Austin Adventures East Coast
Austin Adventures’ new line-up of East Coast trips for summer 2022 is ready to book. Tours will be limited to just 12 participants and two guides. Destinations include:
Maine Acadia National Park: Experience the best of Maine’s Atlantic coast by bike, foot, kayak, and sailboat near Acadia National Park, Penobscot Bay, and more. Lobster rolls are included! Family departures are from June 12-17, June 19-24, and August 21-26.
North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains: Experience the Appalachian mountain range. Paddling on mountain lakes, walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge over an 80-foot chasm, and enjoying the history of the grand Biltmore Estate are just a few of the many thrills included. Family departures are July 31-August 5 and August 7-12.
Georgia & South Carolina Savannah & Charleston: Kayak with dolphins around Hilton Head, meet Charleston’s ghosts, lounge on the beach, and hike through salt marshes and forests covered with Spanish moss. Family departures are July 3- 8 and July 10-15.
College Concierge
With 35 colleges and universities in the greater Boston area, the city is a prime and popular destination for college hunts. To help, The Langham, Boston is offering a pair of College Concierge Curriculum packages, one for exploring campuses and another to help prepare your child for their Boston college experience. Your package includes accommodations in a Family Room (for up to three guests); one-time use of a car and driver for up to up to five hours of college and university tours or shopping for dorm room decor; and a special welcome pastry with the college logo of your choice. City maps with all the school locations and guides of attractions that are free or discounted for college students are also on hand. The luxury hotel recently underwent a spectacular two-year renovation and is located in downtown Boston.
Mini Manhattan Getaway
Enjoy all that The Big Apple has to offer with a luxury stay at the family-friendly Mandarin Oriental New York with their Mini Manhattan Family Getaway package. The 244-room hotel is located above Columbus Circle near Central Park, on floors 35 through 54 of the Time Warner complex. The Asian-inspired property showcases a 75 ft. indoor pool, spa, gym, restaurant, and their Pocket Panda program that provides fun activities and toys for children. Choose from spacious rooms up to two-bedroom suites for all family sizes. Your package includes:
- $100 daily food & beverage credit
- One-hour carriage ride through Central Park with pick-up at the hotel
- Two $50 gift cards
- Children’s welcome amenity
- Complimentary rollaway bed
- Cookie decorating kit
- Teepee tent set-up for suite bookings
Peppa Pig Theme Park
The beloved children’s show Peppa Pig is opening as a theme park in 2022. The stand-alone park will be located steps from Legoland in Winter Haven, FL. With six theme rides, water play areas, and six playscapes, your pre-school children will become fully immersed in the animated series’ bright and colorful world. Peppa Pig Theme Park will have fun rides for every comfort level and interactive play areas including Peppa Pig’s Treehouse, Madame Gazelle’s Nature Trail, and a maze at George’s Fort. Your children can also cool off with the sprouting fountains, water slides, and splash puddles at the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad while the Mr. Potatoes Showtime Arena will showcase singalongs, games, and some funny skits. For families looking to relax and re-energize, The Cinema is where you can catch episodes of Peppa Pig on the big screen.
$75 to Ski Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass is celebrating its 75th anniversary with $75 lift tickets all season long when booking lodging from participating properties through Stay Aspen Snowmass! During the regular season (January 1-April 2, 2022), the discounted lift tickets are available with at least two nights of lodging and two days of equipment rentals. Visit during the early (November 25-December 21) or late season (April 1-17) and only lift tickets and lodging are required. A variety of different lodging options are available including hotels and condos. Let us help you find the perfect ski getaway with flights, transfers, lift tickets, ski school, fun winter activities, and accommodation based on your family’s unique needs and budget. This special promotion must be booked by November 15, 2021, and at least seven days in advance.
Nemacolin Year Round
Nemacolin, located in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, announced the opening of The Peak, a year-round water playground. It will open fully at Thanksgiving. The expansive outdoor pool area includes indoor and outdoor dining, cabanas, heated decks and sidewalks, swim-up bar, grotto, fire pits, hot tubs, and more. There is even a performance stage for a mix of live entertainment. The property showcases endless recreation including cosmic bowling, axe throwing, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, paintball, zip line, canopy tours, a climbing wall, Jeep off-roading, bike rentals, golf, spa, art classes, indoor pool, sporting clays, tennis, horseback riding and a nearby miniature golf course and carousel! This luxury resort also offers a variety of lodging options including hotel rooms and suites, townhomes, and house rentals. Currently, their Nemacolin Experience Package provides $200-$500 per room in resort credits for 2 to 5 night stays. Credits can be used for dining, activities, and amenities.
Family Fun in Napa
Wine country is welcoming to families. Carneros Resort and Spa recently revealed new family programming. The Napa Valley property, which sits on 28 acres and features 100 standalone cottages and homes throughout 16 neighborhoods, is ideal for families of all sizes. Family-friendly resort activities include a pool, bocce ball courts, children’s yoga, fitness classes, and in-room experiences such as backyard movies, s’mores, and stargazing. There are also several dining options, live music, spa, and gym. Downtown Napa is only 10 minutes away. A unique offer is Palate Play for children. A picnic lunch with kid-friendly pairings can be enjoyed while parents experience wine tasting at the resort’s partner winery, Bouchaine Vineyards. In the region, your family can explore with bike tours, kayaking, canoeing, golf, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, museums, nature preserves, and more. Current resort promotions include a 4th night free or a $300 resort credit.
Bishop’s Lodge Reopens
Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe has been fully reimagined with a renovation by Auberge Resorts and is ready to open! To celebrate, stay for a minimum of four nights and receive a $100 per night resort credit. You can use your credits for a variety of activities including art tours, outdoor adventures along with wellness, and culinary experiences. On-property recreation also includes a pool, gym, mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Off property, you can indulge in pottery making at a local studio, go white water rafting, fly fishing, and more. Set on 317 acres bordering the Santa Fe National Forest, the resort is minutes away from Santa Fe’s historic plaza and has 100 accommodation options including rooms, suites, multi-room casitas, and a 12-bedroom house ideal for your next multi-generational getaway! The resort credit promotion is available for stays through December 19.
Summer at Sundance
Still looking for a summer getaway? Sundance Mountain Resort, an hour from the Salt Lake City airport, boasts a myriad of warm-weather activities for every adventure level. Enjoy riding the chairlift for scenic views, mountain biking, hiking, zip-lining, fly fishing, and horseback riding. There are also an array of art classes for pottery, painting, soap making, leather journal making, handmade jewelry, and glass blowing. Release your creative energy and bring home a unique souvenir! The spa has treatments for adults and children and there is an amphitheater as well. This year-round resort, founded by Robert Redford in 1969 for the Sundance Film Festival, showcases hotel rooms, family-sized suites, and gorgeous homes that sleep 4-15 people.
New England with Disney
Starting May 2022, your family can explore the sights and taste the flavors of New England with Adventures by Disney. The new guided vacation will explore Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine with its quaint seaside villages, historic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible food. The itinerary includes Lake Champlain in Burlington and nearby Stowe, Vermont; the White Mountains of New Hampshire; and Bar Harbor, Maine. The tour includes a variety of activities for all ages such as bike riding, carriage tours, lobster feasts, museum visits, a lake cruise, sailing, kayaking, and more. Adventures by Disney will offer six New England family departures between May and October 2022 (and several adult-only options in the fall while the leaves are changing). They are also doubling their recently introduced Private Adventures vacation portfolio, offering families of up to 12 people even more flexibility and unique ways to visit some of the world’s must-see places. Newly introduced private destinations include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; England and France; New Zealand; Australia; South Africa; and Ireland.
