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Families with diverse interests looking for a vacation to match can head to Paradise Village to find fun for everyone.  The largest complex within Nuevo Vallarta on Mexico's golden Pacific Coast, this 440-acre planned property boasts a dazzling array of family-friendly amenities.  Sports enthusiasts can try their luck at the golf course with country club, recreation center, marina, and sports center.  Active teens looking to get away from Mom and Dad can hit the village's mall with over 100 shops and eateries, or the Mundo Loco arcade.  There's even an amphitheater for special events and private performances and an upcoming convention center for those looking to mix business with family pleasure.

Fun for the Whole Family

Families with kids ages 4-12 won't want to miss the popular Kids' Club, open daily from 9am to 3pm.  While parents relax with a massage or body scrub at the Palenque Spa, take a yoga or Pilates class in the garden view gym, or just hit the town, kids will be busy with arts 'n' crafts, magic shows, sand castle competitions, pool games, and a "no touch" zoo with two tigers, seven monkeys, parrots, and even a few cougars.  There's also crocodile-shaped water slides on the grounds to delight your little ones.

But it's not all about the kids.  Parents will love the varied adult inspired activities including dinner shows, sports bar, dance club, couples massage, or a romantic dinner for two.  There are even theme nights including Mexican Fiesta, Western Charro Night, Italian Night, Barbeque Night and more, with live music and tasty cuisine to match.  The resort also organizes special evening activities for guests of all ages and Kids Club parties.

Paradise Village also has plenty to offer when their pint-sized guests are looking for their own kind of fun.  Parents and kids ages 4-10 can play at the Kids Center, an enormous indoor playspace featuring two inflatable "moon rooms," padded rubber floors, and jungle gyms.  There's also a convenient outdoor pool with waterplay fixtures, fountains, and slides.

Older guests might want to try the new El Tigre Sports & Racquet Club with three squash or racquetball courts, full size gymnasium with basketball and competition volleyball courts, large pool, or eight outdoor tennis courts including one with stadium seating for professional matches.  Looking to relax?  Enjoy a traditional beach vacation with miles of sandy beach and the calm, sparkling Pacific at the Beach Club.

Whether you're an adventurer or are looking for a little inspired relaxation, guests can also check out the Activities Center to learn more about specially designed itineraries.  Choose from Jeep Safaris, bike and kayak tours, tennis clinics, volleyball or ping-pong tournaments.  The staff can also help arrange reservations for environmentally-friendly hikes, local pirate ship cruises, ATV tours, sea lion safaris, horseback riding, fishing, Sierra Madre expeditions, and much more.

Accommodations & Dining

Of most interest to families are the homestyle hotel towers with 710 junior, one, two and three-bedroom suites featuring all the modern amenities from air-conditioning to cable TV, sink with purified tap water, and microwaves in the fully equipped kitchens.  Tikal Tower houses the main six-story atrium lobby and reception area adorned with silk flowers and murals of Mayan archeological sites.  Reunion planners will appreciate the condominiums, freestanding villas, and spacious penthouse suites with three bedrooms that easily sleep eight guests and overlook the whole village and marina.

For smaller families, one-bedroom units come with a king bed or two doubles in the master bedroom.  Living rooms are conveniently equipped with a queen sofabed, dining table, and large balcony for a breath of fresh ocean air. Attractive decor ranges from blond wood furniture and neutral tones to rattan with nature print fabrics and pale greens.  Some units also feature Jacuzzi tubs, breakfast bars, dining rooms, and stunning balcony views.  Cribs are also available for families traveling with infants and toddlers.

Families with a big appetite have plenty of options to choose from at Paradise Village.  Guests who select the private condos with fully equipped kitchens can cook and share meals together. Busy moms who need a break usually opt for the daily meal plan (or book Paradise Village's all-inclusive option) for ultimate convenience.  The property's nine restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining areas have a wide selection of kid-friendly foods and adult favorites to please the whole family.  And with so many options to choose from, you'll never be at a loss for variety.

Details, Details

But with so much to do and so much ground to cover, how do you make the rounds?  Families who book Paradise Village packages can arrange a transfer from the international airport at Puerto Vallarta, just 20 minutes away, and never need to have a rental car.  A free shuttle bus circles this large resort for stress-free transportation, making it easy for you to get from point A to B in ease.  The hardest decision you'll have to make at Paradise Village is whether to hit the nearby town, sightsee in lively Puerto Vallarta, or spend the day having fun relaxing on the grounds.

Whether you're looking for a quiet vacation with the family, family-friendly fun, or non-stop activities, Paradise Village is more than just a destination vacation - it's your home away from home.

Great News for Families

Available through September 30, 2008, Paradise Village offers Special Family Packages with lots of choices, bonus features and 15% savings:
 
Choose High Season (through April 15) or Low Season (April 16 through September 30)

Choose a 4 or 7 night package (with extra nights at discount available!)
Choose between a studio, one, two or three bedroom suite

Special Family Packages Include:

5% Discount on Food and Beverage

10% Discount on Selected Tours
50% Discount on Kids Club
Free Use of Non-Motorized Sports
One Tennis Clinic

One Round of Golf or $100 Spa Credit
One Bike Ride (Age 16 and up)
Guided Visit to Paradise Village Country Club and

Close Encounter with real baby tigers
 
Studio rates (sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids under 12) begin at $416 for 4 nights; one-bedroom rates begin at $616 for 4 nights.  An all-inclusive meal and beverage supplement is available.  
 

For more information or to book your next family vacation, contact the knowledgable staff of reservation agents at 800/995-5714 or visit the Paradise Village website.