90 Years in NYC
The Sherry Netherland Hotel is celebrating their 90th anniversary! This 100-room luxury hotel is nicely located across from Central Park on Fifth Avenue in New York and is offering two 
valuable packages for families. The Great Family Escape package provides a second room for free when you stay in a suite for at least two nights creating a spacious 2-bedroom suite with kitchenette. The Family Getaway package is a nod to the hotel’s heritage. Your children will receive a stuffed giraffe named Louis, in honor of Louis Sherry, the legendary confectioner who built the iconic property. Children are encouraged to take Louis around town with them, and post photos of their adventures on the hotel’s Facebook page. Your family will also receive four tickets to the Central Park Zoo, four tickets to the historic Central Park Carousel, Central Park map and four $10 MetroCards to get around the city. Hotel rates include complimentary internet access, newspaper of choice daily, sodas and mineral waters in the refrigerator in each room, fresh flowers, a welcome gift of Louis Sherry chocolates and more.
Children Free at Legoland
For a limited time, children stay & play for free when you book a LEGOLAND Vacation package! It includes your LEGOLAND hotel room, 2-day park tickets for the family (children are free), exclusive early access to LEGOLAND on both days for everyone in your reservation along with free breakfast for each guest in the reservation (except on your arrival day). Just book by September 30 and stay through November 16. Some black-out dates apply. Note that water park tickets are not included. The five-story, 152-room LEGOLAND Hotel immerses your family into a creative LEGO world designed to bring your children’s imaginations to life. More than two million LEGO bricks make up over 2,000 LEGO models throughout the hotel. The resort includes all themed rooms with a separate sleeping area for children, pool, Master Model Builder Sessions, Castle Play area, in-room treasure hunts and more!
Family Getaway in Virginia
The Tides Inn in Irvington, VA is ideal for your next family getaway. Nestled on the banks of Carter’s Creek, the laid back resort has been a Chesapeake Bay tradition since 1947. It showcases 480 acres of grounds, multiple restaurants and almost every room has a view of the water. Families of all ages will appreciate the array of recreational activities such as water sports (kayaking, paddle boats, fishing and sailing lessons), tennis, gym, fitness classes, bikes, spa, golf, supervised children’s program (including tennis and golf camps) and daily activities like oyster roasting and s’more campfires. Nearby museums, historical sights, wine trails and more await off property. Book now and enjoy their Family Fun Getaway package with deluxe accommodations with two queen beds, full breakfast daily and a $75.00 activity credit.
The Art of the Family in Vail
Your family can enjoy all that Vail has to offer with The Sebastian’s Art of Family 
Funpackage. It includes welcome drinks for two, daily breakfast for four, Base Camp bike rentals for four, a four pack of summer lift tickets, one on-mountain picnic lunch, and luxury accommodations. For more adventurous families, choose the Art of Family Adventure package with a whitewater rafting trip, horseback riding, Base Camp bike rentals, and daily breakfast (all for four), as well as luxury accommodations. Just book by September 27 and stay a minimum of five nights in a two bedroom Executive Suite or Two or Three Bedroom Residential Suites. The luxury boutique resort opened in 2010 and is walking distance to Vail Village. It showcases rooms and spacious residential units, spa, two restaurants, library, children’s play area, outdoor pool and more.
Star Wars Tour
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has introduced the Star Wars Guided Tour. The first-ever themed tour is a seven-hour immersion into the park’s Star Wars experiences. It includes priority boarding for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, which will see new scenes from Star Wars: Episode VIII added later in 2017. Your family will also get an in-depth tour of Star Wars Launch Bay and encounters with the villainous Kylo Ren and the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy: Chewbacca. In Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, children ages 4 to 12 can train in the way of The Force, battling a villain from Star Wars Rebels, a popular Disney XD series. The tour concludes at the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party with reserved viewing for the fireworks show, which presents memorable moments from Star Wars films with state-of-the-art projection, lasers and pyrotechnics. Tours are offered on Mondays and Saturdays throughout 2017 and cost $129 per person. May the force be with you!
