Need a family holiday? Overwhelmed by all the choices?  The family holiday is a big investment.  Here at BYOkids we specialise in family travel arrangements and have travel consultants Australia wide all experienced at travel with kids in tow.  You wouldn't cut your own hair or service your own car, you'd leave it to a professional.  So don't risk your perfect holiday, let BYOkids arrange a family holiday package for your family within Australia or worldwide.  We know all the best kids club resorts, cruises, adventure and kids stay, play, ski or eat free deals ...Check out our Family holiday deals, kids clubs resorts, adventure holidays, cruises purchase theme park tickets, attraction passes and more.  Give us a challenge! We can arrange the perfect family holiday anywhere in Australia or worldwide.

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Today's travel features:

Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu - Five relaxing nights for a family of 4 for $920.  The totally refurbished Holiday Inn Resort, Vanuatu is waiting for you.  The kids stay, play and eat free plus we've got a bonus nights offer so you stay 5 nights but only pay for 4.  From $920 for the family for 5 nights (airfares additional) Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu offers a spectacular family friendly resort boasting the islands largest swimming pool with swim-up bar, kids activities, water sports, tennis, basketball and more ensuring an excellent family holiday. With a great day spa, golf course, heaps of kids activities and all just a short flight from Australia what are you waiting for! “Welkam” to Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu.  Nestled amongst 60 acres of tropical palms with private beach  frontage, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu is an oasis within Port Vila only minutes from the city.  Relax and soak up the tropical island atmosphere, the resorts combination of fun active zones and secluded quite zones is ideal for all experiences.   Find out more...  Order your Vanuatu or South Pacific brochures now from our complimentary online service click here..           ENQUIRE NOW 

Last Minute Club Med Sale - Up to 50% off Club Med All inclusive resorts in Asia for travel to end of April.  Including the newly renovating Phuket, Thailand resort and the always popular Bali  plus Cherating Beach Malaysia.  These specials are so good and will not last.  You must book and pay before 26 February and some black out dates do apply so Enquire Now with your travel dates. If you've ever wanted to be spoilt with an all inclusive holiday including all meals, all day snacking, soft drinks, alcohol, cocktails, all activities and entertainment then now is the time.  I have just come back from a holiday with 2 teenage boys and the food and drink cost us an arm and a leg.  If you work out what you spend on holidays on food, drink and entertainment then Club Med all inclusive resorts do really work out good value for money.  We also have an exclusive offer that if you book a Club Med holiday with BYOkids before March 31you go in the draw to win a Club Med Holiday.  Request your complimentary Club Med brochure now....click here            ENQUIRE NOW

World Pass and Holiday World Pass - Dreamworld and Whitewater World unlimited until Nov 12.  This summer, one of the Gold Coast's favourite theme parks, Dreamworld, celebrates its 30th birthday and there is something new for the whole family to enjoy including the Holiday Shrektacular Show featuring internationally beloved DreamWorks Animation characters, Big 7 Thrill Ride BuzzSaw, adventure ride ShockWave and the Tiger Feed Experience in The Lair.  Make it a summer to remember and grab the the $119.99 World Pass, for unlimited entry to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World until 30 November 2012. Or grabThe Holiday World Pass- unlimited entry for 21 days provides the best value option for exploring both DreamWorld and WhiteWater World Gold Coast theme parks for an unlimited number of times over the course of 21 consecutive days! With three weeks worth of access to both parks, you'll be able to take your time and make the most of all the rides and slides at both facilities without the rush of attempting to cram it all into one day. Ideal for holidaymakers, you'll be able to hop between Dreamworld and Whitewater World as many times as you.    Book tickets Now       Need Gold Coast accommodation?  search here

Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji -  *KIDS CLUB*  This ones perfect for the larger families, we've got a stay 7 nights but only pay for 5 in an Interconnecting Family Suite at the Outrigger on the Lagoon in Fiji. That's 7 nights of five star luxury in Fiji for a family of 2 adults and 4 kids from $3170 (flights additional).  One of Fiji's favourite five star resorts the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji, offering everything you expect a South Pacific dream to be. It begins with an enchanting 40-acre garden setting nestled on the Coral Coast on the island of Viti Levu. Follow the walking paths that meander through tall palms and fragrant frangipani. Take an early morning stroll along the calm beachfront. And a enjoy a relaxing swim in our impressive fresh-water pool. The Little Riggers and Beach Riggers Clubs offer an array of fun and educational activities for the kids. There are Fijian language lessons, treasure hunts, pool & beach activities, story telling or weaving your own coconut hat. Activities vary depending on the children's ages and interests it could be a sandcastle building competition, swimming relays, face painting, crab hunting or hair braiding.   Find out more...        ENQUIRE NOW     order your complimentary brochure click here

Hong Kong Disneyland and City family package - Spend 4 magical nights at Disneyland's Hollywood Hotel, kids big and little will love it, with Disney characters roaming the foyer and Disney music echoing down the halls.  Then 4 nights in bustling Hong Kong city to experience the symphony of lights, markets, zoo, peak tram, star ferry and more.  Priced from $1664 per family of 2 adults and 2 kids in 8 nights accommodation and 2 consecutive days Disney entry tickets for all.  There are a lot of great things to see and do for families in Hong Kong and of course Disneyland is a highlight for many!  Read our article "What is there for kids in Honkers"  to give you some ideas. Your BYOkids consultant can put this package together with the best available flights and include additional sightseeing or night.   ENQUIRE NOW    Grab your complimentary travel brochures now click here

Be a star and like us on Facebook! We are hunting for fun loving travel bug families to join us on facebook!  If you love to talk travel then join in the fun with our "Where in the World Wednesday's" or "Freebie Fridays" Click here to check us out on facebook, be sure to click "like" and join in the travel conversations.

Thats Mine Name labels - personalised labels stick 'em or iron 'em  - Ok...how many hats did you lose on your last holiday?? Is your child down to just 6 pencils or textas despite having a full pencil case at the start of term.  Or perhaps its the lunch box or family tupperware that never seems to make it home.  If this sounds familiar you have two choices.... you become best buddies with the girl that does lost property at your daycare or school (could be fun but do you have the time??) or you invest a small amount in personalised fun and funky labels.  Whether its for home or holidays label everything..... "Thats mine" is a world leading supplier of gorgeous personalised iron-on and stick-on name lables and  other identification and labelling products. Their easy to use website allows you to choose a font, picture and colour combination to create a colourful, fun, personal name label which can be previewed online. Products start as low as $15 and the more you spend the bigger discount you get. Order now so you are ready for back to school ...click here to see their range

Planes, Trains and Chocolate New Zealand Tour - Last chance to Join us on this exclusive 10 day New Zealand BYOkids adventure! Departing 2nd April 2012 this family trip takes in the beauty of New Zealands South Island and includes the excitment too!  Experience one of the worlds best airshows "Warbirds over Wanaka", two fantastic rail journeys and some of New Zealands best attractions.  Everything for the family has been covered with dozens of inclusions.  Price includes accommodation, touring, sightseeing admission costs, train journeys, Warbirds over Wanaka entry tickets, breakfast daily, transfers and more... Family 2 adults and 2 kids $6050 (flights additional).   Price includes accommodation in mix of holiday cabins and hotels, touring, sightseeing, train journeys, Warbirds over Wanaka entry tickets, breakfast daily, transfers and more... For more information read more....   

 New Theme Park Passes have been released - The Super Pass is the ultimate in Gold Coast Theme Park passes! This pass gives you unlimited entry for 28 days to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet n Wild Water World. Visit any park, any day as many times as you like for 28 days - definitely the cheapest and best value theme park pass on the Gold Coast! Considering it's normally $79.99 for one theme park, the Super Pass provides unbeatable value for your Gold Coast holiday.  The Escape Pass is back and it’s even bigger and better than ever! Experience an amazing theme park holiday with 14 consecutive days of unlimited fun at your choice of two of the BIG 3 Parks, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet n Wild.  Local Summer Pass - Experience the ultimate theme park summer of fun with the new Locals* Summer Pass! Not only will you receive unlimited entry into Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet n Wild until 29 February 2012, but you’ll also receive one entry into Movie World’s stunning White Christmas family event.  Locals Summer Pass is only available for residents of Queensland and northern New South Wales postcodes 2450-2490.  For more details and to buy click here...

