New York City, New York, February 14, 2005 - It's that time of year again - - time to start thinking about that annual summer family outing. This year, why not take that Mexican vacation you have always been dreaming of and visit fun and exotic Cancun? There's never been a better time for an affordable family escape, as Palace Resorts offers their Summer Kids' Special. Valid from June 1 st through August 31 st , 2005, the Palace Resorts' Summer Kids' Special welcomes children ages 4 through 12 to eat, play and stay for free when sharing a room with an adult.

This offer is good for stays at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun Palace, Beach Palace, Sun Palace and Xpu-Ha Palace, under the all-inclusive program, which includes luxurious accommodations, all meals and snacks, beverages, taxes, gratuities, non-motorized water sports, and daily entertainment. Rates are $171 per person, double occupancy.

Each Palace Resort offers an incredible beachfront location, beautiful swimming pool, delicious restaurants, exciting tours to area attractions, and a wealth of unique activities that the whole family can enjoy. For instance, at the eco-friendly Xpu-Ha Palace, clear Caribbean waters guarantee excellent diving and snorkeling conditions and make for wonderful kayak excursions, while ecological tours, mangrove excursions, and fascinating botanical workshops provide a more diverse perspective of the area's ecology.

Summer Kids Special

Families are entitled to use all of the facilities at the aforementioned Palace Resorts, in addition to the one they choose to stay at. Through the Palace Passport Program, families will also receive an incredible selection of scheduled tours to some of Mexico's most famous attractions.

"Palace Resorts is the perfect place for the active family; there is something here for everyone, " said Maira Briceno, Director of Marketing for Palace Resorts. "We encourage families to take advantage of all the activities and amenities that we have to offer and promise that they'll have a vacation to remember."

Family fun is key, but when it's time for some alone time, moms and dads who fantasize about soothing massages and revitalizing body scrubs can spend the afternoon being pampered at the new Moon Palace luxury spa, following a round of morning golf at the resort's 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus signature course. No need to worry about the kids as they will have a blast at one of the Palace Resorts' "Kids Clubs" that includes special, kids-only activities such as sports, board games, contests, crafts, movies, and video games.

Palace Resorts , the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers six all-inclusive properties in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Four new Palace Resorts will open later this year including Cozumel Palace, Vallarta Palace, Playacar Palace and, Le Blanc Spa Resort, a new luxury brand for Palace Resorts.

Families interested in taking advantage of Palace Resorts' Summer Kids' Special can call (800) 635-1836 in the United States and Canada or visit www.palaceresorts.com .