Kosher in Paradise

The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has enhanced its offerings with a full range of kosher dining options and religious services for guests. The resort features Cinko Asian Latino Grill, the Caribbean’s first 100% certified kosher restaurant, along with Knosh, a kosher food truck serving delicious vegetarian and pescatarian options. For added convenience, in-room kosher dining is available 24/7, and guests can also enjoy pre-packaged kosher meals.

Religious services are hosted onsite, including Shabbat services with minyan on Friday night at Cinko, as well as throughout the week at either the hotel chapel or nearby at The Chabad of the Bahamas. A newly completed Eruv now surrounds the entire Baha Mar resort, allowing religious families to carry items during Shabbat.

For Yeshiva Winter Break, the resort is offering a special package from January 11 to February 6, 2025. This package includes 20% off rooms and a $350 food and beverage credit for stays of five nights or more.

Beyond its kosher amenities, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar features a waterpark, multiple pools, a lazy river, a wildlife sanctuary, golf, tennis, a children’s program, and much more—ideal for a relaxing and memorable family vacation.

Maui: Ready to Work, Ready to Serve

Help us in supporting Maui on its path to recovery! While the island continues to heal, we want to shine a light on this beautiful destination. Many of our families have recently visited and had unforgettable experiences. To help others enjoy Maui and contribute to its recovery, here are some excellent promotions from our favorite family-friendly resorts:

• Fairmont Kea Lani: Take advantage of their “Family Offer” with 50% off your second suite or villa. For a small fee, you can even connect your suites! This offer is valid through December 25, 2024.
• Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea: Until December 31, enjoy a $125-$200 per night resort credit, depending on your room category. Use your credit toward incidental charges, including resort activities.
• Montage Kapalua: With the “Montage Traditions” promotion, stay five nights and receive a $1,000 resort credit, available throughout the holiday season.
• Ritz-Carlton Kapalua: Book five nights and pay for only four, plus receive a $200-$500 resort credit depending on your room category. This offer is valid through May 30, 2025.
• Westin Maui Resort & Spa: Newly renovated and featuring a stunning club-level tower, their “Spirit of the Season” promotion offers 25-35% off travel between November 28, 2024 and January 11, 2025. You’ll also receive a $50-$100 daily resort credit based on room category.

Some black out dates may apply, but let us help you find the best values overall for a great Maui getaway!

St. Kitts Holiday Luxury

Indulge in spacious luxury this holiday season at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour with their exclusive offer on their spacious Three-Bedroom Presidential Villa or Two-Bedroom Bi-Level Penthouse Suite. Just book by September 15 to enjoy a variety of added amenities:

• $700 resort credit
• Luxury round-trip transfers for up to 5 guests
• Expedited luxury arrival airport experience for up to 4 guests (Presidential Villa only)
• Butler service
• A holiday family portrait
• Your choice of a one-hour pickleball session or a one-hour Topgolf Swing Suite session per stay

This special package is available for stays between December 21, 2024, and January 4, 2025, with additional Virtuoso amenities included such as breakfast, additional resorts credits and more!

The 5,210-square-foot Presidential Villa features a private infinity pool, game room, dedicated wellness area, and the services of a butler and private chef while the two-story penthouse showcases 2,300-square-feet along with private pool. The intimate resort, which opened in 2017, spans the entire beach of Banana Bay and features 124 rooms, all with views of the beach and sea. Guests can also enjoy two pools, a spa, gym, pickleball, watersports, a kids’ club for ages 3-12, three dining venues, and unique experiences like stargazing, steelpan lessons, and cooking classes.

Four Seasons Cabo Getaway

Spend more time experiencing luxury in Los Cabos at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. The resort is offering an enticing promotion where your family can enjoy every third night complimentary at this secluded beachfront retreat on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. This special offer is available through December 31…some blackout dates apply.

The 141-room contemporary showpiece is located along Baja’s secluded East Cape, providing two miles of pristine white sands along the stunning Sea of Cortez. This setting is perfect for a variety of water activities, including snorkeling or scuba diving in the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site, Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, renowned for its vibrant marine life and coral reefs. The resort also showcases golf, six pools, spa, supervised children’s program, several dining options and more. Adventurous families can explore the surrounding desert hills with activities such as horseback riding, ATV adventures, and guided hikes to secret waterfalls. These excursions provide a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and diverse landscapes of this region.

St. Lucia Wellness

BodyHoliday Saint Lucia, a luxury, all-inclusive wellness resort has unveiled its WellFit Tribes programming for 2024 that is running from July 1 to August 23. Aimed at helping teenagers and families strengthen their relationships and nurture their mental well-being, this series features a dynamic lineup of group fitness activities, new adventures, and comprehensive wellness programming. In response to evolving health trends, BodyHoliday has lowered its minimum age requirement to 12 years old, encouraging entire families that prioritize healthy eating, exercise, and mindfulness to take advantage. Renowned fitness and wellness experts, including former NFL players, Olympic athletes, and nutritionists, will guide families on their collective wellness journeys.  

