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Aruba Resort Pays Guests to Make Babies

Resort's $300 'conception credit' inspired by coral reproduction, naturally

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(Newser) – Getting knocked up really pays off, at least at one Westin resort in Aruba, USA Today reports. In honor of coral's spawning season, couples who shell out $399 for a daily package are eligible for a $300 “conception credit” toward their next vacation—if they conceive during their stay. How do you prove it? A doctor's note, putting the approximate date of conception close enough to the vacation.

A woman walks on the beach at a Westin resort.
A woman walks on the beach at a Westin resort.   (AP Photo)
A Westin resort on Grand Cayman island.
A Westin resort on Grand Cayman island.   (AP Photo)
A beach in Aruba.
A beach in Aruba.   (AP Photo)
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Yourself
Aug 28, 09 12:15 PM CDT
BRILLIANT! and what's good about it, is that once you have the kids, you'll most likely not be able to take a vacation and the credit might even expire. My only question is, how do they prove the doctors note, cause i wouldn't be surprised that people will make them up. None the less, this is a brilliant marketing strategy! Reply
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Yourself
Aug 28, 09 12:15 PM CDT
meant to ad.... this is proof, on a new level, that sex sells!
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divetrader
Aug 28, 09 12:19 PM CDT
I am sure they have video of the patrons consumating the deal that they sell for a nice proft to the Motel 6 down the steet. Reply
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cognitivefilter
Aug 28, 09 12:31 PM CDT
your kid should stay free for life Reply
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Ucantusethatname
Aug 28, 09 1:43 PM CDT
If the pregnancy is terminated, do you still get the vacation? Reply
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