Give me a break! Have you canceled your summer plans this year because the economy has taken a bite out of your budget? Hold on, because some of the top family resorts are offering some last minute summer bargains that will have your entire family celebrating! Here’s a look at some of the best summer travel deals for 2009!
Captiva Island, Florida
What’s not to love about the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. This family favorite that ranked number three in Parent Magazine for Top 10 Beach Resorts for Families! This village style resort is off of Florida’s Gulf Coast and has about two and a half mile of beach. This island resort is on 330 acres where you won’t find any billboards, traffic lights or other distractions, just pure family fun. Right now there’s a special where rates are starting at just $149 a night! For more: www.southseas.com
Newport, Rhode Island
Thinking outside the tourist box can almost always save you money and that’s what you get when you plan your family vacation in Newport, Rhode Island! One of the great deals going on right now at the Hyatt Regency where you can get 20% off of family vacation packages that includes 50% off your second room. You’ll also get free breakfasts and 15% off of your dining. For more: www.newport.hyatt.com
Stowe, Vermont
There’s nothing like going to a popular ski resort “off” season for saving some big bucks and getting in some amazing scenery! A top family resort with a summer special is Topnotch Resort & Spa that’s situated on 120 beautiful acres. You can stay here for less than $200 a night and get a free family guide, guided hikes, bike rentals, tennis and there’s even a special children’s day camp set up that works for all ages up to 12! For more: www.topnotchresort.com
Orlando, Florida
There’s nothing Mickey Mouse about the awesome travel specials going on in Orlando, Florida this summer! I have never seen such great summer deals and hotel bargains for the entire family! You can find rooms in Orlando starting at just $59 dollars a night and some even have the first night for just one dollar if you book a several night stay. You can also get some fantastic discounts on SeaWorld and Disney. Keep an eye out every Friday on the visitors bureau website where they’re featuring the top deal of the week! For more: www.orlandoinfo.com
Scottsdale, Arizona
Maybe I’m bias because I have a home here but honestly Scottsdale is one of my favorite places to score amazing summer deals on hotels, golf, shopping and dining! True, it gets sizzling hot in the summer but remember it’s a dry heat and when you can save as much as 75% on hotel rooms and family attractions who cares! There’s also a long list of things to do that are free in Scottsdale and Phoenix. For a great summer hotel deal try the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa where a special summer family package gets you a second room for 50% off and a free camp for kids. You also get free breakfasts for the entire family AND free dinner for kids! Rates start at just $139 a night. For more: www.scottsdale.hyatt.com
Cancun, Mexico
If you want to venture out of the country and give the family a new experience but don’t have the budget or time to fly half way around the world just head south of the border to Mexico! Right now there’s a family summer special that’s too good to pass up at the Cancun Palace Resort. This property is all-inclusive so you pay up front and then don’t have to worry about all those little things adding up during your trip and that’s ideal for families. This is one of the best family vacation deals I’ve seen for Mexico because at the Cancun Palace Resort kids not only stay for FREE they eat for free! Love that! Rates start at just $159 a night! For more: www.palaceresorts.com
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