Family vacation deals to enjoy this Easter
By Sonia Esther Soltani
Easter egg hunt with kids (Flickr: pychap)
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Fancy a fantastic Easter vacation with the kids featuring seasonal treats, great attractions and fun activities, all set in wonderful family-friendly destinations? Depending on your family’s interests and budget, you can choose a resort in popular Florida, Caribbean getaway, Latin American adventure or upscale European break. Here are some fabulous deals and packages to create amazing experiences for you and your kids this coming Easter:
4th night free plus $250 vouchers at South Seas Island Resort, FL
What: With the Spring Getaway, guests receive a fourth night free and over $250 savings throughout the South Seas Island Resort. Rooms start from $499 per night. The offer is valid between April 5 and June 30, 2015.
What’s included: Thanks to the coupon book, you can save over $250 off family activities, dining, spa treatments, merchandise, and golf. Kids will enjoy exploring the 330-acre wildlife preserve, learn how to swim, dress up as mermaids and pirates (for ages 4-5) and take part in the social activities offered by Skully’s Family Interactive Center.
2nd room from $145/night at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, FL
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort (Courtesy Disney)
What: Thanks to the Stay Connected offer, families can book a second guest room from $145 with stays at the Swan and Dolphin starting at $225 a night (for the first room) between April 1 and April 8, 2015.
What’s included: The Walt Disney World Swan Resort and the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort have devised an exquisite Easter program for guests staying between April 1-8, 2015. Expect meet-and-greets with the Easter Bunny, bunny hop races, and traditional and glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunts. Kids will also be able to join arts and crafts tuitions and watch the movie “HOP” by the poolside.
$99+/night plus resort credits at Buena Vista Suites, FL
Buena Vista Suites (Courtesy Buena Vista Suites)
What: The Spring Fever Package offers nights at $99 as well as discounts on food, relaxation and shopping. The promotion is valid through May 31, 2015.
What’s included: Guests can stay at the Buena Vista Suites from $99 per night and, as part of the package, receive $10 food and beverage nightly credit, $25 spa coupon, complimentary internet access, and 10% discount at the gift shop. A $25 gift card is given for stays of three nights and over.
20% off at Marriott hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America
What: Marriott has launched an Easter Promotion offering 20% off normal rates at selected properties. Booking must be made by April 12 for stays from April 13 through April 20, 2015.
What’s included: Besides the 20% discount at a wide range of Marriott hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, the Easter Promotion includes breakfast for two adults and two children, and room upgrade based on availability.
30% savings at Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Curacao
Santa Barbara Resort in Curacao (Courtesy Santa Barbara Resort)
What: With the Spring into Summer package you can save 30% off the best available rate at this luxury resort in the Caribbean. Bookings must be made by April 15, for travel by Sept.30, 2015.
What’s included: Accommodations at this 350-room upscale resort start at $153 per night, before the 30% discount, and have been awarded an AAA 4-Diamond rating. Every room comes with a furnished balcony or patio while the resort has beautiful pools with a Splash Zone for kids, a tennis center and pristine white sandy beach.
$120 food and beverage credit at Conrad London St. James, UK
Conrad London St. James (Courtesy Hilton Hotels)
What: Easter at Conrad London St. James can be booked from March 26 for stays through April 27, 2015 from $1,000 (price based on a family of four, two parents, two kids up to 15).
What’s included: This Easter package includes stay in an interconnecting family room, breakfast, Easter artisan eggs for parents and children delivered by the Easter Bunny, and a £80 ($120) food and beverage credit which can be used at the hotel’s restaurant and tea room. The F&B coupon can be exchanged against a Family Ticket for the London Big Bus Tours (two adults and two kids ages 15 or under). Families also benefit from a late check out at 6 pm
Sonia Esther Soltani contributed this to MiniTime. She’s traveled to over 30 countries and specializes in food, wellbeing and culture.