Come September, when parents of older children might be feeling the “back to school blues,” parents of the pre-school set can take off for a well-deserved vacation at Beaches Resorts, when the company introduces its WonderFALL, a new annual season of events and activities designed by Beaches Resorts expressly for families with young children.

Highlights of the WonderFALL season, which will take place throughout the months of September and October at all four Beaches Resorts located in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos, include:
• WonderFALL Savings.  Guests who book a seven night stay during the WonderFALL season of September and October will receive two free nights, up to 45 percent off regular rack rates and a special welcome gift pack. Rates for a seven-night stay start at $2,880 for a family of four.  During September 1 – November 4, 2008, families traveling in large numbers also have the option of booking Beaches Resorts’ “Fall Family Reunion” package (five room minimum). Already featuring WonderFALL’s special rates and discounts, this package includes additional perks such as: complimentary catamaran tours, private cocktail receptions, an exclusive dining night, family portrait sessions, welcome gifts, pre-packaged family tours and excursions, complimentary services of a family reunion concierge and more.

• New Exclusive Sesame Street Stage Show. New for WonderFALL, Beaches Resorts will introduce “Abby and Elmo Make Music Magic,” a new stage show featuring Abby and Elmo and their Sesame Street friends. During the show, complete with live song and dance numbers, Abby decides Sesame Street needs a band.  Featuring classic Sesame Street songs such as “Sunny Days” in addition to new songs including “What Makes Music?” and “Cookie Crumba-Rumba,” the stage show will be sure to have the audience on their feet as they become members of Sesame Street’s newly-formed band!

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• Family Learning Adventures Hosted by Sesame Workshop. Sesame Workshop is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in children's lives around the world.  These sessions will be conducted by Sesame Workshop’s experts, delivering on-property programs that parents will find engaging and enriching.  Family Learning Adventures are available at all four resort locations, including: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa, September 18, 20 & 21; Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, September 7 & October 9; Beaches Sandy Bay, September 9 & October 10; and Beaches Boscobel Resort & Gulf Club, September 11 & October 12. 

• Abby Cadabby.  Adding a little magic to family vacations, Beaches Resorts recently welcomed Abby Cadabby of Sesame Street, the first new female character to be introduced in more than ten years. The fairy-in-training will showcase her musical talent during her very own stage show, “Magic in Me,” as well as in a new stage show for WonderFALL, “Abby and Elmo Make Music Magic.” In addition, Abby’s signature activity, “Discover Magical Treasures with Abby Cadabby,” will have guests searching for clues in order to find Abby’s magical treasure chest and, in turn, create one of their own. No matter where you spot her, Abby is sure to cast a spell over families vacationing at Beaches Resorts this fall.
 
• Live Show with Gordon and Elmo.  During select dates in September, the ever popular duo of Gordon and Elmo will leave the friendly neighborhood of Sesame Street to “come and play” at Beaches Resort during an exciting, live stage production.  Guests can catch all the action during performances at: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa, September 20, 21 & 22; Beaches Boscobel Resort & Gulf Club, September 25; and Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, September 27 & 28. 

• Beaches Dive-in Movies. Once the sun sets, the fun continues with a fresh, new way to watch your favorite movies.  Beaches Resorts’ new poolside movie premieres will project family favorites onto an oversized screen atop the resort’s main pool. As a special treat, WonderFALL guests will get an exclusive sneak preview at Abby Cadabby’s new movie “Abby in Wonderland.” Being released to the consumer market on September 30, 2008, Beaches Resorts is the official Caribbean premiere for Abby’s new flick! Serving up fresh popcorn and other tasty delights, movie nights are followed by family-friendly dance parties complete with live DJs!

• “Baby, You’re a Star” Photo Contest. During September and October, preschoolers will receive a complimentary portrait courtesy of Beaches Resorts’ SnapShot Studios. Following the photo session, parents have the option to submit their tiny tot’s portrait into a drawing to be selected as the face of Beaches Resorts’ next brochure. The winning entry will receive a free return trip to Beaches Resorts, where a professional photo shoot will take place.

