Camp Canyon Ranch

We are so excited that Canyon Ranch, Lenox, located in the heart of Massachusetts’s Berkshires, will hold its inaugural Canyon Ranch Summer Family Camp this summer from July 28-August 4.  All generations—from children to grandparents—are invited for a special week unlike any that the renowned wellness resort and spa has ever offered.  Your family can stay for a few nights or the entire week to experience a variety of fitness activities, spa and beauty, outdoor sports, culinary and mind-and-spirit programs that are designed for all ages. They have also included summer camp classics from campfires to scavenger hunts, arts-and-crafts, and field days!  Daily activities for every in the family abound….children ages nine and under can take part in nature walks, superhero fitness quests, treasures hunts and more, while ages 10-13 can enjoy fishing, archery and birding along with dance workshops, crafts, yoga, etc.  Even your teens will look forward to it: ages 14-18 will be offered Canyon Ranch style services such as spa treatments, mental fitness, and more.  Parents can have their own schedule and can sneak away to the spa, a tennis session, or a paddleboard yoga class.   Come and enjoy summer camp vibes and sublime summertime weather this summer in Lenox!

Uncruise Savings

Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure in Alaska?  Uncruise is showcasing a variety of savings sailings that are ideal for families including multigenerational groups!  This small ship, nature-based cruise line provides a wonderful variety of up-close experiences, watersports, and locally sourced meals.  Naturalist guides provide educational programs tailored to different age groups, making learning fun and interactive for children and parents alike.  This ideal family adventure is focused on exploration, learning, and connecting with nature.  Some of the current promotions include:

• $500 savings on all Alaska sailings June 1, 2024, and later.
• Buy 3 guests get the 4th free: valid on 2024 Wilderness Legacy and Safari Endeavour departures & select Wilderness Discovery dates. 
• Groups of 10+ guests traveling on any departure of the Wilderness Legacy or Safari Endeavour and select Wilderness Discoverer dates – receive 29% savings for Leap Year! 
• Double Kids in Nature savings of $1,000 per child 8-17 on select Kids in Nature family departures (7 Nights on Wilderness Legacy on June 22, 29 and July 27).

Let us help you plan an Alaska adventure to remember!

Rosewood’s Nightly Resort Credits

This summer Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas is sweetening your vacation experience with daily resort credits of up to $300, which you can use for dining, spa, activities and more.  Your family will receive $100 per night when staying in a room or studio suite, $200 per night for one-bedroom suite, and $300 per night for the resort’s spacious Rosewood Suite, Penthouse Suite, 3-Bedroom Villas, and 6-Bedroom Villa…ideal for large family gatherings.  One-bedrooms and higher also include butler services.  This promotion is available from May 1 to November 22, 2024, with at least a four-night stay.  This luxury and intimate resort has a total of 230 rooms, suites and villas, ensuring there is the perfect accommodation for every family and their quality service begins on arrival at the airport with a check-in lounge.  The resort showcases two pools, restaurants, spa, children’s program and gym. Guests also enjoy full access to all of Baha Mar’s recreational options including golf, tennis, pickleball, waterpark, marine animal interactions, watersports, minigolf, cooking classes, 45 dining options, casino and more.  There is truly something for everyone at this beautiful beachfront property. 

An Alps Getaway

From June 14 to September 8, 2024, children are invited to experience a Wunderland of activities at the luxury Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in Switzerland.  This supervised program is available for children ages 3 to 12 who can enjoy a plethora of activities such as treasure hunts, pizza-baking, mocktail mixing, flower arranging, and more.  On several nights, there are supervised dinners at the hotel restaurant if parents want a quiet meal. For your teens, there is a hangout lounge and new teen evening activities. Activities abound for children and teens including an indoor/outdoor pool and free tennis and golf.  For added adventures, the resort also has a partnership with a local sports camp with multi-sport or single sport options (tennis, climbing, soccer, biking and even a tech camp!). This mountain resort doesn’t just cater to your children: the parents can enjoy the resort’s and area activities such as a spa, gym, fitness classes, miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, watersports, carriage rides and more.  Stay at least two nights and your family will also receive free train travel in the Engadin St. Moritz region, along with bus service around the valley to explore this gorgeous region.  Take advantage of a free night with a 3- or 4-night stay!

Trip Review: Multi-Gen Galapagos Cruise

The Sedaka/Wagman multi-gen family of 7 from New York, NY and Bethesda, MD (grandparents, parents and 3 children ages 7, 9 and 11) traveled to Galapagos over spring break for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Their cruise package included a hotel night in Guayaquil before and after the cruise along with all of their transfer needs.  The cruise began in Baltra, Galapagos onboard Lindblad’s National Geographic Endeavour II for a 7-night sailing around these unique islands that ended in San Cristobal.  They visited six different islands to experience an amazing array of nature and wildlife on both land and sea.  Their itinerary was jam packed!  Some of their activities included snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, zodiac rides, and more. The parents and grandparents let us know that everyone really enjoyed the whole experience and praised the ship staff, especially for their Young Explorers children’s program.  Each day, the children met with dedicated staff to do an activity and discuss what they have seen.  They each had notebooks to check off and identify different species. The children also loved swimming with, and walking alongside, all the wildlife. The family also found the boat to be lovely with top-notch service. Some of them had some issues with seasickness, even though they had chosen the larger boat. Overall, the Lindblad staff took great care of the family from the moment they got off the plane in Guayaquil (and calmed their nerves on the current political situation in Ecuador) until they went through security on the way home. Grandpa said, “I don’t think you could really ask for more.”  

Travel Tip: Real ID Update

Beginning May 7, 2025, you will finally need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license, identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport), to fly within the United States. Please visit tsa.gov for a list of acceptable forms of ID and additional information regarding REAL ID.