Hudson Valley Getaway

Wildflower Farms in upstate New York will open in autumn 2022 on 140 acres with an oasis of green space for your family to enjoy. Located where the Hudson River Valley meets the foothills of the Catskill Mountain range, the Auberge resort in Gardiner, NY is an easy drive from both Boston and New York City. The property will feature sixty-five freestanding and spacious bungalows, cottages, and suites. Tennis courts, a pavilion-style open-air gym, farm-to-table restaurant, cooking classes, and a spa with outdoor hot tubs and an indoor saltwater pool round out the amenities and recreational options. The resort also offers nearby access to the outstanding beauty of the Mohonk Preserve, the largest private nature reserve in the state with excellent hiking, biking, and world-class rock-climbing opportunities.

American Spirit

We appreciate resorts that offer unique and fun lodging options which can be found at Southern Utah’s Capitol Reef Resort.  Families can choose traditional lodging or opt to bunk down in an authentically designed Conestoga Wagon or TeePee complete with private bathroom steps away and firepits for cozy star gazing evenings.  The wagons sleep up to six and were built based on authentic 19th-century designs.  The TeePees have king beds and sleep two.  Both are available seasonally from late May through September with a 2-night minimum stay for the wagons and 3 for the teepees. Located one mile from the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park, this deluxe and 58-acre resort also has 98 rooms and suites and 22 standalone cabins with up to two bedrooms. A pool, restaurant, and gym round out the amenities. Nearby adventures abound including unique llama hikes, jeep tours, canyoneering, and horseback riding. Experience the best of the region with an Adventure Package that combines lodging + Half Day Jeep Safari + 2 Hour Horseback Ride + 2 Hour Llama Hike + Daily Breakfast with at least a four-night stay.

More Manhattan Luxury

We look forward to the New York City debut of two new luxury and family-friendly hotels. The Aman New York will become just the brand’s third property in the United States. Located in the former Crown Building at 57th and Fifth Avenue, the 83-room hotel will offer some of the largest rooms in Manhattan along with a three-floor spa with an indoor pool, subterranean Jazz Club, Wine Room, and 22 spacious residences. The Hotel Barrière will bring French flair to New York and will be their first property in the United States. Opening in Tribeca this summer, hotel amenities will include a spa, swimming pool, interior courtyard, rooftop terrace, and state-of-the-art screening room. It will feature 97 residential-style rooms and six suites.

Austin Adventures East Coast

Austin Adventures’ new line-up of East Coast trips for summer 2022 is ready to book.  Tours will be limited to just 12 participants and two guides. Destinations include:

Maine Acadia National Park: Experience the best of Maine’s Atlantic coast by bike, foot, kayak, and sailboat near Acadia National Park, Penobscot Bay, and more. Lobster rolls are included! Family departures are from June 12-17, June 19-24, and August 21-26.

North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains: Experience the Appalachian mountain range. Paddling on mountain lakes, walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge over an 80-foot chasm, and enjoying the history of the grand Biltmore Estate are just a few of the many thrills included. Family departures are July 31-August 5 and August 7-12.

Georgia & South Carolina Savannah & Charleston: Kayak with dolphins around Hilton Head, meet Charleston’s ghosts, lounge on the beach, and hike through salt marshes and forests covered with Spanish moss. Family departures are July 3- 8 and July 10-15.

College Concierge

With 35 colleges and universities in the greater Boston area, the city is a prime and popular destination for college hunts.  To help, The Langham, Boston is offering a pair of College Concierge Curriculum packages, one for exploring campuses and another to help prepare your child for their Boston college experience. Your package includes accommodations in a Family Room (for up to three guests); one-time use of a car and driver for up to up to five hours of college and university tours or shopping for dorm room decor; and a special welcome pastry with the college logo of your choice. City maps with all the school locations and guides of attractions that are free or discounted for college students are also on hand. The luxury hotel recently underwent a spectacular two-year renovation and is located in downtown Boston.

