THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO NAN!!!! #5 WAS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER. ENJOY YOUR PRIZE.
The Tampa Bay area is a well known and beloved family vacation destination for many reasons. Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the weather is ideal for all sorts of outdoor activities. The scenery is breathtaking and the Tampa International Airport makes this gateway city accessible to several world class beaches, arts and cultural organizations, professional sports teams, the Busch Gardens theme parks and so much more. One of the most amazing family friendly resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast can be found nestled on over 900 acres at the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor. We stayed at Innisbrook over a long weekend and left the resort feeling re-energized and relaxed….almost as if we discovered that legendary Florida fountain of youth! Currently, Innisbrook is offering a variety of budget friendly family vacation specials including Florida resident discounts and a “Pass on your Gas Charges” package. Visit the Innisbrook website for additional information.
Getting to Innisbrook is a breeze. Located about 20 minutes from the airport, Innisbrook is a hidden gem in the heart of a busy city. Thanks to an intensive and environmentally sensitive renovation in 2008, Innisbrook offers guests an impressive combination of natural beauty and modern conveniences. There are nearly 30 two-story lodges scattered throughout the resort and all offer picturesque views of either the world famous golf courses, the nature preserve or Florida’s oak and pine canopies. We stayed on the second floor in a spacious, quiet one bedroom suite which had two flat-screen televisions with game ports, high speed Internet access, comfy linens and a large kitchen with all new appliances. Thankfully, there are free to use washer and dryers at each lodge building as well as ice machines.
The four golf courses are beautiful to see even if your family does not play golf. Although, if you do play golf or want to give it a try, these golf courses are fabulous! There are daily golf and tennis clinics to help get you started or tips to tweak your game. Something new this summer is the afternoon “Fox Squirrel” 9-hole walking course for kids and adults. Kids under 17 play free with a paying adult. Rental clubs are available for a small fee. Our preschooler had fun on the first few holes but then decided it was time to visit the family friendly Loch Ness pool and water slides. There is a zero-entry area and the pool gradually gets about four feet deep. We enjoyed a delicious, casual meal poolside at the Loch Ness grille and cooled off with some tasty frozen drinks.
The resort offers a complimentary beach shuttle to Dunedin’s world famous Honeymoon Island State Park. The white sand beaches are picture perfect and the gentle Gulf waters are warm and inviting. From Honeymoon Island, you can take the ferry over to visit Caladesi Island and embark on a three mile nature trail through the mangroves or swim, splash and look for shells along the pristine beaches.
Back at Innisbrook, we found plenty of tasty menu items to satisfy everyone in our family. The grownups savored classic menu favorites with a unique and flavorful twist at the Market Salamander Grille while the kiddos loved the pizza and hand dipped ice cream. For steak lovers, the Packard Steakhouse is an ideal choice.
My visit to the Indaba Spa was a special treat. I opted for a facial which was absolutely fantastic! The spa is a new addition to the Innisbrook Resort and would be an ideal getaway for the girls.
For sports fans, you can take in a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game. If the team is playing out of town, you can still take a behind the scenes tour of Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg. You can also rent bikes, play tennis, basketball, miniature golf, volleyball or shuffleboard at the Innisbrook activity area.
Whether your family enjoys nonstop adventure or prefers a relaxed family getaway, the Innisbrook Resort has something wonderful to offer you. The only challenge will be deciding what to do first!
Read Lisa-Marie’s full review of Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort and the Indaba Spa.
The Steal: Win a Two Night Stay at the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in a one bedroom suite with either 2 rounds of golf for two or tennis court time!
Details: One very lucky winner will receive…
- Two night stay in a one bedroom suite at the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort.
- A choice of 2 rounds of golf for two or tennis court time.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN:
Visit the Innisbrook website and then come back and tell us what activity you are most looking forward to enjoying at the resort by leaving a comment.
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Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
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Deadline to enter: Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage and Contest Girl.
