Amelia Family Villa

We are excited to announce that the Amelia Island Plantation can now accommodate multi-generational families, golf/tennis groups, etc. all under one roof in their brand new 8 bedroom/8.5 bath house located just a 5-minute walk to the beach!  Villa guests enjoy all of the amenities and have the same access to the resort as hotel guests including golf, tennis, spa, gym, nature center, bike rentals and more.  This 8-bedroom house is absolutely stunning featuring top-of-the-line appliances and amenities. It is a spacious 5,600 sq. ft. two-story home with 4 large rooms that each have one king bed and 4 rooms that each have two queen beds. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are an open floor plan perfect for entertaining a large group. There is also a gorgeous back patio featuring a private pool and spa.  The resort is giving us the added benefit of a free golf cart for the duration of your stay as well as a $100/day resort credit!

Reconnect with Wyndham

Wyndham Grand is challenging your family to put your cell phones away!  They started a new program called Reconnected, a Wyndham Grand Family Experience.  It offers an opportunity for your family to do fun activities together and to enjoy imaginative play time together. Upon check-in, your family receives a timed lock box for your mobile devices.  Take the distractions away and create true memories, instead of fleeting Instagram stories.  Wyndham gathered experts in their field to create a series of activities including blanket forts, reading and shadow puppets, s’mores making and taking instant photos.  Pilot hotels include family-centric destinations such as Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach; Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek; Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront; and The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel in Charleston.  Because family time is priceless, Reconnected is available at a 5 percent discount off the best available rate through September 3, based on availability.

Red Carpet Kids

Hot on the heels of Awards Season, The Peninsula Beverly Hills has partnered with NYC-based Red Carpet Kids to bring the beloved World Premiere Experience to Los Angeles. The simulation concept allows your children the opportunity to experience first-hand a day in the life of Hollywood’s hottest stars, from filming a live-action movie to walking the red carpet.  The Red Carpet Kids Package includes:

• Red carpet VIP entrance with paparazzi upon arrival to film shoot
• Personal Red Carpet Kids Butler
• Personal photographer including photo package
• Green screen studio film shoot with director, film crew, props, costumes and accessories
• Private lunch or dinner for “wrap party”
• Hotel car to Paley Center
• Event space
• Red carpet premiere of finished film at Paley Center (including red carpet, step and repeat, interviews by correspondent, paparazzi)
• Popcorn and customized concession stand at premiere
• Awards ceremony
• Swag bags for all guests
• DVD copy of movie

The luxury hotel offers 195 guest rooms, including 38 suites and 17 private villas set upon tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills.  Children’s activities include a treasure hunt on the hotel grounds, cooking classes and swimming in the rooftop pool.

Hogwarts Castle Lights Up

Universal Orlando is adding a really cool Sound and Light Show at Hogwarts Castle.   The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will debut on January 31 and run on select nights throughout 2018 (after a preview this week-end at A Celebration of Harry Potter 2018).  As night falls in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, state-of-the-art projection mapping, coupled with special effects and lighting, will wrap Hogwarts castle in a display celebrating the four houses of Hogwarts—Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Watch as the spirit and iconic elements of each house are brought to life on the majestic castle all set to music based on the original scores from the Harry Potter films.

Averill’s Flathead Lodge Discount

Families who finish their school year early can save at Averill’s Flathead Lodge.  The discount is 20 percent off from June 10-17, 2018 only.  Averill’s is a third generation family operated guest ranch located in Northwest Montana on the beautiful shores of Flathead Lake. It offers unlimited horse & water activities and sits only 35 miles south of Glacier National Park.  Your family will enjoy a rustic ranch atmosphere with family sized accommodations, endless recreational activities, and unmatched hospitality. Recreation includes a complete horse program, sailing, fly fishing, water sports, hiking, cookouts, and a family barn dance to name a few…all for one all-inclusive rate.

SkyTop Savings

The earlier in advance you plan your winter getaway to Skytop Lodge, the more your family will save with 10 percent off with a two week advance and up to 25 percent when planning two months in advance.  Winter activities at this upscale, Poconos landmark abound for the entire family including downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, tobogganing, ice skating, ice fishing and sleigh rides along with archery, indoor pool, sporting clays, zip line, spa, gym and more.  A variety of family sized accommodations are also available.

Club Med in Canada

Club Med recently announced that they chose Quebec, Canada for their return to the North American ski market.  We are excited to hear that the Club Med Village in Le Massif de Charlevoix will open in 2020.  With stunning views of the St. Lawrence River, this pristine destination is just one hour away from the Quebec City airport and will be an all-seasons resort.  Club Med currently has 19 ski resorts in Europe and Asia that feature an all-inclusive package where your lodging, ski lessons, lift tickets, all meals and drinks, entertainment, internet and tips are covered for one price.

Learn to Ski at Smuggler’s

Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont is celebrating National Learn to Ski & Snowboard month in January with a week-long special package for first time skiers or riders.  Beginners and advanced beginners (level 1 and 2) will receive free Beginner Ski or Snowboard Group lessons plus rental equipment for your entire length of stay!  This Learn to Ski & Snowboard offer is available for stays of three nights or more between January 19-28, 2018. Smuggler’s Notch has several different ski and stay packages depending on your needs for lodging, child care, etc.  The resort also showcases a variety of winter adventures (such as tubing, snowmobiles, Snowcat rides and ice skating), an indoor heated pool, family and evening activities, child and babycare and more.

Hershey Holidays

Let Hersheypark get you into a festive mood this winter.  Their annual holiday event, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, features more than two million twinkling lights, 30 family and kiddie rides along with Santa and his nine, live reindeer.  Additional holiday events abound and the Hotel Hershey brings it all together for your family with a special holiday package.  It includes: deluxe accommodations milk and cookies for four on your arrival night, one-day admission to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane per person, admission for one vehicle to Hershey Sweet Lights (a holiday drive-through spectacular), seasonal admission to Hershey Gardens, and admission to The Hershey Story’s Museum where the Little Elves Workshop includes hands-on ornament making.  Breakfast or lunch with Santa can also be arranged at Hersheypark and live shows will also be on the bill.  The package is available from November 10-December 30.

Paws Up Christmas

Situated on an authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana, The Resort at Paws Up brings refined Christmas flair to the countryside each December with its Storybook Christmas. The luxury resort’s comprehensive Christmas Package offers your family five nights of accommodations in one of their private luxury lodges; all meals, snacks and nonalcoholic drinks and a personal visit from Santa. Plus get a fine-dining experience on Christmas Eve (with a special children’s party) and Christmas night, a custom-decorated Christmas tree in your lodge and gingerbread house building.  Also take advantage of the horse-drawn sleigh ride to explore the snowy countryside as you sip eggnog under the clear Montana skies.  The comprehensive package also includes a choice on half-day activity per person per day (such as dog sledding, cross country skiing, snow mobiles, tubing, indoor horseback riding lessons and more), holiday DVDs and transfers from the Missoula airport.