Mini Manhattan Getaway

Enjoy all that The Big Apple has to offer with a luxury stay at the family-friendly Mandarin Oriental New York with their Mini Manhattan Family Getaway package. The 244-room hotel is located above Columbus Circle near Central Park, on floors 35 through 54 of the Time Warner complex. The Asian-inspired property showcases a 75 ft. indoor pool, spa, gym, restaurant, and their Pocket Panda program that provides fun activities and toys for children. Choose from spacious rooms up to two-bedroom suites for all family sizes. Your package includes:

• $100 daily food & beverage credit
• One-hour carriage ride through Central Park with pick-up at the hotel
• Two $50 gift cards
• Children’s welcome amenity
• Complimentary rollaway bed  
• Cookie decorating kit
• Teepee tent set-up for suite bookings

Peppa Pig Theme Park

The beloved children’s show Peppa Pig is opening as a theme park in 2022. The stand-alone park will be located steps from Legoland in Winter Haven, FL. With six theme rides, water play areas, and six playscapes, your pre-school children will become fully immersed in the animated series’ bright and colorful world. Peppa Pig Theme Park will have fun rides for every comfort level and interactive play areas including Peppa Pig’s Treehouse, Madame Gazelle’s Nature Trail, and a maze at George’s Fort. Your children can also cool off with the sprouting fountains, water slides, and splash puddles at the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad while the Mr. Potatoes Showtime Arena will showcase singalongs, games, and some funny skits. For families looking to relax and re-energize, The Cinema is where you can catch episodes of Peppa Pig on the big screen.

$75 to Ski Aspen/Snowmass

Aspen Snowmass is celebrating its 75th anniversary with $75 lift tickets all season long when booking lodging from participating properties through Stay Aspen Snowmass! During the regular season (January 1-April 2, 2022), the discounted lift tickets are available with at least two nights of lodging and two days of equipment rentals. Visit during the early (November 25-December 21) or late season (April 1-17) and only lift tickets and lodging are required.  A variety of different lodging options are available including hotels and condos.  Let us help you find the perfect ski getaway with flights, transfers, lift tickets, ski school, fun winter activities, and accommodation based on your family’s unique needs and budget. This special promotion must be booked by November 15, 2021, and at least seven days in advance.  

Nemacolin Year Round

Nemacolin, located in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, announced the opening of The Peak, a year-round water playground.  It will open fully at Thanksgiving.  The expansive outdoor pool area includes indoor and outdoor dining, cabanas, heated decks and sidewalks, swim-up bar, grotto, fire pits, hot tubs, and more.  There is even a performance stage for a mix of live entertainment.  The property showcases endless recreation including cosmic bowling, axe throwing, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, paintball, zip line, canopy tours, a climbing wall, Jeep off-roading, bike rentals, golf, spa, art classes, indoor pool, sporting clays, tennis, horseback riding and a nearby miniature golf course and carousel! This luxury resort also offers a variety of lodging options including hotel rooms and suites, townhomes, and house rentals. Currently, their Nemacolin Experience Package provides $200-$500 per room in resort credits for 2 to 5 night stays. Credits can be used for dining, activities, and amenities.

Family Fun in Napa

Wine country is welcoming to families. Carneros Resort and Spa recently revealed new family programming. The Napa Valley property, which sits on 28 acres and features 100 standalone cottages and homes throughout 16 neighborhoods, is ideal for families of all sizes. Family-friendly resort activities include a pool, bocce ball courts, children’s yoga, fitness classes, and in-room experiences such as backyard movies, s’mores, and stargazing. There are also several dining options, live music, spa, and gym.  Downtown Napa is only 10 minutes away.  A unique offer is Palate Play for children.  A picnic lunch with kid-friendly pairings can be enjoyed while parents experience wine tasting at the resort’s partner winery, Bouchaine Vineyards. In the region, your family can explore with bike tours, kayaking, canoeing, golf, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, museums, nature preserves, and more. Current resort promotions include a 4th night free or a $300 resort credit.