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Moody Gardens Hotel offers Spring Break and Easter Fun for the entire family

03/03/2009


Galveston, Texas- Become a pirate, meet the Easter Bunny, journey beneath the sea, and more – all at one incredible location. With Spring Break and Easter festivities designed to entertain the entire family, Moody Gardens is your one-stop shop for fun.

The Moody Gardens Kids Crew offers a treasure trove of excitement with a full line-up of activities including face painting, balloon art, pirate themed arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, pool coin dives, a pirate bounce house, movie night, s’mores and a kid’s fun pack at check-in. Little swashbucklers will also love to cool off in the interactive splashpad and explore the playground. The Kids Crew is complimentary for children of hotel guests.

Guests of the hotel will enjoy first-class hospitality while relaxing in luxurious accommodations and feast on the island’s finest cuisine at award winning restaurants, including the AAA Four Diamond-awarded Shearn’s. In addition, all guests will enjoy the heated Texas-sized outdoor swimming pool complete with waterfalls, Jacuzzi and swim-up bar, and the Garden Cay Activity Room featuring billiards and large screen TVs, just the place to catch your favorite games or simply lounge with friends.

This spring, The Spa at Moody Gardens is offering a relaxing retreat designed to refresh the spirit and enliven senses. The Spring Dream signature spa services are inspired by the inviting flavors and sensual fragrances of coco vanilla and citrus, and make the perfect pampering treat.
The Secret Garden Teen Spa is the perfect place for younger guests ages 5-16 to relax, laugh and, most importantly, spend time with friends. The spring “Best Friends” packages feature a choice of either a side-by-side 20-minute Serenity Massage, or Fabulous Facials. Alone or in groups, they’ll be all smiles with such offerings as tropical hair braiding, a Fancy Fingers manicure or a Terrific Toes pedicure featuring the coolest colors for spring.
Embark on an adventure with on-site attractions that afford hours of non-stop entertainment. Stroll amid an underwater world and enjoy the fascinating marine life in one of the world’s largest Aquariums. The Penguin Encounter is just the ticket for visitors looking to engage with our tuxedo clad residents, featuring a 45-minute experience where small groups can get up close and personal with a penguin and learn about their biology and care from Moody Gardens resident experts.

Catch an amazing film on the six-story giant screen in the IMAX 3D Theater and enjoy a true sensory experience in the 4D Special FX and Ridefilm Theaters. Feed the mind with an educational trip to the Discovery Museum where learning and fun go hand in hand. And top it all off with a scenic cruise on the bayou aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.



If golf is on the agenda, the beautiful Moody Gardens Golf Course on Galveston Island is the just the place to take in eighteen holes of signature golf set against the backdrop of beautiful Sydnor Bayou. With enticing greens and swaying palms this challenging course is sure to please even the most discriminating aficionados of the game.

In addition to onsite activities, guests will enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Galveston Island’s beaches and the Historic Strand District and those in search of added adventure can get wet and wild at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark located right next door to the resort scheduled to open on March 14.

The fun continues Easter weekend when guests can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, take part in an exciting egg hunt and enjoy a host of fun family activities including games, a petting zoo, and a special appearance by King Tux.

The Moody Gardens Hotel is offering a spectacular Easter Sunday buffet April 12th. Sit down with family and friends and enjoy a delectable feast in the beautiful Moody Ballroom. Buffet seating will be available beginning at 11:30am through 3pm. Prices are $34.95 for adults, $28.95 for seniors and $19.95 for children. Children four and under are free. For reservations, call 1-409-741-8484 ext.4465. For a complete listing of the Easter buffet menu, visit moodygardenshotel.com.

Take advantage of special Spring Break rates during the month of March starting at $169/ per night weekday and $189/per night for weekends. This special package includes a luxurious guest room for one night for up to four guests in the Moody Gardens Hotel, a complimentary kid’s fun pack at check-in, evening turndown service and complimentary transportation to the beach.

For more information on how you can begin your Moody Gardens spring adventure visit www.moodygardenshotel.com or call 888-388-8484.


About Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens is a public, nonprofit educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, education, conservation, recreation and research. For more information, visit www.moodygardenshotel.com.


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Kristi J. Moers
kmoers@sbcglobal.net
832-816-0714

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