Cartoon Network Hotel
The Cartoon Network is getting into the travel business. Also in Pennsylvania! They recently announced that they are partnering with Palace Entertainment to create the Cartoon Network Hotel. The hotel will immerse your family in the worlds of fan-favorite shows including Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and more and is scheduled to open in 2019. It will be located in central Pennsylvania near Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster which is also operated by Palace Entertainment. The nine-acre destination will include outdoor attractions such as a pool, an amphitheater, lawn games and fire pits, as well as an indoor play area, an arcade, a restaurant, the Cartoon Network Hotel shop and more. In addition to these themed areas, each guest room will have interchangeable themes that can be customized based on your family’s favorite shows.
Skytop Holidays
Ready to get into the holiday mood? Skytop Lodge in the Poconos wants your family to come to their home for the holidays with special
Christmas celebrations from December 1-23. Each week-end the resort kicks off the season with a life-size gingerbread house, story time on Friday evenings and a tree lighting ceremony with a special appearance from the big guy himself every Saturday. End your stay with breakfast with Santa on Sunday. A variety of special holiday activities are scheduled from Thursday to Sunday including hayrides, seasonal arts & crafts, campfires, ice skating, family games, movies and more along with the resort’s long list of winter adventures. You can even cut down your own Christmas tree from a local tree farm to take home with you! Additional Christmas Week activities from December 24-31 and special New Year’s events for adults and children are available during the holiday week.
Family Luxury in Beverly Hills
Get a second room for half off for children 12 and under and daily breakfast with the Montage Beverly Hills’ Family Fun offer for stays 
through February 28. Or choose a spacious suite if you stay through January 31 and you will receive a generous $200 daily hotel credit with at least a two-night stay with their Suite Season deal! Black-out dates do apply. This luxury hotel features a champagne welcome, 201 rooms and suites, 24-hour rooftop pool with cabanas and grill, gym, spa, children’s programming for ages 5-12, Cadillac house cars and a Geoffrey Zakarian restaurant. It’s located off Wilshire Boulevard one block from Rodeo Drive.
Value at Deer Valley
Ski season is almost here! From December 7-13, 2018 and again from March 24-April 7, 2019, the Lodges at Deer Valley and Silver 
Baron Lodge children ski for free and you also receive 20 percent off lodging, adult lift tickets and children’s ski rentals. The Early Season and Late Season Family Value package just requires a 3-night stay. Family-friendly amenities at these deluxe properties include an outdoor pool and hot tub, yoga classes, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, in-town shuttle, on-site restaurant and rental shop; all within close proximity to Snow Park Lodge and ski school. They also have organized activities and supervised programs for children of all ages. Accommodations range from hotel rooms to spacious four-bedroom condos with full kitchens. Your family will receive one complimentary lift ticket, per paying adult, for children 12 and under per day as well as up to two Deer Valley children’s ski rental discount vouchers. Note that a lift ticket purchase is not required to receive the lodging discount.
Grand Canyon Centennial
On February 26, 2019, Grand Canyon National Park celebrates 100 years! A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park welcomes approximately six million domestic and international visitors 
each year. After 100 years, whether its hiking a corridor trail, taking a stroll on the rim or enjoying the landscape from an overlook, the Grand Canyon continues to provide a space for all visitors to connect with the outdoors. Next year, it will commemorate the past and inspire future generations to experience, connect with, and protect the park’s unique natural, cultural, and historic resources. Special events range from stargazing parties to Native American Heritage Days. Book early for the best park lodging!
Hawks Cay ReOpening
Hawks Cay Resort in The Florida Keys closed after sustaining severe damages during the 2017 hurricane season. Nearly one year and $50-million in renovations later, the beloved family resort has fully
reopened. The reimagined hotel has introduced a brand-new lobby and public spaces, 177 renovated guest rooms, and two new restaurants. The resort also expanded and revamped its adults-only area, which includes the original Tranquility Pool. Many family-friendly features still remain including water sports such as kite boarding, diving and fishing charters and the Camp Hawk Environmental Education Academy. Camp activities include field trips through the mangroves on Duck Key; exploring the local ecosystem and nighttime stargazing. Large villas make this resort an idea family getaway.
Legoland New York
In other New York travel news, LEGOLAND is coming to the Empire State! Park officials recently announced LEGOLAND New York — located in Goshen (Orange County) — will offer more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. The park’s attractions will be spread across eight themed lands, including The Factory, with the Great LEGO Adventure ride; Bricktopia, where kids can work with Master Model Builders to build LEGOs; and Pirate Shores, a water play area! LEGOLAND New York will be located about 60 miles from New York City, and Shortline Coach USA has also announced it will offer transportation services to and from the park. The park is expected to open in 2020.
Family Fun in NYC
Experience the Big Apple in style and comfort with the Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park’s Family Fun package. It includes your room, one free rollaway, $100 every day in food and 
beverage credits, a Signature welcome amenity for your children, Central Park Scavenger Hunt, Central Park Carousel tickets, spa discounts and more! If you want to spread out, you can get a second room at 30 percent off. The 259-room luxury hotel is right across the street from Central Park and ideally located for theater, shopping, museums, Rockefeller Center and other fun NYC experiences.
American Girl Suite Debut
The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. has unveiled an American Girl doll-themed suite! The new room — appropriately furnished in pale pink and cream colors — comes complete with 
American Girl’s bestselling books and products, such as the American Girl Grand Hotel along with an American Girl doll beds, bathrobes and slippers! The hotel is offering two American Girl doll packages with a mix of added amenities and afternoon tea. The infamous and upscale hotel with 336 guest rooms was renovated in 2016 and overlooks the Potomac River. It is located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood close to public transporation. It also features guaranteed connecting rooms for families and up to 3 bedroom suites. It also features an indoor pool, gym and spa.
Family Fun in Charleston
There’s no shortage of family-friendly activities in Charleston, SC. The Fulton Lane Inn and Kings Courtyard Inn both offer a Family Fun package that puts the best of the city at your fingertips. Share the beauty and history of Charleston with this three day, two-night package. It includes your choice of tickets to the South Carolina Aquarium or Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum, a choice of the Charleston Museum or Children’s Museum, a horse and buggy for a carriage ride through downtown Charleston, a $20 gift certificate to a local confectionery shop and a fun scavenger hunt. These boutique-style, sister hotels are next to each other and centrally located close to sites, shops, dining and Waterfront Park. Mindy and Lauren enjoyed a family gathering at the Fulton Lane Inn as well.
