Families save with great spring break offers

Getting away for some quality time in Orlando with your family couldn’t be easier. With these great Orlando Family Spring Break packages, you take advantage of great hotel rates and super added-value amenities ranging from meals to attraction tickets.

The Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando – International Drive South is offering a Family Fun Dinner & Movie Package.  Starting at just $130 per night, this package includes one free in-house movie, two one-topping pizzas and one large pitcher of soda. The hotel features two-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily and two-hour beverage reception nightly. Book this offer online  or by calling 407-352-1400.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center’s Family Vacation Package can be customized to fit your length of stay, from $289 per night for a one-night stay to $249 per night for a five-night stay. The package includes deluxe accommodations with a Florida view room; gourmet buffet breakfast for two adults and two children at Villa de Flora each morning of your stay; a Florida Fun Pack for kids ages 3-12 including crayons, coloring book, plush alligator and glow sticks; $10 worth of arcade tokens per stay; a 20 percent discount on services at the on-site La Petite Academy Kids Station; and a snack basket delivered to your room. Book this package online  or call  407-586-2000.

The Holiday Inn International Drive Resort is offering a Spring Break Special starting at $139.95 per night. The package includes a large one-topping pizza from Uno Chicago Grill and two-liter bottle of soda delivered straight to your room each night of your stay. The resort’s rooms feature either one king bed or two double beds, microwave, mini-refrigerator and free wireless Internet access. Book the Spring Break Special by calling 407-351-3500.

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is offering a Family Spring Break celebration package starting at $259 per night including two connecting deluxe rooms – one king and one double-double, breakfast for two adults and two children up to age 12 in Citron, four signature specialty drinks at Quench including a souvenir cup, complimentary self-parking, unlimited pool amenities including floats, 25 game tokens for use at the JW game room, unlimited ice cream for kids up to age 12  at the JW Marriott, complimentary use of The Ritz-Carlton Fitness Center and guaranteed 2 p.m. late check-out. This package must be booked by Jan. 31 for travel March 1 – April 30, 2007. Book this package by calling 800-576-5750. Package is based on availability and subject to change. Rates vary depending on dates and do not include tax or gratuities.

Guests at the three Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort can Stay 4, Play Free this spring.  Book a four-night stay at Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel or the Royal Pacific Resort and receive two free theme park tickets for unlimited admission to both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, plus admission to Universal CityWalk clubs for the adults. And, as an on-site hotel guest, you automatically receive Universal Express ride access which allows families to skip the regular lines. Book this offer online  or call  877-801-9720. Blackout dates March 30 – April 11, 2007. Rates vary depending on dates and do not include tax or gratuities.

Stay at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate for three or more nights this spring and save up to 20 percent. Rooms start at $191 per night plus tax, based on double occupancy. The resort features many amenities including a Greg Norman-designed golf course, lazy river, spa, family swimming pool and video arcade. Book this offer online  or call  800-843-6664.

Five nights is better than four at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Families planning an action-packed spring break will want to take advantage of the fifth night free promotion to explore the resort or take in some of Orlando’s famed attractions. Book a four night stay from now through April 30, 2007 from only $289 per room per night and get a fifth night free. For reservations, call 888-999-6753  and ask for rate code PRO.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is offering a Family Spring Break package, starting at $329 per night that includes two connecting rooms – one king to one double-double – with a confirmed upgrade to Lake View at time of booking, kids up to age 12 eat for free at all Ritz-Carlton restaurants except Norman’s with every adult entrée purchased, complimentary photo album and disposable camera, choice of either complimentary Ritz Kids Club activities for up to two children (ages 5-12) or breakfast buffet for two adults and two children up to age 12 at The Vineyard Grill, an ice cream passport for up to two children up to age 12 for unlimited ice cream at The Ritz-Carlton and guaranteed 2 p.m. late check-out. This package must be booked by Jan. 31 for travel March 1 – April 30, 2007. Book this package by calling               800-576-5760       . Package is based on availability and subject to change. Rates vary depending on dates and do not include tax or gratuities.

Four Rosen Hotel properties – Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, Quality Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza and Rodeway Inn International – are offering a Longer You Stay, The More You Save deal. Save 15 percent off regular room rates on a one- or two-night stay, save 20 percent on a three-night stay, and save 30 percent on longer stays. The package also includes free theme park shuttles, Kids Eat Free programs, and a Theme Park Survival Kit (for guests staying two nights or longer) – an insulated cooler filled with snack pack, water and poncho. Book this offer online  or call               877-224-5377       .

Staybridge Suites Orlando is offering a special Disney Vacation Package, perfect for families. Starting at $1,600 for a family of four, the package includes a six-night stay in a one-bedroom suite, a breakfast buffet each morning and four seven-day Walt Disney World base tickets. For travel between Jan. 3 – March 30 or after April 15, you will also receive 100 Disney Dollars that can be used at the Walt Disney World Resort. This package price includes sales tax. Book this offer by calling 800-866-4549 and asking for the “Hot Deal Dates Promotion.”

Tuscany Village by Hilton Grand Vacations Company is offering a vacation perfect for all ages with the resort’s new “Grandfamily Fun” package. The package includes a 15% discount off rack rates, a selection of complimentary activities, unlimited ice cream and a souvenir family photo.  Nightly rates start at $125 for a one-bedroom villa suite, and $175 for a two-bedroom suite. Tuscany Village offers activities all day seven days a week, including dive-in movies, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, pool sports, game show contests, karaoke, ping pong tournaments, wine tastings, live entertainment.  The “Grandfamily Fun” package is available from March 1 – May 31, 2007. For reservations, call  866-782-9442.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a Fun in the Sun Getaway, featuring a three-night stay at an off-site Universal Partner Hotel for a family of four starting at $789. The package also includes a 2-park unlimited admission ticket valid at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, a 1-day admission to Wet ‘n Wild water park, free access to the live entertainment at Universal CityWalk and complimentary transportation to Universal Orlando. Rates are based on double occupancy for a family of two adults and two children (ages 3-9) sharing one room. Offer is valid for travel from Feb. 10 – April 21, 2007 only. Book this offer online  or call  800-407-4275.

Book six nights and get the seventh night free at Summer Bay Resort. For just $1,275, you’ll spend seven nights in a one-bedroom deluxe, fully furnished luxury condo with a king bed in the master bedroom, jetted tub in the master bath, a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, separate dining room, and patio or balcony with a lake view. Or, for just $1,500, you’ll get seven nights in a two-bedroom deluxe, fully furnished luxury condo that features a king bed in the master bedroom, Jacuzzi in the master bath, two double beds in the second bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, a 53” big screen TV with DVD player, full kitchen, washer/dryer, separate dining room, and patio or balcony with a lake view. With this package you also receive $1 off Rocky Falls Adventure Golf for each person, a 10 discount on meals at the on-site Denny’s Restaurant and free transportation to Walt Disney World Resort. Both packages also include taxes and resort fees. Offer valid through April 30, 2007 (blackout dates: April 6-8). Call  888-742-1100 ext. 7416.

Traveling with the extended family or just need a little more space? Consider staying in a luxurious vacation villa or rental home. All Star Vacation Homes is offering a special Spring Travel package featuring free Walt Disney World ticket upgrades as well as a complimentary heated pool and spa. With reservations of seven or more nights in a Resort, Luxury or Estate Home, families can enjoy either a free midsize car rental or a $100 gas or grocery gift card. This package starts at just $199 per night, plus tax. Book online  or call  800-592-5568.

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