Santa Fe Treasure Hunt
Embark on an Indiana Jones style adventure with the Inn and Spa at Loretto’s Treasure Hunting Family Package. 
You’ll begin your journey at the historic inn, a property riddled with mystery and ancient folklore. Upon arrival you’ll receive a copy of the book The Thrill of the Chase by noted author and archeologist Forrest Fenn. The clues contained inside this legendary book lead to an actual treasure hidden within the Rocky Mountains. Spend the day following Forrest’s clues to see if you can unlock the secret location of this highly sought after treasure, valued at more than two million dollars. After your day of thrilling adventure, return to find a sweet reward waiting in your room. Your package includes accommodations for two nights, $50 per day food & beverage credit, book and Luminaria Restaurant’s signature chocolate treasure dessert at turndown. The package requires a two night stay and is available through December 31. It must be booked three days in advance of arrival and doesn’t include the hotel service fee.
California Dreamin’
The Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, CA is a fun and upscale year-round resort for families. Save up to $350 with their Splash and Stay 
package which includes a choice of accommodation options (rooms, suites and villas), breakfast for two at Bistro 65, dinner for two at Bistro or Diversions (upgrade to the BlueFire for additional $60), Kidtopia Kids Club including lunch or dinner for 3 hours (for up to 2 children), s’mores experience, splash landing pool kids welcome bags, self-parking, high speed internet, Athletic Club access, in-room coffee and daily newspaper upon request and the resort service charge. This legendary resort offers golf, tennis, spa, pools with waterslides, kids club, variety of family activities, gym with fitness classes (including a kids fitness boot camp), a new sport court, wellness lectures, falconry and more.
Cooking in NYC
Families who love cooking together will appreciate the Kids in the Kitchen package at Trump International Hotel & Tower New York. 
The property, which is home to chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, has partnered with Williams-Sonoma to offer a hands-on cooking experience that families can enjoy in their own suite. Your package includes overnight accommodations in an executive one-bedroom suite, bakeware including embroidered Trump aprons for a parent and child, a Trump-branded spatula, cookie cutters, and oven mitt, plus a Williams-Sonoma Kids Cookbook. To create the tasty cookies, parents and their tiny chefs use their suite’s European-style kitchen, which is stocked with Sub-Zero appliances, Williams-Sonoma sugar cookie mix, and all essential ingredients. The 700-sq.-ft. suites also feature a king-sized bed, 55-inch flat-screen HDTV with a Blu-ray player, marble bath, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Packages start at $945 per night (and the hotel will make a $10 donation on the family’s behalf to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital).
A Celebration of Harry Potter
Potterheads get ready for the 2nd annual A Celebration of Harry Potter from January 30-February 1 at Universal Orlando Resort! 
This 3-day getaway includes an exclusive evening event in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure as well as the new Diagon Alley at Universal Studios. Packages start at only $185 per person per night with a 3-night accommodation at one of Universal’s partner hotels, 3-day park-to-park tickets; exclusive Q&A session with film talent; access to the evening event serving light desserts and Butterbeer; a themed welcome amenity and a complimentary commemorative merchandise item; special guest access to A Celebration of Harry Potter Expo; reserved seating or viewing area for Celebration events; early park admission; breakfast at the Three Broomsticks; and free scheduled transportation from the hotel to Universal Orlando Resort. The upgraded $285 per person On-Site Deluxe Hotel Celebration Vacation package includes all of the above, plus Universal Express Unlimited ride access and onsite hotel accommodations.
Little Apples in the Big Apple
Looking for a luxury family getaway to New York? The Four Seasons Hotel New York is showcasing a Little Apples in the Big Apple package that includes two $50 gift cards to use at your choice of The LEGO Store, Dylan’s Candy Bar, FAO Schwarz or the Apple Store; $300 food and beverage credit, an Apple amenity and a room upgrade if available. This package requires a two-night minimum stay. This family friendly hotel which was designed by I.M. Pei is located in Midtown East near Park Avenue and just a few blocks from Central Park. It offers a spa, gym and top dining options.
