Some Labor Day Weekend Specials

by Adele Woodyard
Despite continued temperatures in the nineties, the calendar claims summer is fading fast. Made any plans yet for the Labor Day weekend? If not, here’s a few “specials” for the whole weekend or just a day of fun. And one package even includes the family dog!
According to http://www/rooms101.com Universal Studios offers a Labor Day Getaway in the Comfort Inn, Lake Buena Vista for $99. The four-day, three-night stay includes breakfast. 1-800-749-4045 for details.
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, offers packages, some discounted for Florida residents. 85 acres contain three pools, with water sports, six restaurants and nearby attractions in Fort Myers as well as Sanibel. 239-466-4000. http://www.sanibelmarriott.com
The family-oriented Last Bash Before Class at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa runs until Sept, 30, 2011. Rooms start at $159 with breakfast for four (two adults, two kids) and a Staples $25 gift card for school supplies. Weekend visitors can add the Litle Loggerheads Kid’s Club (ages 4-12) for $25 per child to enjoy all activities and either lunch or dinner. Code BASH. 800-228-8810. “http://www.jupiterbeachresort.com
Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is celebrating grand opening of the R Aqua Zone water park with a Splash & Stay family package, starting at $89. Kids under12 meals included. Through 10/1/11. http://www.marriott.com/specials
Also click same for these Escape Golf packages. One at Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Panama City Beach, is valid through 9/30/11. 18 holes at the Meadows Course, $25 gift card and accommodations start at $189. Code GFP. Starting rate jumps to $304 at the Marco Island Marriott Rookery at Marco Gulf Club, through 1/18/12. Package includes two rounds of 18 hole golf, breakfast buffet for two, 10% off Golf Pro Shop purchases and more. With some restrictions, kids may play free. Promo Code GOF.
Dogs will luxuriate in this one at Kimpton’s Epic Hotel in downtown Miami. They get their own bed, with turndown; welcome toys and treats, even an Epic t-shirt. Evidently they share room with their masters, since starting rate $149 includes evening wine reception, and coffee and tea service in the morning. Epic Pet Package valid through 12/31/11. Code PPET. 866-760-3742. http://www.epichotel.com
Just want fun for a day? Take an eco-tour with East Coast Paddle, New Smyrna Beach. You’ll see plenty of wildlife up close, as you stand on the paddleboard and paddle your way along Indian River or the Mosquito Lagoon. Tours start at $55 per paddle. 407-432-6332. http://www.eastcoastpaddle.com