday (56) are the best days to get freebies from restaurants. On Friday, only 14 eateries on the list give free offers.

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Source: Mr. Free Stuff

Kids fly free in Costa Rica

Travel to Costa Rica on the Cheap

NatureAir Announces Kids Fly Free Summer Program

Today NatureAir, the world’s first voluntary carbon neutral airline, announces that families in pursuit of a great summer deal are getting their wish with the airline’s kids fly free summer savings program.

From June 15 through August 30, 2009 Nature Air is opening up its skies for children up to 11 years old to all destinations NatureAir flies in Costa Rica with the purchase of two adult round trip tickets.

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