Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach

Sandpearl Resort is giving families more reasons to visit the beach from sunrise to sunset with its “S’More Beach Fun” package. Located in Clearwater Beach and recently voted Florida’s “Best Beach Town” by USA Today readers. 

The “S’More Beach Fun” package starts at $274/night and includes:

• Daily breakfast for two adults and two children
• One night at a private fire pit with make-your-own s’mores
• One day beach umbrellas and chairs setup
• Choice of room accommodations (package rates vary by room)

Two-night stay is required for online bookings. Additional nights can be reserved by calling 1.877.726.3111. Offer is valid through December 31, 2013. Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.

Sandpearl Resort is Clearwater Beach’s coveted beachfront retreat along a 700-foot expanse of pristine Gulf Coast beach. With 203 guest rooms and 50 one- and two-bedroom suites, the resort blends eco-conscious luxury as the only Silver LEED certified resort in Florida with fine and casual dining, such as its AAA four-diamond restaurant Caretta on the Gulf. Families also love the unusual experiential programs, including Camp Ridley, chef cooking demos, artists in residence programs, astronomy night, s’mores on the beach at a private fire pit and so much more.

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is an award winning and distinctive group of deluxe hotels, combining renowned Swiss hospitality with contemporary design, personalized service, charm and efficiency.

Located in popular getaway destinations and city centers, the hotels provide access to business and shopping districts. The group’s Swiss heritage ensures organizational competence, attention to detail, safety and superior guest experiences.

Summer is quickly approaching and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is kicking off the season with a 20% discount.

The Seasonal Saver offers us 20% off the best available rate at any property worldwide when staying two nights or more. The Seasonal Saver is available at all 31 of the Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts worldwide. It is valid from May 31st to September 1st and bookable from May 16th.

This package also includes a complimentary signature cocktail for us upon arrival and don’t forget to enjoy 15% off Swissôtel’s pillows, duvets, mattress toppers, bed linen and bathrobes at Swissôtel’s online shop.

Kimpton’s Florida Hotels

Batter’s up baseball fans! Just in time for tonight’s Miami Marlins home game against the Cincinnati Reds, Kimpton’s Miami hotels – EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami and Surfcomber Miami, South Beach – are offering an exclusive seasonal package to fans everywhere.

With the Baseball for All package, visitors and locals can root, root, root for the home team in style with posh accommodations and an exhilarating atmosphere to celebrate a win with like-minded fans.
 
With rates starting at $209 per night at EPIC and Surfcomber, the Baseball for All package includes the following:

• 15 percent off best available rate
• Complimentary morning coffee and tea
• Nightly hosted wine hour
• Inclusive perks with complimentary access to the hotel’s fitness center, WiFi when guests sign up to become a Kimpton InTouch member

EPIC - Located at the center of the action, and with a guest and service experience that lives up to its name, EPIC and its staff epitomize Miami style at its best. Located along the Miami River overlooking Biscayne Bay on famed Brickell Avenue, EPIC is a distinctive luxury, waterfront hotel at the epicenter of some of the best attractions, boutiques, restaurants and entertainment. With its timeless and classic contemporary take on Miami design, spectacular skyline views and dramatically designed spaces, EPIC offers guests a true cosmopolitan resort experience that combines Miami’s distinctive global vibe and energy, with exclusive amenities such as a 16th floor roof-top pool deck, top-rated restaurants and Exhale spa.

Surfcomber South Beach - Sitting on the Atlantic Ocean’s edge along 200 feet of oceanfront property, Surfcomber is located in the heart of the Art Deco District in South Beach on historic Collins Avenue. With direct beach access, this newly and fully renovated hotel offers visitors a distinctively relaxed, yet worldly guest experience within a “backyard bliss” design-driven environment. The beachfront playground combines the sun, surf and sand with a close proximity to South Beach shopping and nightlife. Continuing to bring a sense of playfulness and whimsy to South Beach, Surfcomber’s alluring, European bohemian style generates a broad appeal among savvy and worldly couples, families and special occasion groups.

The Baseball for All package is available for stays now through September 30, 2013. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For more information on EPIC and/or reservations, please call (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com. For more information on Surfcomber and/or reservations, please call (800) 994-6103 or visit www.surfcomber.com. Use booking code BASES for both EPIC and Surfcomber. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and travel deals, become a fan of the EPIC Facebook page and the Surfcomber Facebook page, or follow on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @KimptonInFL.