Key highlights of the WellFit Tribes program include:

• Tailored fitness activities: Enjoy variety of wellness activities suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including daily fitness classes, weekly beach Olympics, and sports tournaments.
• Teen-focused workshops: Workshops and seminars cover personal development, mindfulness, and healthy living. These include first aid CPR training, healthy cooking classes, and social dining tables for teens to forge new friendships.
• Adventure excursions: Group excursions include guided nature walks, snorkeling, sailing, and other thrilling adventures.
• Family bonding time: Dedicated sessions for families to bond, such as beachside barbecues, beach parties, and relaxation in luxurious accommodations.
• Expert guidance: Parents and teens receive personalized support and guidance from professional athletes and wellness experts throughout their stay at BodyHoliday.

Stays are all-inclusive, featuring one daily spa treatment per person, along with gourmet meals, premium drinks, motorized and non-motorized water sports, nightly entertainment, and more. BodyHoliday Saint Lucia offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for families seeking to prioritize wellness and connection in a stunning Caribbean setting!

Luxury in the Dominican

Amanera, a luxury resort on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, is showcasing a Family Adventure package for stays of at least four nights through December 15.  This gorgeous resort is set on the powdery sands of Playa Grande and is surrounded by lush tropical landscapes. The glass-and-teak main house highlights nature’s artistry, as do the 25 spacious casitas and a two-bedroom clifftop villa.  Most accommodations feature personal pools as well.

Amanera is renowned for its world-class golf course but has something for everyone with tennis, spa, gym, watersports, children’s program for ages 5-12, plenty of dining options, and more.  Other fun family activities include horseback riding, hiking, and exploring nearby attractions such as waterfalls and national parks.  Your four-night package includes:

• 25% off a second Casita over the same dates
• 20% off spa treatments
• One s’mores and bonfire experience at the beach per family
• One Laguna Gri Gri boat tour per family of up to six people
• One family photo tour
• Three hours complimentary babysitting service

This offer is combinable with Virtuoso amenities that include upgrade if available, breakfast for two daily, $100 food and beverage credit, and more!

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. 

Club Med Cancun Enchancements

Club Med Cancún Yucatan, located at the tip of the Hotel Zone, is undergoing improvements and renovations to its wellness and family space. Upgrades to the family section and the addition of a Wellness Island will create more areas within the resort for your family to recharge and connect. The Sports & Wellness Island will combine an active sports area with a relaxation space with a new yoga palapa plus facilities for archery, bocce ball, mini golf, multi-sport courts, and the Circus School by Club Med. The tennis courts have been converted to pickleball courts as well. The resort is also relocating the children’s program closer to the family section and will feature an updated Baby Club Med for ages four to 23 months. Here babies can discover color, sounds and the natural environment through activities including music workshops, nature walks, painting activities and daily family activities such as cooking classes, pool parties and snack time!  Refreshed play facilities will also include a themed Splash Park, Water Park, Mini Pool & Playground, Fun Zone and Mini Cinema. Of course, this resort doesn’t just cater to children – adults can relax at one of the all-inclusive resort’s three white sand beaches, snorkel in the world’s second-largest coral reef, or sip some drinks at the new wine cellar.  A perfect family getaway!

Spacious Villas in Costa Rica

The beautiful Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, located within a 1,400-acre private resort community, just made family travel even better by announcing the opening of its 25 new one-, two-, and three-bedroom residential villas.  Located in an exclusive new hillside neighborhood, the villas will offer outstanding views of Culebra Cay.  Families will love splashing around in the villas’ private plunge pools, chef-curated market fresh baskets, a special in-villa coffee program, and complimentary afternoon apertivo!  If you can drag yourself away from your villa, check out the resort’s newly opened beach club, Casa de Playa, which provides an enhanced pool and beach experience on the sands of Playa Nacascolo with an array of complimentary watersports. Families can also visit a nearby village and participate in a community gardening project to handpick produce for a customized chef-prepared dinner to enjoy in your villa! Resort activities abound and also include golf and an adventure center for ziplining, mountain biking, and more. 

Connect at the St. Regis

The new and eco-friendly St. Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico is now guaranteeing connecting rooms (deluxe and grand luxe categories)!  All 124 rooms and 19 suites at this luxury resort offer ocean views.  The sea in front of the resort is where you will find the area’s largest undisturbed coral reef.  There are also plenty of pools including one for families with a restaurant and cabanas, a kids’ club with its own pool, spa, gym, and several dining options.  The resort includes a variety of added Virtuoso amenities for stays through November 30:

• Breakfast for two guests daily at Chaya Restaurant
• Upgrade upon availability at check-in to the next room category
• $200 total resort credit per stay through June 30 and $100 after that
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out (if available)