Family Fun in San Francisco
Looking for upscale and spacious family-sized accommodations in San Francisco? The Fairmont Heritage Place is a great option. Their unique location is right in Ghiardelli Square close to 
Fisherman’s Wharf and the ferry to Alcatraz. The luxury property is offering a Family Fun Package with at least a 3-night minimum stay that includes a one, two or three-bedroom residence with city or bay views, complimentary Ghirardelli Chocolate basket, two adult and two children’s tickets to the Exploratorium (the wonderful hands-on science and technology museum) and four complimentary cable car tickets to explore the city. Benefits and amenities of the hotel include 24-hour butler services, car service within two miles, daily breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese and free internet.
Disney’s Free Dining
Disney World’s free dining plan is back! Your family will get a free dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus Option. The available dates are from August 21-September 30, November 14-20, November 25-27 and December 8-23, 2017 when booked by July 7. Stay at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort and get the Disney Dining Plan. When you stay at a Disney Value Resort or Disney Moderate Resort, you get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. Plus all resort guests receive early access to Disney FastPass+ planning, Extra Magic Hours, complimentary Resort transportation, standard parking and entertaining amenities!
Family Fun in Chicago
The Ritz Carlton Chicago showcases two appealing family-friendly packages. Dinosaur fans will enjoy their Kids in the City package. It includes your room; valet parking; one adult and one
student VIP ticket to The Field Museum, including access to Jurassic World: The Exhibition!; a Ritz-Kids Jurassic World inspired themed turn down amenity and the hotel’s luxury in-room camp-out experience. Additional VIP tickets can be purchased at the front desk. Doll lovers will relish in the American Girl Package that includes your room, take home doll travel bed, milk and cookies at turn-down, personalized cupcake decorating experience in your room and valet parking. The American Girl Store is in the same complex as the hotel. With both packages, your children will also enjoy a warm welcome from the hotel’s toy-filled Red Wagon and an in-room visit from the hotel’s Candy Cart. Located at the top of Water Tower Place, the hotel’s extra large picture windows afford amazing city and lake views. There is also a seasonal rooftop lounge, spa, gym with yoga and pilates classes and more for a fun and relaxing Chicago getaway.
Legoland’s Autism Awareness
In honor of this month’s Autism Awareness, Legoland Florida officials announced that the theme park has introduced several services and initiatives meant to assist guests with autism spectrum disorders and their caregivers. After teaming with the North and Central Florida chapter of the Autism Speaks advocacy organization, Legoland Florida has instituted new services, including the Blue Hero Pass, which allows visitors on the autism spectrum who have difficulty waiting in line to bypass the standby line at popular attractions. Legoland Florida has also added areas designated as quiet rooms in the resort’s Annual Pass, First Aid and Baby Care facilities to give guests and their families the opportunity to take a break from the action. Noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, toys and Lego building tables are part of the rooms. In addition, the Training & Development team at Legoland has developed illustrated, step-by-step walkthroughs for every ride and show. The team also designed specialized training to prepare employees with skills and sensitivities for guests on the autism spectrum and their families.
Newport Beach Luxury
The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA has a Spring Break Family Escape package that is available through June 30. It includes accommodations in a luxury villa, breakfast for two 
adults and two children, one round of golf at Pelican Hill Golf Club, a 50-minute Amber Gold Massage plus two children ages 4 to 12 can spend a day at Camp Pelican with a kids’ clubhouse and pool. Advanced reservations are a must for the kids’ camp, golf and spa. This ultra-luxe property sits on 500 acres with two golf courses, spa, two pools, five restaurants and 332 bungalows and villas. The family-friendly villas feature fully equipped kitchens, huge living spaces and are attended to by a private staff. Villas guests also get access to a separate clubhouse with pool and gym. Blackout dates may apply.