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Disclosure: The author received a complimentary stay at the resort in order to complete a review and write the subsequent giveaway. The resort did ask for any specific opinions to be expressed and the opinions stated are the honest thoughts of the author.
Lisa-Mari Leihy is the Florida Destination Guroo for Trekaroo.
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to Tricia Andrews, comment number 140, for winning this amazing prize! Enjoy your time at the Breakers.
Some hotels are the stuff of legends. In Palm Beach, Florida there is no hotel more historic then The Breakers. Originally built back in 1896, and host to such famous names as the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts as well as many US Presidents, the hotel has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970s. The resort manages to combine opulent Italian Renaissance-style architecture and high class amenities to create a family friendly luxury destination.
On Friday, Lisa-Marie shared her family’s experience at the Breakers and spoke highly of its private beach club, many water activities, and delicious breakfast buffet at The Circle. Just the words beach, shopping, and food were enough to make me want to make my reservation and hop on a plane!
Read Lisa-Marie’s post about The Breakers Palm Beach.
If you think a long weekend at The Breakers is just what your family needs this summer, than this giveaway is for you!
The Steal: Win a 3 Night Stay at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. This prize is valued at over $1000.00.
Details: One very lucky winner will receive a3 day/2 night stay based on Deluxe Room, including complimentary continental breakfast for up to four
valid for travel June 1 – September 30, 2011, Sunday – Wednesday nights.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN:
Step 1: Share this giveaway using the Facebook share button at the top of the page
Step 2: Leave a blog comment below letting us know that you did.
Get extra entries by repeating steps 1 and 2 once a day. But be sure to leave a new comment each time.
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Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
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Deadline to enter: Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMENTER NUMBER 47, CARRIE CONLEY. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW BAG!
Having kids can be a back breaker. They start out as tiny 8lb bundles of heaven and quickly grow into giggly, squirmy, 20 lb weights. Sure we love to cuddle and hold them, but our body starts to suffer. And if carrying around a baby wasn’t taxing enough on our back, we are also expected to bring along a ton of gear any time we leave the house to keep the adorable little buggers happy.
There seems to be an endless array of diaper bags on the market, but Trekaroo is on a constant crusade to find the best of the best. This time, we wanted to find a bag that has room for everything a mom expects to carry when on a day trip but doesn’t end up sending us on an emergency trip to chiropractor. Ergonomic and stylish- is there really such a thing? Go Gaga says yes!
Go Gaga claims that their bags are stylish, functional, and ergonomic so we knew we needed to have one of our Superoos put it to the test. Superoo Brenda Gradek’s (aka Brendag) got the honor of testing out this fantastic bag. She wrote a great review of the bag, but I thought I would give you a sneak peak of her pros and cons:
Pros:
- Easy to use/versatile straps for the shoulder and the stroller
- Easy access insulated bottle pockets
- Adjustable interior divider
- Durable fabric, made from 72% recycled materials
Cons:
- Doesn’t sit flat on its own
- Difficult to get changing pad back into outside pocket
Want the full lowdown ? Read Brenda’s full review of the Go Gaga ergonomic messenger-style diaper bag.
The Steal: One lucky winner will receive a Go Gaga messenger bag in olive.
Number of winners: (1)
Details: One winner will receive a Go Gaga messenger bag in olive.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Share this giveaway using the Facebook share button at the top of the page and then LEAVE A COMMENT letting us know that you did. (YOU MAY ENTER DAILY. Just leave a comment each time.)
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Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
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Deadline to enter: Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
Disclosure: This complimentary product was received from the manufacturer to be reviewed by Trekaroo. The reviewer received no other compensation, and was not required to express any particular point of view.
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO JEANNE and LIZ NEWSOME, RANDOM.ORG PICKED COMMENT #5 and #13 WHICH WERE YOURS!
The newly renovated Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas officially opened its doors to the public on December 3, 2010.
