Orlando Schoolcation
In Orlando, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has taken e-learning a step further by organizing supervised schoolwork sessions. Classes are held in a quiet and airy learning space with premium wi-fi. Your children will be physically distanced with a maximum of six students per room. The program is available Monday through Friday for $50 per child for a half-day (9:00 am-12:00 noon) and $100 per child for a full day (9:00 am-3:00 pm) with lunch and an optional enrichment period (such as Arts and Crafts and Physical Education) included. Currently, you can take advantage of the hotel’s Experience More package through December 18 with a $200/night credit for a room or $500/night for one- and two-bedroom suites. Credits can be used for study sessions! After school, families can take advantage of the resort recreation and amenities such as Explorer Island waterpark, tennis, golf, cooking classes, gym, spa, and more. And of course, Walt Disney World next door.
Custom RV Trip Planning
Ready to explore the USA in an RV? Perhaps homeschooling on the road while exploring places that are part of your children’s studies? Overseas Leisure Group has launched a Discover America series of luxury RV trips to make the trip as easy as possible. Let us create a custom and memorable itinerary that is either self-drive or with your own driver that includes outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, biking, and river rafting. We also reserve your nightly campsites or you can stay at a variety of hotels, villas, ranches, or resorts along the way. Choose from RVs ranging from luxury Mercedes vans for two or three people to a top-of-the-line 45-foot coach for six that includes a “presidential suite on wheels.” An added concierge service can provide technical assistance, cleaning, groceries, meals, maintenance, and a chauffeur for transportation when the RV is parked.
Cheeca Lodge Expansion
Cheeca Lodge & Spa is expanding and now offering large family-sized accommodations! The upscale resort on Islamorada in the Florida Keys recently acquired 10 stand-alone casitas, two restaurants, and associated facilities from the Moorings, its neighbor resort to the south. This section’s beach, tennis courts, and premium pool will remain exclusive to casita guests, but you also have full use of the amenities and recreation at the main resort including watersports, golf, spa, kids club, bikes, pools, and fishing from their 525-foot-long pier. Your family will appreciate the spacious accommodations in one- and two-bedroom homes; some with awesome oceanfront views. These Key West-style casitas range from 750 to 2,100 square feet and include large porches, full kitchens, butler service, and a washer and dryer. Private chefs are also available…perhaps a fresh seafood feast?
Remote Office Getaway
Do you need to work, but your family still wants to get away? The ultimate beachside office awaits your family at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This upscale resort in Montecito, CA near Santa Barbara opened just last year. This family getaway blends business with leisure with a fully equipped remote office in your suite featuring a monitor, wireless mouse and keyboard, printer, kit of essential office supplies along with coffee to fuel your mind and spark ideas. Plus $100 in resort credits per night! Your family can enjoy two pools, beach services, watersports, spa, local tours, daily activities and several dining options. The children’s program is temporarily closed, but pets are welcome. This special package is available through September 30, 2020, needs a 10-day advance reservation and is valid for stays Sunday through Thursday.
Lodge at Blue Sky All-Inclusive
We are excited to see that the new Lodge at Blue Sky is offering an all-inclusive package. This upscale property from Auberge Resorts is just 35-minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. Your package includes a luxury suite, one privately guided half-day adventure daily, three meals and non-alcoholic beverages, daily group yoga and meditation, round-trip airport transfers and a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you prefer a rate without meals, you can opt for $100 in resort credits per night with a 3-night minimum stay. The credit can be used for adventures, wellness or culinary experiences. The family-friendly resort sits on a 3,500-acre private retreat in the Wasatch Mountain Range with spacious suites and one- and two-bedroom accommodations. Family activities abound including biking, hiking, fishing, art classes, horseback riding, sporting clays, yoga, kids camp, special teen activities and more. Adventure and relaxation await your family in Utah!
Family Fun at Sunriver
Sunriver Resort near Bend, OR and in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains is offering condo and home rentals starting at only $149 per night and hotel rooms with a third night free! Sunriver is an ideal family resort for all seasons. The sprawling, forested property showcases a wide variety of recreation, dining and amenities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, watersports, bike trails, spa, gym, pools and more. All are operational for a great summer getaway! Choose from vacation rentals of all sizes for your family and larger family groups including some dog friendly options. As a guest of Sunriver Resort, you are entitled to their Resort Privileges including guaranteed advance tee times at the resort golf courses, bike and watersport rental discounts and complimentary and private resort-wide transportation. Sanitation protocols are in place for each and every aspect of your stay.
Florida Keys Opening
The Florida Keys are now back open to visitors. New disinfecting and social distancing guidelines, as well as mandatory wearing of face coverings for both visitors and tourism industry staff members have been initiated with input from the Florida Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and the American Hotel and Lodging Association. To celebrate, the new Isla Bella Resort in Marathon is offering a Friends of Isla Bella Benefits promotion with up to 25 percent off. There are no black-out dates and you can cancel up to 5 days prior to arrival. Lower discounts are available with cancelation 24 hours prior to arrival for even greater flexibility. Dining and pools are open with health protocols in place. The resort features a mile of waterfront, sandy beach, several pools, multiple dining options, marina with watersports and more.
A&K’s Tailor Made USA
With new demand for travel in the US, luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has added six new Tailor Made USA adventures across the American West and Alaska, in addition to two Great American Road Trips. Each tour is privately guided and with carefully vetted accommodations. The new itineraries allow your family to indulge in an array of outdoor adventures and unique experiences such as wildlife viewing on private ranches, access to historic sites off-limits to most visitors, and meetings with tribal elders and historians who share stories about traditions that are quickly disappearing. Choose from tours to Alaska, Grand Teton/Yellowstone, Northern California, Utah, and Northern California. Or how about a private charter flight tour of Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone? A&K’s two expansive Great American Road Trips can be customized as well to suit your departure and arrival points. Call us for more details on these truly pampered travel experiences.
Spirit of Now in SC
Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC is reopening on June 4 with a
Spirit of Now promotion that offers both value and flexibility. For each night reserved, you will receive up to a $300 resort credit and a complimentary upgrade at time of check in. We are also able to throw in breakfast! A deposit is not required at time of booking and cancellation fees have been waived up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Choose from a variety of lodging options at this luxury resort including hotel rooms, suites, cottages and residences with up to five bedrooms. The property will be fully operational with some adjustments and has implemented an enhanced prescriptive Health & Safety protocol program that was designed in collaboration with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as from leading experts in their respective fields.
Summer Camp Back-Up
As part of the rollout of Island Destinations’ new U.S. domestic portfolio, it announced it has launched a private destination family summer experience. As part of the portfolio, a customized program will be designed with the option of an experienced camp director to personalize a daily summer camp program with a private camp counselor, in a host of select local resorts throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to daily kids’ activities, adults will be set up with an office to continue working remotely. A preview of participating properties includes: Chatham Bars Inn, Foxfire Mountain House, Lake Kora, The Lodge & Spa at Bush Creek Ranch, Amangiri, The Resort at Paws Up, Watch Hill Inn, Mustang Monument, Beach Enclave, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, NIZUC Resort & Spa, One&Only Palmilla, Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. More properties are expected to join, Island Destination says. Let us help you find the best option and pricing for your family!
