{"id":16984,"date":"2013-12-04T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-04T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/last-minute-school-holiday-getaways-from-peppers-mantra-breakfree\/"},"modified":"2013-12-04T09:43:00","modified_gmt":"2013-12-04T09:43:00","slug":"last-minute-school-holiday-getaways-from-peppers-mantra-breakfree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/12\/last-minute-school-holiday-getaways-from-peppers-mantra-breakfree\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute School Holiday Getaways From Peppers, Mantra &amp; BreakFree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><span>A summer of fun for families awaits at Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree resorts in country and coastal destinations, from movies under the stars to Christmas lights displays, action packed Kids Clubs, surf shacks and water sport activities and theme park fun.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><b><span>PEPPERS:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><span>Cinema under the Stars at Peppers Salt Resort &#038; Spa Kingscliff<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span>Balmy summer nights in northern NSW are best spent bobbing around the pool watching your favourite family movies \u2013 so says Peppers Salt Resort &#038; Spa Kingscliff of their unique \u2018Cinema under the Stars\u2019 this summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<span><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peppers Salt Resort &#038; Spa\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Peppers-Salt-Resort-Spa.jpg\" height=\"151\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Peppers-Salt-Resort-Spa.jpg\" width=\"226\">\n<\/div>\n<div><span>Free to in-house guests,\u00a0Saturday\u00a0night family movies from\u00a021 December\u00a0to\u00a011 January\u00a0will be shown on a giant screen over the Peppers lagoon pool.\u00a0 Complimentary giant floating rings will be provided for a fun and unique way to spend time with the family at the flicks.\u00a0 Pizza, soft drinks and the bar will be open to fuel all movie goers.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Situated overlooking the spectacular Salt Beach and just minutes from Kingscliff and Casuarina, Peppers Salt Resort &#038; Spa also offers a number of running, walking and cycling tracks and the superb on-site Season Restaurant.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Packages at Peppers Salt Resort &#038; Spa start from $418* per night in a 2 Bedroom Apartment, including breakfast daily.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.peppers.com.au\/salt\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peppers.com.au\/salt\" target=\"_blank\">www.peppers.com.au\/salt<\/a>\u00a0for bookings and further details.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Conditions apply. Subject to availability.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><span><br \/><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span><b><i>Christmas lights up at Peppers Guest House<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Celebrate a magical Christmas Eve experience at\u00a0Peppers Guest House\u00a0where old-fashioned fare with a festive twist and a Christmas movie classic will be served up. The four-course dinner in Chez Pok restaurant will be followed by dessert under the stars including sea-salted caramel popcorn and waffle ice-cream sundaes, plus drinks such as sticky dessert wines, homemade old-fashioned lemonade and creaming soda.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The meal will be followed by a viewing of the Christmas classic, \u2018Miracle on 34th Street\u2019 being played in the \u2018Starlight Outdoor Cinema\u2019 under the stars in the grounds of Peppers Guest House. \u00a0 The Christmas dining and movie experience is $120* per person, or $40* for just dessert and the movie.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Guests staying at Peppers Guest House from now until\u00a026 January\u00a0can also experiencing the \u2018Christmas Lights in the Hunter Valley\u2019, featuring nightly light displays (except\u00a025 December) at the Hunter Valley Gardens. Packages start from $259* per night\u00a0Sunday\u00a0to\u00a0Friday\u00a0or from $349* on Saturdays and include two tickets to the Christmas Lights at Hunter Valley Gardens, complimentary wine on arrival and daily breakfast.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>For Peppers Guest House bookings and enquiries call 02 4993 8999 or visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.peppers.com.au\/guest-house\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peppers.com.au\/guest-house\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.peppers.com.au\/guest-house<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Conditions apply. Subject to availability.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><span>MANTRA:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span><b><i>Surf\u2019s Up On The Great Ocean Road At Mantra Lorne<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The picturesque coastal town of Lorne is all set for a summer of fun for families at\u00a0Mantra Lorne.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<span>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to learn to surf, now is the chance to take on the challenge at one of Australia\u2019s most iconic beaches.\u00a0 Mantra Lorne is making it\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mantra Lorne high ropes\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Mantra-Lorne-high-ropes.jpg\" height=\"166\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Mantra-Lorne-high-ropes.jpg\" width=\"221\"><span>even easier with local surf company, Go Ride A Wave, setting up a surf kiosk on the resort grounds.\u00a0 Located just a 2 minute walk from the beach, guests can \u2018gear up\u2019 with surfboard, boogie board and wetsuit hire and head straight for the waves.\u00a0 Surf hire starts from $25 for two hours including a foam board and wetsuit, and lessons start from $55 an hour for kids and $65 for adults.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Another addition,\u00a0this summer the Go Monkey Tree Surfing Mobile Ropes Course set up on the resort grounds are set to challenge even the most active of kids!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The Mantra Lorne Kids Club sessions and activities are back to keep the whole family occupied. Kids Club sessions run daily from\u00a09.30am-11.30am\u00a0for 5-12 year olds\u00a0(free of charge to Mantra guests) and include a variety of fun filled activities including treasure hunts, kids party time, mini Olympics, Paint Art Classes<b>.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><span><br \/><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span>Mum and Dad\u2019s will enjoy some down time at the pop-up Peroni &#038; Wood Fire Pizza Bar to round off the day.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Mantra Lorne school holiday specials start from<b>\u00a0<\/b>$369 in a 2 Bedroom Apartment and includes breakfast for 2 adults daily and kids play &#038; eat free when accompanied by paying adults.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mantra.com.au\/lorne\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mantra.com.au\/lorne\" target=\"_blank\">www.mantra.com.au\/lorne<\/a>\u00a0for bookings and further information.