• Fresh, Fun Fall Activities for the Fridge.  Teaming up with Elmo and Abby Cadabby, preschoolers at Beaches Resorts during WonderFALL are invited to

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participate in a host of specially-themed arts and crafts activities, so that memories made during WonderFALL can be proudly hung on the ‘fridge” and enjoyed upon return. 

• Grandparents Months.  All season long, Beaches Resorts will offer specially-planned activities and opportunities centered on grandparents, including: SnapShot Studios commemorative photo sessions, where grandparents can then create a photo frame together with their grandkids; Family Palm Tree Activity, where families can create a family tree using their handprints; game tournaments, an unforgettable bonding experience featuring a series of grandparents vs. grandkids beach relays and board game tournaments; “Grandmom and Me” Red Lane® Spa treatments, featuring side-by-side manicures and pedicures; and more.
• A ColorFALL Crayola Birthday Bash.  The Crayola 64 Box is celebrating its 50th birthday and Beaches is throwing a party! Get in on the creative fun with lots of colorful party crafts. Decorate the party tablecloths, create a birthday card to share back home, make a party hat that's especially for you and draw colorful balloons with 3-D chalk and watch them float off the pavement.  Then, join “Tip,” the Crayola crayon to sing happy birthday to everyone’s favorite box of crayons! And what would be a party be without presents?  Crayola is giving each family a limited edition 50th Birthday 64 Box featuring eight new Kids’ Choice Colors. *
 
“For parents of pre-schoolers, fall is a great time to travel,” says Beaches Resorts CEO Adam Stewart.  “Airports are less congested, prices are better and there’s more room on the beach! While many families have to travel during the summer due to school obligations, our WonderFALL season with our friends at Sesame Street, offers families with young children the perfect reason and season to get away.” 

These exciting activities arrive in addition to the always spectacular adventures and services awaiting families at Beaches Resorts including: The everyday fun of the Beaches Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Bert & Ernie and now Abby Cadabby; Beaches’ Treasure Caravan Parade; Beaches’ Pirate’s Island Waterpark; Crayola Art Camps; supervised Kids Camps; certified Nannies; Xbox 360® Game Garage Video Game Centers; Red Lane® Spa; and much more!

Along with any Beaches Resorts Luxury Included family vacation comes every imaginable amenity, including luxurious accommodations with the option of butler service, gourmet dining with up to eleven specialty restaurants, unlimited premium brand wine and spirits including four house varietals from Beringer Vineyards, all land and watersports including snorkeling and scuba diving, daily and nightly entertainment and more.

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For more information or to book your Beaches Resorts vacation today and save up to 45 percent off this fall, call your favorite travel agent or 1-800-BEACHES, or visit online at www.beaches.com.
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Beaches Resorts:
When it comes to family vacations, no other resort company in the world offers more than Beaches Resorts.  With four spectacular locations on the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, Beaches Resorts is the Luxury Included® family getaway and the most comprehensive vacation available in the Caribbean including gourmet meals, all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California’s legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations, and even gratuities.  Fun for the whole family means outrageous water theme parks, Xbox 360® Game Garage Video Game Centers; Crayola Art Camps; and exclusive Kids Camps with a full schedule of age-appropriate activities and childcare provided by expertly trained Nannies. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches offers another exclusive for families -- the Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows.  With additional amenities including Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering, Red Lane® Spas with services and treatments inspired by the region, and the WeddingMoons® and FamilyMoons® programs to make that special day just perfect, Beaches offers something for everyone.
 
Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals’ family, the Caribbean’s largest operator of Luxury Included® resorts, and has been voted the World’s Leading Family All-Inclusive Resort for ten years in a row.  For more information about Beaches Resorts, call 1-800-BEACHES (1-800-232-2437) or visit the Web site at www.beaches.com.

Sesame Workshop;
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street.  As the single largest informal educator of young children, local Sesame Street programs produced in countries as diverse as South Africa, Bangladesh and India are making a difference in over 120 nations.  Using proprietary research to create engaging and enriching content, Sesame Workshop produces programs such as Dragon Tales and Pinky Dinky Doo.  In addition, multimedia needs-driven initiatives provide families tools for addressing such issues as children’s health, military deployment and emergency preparedness.   As a nonprofit, product proceeds and philanthropic donations support Sesame Workshop’s educational research and creative content for children around the world.  Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org.

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