As summer approaches, agents can take on the role of superhero with their family travel clients by being clued in to kid-friendly packages. The following is a sampling of what's on tap for the coming season:
Dvorak's Expeditions unveiled a Kids Go Free promotion on its summer rafting trips on Utah's Green River. For each full-paying adult, the package allows one child ages 5 to 12 to go free. The 2011 trips, with departures set for June, July and August, are priced from $1,051 per adult for five nights. Rates include guides, gear, meals and ground transportation. Visit www.dvorakexpeditions.com.
The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., created two family packages for the summer. The two-night Family Grand Adventure package includes an all-access tour of Nascar's Daytona International Speedway; a visit to the Marine Science Center; mini-golf at the Congo River course; and a $100 resort dining credit. The two-night Stay + Play Family Beach package features a $100 dining credit at the resort, beach rentals, a family beach pack and s'mores by the oceanside fire pits. Both packages start at $326 and are valid through Sept. 30. See www.shoresresort.com.
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Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is debuting children's activities that range from arts and crafts to sailing excursions. An Extend That Summer Feeling package offers four nights for the price of three or seven nights for the price of five. Rates, which are valid through Oct. 31, start at $450 per night for a Terrace Room. See www.parrotcay.como.bz.
The all-suite Treasure Beach Hotel Barbados on Payne's Bay is offering a Family and Friends package that trims rates on a second room by 50%. Valid on stays of seven nights or more, the special is good through Aug. 27. Visit www.treasurebeachhotel.com.
The Maroma Resort and Spa on Mexico's Riviera Maya designed a new Family Package that features kid-friendly activities such as baking cookies with the executive chef and learning basic Spanish. Meanwhile, parents can spend the day at the Kinan Spa or snorkel at the world's second-largest reef. Valid July 1 through Aug. 31, the package is priced from $1,040 per double room. Go to www.maromahotel.com.