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Conditions apply. Subject to availability.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><i>Coastal family escape at Mantra Ettalong<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Less than 90 minutes drive from Sydney on the picturesque Central Coast,\u00a0Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort\u00a0is offering a \u2018Summer Sizzle\u2019 package for families looking for a laidback beachside getaway these school holidays with a host of activities for the kids on offer.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Adjacent to the Resort, the Ettalong Beach Club will open its School Holiday Kids Club with an array of options for bubs through to teens.\u00a0 Offering soft play equipment for the little ones and X-Box, video games and a large screen TV for the older kids the Starfish Kids Club is free of charge. All children must be supervised by parents who must be on site in the Club.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The package includes accommodation in a one bedroom spa suite with complimentary sofa bed for 2 children under 12 years of age from $219* per night for stays from\u00a022 December\u00a0to\u00a07 January\u00a0and $199 per night for stays between\u00a08 and 28 January.\u00a0 Two night minimum stay applies over\u00a0Saturday\u00a0nights.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Mantra Ettalong Beach is ideally accessible to surrounding unspoilt beaches and secluded bays, with National Parks and Australian Reptile Park only a short drive away. Combining well appointed beachfront accommodation with a wide range of facilities, including the Jhalu Day Spa &#038; Fitness for some parental pampering!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mantra.com.au\/ettalong-beach-resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mantra.com.au\/ettalong-beach-resort\" target=\"_blank\">www.mantra.com.au\/ettalong-<wbr><\/wbr>beach-resort<\/a>\u00a0for bookings and further details.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*The Summer Sizzle package is available for travel from\u00a022 December 2013 to 28 January 2014. Subject to availability, conditions apply.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>BREAKFREE:<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><i>Aquatic fun in the Whitsundays with BreakFree Long Island Resort<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Whether it\u2019s adrenaline-fuelled fun in the sun or pampering and relaxation,\u00a0BreakFree Long Island Resort\u00a0has appointed the experts to deliver the best of both holiday experiences for guests, just in time for school holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<span><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BreakFree_Long_Island_Resort_-_Courtyard\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/BreakFree_Long_Island_Resort_-_Courtyard.jpg\" height=\"166\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/BreakFree_Long_Island_Resort_-_Courtyard.jpg\" width=\"222\">\n<\/div>\n<div><span>The popular Whitsunday Island resort now has water sports gurus \u2018The Watersports Guys\u2019 in charge of all ocean activities.\u00a0 A wide range of activities are now available including jet skis and tube rides for the action lovers or for the more sedate, Turtle and Reef Safaris, Eco Reef Tours, paddleboards and kayaks &#8211; all on offer for half and full day packages.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Prices have been set with guests\u2019 budgets in mind, with tube rides for $25 per person, and turtle and reef safaris on a guided kayak tour at $30 per person just to name a few.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The on-site Long Island Massage and Day Spa is also under new management with a delectable menu of treatments such as Lemongrass Cr\u00e8me Body Wraps; Outdoor Island Escape Massages and Botanical Facial Treatments.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>BreakFree Long Island Resort offers one of the most economical Whitsunday Island getaways and is offering a special 3 night package from $119* per night (3 night minimum spend of $357*) in a Family Garden Room or $129* per night (3 night minimum spend of $387) in a Family Beachfront Room.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.breakfree.com.au\/long-island-resort\" href=\"http:\/\/www.breakfree.com.au\/long-island-resort\" target=\"_blank\">www.breakfree.com.au\/long-<wbr><\/wbr>island-resort<\/a>\u00a0for bookings and further details.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Valid for travel until\u00a031 March 2014. Subject to availability. Conditions apply.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b><i>Visit Australia\u2019s Theme Park Capital with BreakFree Resorts<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>A summer of fun awaits on the Gold Coast &#8211; Australia\u2019s Theme Park Capital \u2013 and a host of great deals are on offer BreakFree Resorts for families looking to stay close to the action.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>With 10 resorts to choose from across Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, BreakFree provides a host of options for families to combine Theme Park visits with chill out time on the beach or by the pool.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Whether it\u2019s the rides at Dreamworld; the underwater life at SeaWorld; the magic of Movieworld or the aquatic fun of Wet \u2018n\u2019 Wild and White Water World that beckons, all hotels are within easy driving distance.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>BreakFree Resorts offer a great option for families looking for a quality 3.5 star apartment hotel.\u00a0 Save on accommodation and spend up big at the theme parks!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>For affordable accommodation and million dollar views,\u00a0<b>BreakFree Moroccan<\/b>\u00a0is the ideal choice with 5 night package rates starting from $145* per night in a 2 bedroom apartment (minimum spend $725*).\u00a0 Guests will enjoy the convenient location within walking distance to Surfers Paradise Beach and esplanade.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>BreakFree Diamond Beach<\/b>\u00a0in Broadbeach also boasts a magnificent location and is offering 5 night packages from $154* in a 2 bedroom apartment (minimum spend $770*) or from $193* in a 3 bedroom apartment (minimum spend $965*).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.breakfree.com.au\/queensland\/gold-coast\/venues\/theme-parks\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.breakfree.com.au\/queensland\/gold-coast\/venues\/theme-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.breakfree.com.au\/<wbr><\/wbr>queensland\/gold-coast\/venues\/<wbr><\/wbr>theme-parks<\/a>\u00a0for bookings and further details.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>*Valid to\u00a031 March 2014, subject to availability.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A summer of fun for families awaits at Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree resorts in country and coastal destinations, from movies under the stars to Christmas lights displays, action packed Kids Clubs, surf shacks and water sport activities and theme park fun. 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