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is starting summer 2013 with a splash. Located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, NJ, the classic shore side destination celebrates the official opening weekend on Saturday, May 25, 2013, of all three piers – Surfside Pier, Adventure Pier, and Raging Waters Waterpark at Mariner’s Landing.

Located on Mariner’s Landing Pier, Raging Waters features beloved water rides and slides such as the River Adventure, Shotgun Falls, and the 175,000 gallon interactive activity pool. Operated by a team of highly-trained, certified lifeguards, Morey’s Piers’ waterparks recently received the Decade of Aquatic Safety Excellence Award, a prestigious accolade presented by Ellis & Associates, International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management consultants that showcases Morey’s leadership in waterpark safety. 

When we visit Morey’s Piers this summer we will enjoy new and improved attractions including the complete makeover of the famed Zoom Phloom featuring hand carved seals and sea life out of the existing rockwork, and the freshly renovated Boat Tag ride on Adventure Pier. On Surfside Pier, we will find solace from the sun under the new rooftop covering on the second floor of Joe’s Fish Co. and sample the menu at the new Soggy Dollar Beach Bar opening June 15 at the Ocean Oasis Waterpark. The Soggy Dollar Beach Bar is open to the public. Waterpark admission is not required to enjoy a variety of lively libations, great food and open-air ocean views.

During Memorial Day weekend we can get a sneak peek of Morey’s Piers’ new artistic venture, artBOX, the first-of-its kind, 10,000 square foot interactive artists village crafted from re-purposed shipping containers.  Located on Adventure Pier, artBOX will make its grand opening debut on June 13^th and feature handpicked local and regional artists showcasing paintings, handmade crafts, and live demonstrations that include surf art, glass blowing, artisanal jewelry and speed painting.  The shipping container colony also features an Exit Zero Museum Shop, carrying a collection of merchandise and nostalgic Wildwood and Jersey Cape memorabilia and Café 4B serving fresh sushi.

For more information on Morey’s Piers, please visit online. 

About Morey’s Piers
Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900 or like us on Facebook. You can also follow on Twitter and YouTube.

Puppetry Arts New York City

Puppetry Arts charitable community arts organization will host its annual Puppetry Arts Festival of Brooklyn on Saturday June 15th 11am-3pm on 4th Street at 5th Ave along the park at the Old Stone House. The festival is a day-long puppet theatre spectacular with puppet shows and meet n’ greet characters including a few famous faces.

Free admission and open to the public, the main stage will feature the work of The Nimals, Fantasy Puppet Theatre, Chris Palmieri, Charlie Kanev, Dan Heisey and Mariana Iranzi. Puppetry Arts will also perform showcasing its new show “What I Wanna Be” following three puppet characters that sing and dance about the jobs they wish to one day have.

A very special puppet performance workshop and sing a long will be hosted by puppeteer and author Noel MacNeal with his counterpart Lionel from “Between The Lions” of PBS fame at 2:00pm. Together with kids from the audience, Noel and Lionel will teach kids how to perform puppets and sing some of Lionel’s favorite tunes. Also visiting the event will be the one and only golden droid of Star Wars, C-3PO who will be available for photo opportunities at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

The festival will host puppet making craft and activities, rock climbing with Brooklyn Boulders, and features Gus Soda, Regal Cinemas, and raffles with puppet-tastic prizes including autographed photos from ALF of the hit 80’s TV series.

Puppetry Arts secures free puppet making workshops in public schools that coincide with the grade level curriculum, it produces free public performances of its original musicals for families and adults, and the organization hosts large community events that provide accessible and affordable family activities. Supporting all of these projects is the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP!) which is a civic-based volunteer program for youth. Puppetry Arts is in fact, the little organization that does big things!

Throughout the year, Puppetry Arts hosts free family events around the neighborhoods of Brooklyn as a way of creating a venue for itself to reach its target audience and fulfill its mission of providing affordable and accessible cultural and family enriching activities. Without a space of its own, venues like that of 4th Street gives the community arts organization the resources it needs to perform original puppet theatre, teach craft workshops, and raise funding for school and community programming.

Free admission 11am-3pm, $2 crafts, $3 t-shirt decorating, $4 bounce house, $8 rock climbing. First 200 kids get a free Puppetry Arts gift bag.

For information about this upcoming event or to contribute to their mission visit www.puppetryarts.org or call 718-768-3703.