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Planning A Big Getaway With The "Little Ones"
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Oct 23, 2007, 21:56
(NAPSI)-Eight out of 10 families believe the ideal age to take a first trip with children is when they are 5 years old or younger. But family vacations aren't always just for the kids.
A recent study by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell showed that parents are looking for getaways that offer activities for both children and adults.
That's one reason vacation destinations such as Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean have become popular. While many beach destinations scale back on attractions during fall when older kids are back to school, Beaches Resorts offers its youngest guests the opportunity to sing, dance and laugh with their favorite Sesame Street characters. In addition, adults can take advantage of nanny services and spa retreats.
Beaches, the Caribbean's leading family resort, with locations in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, offers discounts of up to 45 percent on vacations booked this fall. The family-friendly destination is geared up for entertainment, programs and activities meant for the preschool set:
• Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street: From daily, on-property appearances by walk-around characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and Zoe, Bert & Ernie to on-site events including themed birthday parties, pirate-themed treasure caravans and characters breakfasts. Preschoolers will also enjoy one-on-one time with their favorite furry friends through activities such as learning to dance with Zoe.
• Sesame Street Stage Shows: Tiny tots will enjoy live entertainment through Sesame Street Stage Shows, with performances such as "You, Me and Sesame" and "Bert & Ernie's Island Vacation."
• Pirate's Island Waterpark: Preschoolers can slip 'n' slide their way into swashbuckling summer fun at Beaches' Pirate's Island Waterpark, which, for tots, includes a zero entry kiddy pool with misting crab, squirting sea turtle and splashing seahorse.
After building sandcastles with the kids, parents can retreat to several grown-up activities at night, such as Beaches' "Parents' Night Out" package, which includes a 50-Minute Couples Massage at the exclusive Red Lane® Spa, sundown champagne and a chocolate-dipped tropical fruit treat on the beach.
There's also a private four-course candlelight dinner, complete with private white-glove service, personalized menus and a personalized resort photo. Meanwhile, up to three hours of private nanny services with activities are available for kids 1 to 12 years old.
For more information, speak with a travel agent, visit www.beaches.com or call 1-800-BEACHES.
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