Previously known as the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, the Children’s Aquarium is now home to stingrays, jellyfish, an albino alligator, snapping turtles, and a variety of fish. All the floors have been raised to provide easy viewing access for those 4 feet or less.
The aquarium is “small and sweet” as one Dallas mom said and great for kids ages 5 and under. Families can easily cover the aquarium within an hour to an hour and a half and the admission price is quite affordable: $8 for adults and $6 for kids 3-11. Kids 2 and under are free. >> For more reviews of the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
Looking for other things to do in Dallas as a family? Check out:
Visiting Dallas for the first time? This might be more of what you’re looking for.
The Steal: Win Tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas
Details: Two families will win four tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
Winner: Two (2) winners
Prize: Two complimentary adult tickets and two complimentary youth tickets. Tickets must be used by 9/30/11.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment telling us which zone at the Children’s Aquarium, you’re most excited to check out with the kids. Descriptions of all 6 zones at the aquarium are listed here.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments each review gets you 5 entries
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Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only (Alaska and Hawaii residents are not eligible to win the Koolatron Travel Cooler)
Deadline to enter: Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Photos by: Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
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The winner selected by Random.org is #8. Congrats Michelle L!
Trash cans to zippo lighters, sweeping brooms to newspapers, there is no end to the creative use of unusual objects to make music and rhythm. Our somewhat non musical family left the performance of STOMP skipping (and gasp) dancing down the streets. To say the least, Stomp is infectious and inspiring. This many time Emmy Award winning show can be appreciated by anyone of any age because the show centers around rhythm, music and dance – something that speaks universally to any human being. However, you’ll be blown away that the artists behind STOMP have taken what is so fundamental to the human experience and elevated it to an unforgettable experience.
Recently, Trekaroo Superoo Carol Cain (NYCityMama) took her 10 year old son for the first time to watch a performance of STOMP on Broadway at New York City’s Orpheum Theatre.
“The energy of the music and of the artists on stage really draw in the audience of all ages. The scene encourages audience participation, something kids will also enjoy. As for my 12 year old, he didn’t move around in his seat as much as he did in my womb 12 years ago, but he did have a big smile – the same one I imagined he had each time I saw the show before he was born.”
Read full reviews of Stomp on Broadway with Kids on Trekaroo
For more information on the show, go to www.stomponline.com
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- Hot List of Best Places to take Kids in New York City (NYC)
- New York City During the Holidays with Kids
- Where Families Should Go in NYC when the Weather’s Bad
The Steal: Win 2 Tickets to See STOMP!
Details: One lucky winner will win 2 tickets to watch an Emmy Award winning performance of STOMP in New York City at the Orpheum Theatre
Winner: One (1) winner
Prize: Two (2) tickets to watch a performance of STOMP in New York City valid between Nov 2 and Dec 19, 2010 for the following performances. (Value: $147)
- Tuesdays at 8:00PM
- Thursdays at 8:00PM
- Sundays at 3:00PM
Not Valid: November 25-28, 2010
How to Enter to Win: Leave a comment telling us what other New York City attractions you are excited to visit when you go to watch STOMP.
Here are some ideas recommended by Trekaroo families: Activities for kids in New York City
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo for any place you’ve been to with the kids and post a link to it in the comments (include your Trekaroo username) each review gets you 5 entries
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
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Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
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Deadline to enter: Sunday, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
The Deal: $39 Tickets – that’s 50% off
Don’t want to take the chance of not winning? You can purchase tickets to watch STOMP for an unbelievable 50% off the regular price. Pay just $39 per ticket when you use the Discount code: MOMS
($39 tickets including facility fee, regularly $73.50)
VALID: Nov 2nd thru Dec 19, 2010 for performances on Tuesday-Friday at pm, Sat & Sun at 3pm
Limit six tickets per order. Subject to availability. Not valid on prior purchases.
Click here for tickets: http://www.stomponline.com/landing/specialmoms.html
Offer Not Valid: Nov 25-28
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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LiLing Pang is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
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