Sun & Pink Sand
What’s better than a room with a view? Two rooms with views! The Family Getaway package at Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton is the perfect retreat to make your spring break one to remember. With currency on par with the US dollar, Bermuda offers an exotic locale at a great value, and it’s a mere two hours from the Washington area with direct flights from BWI on AirTran.
This package includes an adult room and a second connecting room for children. From riding the waves on a jet ski to exploring historic forts and pink-sand beaches, every member of your family is sure to have a good time. Available for families with children 18 years and under only, the package includes complimentary access to the Explorer’s Camp and a family welcome amenity. Available through March 31, 2013; rates start at $269 (the second room is free).
Head to the Mountains!
Spend spring break in Jackson Hole and experience Teton Mountain Lodge’s S-6 package for 25 percent off. This fun family package will ensure an adventure-filled vacation and will guarantee you won’t hear anyone say, “Mom, I’m bored!” Valid for stay dates: March 3 through April 7, 2013. Rates are based on prices for two adults and two children. The package includes four nights lodging in a one- or two-bedroom suite , a wildlife safari (sunrise or sunset tour) for two adults and two kids , an Elk Refuge sleigh ride for two adults and two kids, sleds delivered to the room , turndown service, hot cocoa and cookies for kids , and a $30 breakfast credit at Spur. Rates start at $591 a night.
Get Cozy in Lake Placid
Lake Placid Lodge is balanced on the edge of the village of Lake Placid, New York, a gorgeous five-hour drive north of Manhattan. The lodge is a celebration of all that was—and remains—best in the Adirondacks. Its 30 rooms are embellished with beams hewn by hand, filled with art and antiques, and warmed by stone fireplaces. The lodge is a member of Relais & Châteaux, and guests can experience culinary perfection prepared by Chef Nathan Rich at its Artisans restaurant.
Stay two nights midweek (Sunday through Thursday) during the month of March and the third night and dinner for two at Maggie’s Pub is on the lodge. Guests of all ages are welcome throughout the month of March (during the rest of the year, only guests 12 and up are able to stay). Call 518-523-2700 to reserve. The offer is available for reservations made from January 31 through March 26.
Eureka! Head West to the Golden State
Rancho Valencia is a Mediterranean-inspired, all-suite property offering the finest accommodations and service San Diego has to offer. Its grounds span 45 lush acres of gardens, trails, olive groves, and casitas. Recent updates made to the property include a renovation of all 49 luxe guest casitas with private patios. There are endless on-property activities, including tennis, spa services, afternoon playtime for kids, a pool, arts and crafts, croquet, yoga, biking, and board games.
Rancho Valencia is offering the Hello, Sunshine! package to celebrate the arrival of the sunny spring season. Book three nights at Rancho Valencia and the fourth night is complimentary. Package rates start at $675 a night. The offer is valid March 1 through April 15, 2013.
Chesapeake Bay Bliss
The Tides Inn is a serene Chesapeake Bay resort that includes a marina, the 18-hole Golden Eagle golf course, and a luxurious spa, creating the perfect luxury retreat for relaxation in Virginia’s countryside.
Guests will enjoy sailing, riding bikes, crabbing, a marina tour, board games, evening s’mores, movie nights, and lawn games. There is also the CrabNet Kids program for guests ages 4 to 12, allowing mom and dad to hit the spa or have some alone time. As a bonus, the Tides Inn is close to Busch Gardens and Williamsburg.
The Inn is offering a Family Vacation Package that includes deluxe accommodations with two queen beds, full breakfast daily for up to four poeple at the inn’s restaurant or from room service, a one-hour water cruise, and tickets to the Steamboat Museum. Prices start at $379 per night, based on two adults and two children.
Elizabeth Thorp is the founder of Poshbrood, a curated catalog of mom-tested, upscale family-friendly properties.
