Urban Campout

The Logan Hotel in Philadelphia is now offering the best parts of a camping trip (s’mores, tents, stargazing) in the bug-free and dry-ground confines of a hotel room!  The Urban Campout, valid throughout the year with at least a week’s notice, includes:

• Indoor s’mores-making kit, complete with marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers
• Juice boxes and a bottle of wine
• Sleeping arrangements in a fully assembled tent
• Use of an indoor star machine
• Two kids’ “Rocky” robes
• Stuffed animal and coloring books and a crayon set
• Marshmallow-scented candle as a take home gift

This former Four Seasons hotel is located close to excellent museums and offers a spa, pool, gym, farm-to-table restaurant and rooftop terrace overlooking Logan Square and the Ben Franklin Parkway.  The family-friendly Bristol Suite showcases a 2nd room with bunk beds, bean bag chairs, children’s books, games and toys.

Clan Destiny in Maine

Hidden Pond, a luxury resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, is an ideal destination for your multi-generational family gatherings with discounted rates for four or more rooms. They offer both studio-style bungalow cottages and two-bedroom cottages.  Custom packages can be arranged and include a variety of local experiences including a working lobster boat tour, private trolley tour, stand up paddleboat lessons and tours, lobster or clam bakes, guided hikes and bike rides and more.  A photographer can also be arranged to take candid photos or for a professional family photo shoot. In the afternoons, the property has specific activities for children, allowing parents an opportunity to indulge in the Tree Spa or spend a little time at the adult’s-only Serenity Pool. After a family dinner, gather back at the lodge to sit around the nightly bonfire and reminisce about your day while roasting marshmallows and enjoying s’mores.

Hershey Offer

Looking for a sweet getaway!  The Kids Stay, Play, and Eat Free Package at the Hotel Hershey includes deluxe accommodations, one-day admission to Hersheypark for two adults and two children, free kids’ breakfast, admission to Hershey Gardens, and admission to The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience.  The package is available on select dates from May to September.  The resort showcases an extensive amount of recreation and amenities such as an indoor and outdoor pool, supervised children’s programs, family activities, spa, gym, golf, falconry, basketball, outdoor adventures and more.

Disney Dining Offer

This past week Walt Disney World announced a free dining plan for children.  With this offer 3- to 9-year-olds eat free with the purchase of a full-priced three-night/three-day Magic Your Way package for the family.   It includes overnight accommodations at a select Disney World Resort hotel, theme park tickets, and a dining plan.   This promotion is valid for travel on most dates between May 28 and August 30 and must be booked by August 1. All 3 dining plans—Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, Disney Dining Plan and Disney Deluxe Dining plan—are eligible with this offer, but everyone in your reservation must be on the same package.

Endless Adventures at The Homestead

Enjoy unlimited activities at the Homestead Resort with their Endless Adventure package.  A meal plan can also be added for a nearly all-inclusive experience.  Golf, archery, fly fishing, hikes, hayrides, skeet/trap/sporting clays, horseback riding, carriage rides, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, paintball, miniature golf, kids club and more and all included!  In the winter, tubing, ice skating and ski lift tickets are available. Some restrictions apply.  Note that falconry and the evening kids program are not included and you get a discount off the zip line and Segway tours. This upscale Hot Springs, VA property is part of the Omni chain and also offers a great spa, gym, indoor and outdoor pools with water park, several dining options, outdoor movie theater and more.

Amelia Family Villa

We are excited to announce that the Amelia Island Plantation can now accommodate multi-generational families, golf/tennis groups, etc. all under one roof in their brand new 8 bedroom/8.5 bath house located just a 5-minute walk to the beach!  Villa guests enjoy all of the amenities and have the same access to the resort as hotel guests including golf, tennis, spa, gym, nature center, bike rentals and more.  This 8-bedroom house is absolutely stunning featuring top-of-the-line appliances and amenities. It is a spacious 5,600 sq. ft. two-story home with 4 large rooms that each have one king bed and 4 rooms that each have two queen beds. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are an open floor plan perfect for entertaining a large group. There is also a gorgeous back patio featuring a private pool and spa.  The resort is giving us the added benefit of a free golf cart for the duration of your stay as well as a $100/day resort credit!

Reconnect with Wyndham

Wyndham Grand is challenging your family to put your cell phones away!  They started a new program called Reconnected, a Wyndham Grand Family Experience.  It offers an opportunity for your family to do fun activities together and to enjoy imaginative play time together. Upon check-in, your family receives a timed lock box for your mobile devices.  Take the distractions away and create true memories, instead of fleeting Instagram stories.  Wyndham gathered experts in their field to create a series of activities including blanket forts, reading and shadow puppets, s’mores making and taking instant photos.  Pilot hotels include family-centric destinations such as Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach; Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek; Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront; and The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel in Charleston.  Because family time is priceless, Reconnected is available at a 5 percent discount off the best available rate through September 3, based on availability.

Red Carpet Kids

Hot on the heels of Awards Season, The Peninsula Beverly Hills has partnered with NYC-based Red Carpet Kids to bring the beloved World Premiere Experience to Los Angeles. The simulation concept allows your children the opportunity to experience first-hand a day in the life of Hollywood’s hottest stars, from filming a live-action movie to walking the red carpet.  The Red Carpet Kids Package includes:

• Red carpet VIP entrance with paparazzi upon arrival to film shoot
• Personal Red Carpet Kids Butler
• Personal photographer including photo package
• Green screen studio film shoot with director, film crew, props, costumes and accessories
• Private lunch or dinner for “wrap party”
• Hotel car to Paley Center
• Event space
• Red carpet premiere of finished film at Paley Center (including red carpet, step and repeat, interviews by correspondent, paparazzi)
• Popcorn and customized concession stand at premiere
• Awards ceremony
• Swag bags for all guests
• DVD copy of movie

The luxury hotel offers 195 guest rooms, including 38 suites and 17 private villas set upon tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills.  Children’s activities include a treasure hunt on the hotel grounds, cooking classes and swimming in the rooftop pool.

Hogwarts Castle Lights Up

Universal Orlando is adding a really cool Sound and Light Show at Hogwarts Castle.   The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will debut on January 31 and run on select nights throughout 2018 (after a preview this week-end at A Celebration of Harry Potter 2018).  As night falls in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, state-of-the-art projection mapping, coupled with special effects and lighting, will wrap Hogwarts castle in a display celebrating the four houses of Hogwarts—Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Watch as the spirit and iconic elements of each house are brought to life on the majestic castle all set to music based on the original scores from the Harry Potter films.

Averill’s Flathead Lodge Discount

Families who finish their school year early can save at Averill’s Flathead Lodge.  The discount is 20 percent off from June 10-17, 2018 only.  Averill’s is a third generation family operated guest ranch located in Northwest Montana on the beautiful shores of Flathead Lake. It offers unlimited horse & water activities and sits only 35 miles south of Glacier National Park.  Your family will enjoy a rustic ranch atmosphere with family sized accommodations, endless recreational activities, and unmatched hospitality. Recreation includes a complete horse program, sailing, fly fishing, water sports, hiking, cookouts, and a family barn dance to name a few…all for one all-inclusive rate.