Summer Travel: Mermaids for Kids and Summer Camp for Parentsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 26 Jul 2008 08:05 PM Under the sea Under the sea Darling it's better Down where it's wetter Take it from me My 4-year-old daughter can belt out the words to Disney's "The Little Mermaid" songs with the best of them. Which is why I would love nothing more than to take her to see the real Ariel in person. If you have a "Little Mermaid" lover in your family you might consider making the trip to Florida, or now, South Carolina. The mermaid swimmers who perform at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida are coming to Myrtle Beach. According to reps for the swimmers, this summer will mark the first time in more than 60 years that the mermaids have performed away from their home. The Weeki Wachee Theater opened in 1947 on Florida's west coast and during the 1950s was one of the most popular tourist stops in the nation. But, now, good news for those of you who can only make it as far as South Carolina this summer. The mermaids will be performing August 1-3 at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. The swimmers will reportedly perform their underwater choreography in Ray Bay - an 85,000-gallon saltwater tank. SUMMER CAMP FOR ADULTS W Hotels is helping parents who are having a tough time adjusting to life while their kids are away at summer camp. The popular hotel is offering an adult camp-themed retreat at 18 of its locations across the U.S. and Canada priced from $169 per room per night. The Sleepaway Camp package includes two Bug Juice cocktails upon arrival, an in-room movie, plus daily breakfast for two. Guests can also enjoy a late checkout, at 3 p.m. The deal expires on September 1, 2008. Note: Rates vary city to city (from $169 in Atlanta; $199 at W New Orleans French Quarter; $269 W Chicago Lakeshore; and from $439 for W Union Square in New York). Related Articles: Red Hot End of the Summer Travel Deals Texas-Sized Travel Deals for $2 Sizzling Savings During the Dog Days of Summer Summer Family Road Trip--Indiana and Georgia Saving Money on Summer Escapes Family-Friendly Summer Travel Bargains Summer Travel 2008-Gas Tank Getaways Part 2 Summer Travel 2008--Gas Tank Getaways Summer Travel: Unique Ways to Save Money on Gas Saving on Summer Travel-It is Possible Part 2 Saving on Summer Travel--It is Possible Kid-Friendly Hotels Getting Friendlier Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags florida, hotel, South Carolina, summer camps, Travel Discuss this article
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