Hideaway Resort, Fiji - all inclusive package on sale now - *KIDS CLUB*  Located on the Coral Coast of the main island of Viti Levu.  All inclusive meals and alcohol for families. There is nothing more relaxing than an all inclusive holiday. Never having to say "No" to the kids is priceless.  From $1252 for 5 nights accom in a frangipana bure for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 12, all meals and drinks. (land only) Limited availability, will book out be quick!  Find out more....   Order your complimentary Fiji brochures now...click here    ENQUIRE NOW

Thailand is on sale - We've got a range of great Thailand family packages including - Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa, Phuket bonus nights deals Stay up to 8  Pay 4, Stay up to 10  Pay 5, Stay up to 12  Pay 6, Stay up to 14  Pay 7. This offer represents huge savings for families.  Their accommodation ranges from superior rooms through to 2 bedroom suites that accommodate 8. Or Sunwing Resort Kamala Beach - family suite sleeps up to 7  - Perfect for larger families! located directly on the white sand beach of the great Kamala bay on the west side of Phuket Island, Thailand. Stay 7 nights and pay for only 5 in a family suite that can sleep up to 7 people. Or Courtyard by Marriot Phuket - stay for 8 nights and pay for only 5 at the beautiful Courtyard by Marriot, Phuket.  A family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 can stay in a deluxe room for 8 nights from just $1632 with bonus full breakfast daily.  Thats just some of the deals on offer! Ask your BYOkids guru to arrange your Thailand holiday today ENQUIRE NOW   Order your free Thailand brochure click here

Hawaii cruise and stay family package - 6 nights Hawaii plus 7 night Hawaii cruise  - Fly cruise special family package to Hawaii - spend 6 nights in Hawaii plus a 7 night Hawaii islands cruise including flights ex Brisbane, accommodation, quad cruise cabin, transfers, taxes from $9990 per family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12.  Its time for some fun in the sun!  Experience Hawaiian Culture at the Sheraton Waikiki. Every day of the week learn more about Hawaii with lot of activities for the entire family. The Sheraton Waikiki is pleased to share the history and the rich culture of Hawaii with guests.  Then join a 7 night 8 day Hawaii Round-trip departs Honolulu and visits Maui (Kahului); Hilo; Kona and Kauai.  What better way to explore Hawaii than on a cruise boat taking in all the Hawaiian islands have to offer.  You'll spend plenty of time on land as this cruise sails mainly at night allowing you to explore by day.  All your meals and accommodaiton are included aboard a cruise so they represent great value.  Find out more....click here     Order your free Hawaii and Fiji brochures click here    Ready to book Enquire Now  

Bali ex Perth on Sale - 7 nights accommodation at the Patra Bali Resort and Villas in a Deluxe Suite, flights ex Perth with Virgin Australia including taxes for 2 adults and 2 children under 12, airport transfers and breakfast daily from $2500 per family. The Patra Bali Resort and Villas is positioned on 11 hectares of tropical gardens, beach front in South Kuta. The Resort facilities include 3 swimming pools, a selection of restaurants and bars, a kids club and Day Spa. The location is only a few minutes by car to the airport or to central Kuta. There are 228 rooms in total made up of resort rooms and villas offering luxury and privacy for families who want to experience a truly elegant lifestyle, a resort within a resort.  Guests can experience exquisite sunsets from the Heritage floating lounge or a private villa pool surrounded by gardens of tropical flowers with refreshments available throughout the day and cocktails and canapes at sundown.  Find out more....      Order your free Bali brochure click here  Speak to your BYOkids consultant for pricing if you have additional people or days this is a limited special so please be quick and ENQUIRE NOW 

P&O have now released their sailings itineraries up to 2013.  So don't miss out next time if you want to sail the seas on these fantastic value for money ships, cruising to exotic ports in the South Pacific then its time to book ahead.  All you need to do is choose your cruise and then pay a deposit, you can then pay off the remainder of your holiday. Fantastic kids clubs, great food, fabulous entertainment and dreamy destinations make cruising so popular.

