Remote Office Getaway
Do you need to work, but your family still wants to get away? The ultimate beachside office awaits your family at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This upscale resort in Montecito, CA near Santa Barbara opened just last year. This family getaway blends business with leisure with a fully equipped remote office in your suite featuring a monitor, wireless mouse and keyboard, printer, kit of essential office supplies along with coffee to fuel your mind and spark ideas. Plus $100 in resort credits per night! Your family can enjoy two pools, beach services, watersports, spa, local tours, daily activities and several dining options. The children’s program is temporarily closed, but pets are welcome. This special package is available through September 30, 2020, needs a 10-day advance reservation and is valid for stays Sunday through Thursday.
Lodge at Blue Sky All-Inclusive
We are excited to see that the new Lodge at Blue Sky is offering an all-inclusive package. This upscale property from Auberge Resorts is just 35-minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. Your package includes a luxury suite, one privately guided half-day adventure daily, three meals and non-alcoholic beverages, daily group yoga and meditation, round-trip airport transfers and a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you prefer a rate without meals, you can opt for $100 in resort credits per night with a 3-night minimum stay. The credit can be used for adventures, wellness or culinary experiences. The family-friendly resort sits on a 3,500-acre private retreat in the Wasatch Mountain Range with spacious suites and one- and two-bedroom accommodations. Family activities abound including biking, hiking, fishing, art classes, horseback riding, sporting clays, yoga, kids camp, special teen activities and more. Adventure and relaxation await your family in Utah!
Family Fun at Sunriver
Sunriver Resort near Bend, OR and in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains is offering condo and home rentals starting at only $149 per night and hotel rooms with a third night free! Sunriver is an ideal family resort for all seasons. The sprawling, forested property showcases a wide variety of recreation, dining and amenities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding, watersports, bike trails, spa, gym, pools and more. All are operational for a great summer getaway! Choose from vacation rentals of all sizes for your family and larger family groups including some dog friendly options. As a guest of Sunriver Resort, you are entitled to their Resort Privileges including guaranteed advance tee times at the resort golf courses, bike and watersport rental discounts and complimentary and private resort-wide transportation. Sanitation protocols are in place for each and every aspect of your stay.
Florida Keys Opening
The Florida Keys are now back open to visitors. New disinfecting and social distancing guidelines, as well as mandatory wearing of face coverings for both visitors and tourism industry staff members have been initiated with input from the Florida Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and the American Hotel and Lodging Association. To celebrate, the new Isla Bella Resort in Marathon is offering a Friends of Isla Bella Benefits promotion with up to 25 percent off. There are no black-out dates and you can cancel up to 5 days prior to arrival. Lower discounts are available with cancelation 24 hours prior to arrival for even greater flexibility. Dining and pools are open with health protocols in place. The resort features a mile of waterfront, sandy beach, several pools, multiple dining options, marina with watersports and more.
A&K’s Tailor Made USA
With new demand for travel in the US, luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has added six new Tailor Made USA adventures across the American West and Alaska, in addition to two Great American Road Trips. Each tour is privately guided and with carefully vetted accommodations. The new itineraries allow your family to indulge in an array of outdoor adventures and unique experiences such as wildlife viewing on private ranches, access to historic sites off-limits to most visitors, and meetings with tribal elders and historians who share stories about traditions that are quickly disappearing. Choose from tours to Alaska, Grand Teton/Yellowstone, Northern California, Utah, and Northern California. Or how about a private charter flight tour of Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone? A&K’s two expansive Great American Road Trips can be customized as well to suit your departure and arrival points. Call us for more details on these truly pampered travel experiences.
Spirit of Now in SC
Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC is reopening on June 4 with a
Spirit of Now promotion that offers both value and flexibility. For each night reserved, you will receive up to a $300 resort credit and a complimentary upgrade at time of check in. We are also able to throw in breakfast! A deposit is not required at time of booking and cancellation fees have been waived up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Choose from a variety of lodging options at this luxury resort including hotel rooms, suites, cottages and residences with up to five bedrooms. The property will be fully operational with some adjustments and has implemented an enhanced prescriptive Health & Safety protocol program that was designed in collaboration with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as from leading experts in their respective fields.
Summer Camp Back-Up
As part of the rollout of Island Destinations’ new U.S. domestic portfolio, it announced it has launched a private destination family summer experience. As part of the portfolio, a customized program will be designed with the option of an experienced camp director to personalize a daily summer camp program with a private camp counselor, in a host of select local resorts throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to daily kids’ activities, adults will be set up with an office to continue working remotely. A preview of participating properties includes: Chatham Bars Inn, Foxfire Mountain House, Lake Kora, The Lodge & Spa at Bush Creek Ranch, Amangiri, The Resort at Paws Up, Watch Hill Inn, Mustang Monument, Beach Enclave, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, NIZUC Resort & Spa, One&Only Palmilla, Rosewood Mayakoba and Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. More properties are expected to join, Island Destination says. Let us help you find the best option and pricing for your family!
Desert Delight
Palm Springs and its neighboring communities in the Sonoran Desert of southern California is one of our favorite desert destinations and a top choice for cost efficient winter and spring getaways. Highlights include plenty of sunshine, hot springs, desert landscapes and mid-century architecture. Family-friendly resorts abound in all price ranges showcasing top notch golf, tennis, pools, waterparks, children’s programs and spas. Many of them also offer large condo style accommodations for space and comfort. Some of the other unique adventures include learning to fly at the Palm Springs Air Museum, riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and exploring the desert at Joshua Tree National Park. The surrounding Coachella Valley is perfect for outdoor adventures such as hiking, biking, jeep tours, horseback riding and more. Many of our families just stay in this area while others combine the trip with other parts of California. To get a taste of this desert oasis, check outhttps://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/virtual-tour-of-greater-palm-springs/.
Canadian Rockies Splendor
The Canadian Rockies, a segment of the Rocky Mountains, is one of the most beautiful places on earth! The region extends southeastward for about 1,000 miles from northern British Columbia and forms nearly half the 900-mile border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Spectacular scenery abounds in in Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks on the eastern slopes in Alberta and in the Kootenay and Yoho National Parks on the western slopes in British Columbia. The region is full of majestic mountains, emerald alpine lakes, glaciers and an abundance of wildlife. The parks are easily traversed as a self drive on one of the finest highway systems in Canada or with a group tour specifically designed for families; many with outdoor adventures included. These adventures abound with biking, hiking, kayaking, white water rafting, horseback riding, fishing, hot springs, icefield exploration, rock climbing and more. Check out https://www.hellobc.com/# and https://www.travelalberta.com/us/places-to-go/canadian-rockies/ for travel inspiration.
Global CommUnity Stateside
Global CommUnity just introduced their first domestic itineraries. The new, purposeful and self-drive itineraries of 5-7 nights are chock full of culture, adventures and age-appropriate activities. Choose from Grand Canyon & Sedona Family Adventure; Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parksas well as San Francisco & Yosemite. Outdoor adventures abound including float trips, kayaking, hiking, biking and star gazing. The goal of Global CommUnity is to provide a global perspective of the world and what is being done to renew social, ecological, cultural and economic resources in each destination. Each itinerary has unique offerings allowing for cultural engagement and community give-back.
