The Hotel: *Gaylord National Resort The Location: National Harbor, MD (Washington, DC) The Vibe: Everything about the *Gaylord National Resort is impressive and entertaining in the larger-than-life way Las Vegas hotels are. Everything is big from the soaring glass atrium …

Hotel: *Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Where: Farmington, PA The Vibe: The sprawling *Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which sits 90 minutes south of Pittsburgh, doesn’t have a single vibe. The type of vacation you have depends on where you stay—one of three hotels or on-property …

The Hotel: *Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Where: Watkins Glen, The Finger Lakes Region, NY The Location: The *Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is at one end of the town of Watkins Glen. You can walk to any of the restaurants and …

The Hotel: Flanigan’s Inn Where: Zion Canyon, Springdale, UT The Location: Flanigan’s is a half-mile from the south Entrance to Zion National Park, and just at the beginning of town. You can walk to the Zion visitors’ center, a grocery …

Summer is the ideal time for a family vacation, it’s also the most popular time by far to travel with kids. So everything is crowded and expensive. It’s hard to find a true travel bargain but you can find a hotel …

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Montreal Where: Montreal The Location: We like the Hyatt Regency Montreal because it’s not in the middle of anything but it’s convenient to everything. It’s on Catherine Street just a few blocks from the heart of downtown. …

The Hotel: The Crowne Plaza Where: Lake Placid, NY The Location: The Crowne Plaza is perched at the top of a hill right off of Main Street in Lake Placid. It’s very convenient to the ice rinks and the Olympic …

Resort: The Woodlands Hotel & Suites Where: Williamsburg, VA The Location: The Woodlands Hotel is considered to be “on property” at historic Williamsburg. But don’t expect to walk out of the hotel onto colonial streets. It’s next to the large …

The Hotel: Club Med Punta Cana Where: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The Vibe The Dominican Republic is a popular resort destination because of its relatively short flights from the U.S. and the great deals it offers relative to other Caribbean …

The Hotel: The Roxburghe Hotel Where: Edinburgh, Scotland The Location: We really felt we lucked out on the location of the *Roxburghe Hotel. It’s on the border of New Town, a block from the Princes Street Gardens. There was a large, …

The Hotel: *The Disneyland Hotel Where: Anaheim, CA The Location: The Disneyland Hotel is one of only three onsite hotels at the Disneyland resort. It’s located just beyond downtown Disney, about a 10- or 15-minute from the main entrances to the two …

The Hotel: Wilderness Lodge Where: Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL The Location: The Wilderness Lodge is one of three premium hotels closest to the Magic Kingdom. We were able to see the fireworks from our room. The Lodge is not …

For a lot of families, the ideal winter getaway includes a long stretch of beach and a short flight from the continental US. For me, that means the Virgin Islands. I recently headed to the islands on a kid-free getaway. …

The Hotel: Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort* Where: Lake Placid, NY The Location: The Golden Arrow has probably the best hotel location in Lake Placid. It’s on the lake and has a beach for swimming in summer and for outdoor fires, …

Driving up the mountains on my way to Tenaya Lodge in early December there was still a lot of gorgeous fall foliage to see. As we continued to climb up the mountain, though, the golden leaves began to disappear, replaced by …

For activities to go with these NYC hotel packages, see our At A Glance section. There is nothing like visiting New York City at holiday time, when it seems like the entire world descends on Rockefeller Center, Macy’s and other …

Like these holiday season travel ideas? Find out where to find unique Santas.  December is the time to deck those halls, trim those trees and make lots of gingerbread, especially if you’re in the hotel business.  These ten hotels really go out …

Fall is a great time of year to for quick weekend getaways. It’s cool, but not cold, places tend to be less crowded. Apples orchards, fall festivals and haunted happenings offer inexpensive family fun and your last shot at pleasant …

Staying at the Sanderling? Read about historic and Outdoor activities on the Outer Banks. As we checked into the *Sanderling Resort on North Carolina’s Outer Banks on a sunny summer day, a front desk staffer told us all the usual things about beach towels …

Hotel Name St Raphael Resort (Check rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: 502 Leoforos Amathountos Pyrgos, Limassol 4520 Cyprus Map It Phone numbers: +35725834200 Website: http://www.raphael.com.cy Twitter, Facebook: www.facebook.com/straphaelresort Rooms start at (price in US$): 150 All-inclusive resort: Optional Breakfast included: Yes …

Read about activities in Puerto Rico and tips for travel to Puerto Rico. *Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club, located on Puerto Rico’s idyllic Northeast coast, offers both bliss and adventure for the entire family. Its 483 gated acres include …

The Caribbean is definitely one of those destinations where you can find everything you want most in a family beach getaway: resorts that are good values, fantastic food, incredible nature and pristine beaches, plus a wide range of activities for …

Hotel Name YD Guest Ranch  (Check hotel rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: 4380 YD Ranch Road Ashcroft, British Columbia V0K1A0 Canada Map It Phone numbers: 2504530033 Website: http://ydguestranch.com/ Twitter, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ydguestranch/ Rooms start at (price in US$): $170 All-inclusive …

Hotel Name Samabe Bali Suites & Villas (Check hotel rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: Jl.Pura Barong-Barong, Sawangan Nusa Dua, Bali 80363 Indonesia Map It Phone numbers: +623618468633 Website: http://www.samabe.com/ Twitter, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samabesuitesandvillas Rooms start at (price in US$): 452 All-inclusive …

Read about North Carolina activities, too. Resorts are the obvious choice for an easy family getaway. North Carolina resorts are as varied as the state’s regions, which range from mountains to beaches and whatever is in between. Some of these …

Read our Tips for single parents with toddlers. Few words are bigger bummers when you travel than “single supplement.” But when you’re traveling as a single parent it isn’t just about the supplement, it’s also about losing out on free stays …

Visiting the Legoland Hotel? Read more about Southern California. We visited Legoland outside of San Diego in the fall, satisfying my long-held curiosity about it. The park was about what I expected: Enjoyable but made for bigger Lego fans than we are. …

Hotel Name Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli (Check hotel rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: 45403 Nairobi Nairobi, Nairobi 00100 Kenya Map It Phone numbers: 254721363163 Website: http://www.oltukailodge.com Twitter, Facebook: www.facebook.com/oltukailodge Rooms start at (price in US$): 350 All-inclusive resort: Yes Breakfast …

Hotel Name Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali (Check hotel rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: Jl.Pratama 74 Tanjung Benoa Kuta Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363 Indonesia Map It Phone numbers: +62361771888 Website: http://www.grandmirage.com/ Twitter, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandMirageResort, httpss://twitter.com/grandmirage Rooms start at …

Hotel Name: Bisma Eight (Check hotel rates and availability on *Travelocity.) Address: Jalan Bisma no 53 Ubud, Gianyar 80571 Indonesia Map It Phone numbers:+623-614-792-888 http://bisma-eight.com www.facebook.com/bismaeightubud  @bisma_eight Rooms start at (price in US$):140 All-inclusive resort: Optional Breakfast included:Optional Extra fee for kids:No Resort fee:No  Suites: all-suites …