Vacation Package Lets Families 'Build' Memories

on World's Most FamousBeach

The Bahama House and Best Western Aku Tiki Inn have partnered with local Master Sand Sculptor Suzanne Altamare to create a family-friendly, beachside bonding experience for guests.Designed to help families build vacation memories - literally - the three-day, two-night 'Build, Bike & Beach' package includes an hour-long sand sculpting class, during which families work together to create a one-of-a-kind sand masterpiece.

After Altamare has covered the basics of building a sand sculpture, families will have a photo taken in front of their creation, and will leave the lesson with a small memento created by the artist.The package also includes a bike rental for four, so families can enjoy a leisurely cruise along the hard packed sands of the World's MostFamousBeach. Not only a great opportunity for family bonding, the 'Build, Bike & Beach' package is a great value, offering deep discounts on the sand sculpting lesson and room rate.

'As a family-owned business, Staed Hotels truly understands the importance of spending fun family time together,' said Blaine Lansberry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Staed Hotels.'This package includes activities that make the most of our great beachfront location, and that encourage some quality family time.''

The Build, Bike & Beach package starts at just $395*, and includes:

·Two Nights Deluxe Accommodations in an oceanview room or efficiency

·Discounted Hour-Long Sand Sculpting Class (Up to 5 Individuals)

·Small Sand Souvenir Created by the Artist

·Children's Shovel and Pail

·Family Photo in Front of Sculpture

·Hour-long Bike Rental for 4

·Daily Amenities: Cocktail Reception, Fresh Baked Cookies, and Newspaper

Altamare has been sculpting sand since 1982, traveling all over North America and Europe to create unique sand sculptures.She is one of only about 30 people in the country who makes a living sculpting sand. She has appeared on the Travel Channel's Sand Blasters 2006 and 2007, and was featured in Southern Living magazine in 2004.To see some of Altamare's creations, visitwww .justplainsand .com.

With 87 deluxe guest rooms, the Caribbean influenced Bahama House is a casually elegant boutique hotel offering guests private balconies and incredible views of the Atlantic.Its sister property, the Best Western Aku Tiki Inn, with 132 deluxe guest rooms, including 57 efficiencies, has earned a well-deserved reputation for exceptional service and meticulously maintained accommodations, including two consecutive Director's Awards from Best Western International.

Both beachfront properties offer families direct access to the World's MostFamousBeach and provide guests a host of complimentary amenities, including nightly cocktail reception, fresh-baked cookies, morning newspaper, free high-speed Internet access, and parking. Continental breakfast is offered daily at the Bahama House.The family-friendly properties each include a multi-tiered pool deck with heated pool and an on-site Recreation Director who directs entertainment for children of all ages.

Staed Hotels maintain boutique hotels, catering to families, golfers, corporate travel executives, and meeting planners desiring the best of Daytona's beach experience.Daytona Beach residents since 1960, members of the Staed family have been active in the hotel industry for nearly 60 years.At the peak of their ventures, they ran 11 hotels, accounting for 1,500 rooms and 9,000 square feet of meeting space in the Daytona Beach area.

To book the 'Build, Bike and Beach' package, call the Best Western Aku Tiki Inn at (800) 258-8454 or (386) 252-9631, and the Bahama House at 800-571-2001 or 386-248-2001; or visit www.BWAkuTiki.com and www.DaytonaBahamaHouse.com.

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*Packages are valid from April 1 - August 1, 2007. Room prices include tax and accommodate a family of four in the same room with existing bedding. Packages are not available on holiday weekends.Room reservations and sand sculptures are subject to availability.