Florida Family Fun
Family Fun is available at Turnberry Isle Miami through October 2. Your package includes accommodations in a Deluxe Room with 
king or double beds and a pullout sofa sleeper; a $50 resort credit; Color Me Mine at Alisa’s Painted Bistro pottery experience for two; daily breakfast for two adults at Cascata Grill; a milk & cookies turndown service on the first night; overnight valet parking; 20 percent off pool cabanas and beach sports equipment like kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis; 10 percent off select children’s programs; scavenger hunts on Fridays, and much more. This upscale property in Aventura also features golf, tennis, beach club, spa, gym, chef’s garden tour and a pool with a 180-foot long waterslide and lazy river pool.
St. Pete’s Vinoy
The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida is offering a Kids Eat Free package for travel through 
December 31 (some black-out dates may apply). The package includes your room and free breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to four children ages 12 and younger. Children’s meal just need to be ordered off the children’s menu. The property offers an array of child-friendly activities and recreation. All guests of the hotel have access to the Vinoy Health Club which offers three Kid Fit classes during the week. In addition, children ages 15 and younger can play a free round of golf with rental clubs when accompanied by a paying adult. In the summer, the hotel also features Dive-In Movies by the pool along with tennis and golf camps. There is also a private marina, tennis and spa. The resort was built in 1925 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Past guests include Babe Ruth, Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge.
Texas Hill Country Getaway
La Cantera Hill Country Resort in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio has a variety of packages for nearly every type of families. Theme park fans will enjoy rates with breakfast that include tickets to nearby Sea World or Six Flags. Golf lovers will appreciate a package where juniors play for free after 3:00 p.m. (when playing with a paying adult), receive complimentary Callaway Rental Clubs and complimentary instruction when taking a lesson with a paying adult. The Hidden Passages Adventure Tour is for high adrenaline families. You will visit the Natural Bridge Caverns where you will be lowered by rope through a 160-ft. well shaft to 230 ft. below surface level to the Fault Room, which features one of the longest soda star formations in North America!
Long Week-Ends with Disney
Adventures by Disney is now offering a long-weekend getaway in San Francisco and New York for the 2015 season. 
The three-night, four-day Long Weekends are designed to give your family a nice overview of each city, linked to Adventures by Disney’s format of storytelling. The San Francisco tour will be based out of the Fairmont Hotel and include a tour of LucasFilm, a Disney production partner, which is not typically open to the public; a day trip to Napa Valley and Silverado Winery, owned by members of the Disney family, where adult guests can blend their own private label wine (while their children infuse olive oil in another room); and a bicycle ride from the Embarcadero to the base of the Golden Gate. A Long Weekend in Manhattan will include a visit to the “Good Morning America” studio during a broadcast (Disney owns the show’s parent company, ABC), dance lessons in a professional studio, a performance of “Aladdin” at Disney’s New Amsterdam Theater (including a hands-on backstage tour), an afterhours tour of the Tenement Museum that includes conversations with matriarchs from several immigrant families, as well as an immersive tour of Harlem which includes a meal of soul food at Amy Ruth’s.
NYC Scavenger Hunt
Sightseeing in New York can be overwhelming, but The Westin New York at Times Square, 
along with Stray Boots, has an adventurous way to tour the city—with a scavenger hunt! The new partnership with Stray Boots will have your family on a hunt all through the city. You download the Stray Boots app and are then off to an adventure that includes challenges, trivia questions and discovery as you earn points, take pictures, and learn about Manhattan at your own pace. The virtual tour guide also gives your family the opportunity to set your own schedules, take breaks, and shop along the way. The Westin’s getaway package features $500 in added amenities including five Stray Boots tours; a portable cell phone charger to keep you connected during your adventure; $20 Metro Card; complimentary internet; a 10 percent food and beverage discount; complimentary upgrade if available; and 500 Starwood Preferred Guest points—for scavenger hunt winners who receive 500 or more points on the app.
