Free. No charge. Complimentary. These are words a traveling family loves to hear. Here are five places delivering quality deals.
1. Savings in Seattle at Hotel Monaco. Consider these freebies offered at this Kimpton property: breakfast for children younger than 12, family-friendly movies (think Harry Potter ) for the in-room DVD player, in-room Wi-Fi, a no-cost gift from the lobby toy chest, age-appropriate drinks and snacks in the lobby each evening, pet goldfish in the rooms during your stay, complimentary Guitar Hero and other games, plus a guidebook to the area. Even Fido gets in on the action. Pets stay free and are welcomed with a free doggie bed, water bowl and treats.
Contact: 1-800-546-7866;
www.monaco-seattle.com.
2. Seaside deals at Barcelo Hotels & Resorts. From now through Oct. 31, this 75-year-old, family-owned company is offering families savings at its all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Two children 12 and younger stay, play and eat free when checking in with two adults. An assortment of resort activities for kids also is free.
Contact: 1-800-227-2356; www.barcelo.com.
3. Summer fun in Keystone, Colo. Every Tuesday from June 21 through Aug. 9, families can join Kids' Discovery Days. The free program includes magic demonstrations, time with zoo animals, musical entertainment, games, arts and crafts. On July 4, kids 13 and younger can participate in a free morning fishing derby at Lakeside Village. The entire family can join the fun with raffle prizes, a barbecue and music after the morning derby.
Contact: 970-468-8945; www.keystoneresort.com; www.summitflyfish.com.
4. Summer Splash in the Cayman Islands. As part of a wide-reaching summer promotion, children will stay, play and eat free at participating resorts and restaurants. Children also will get a 50 percent discount on Cayman Airways. Freebies include a fifth night when you book four, tickets to Stingray City and an introductory scuba course. Also free: every Monday and Friday throughout summer, children and their parents can attend the Cayman Islands Sea School to learn about marine life.
Contact: www.caymansummersplash.com.
5. Beekeeping at Carmel Valley Ranch, Calif. Suit up in protective gear and join the property's beekeeper and lavender expert for a free educational experience. Learn about the habits of bees in the apiary, which includes three mature hives. The property is on 500 acres in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains where you also can hike and stargaze. Also free: unlimited time on any of the property's old-fashioned, hung-from-the-tree swings.
Contact: 831-625-9500; www.carmelvalleyranch.com.
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Lynn O'Rourke Hayes is editor of FamilyTravel.com: lohayes@FamilyTravel.com
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