Bali is on sale - many of Bali's family favourites are offering bonuses like free nights, stay 7 nights but only pay for 6 at the Bali Hard Rock hotel, Ramada Bintang Bali Resort, South Kuta ,  Discovery Kartika Plaza, South Kuta,  Hotel Padma Bali, Legian the Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali and more.   Just ask your BYOkids consultant for a quote on your favourite Bali resort, or allow us to suggest the most suitable for your family.   Enjoy the luxury of an all inclusive package holiday at stunning Nusa Dua at the newly refurbished Club Med Bali.  With cheap shopping, great food, fantastic people Bali continues to be a favourite amongst Australian families.  We can package up your flights, transfers, accommodation, breakfast daily and sightseeing.  Just give us your wish list.   Grab your complimentary Bali brochure now....click here

Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge is one of Melbourne’s unique social experiences housing an Ice Lounge made from over 50 tonnes of sculpted ice along with a Ski Lodge inspired restaurant.   Located on the Yarra River’s restaurant and shopping precinct Southgate, Melbourne’s coolest experience isn’t just for grownups. Kids are welcome every day until 7pm making it a unique outing the whole family will enjoy. While adults are offered a selection of icy cocktails, kids can enjoy fruity drinks in ice sculptured cups whilst sporting specially sized capes, boots and gloves.  The newly added Ski Lodge gives patrons a warm place to thaw and hang out with friends and family after an icy experience in the Lounge. The central fireplace provides an inviting ambience combined with comfortable seating, soft lighting and a brilliant aspect of the Yarra River.  Whether just stopping by for a refreshing drink or an event, Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge turns an experience from memorable into unforgettable.

Country Comfort Terrigal - Only an hour north from Sydney and right across from the beautiful Terrigal beaches, Country Comfort Terrigal is the ideal choice for your next family break.  Enjoy spacious accommodation in the Family Loft Rooms - townhouse style living offering 2 levels, with the main bedroom and private bathroom upstairs featuring a queen bed, single bed and double sofa bed. Downstairs offers a living area and 2nd bathroom, perfect for entertaining.  Hotel facilities include full size tennis court, BBQ near the pool, games room with table tennis, children’s playground and a range of foxtel channels including nickelodeon. Plus we also offer pay per view movies..  Find out more....

 House sitters needed worldwide.... Did you hear the one about the family that took a holiday in a Melbourne house, Villa in Tuscany, then a London apartment followed by a cabin in the Rocky's and paid nothing for accommodation?  Well its no laughing matter, its absolutely true.  To top it all off they had a free car too!! What's that you say, impossible?  Not if your prepared to swap your house with someone else's.  House sitting and house swapping have been working successfully for years.  The cost saving are seeing this practice boom, organisations like housecarers and Homelink International act as a database for potential sitters and swappers.   With over 60 countries, from Brazil to Belgium and Tahiti to Turkey Home exchange gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people from very different backgrounds, live as a local and enjoy low cost holidays with all the comforts and warmth of home.   Read full article...

The holidays are here.. last minute accommodation available -  check out the last minute accommodation options - Here's some ideas to get you thinking; a beach holiday in Queensland, a golf holiday down south or a lazy weekend by the pool at a nice resort close to home.  We have a range of online accommodation throughout Australia all at last minute prices.  A fantastic range that suits families including holiday cabins, caravan parks, holiday houses, apartments, hotel rooms even houseboats. Port Stephens from $25, Melbourne from $75, Perth from $99, Sydney from $120, Mornington Peninsula from $130, Port Douglas from $118, Darwin from $22, Adelaide from $99, Gold Coast from $75  Don't forget to check all our online accommodation deals from $23.  Download your free Australia brochure click here