An all-new family waterslide rocks into Aquatica in Orlando with unique thrills including high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll have riders splashing and sliding frontward and backward and climbing the walls.
The first waterslide of its kind in the world, Omaka Rocka opens this spring.
What makes Omaka Rocka next year’s can’t-miss waterpark ride in Orlando?  Riders speed down flumes into massive funnels, sliding high up one side and then the other, rocking back and forth, feeling a sensation of near weightlessness.
Coming out of the funnel, they’ll skim into a drenching splashdown …

Usually you’ll find kids meals free – up to two kids. But, with Marriott’s Escape package you get free meals for up to 4 children age 12 and under (breakfast, lunch and dinner – off the children’s menu) and free-in room movie, pizza for everyone and drinks (non-alcoholic.)  For more information click here.

To start the new year off right, guests can take advantage of a new Walt Disney World Resort package offer including a Disney Gift Card worth up to $750– free.
When guests purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discountedWalt Disney Travel Companyroom and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels they’ll get a free Disney Gift Card to use at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort for merchandise, recreation and dining.
This Magic Your Way package includes:
·         Accommodations for 5 nights right in the middle of the magic
·         A 6-day Magic …

Last week, the NY Times published a guide to affordable skiing areas throught the country. It highlights 10 North American ski resorts this winter. Special deals, cheap flights and other information are mentioned in the article
Locations include Alta, Aspen, Jason Hole, Jay Peak, Revelstoke, South Lake Tahoe, Sunday River, Whistler, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.
The NY Times “explains why Winter Park remains a family-friendly resort – both unpretentious and affordable.” The article discusses where to stay, eat and shop. One of the locations noted is the Rocky Mountain Inn which …

Atlantis (Paradise Island, Bahamas) is offering a winter special starting at $299 for the the Beach Tower, plus kids stay and play free.
With the Online booking by March 3, 2010 you and your family have access to Aquaventure, their 141 acres of thrilling water slides, river rides and pools. Also enjoy 50,000 marine animals swimming amid Atlantean ruins, swim with the dolphins at the amazing Dolphin Cay, miles of white sand beaches, 21 restaurants and celebrity chefs and the largest casino in the Caribbean.

The all-inclusive Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, on Antigua’s finest mile-long white sand beach, is offering a 50% savings on stays now through April 15 with rates starting at just $89/person/night, double, including all taxes and service charges.
The all-inclusive rates include accommodations, all meals, snacks and afternoon tea, beverages, non-motorized watersports, activities, kids and teen programs, use of the gym and entertainment. Book by December 11.  These advertised discount rates are based on 4 in a room. But, the resort also offers the Junior Suites, each has a king …

Stay at the Doubletree Hotel, a Hilton Gran Vacations property, at the entrance to Universal Orlando for 4 days/3 nights at up to 70% off. While you’re there checkout Hilton’s newest timeshare resort, Parc Soleil.
For a 4 day and 3 night mid-week stay  you get a $100 certificate toward your next stay at a Hilton Hotel. Right a cross the street is the entrance to Universal Orlando and of course tons of other attractions, recreational venues and more.
That’s just a standard room, but for only $149 (retail value $527) so …

Seven Stars
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Opened in 2008, new management took charge in May 2009.
The property is perfect for big families and multigenerational travel.
Best Rooms: The One-Bedroom Oceanfront Suites have magnificent views and offer great value because they are truly apartments with plenty of living space, furnished wraparound balconies for outdoor living and can sleep up to four (two adults and two small children comfortably). For larger families (families of five or more) there are the two and three bedrooms suites.
Specials: Receive 25% off our normal daily rate and receive a …