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Jamaica: Runaway Bay, FDR Resorts, Vacation Deals for Families.  Stay on Jamaica’s beautiful north coast and enjoy three holidays in one - one for adult guests, one for kids, and one for all the family. Basically Franklyn D. Resort and Pebbles Resort on Jamaica’s north coast are saying “Come on down, we’ve got a deal for you.”
It's true that what is a deal for one family may not seem so grest for another so we are simply passing on the news in case something works. That said I believe and family vacation deal that includes mention of the word spa ishould be given consideration. Just being within walking distance of a spa is itself a deal. So to learn more about the offerings from FDR just log on the website and search for the latest Caribbean family vacation deal or bargain. For example:
Bring Your Grandparents (BYOG). Enjoy a vacation for the three generations at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. Bring your grandparents and get an automatic room upgrade. Valid: For travel between January 3rd, 2010 and February 11th, 2010. A minimum of three nights stay is required. This Promotion cannot be combined with any other special rates or promotions unless specified.
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, and FDR Pebbles Resort Single Parent Special. Planning to vacation alone with your kids? Going all inclusive makes plenty of sense and FDR makes it affordable. Valid: From April to December the single supplement charge is waived making it much easier for one parent to justify getting away with the kids. Check the specific dates for each year.
Repeat Guest's Special. To show appreciation for your visit to our Resort, Franklyn D. Resort & Spa is Happy to offer our Repeat Guests Special Savings this year. Valid: Plan your return visit to Franklyn D Resort & Spa from now until December 17th, 2009 and you will receive US$25 off per paying adult per night. E-mail salesandreservations@fdrholidays.com with any special requests including your very own, and fondly remembered vacation nanny.
Kids Room Upgrade Promotion – 2009. FDR realizes that larger families are burdened with more airfares, taxes and expenses in general so they are offering more space for less. The spacious two-bedroom suite has more than 1300 sq. ft. of space and easily accommodates four adults and four children younger than 16 years of age. Larger families may pay a minimal charge to upgrade from an ocean view one-bedroom suite to an ocean view two-bedroom suite. Valid: From April 17th to December 17th, 2009 - US$100 per night and from December 18th, 2009 to January 7th, 2010 - US$150 per night.
Early booking deal. Book your
family's winter vacation at the Franklyn D. Resort & Spa and save
$350.00 per full paying adult when staying for a minimum of seven
nights. Valid: For travel between December 18th, 2009 and April 8th,
2010 including family vacation days during the holidays. This
promotion may be combined with the BYOG promotion.
Celebrate
your Family Reunion at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. Searching for the
ideal spot to meet and create memories? Want a place with space and
activities for everyone? A family reunion at FDR includes: a
complimentary welcome cocktail party with hot and cold hors d'ouevres
in the family suite or separate area on the property; special reunion
dinner in decorated area of dining room with celebratory cake; each
adult takes home a reunion T-shirt or cap; complimentary coffee and
rum; 10% discount on spa services; special group rates for family
shopping trips and tours. Special group rates are available. 
About Franklyn D. Resort and Spa. The FDR Resorts’ flag ship property, opened in April 1990 to offer families a home away from home with its all-suite accommodations and a Vacation Nanny to pamper your family. There are “no rooms” at the Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, but rather seventy-seven beautifully decorated air-conditioned one, two and three bedroom suites.
The most unique aspect of this resort is its Vacation Nanny concept whereby each family is appointed a member of staff who attends to their needs for the duration of their stay. The resort boasts a fully supervised mini-club featuring a range of activities for children, including a kiddies disco, outdoor art and craft center and mini arcade. They’ve also just added a Heely track and an infant/toddler waterplay feature. Programs are specially designed programs for young children, infants and toddlers. As the kids engage in their favorite activity, adults are free to indulge in a variety of water sports and other sporting activities offered at the resort. WiFi is property-wide and complimentary. Moms and dads can also enjoy the spa facilities and nearby golf (fees apply). Bonus points: They’ve also just added a Heely track, and an infant/toddler water play feature. WiFi is property wide and complimentary.
All-inclusive rates at the Franklyn D. Resort & Spa range from $1,750 - $1,960 per adult, per week for a one or two bedroom suite. Children younger than six stay free and the cost for children 6-15 ranges from US$30 per night in the summer to US$50 per night in the winter. Prices include accommodations, round trip airport transfers, all meals and drinks, activities, sports and entertainment facilities, services for the Vacation Nanny, island excursions, and shopping trips.
About FDR Pebbles Resort.  This location offers families a chance to experience a Real Jamaican all-inclusive family vacation. The Resort has 96 cedar wood, ocean view and oceanfront junior suites, decorated in attractive wicker furnishings stretch along the 600’ beachfront. The whole family, pre teens and teens will participate in a wide range of activities like hiking, cycling trips on all-terrain bicycles, fishing, educational field trips to historical Falmouth and map reading. Jamaican music plays throughout the property, while guests enjoy learning cricket, soccer, how to cook Jamaica dishes, participate in goat races and donkey rides, and much more. The holiday includes meals from a choice of four restaurants, wine with lunch and dinner, beach grill, Overproof Jamaican restaurant, sports bar, tennis, live nightly entertainment, including scuba, airport transfers, complimentary WiFi, all hotel taxes and service charges. A Vacation Nanny is assigned to families with young children. Bonus points: Jamaican music plays throughout the property and WiFi is complimentary.
Pebbles Resort is the perfect choice for a memorable Jamaican family holiday. Families will learn how to play cricket, enjoy a game of soccer, Jamaican music emanates throughout the property, goat races and donkey rides and learning how to cook Jamaican favorites will add a Jamaican flavor to your vacation. Pebbles Resort is Green Globe certified.
Need to know: To enter Jamaica every family member will require a current photo ID and proof of citizenship. All American citizens must hold a valid passport in order to re-enter the United States.
Make it happen. Vacation at either FDR Resort is as family holidays should be - small, private, caring, elegant, fun and best of all, Jamaican! Franklyn D. Resort & Spa or FDR Pebbles Resort. Jamaica. Toll-free 1-800-654-FDR (1337), 1-888-FDR-kids (337-5437) or www.fdrfamily.com
Text created by FTF staff based on information provided by Franklyn D. Resort. Images provided by FRD. Copyright 2009.
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