California Dreamin’

Enjoy a coastal escape at Montage Laguna Beach and receive up to a $500 daily resort credit when you reserve two or more nights: $225 for guestrooms, $350 for suites, and $500 for villas. Use your credit toward family-friendly activities, delicious on-property dining, relaxing spa treatments, and more. You’ll also receive a complimentary upgrade to the next view category at check-in (based on availability), plus additional Virtuoso amenities may apply.

Perched on a bluff above the Pacific, this Southern California favorite pairs sweeping ocean views with an easygoing luxury vibe. Your family can enjoy two pools, watersports, a fitness center with classes, and a wonderful children’s program. Children ages 5–12 can dive into fun, STEM-inspired activities, while little ones ages 2–4 have their own thoughtfully designed toddler program—making it a fantastic getaway for the whole family.

Nature Cruise Savings

Don’t miss out on UnCruise Adventures‘ Double Kids in Nature Savings on two special and week long Costa Rica and Alaska sailings One is a Thanksgiving sailing and the other for summer vacation. Children ages 3-17 save $1,000 per child while children 2 sail free on the following departures:

• Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay – June 14, 2026
• Kids in Nature: Costa Rica’s Pure Life Adventure Cruise – November 21, 2026

Your 7-night Alaska sailing aboard the Wilderness Discoverer or Wilderness Adventurer features two full days in Glacier Bay National Park, glacier exploration, whale watching, and exceptional birdlife viewing.

The 7-night Costa Rica voyage aboard the Safari Voyager explores the country’s Pacific Coast, with highlights including nature reserves, Golfo Dulce (one of the world’s only tropical fjords), rainforest hikes, kayaking through mangroves, snorkeling, beach time, and more.

Both sailings offer dedicated kids-only activities such as scavenger hunts, science labs, and bonfires.

This promotion ends on April 30…so book now for the best availability!

Unleashing Wellness

Grand Velas Riviera Maya has expanded its luxury wellness offerings to its youngest guests with the debut of the Jungle Kids Spa, a dedicated spa and salon experience designed exclusively for children ages 5 to 12.  The spa operates separately from the resort’s redesigned kids and teens clubs, offering its own immersive wellness environment.

The treatment menu includes kid-friendly massages, facials, manicures and pedicures along with creative hairstyling options. Colorful drinks and healthy snacks are also served, and each child receives a FarmHouse Fresh spa product kit to take home. The spa creates an atmosphere of creativitywith a fully holistic wellness approach.  Party packages for groups looking to combine multiple services for a celebratory experience are also available.

The resort currently is offering a discounted Easter Special, which must be booked by March 15 for travel from March 29-April 12. Your package includes:

• Up to 20% off rates (selected dates and suites)
• 50% off kids’ and teens’ rates
• Suite upgrade
• $50 USD spa credit per adult per night
• Lifestyle photo session with The Evera Collective

Tuscan Family Getaway

Escape to the rolling hills and historic charm of Tuscany with a family getaway that blends relaxation, adventure, and curated experiences. Nestled in the heart of the Maremma, L’Andana Resort offers an idyllic setting for a holiday that your family will cherish forever.

Their Springtime Family Escape to Tuscany is available from April through the end of June and includes a weeklong stay in a Family Suite, daily breakfast, three gourmet dinners, daily kids club activities (ages 3 and older), customized Family Experiences and private airport transfers.

Their unique family experiences are all included!  Choose from guided ebike tours, golf lessons for the whole family, privately guided hikes, cooking and ice cream making classes, painting classes and a donkey experience!

The Kids Club play area has a dedicated children’s pool, playground, and daily activities. Your children can also experience the joy of growing plants and vegetables in their very own garden.

Families also have access to the resort’s indoor and outdoor family pools, gym, yoga classes and a relaxing spa along with free use of the golf driving range, tennis and bikes.

Trip Review: A Med Cruise

The Richman family from Baltimore set off on a memorable Mediterranean cruise adventure, traveling with cousins-both families made up of parents and two young adult children. Their journey took them through Spain, France, and Italy aboard the Celebrity Ascent, one of Celebrity Cruises’ newest ships. They especially appreciated the wide variety of onboard dining and entertainment options. To keep costs efficient, they selected two deluxe inside cabins and were pleasantly surprised by the comfort and space.

The families flew into Barcelona (this was a round-trip sailing), and spent two relaxing nights at Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona, conveniently located near Plaça de Catalunya. This gave them time to decompress and explore the city before embarkation.

To help them make the most of their time ashore, we arranged several private excursions tailored to their interests. Their first stop, Marseille, served as a gateway to a six-and-a-half-hour private guided tour of Aix-en-Provence and the charming fishing village of Cassis.

In La Spezia, the group experienced one of the trip’s highlights: a private boat tour of the stunning Cinque Terre. They explored the coastline, went for a swim and enjoyed local cuisine all while avoiding the large crowds typically found in the towns.

Their next port was Civitavecchia, where we arranged round-trip transfers into Rome for a fun and immersive six-hour golf cart tour of the city’s highlights including a private tour of the iconic Colosseum.

The Richman Family shared that each excursion was extremely well organized and seamlessly executed. They felt confident about returning to the ship on time and consistently praised their guides for being knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. One of the reasons they chose this particular sailing was that it featured only one day at sea as they much prefer maximizing time in port and sightseeing.

Overall, the trip was a great success, filled with meaningful family time and unforgettable experiences.

Travel Tip: Global Entry Update

While Global Entry may be temporarily suspended due to the partial government shutdown, we’re optimistic that it will resume soon.

In the meantime, it’s helpful to remember that once service is restored, using the Global Entry Mobile App can make the arrival process even faster. The app allows you to confirm your arrival airport, take a live selfie for biometric verification, and complete your customs declaration directly from your phone.

At many airports, travelers who submit through the app can use a designated mobile entry lane, which is often even shorter than the standard Global Entry kiosk line saving you additional time when clearing passport control.