Plan a fun escape for the long three-day weekend
By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher on Jan 4, 2014
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
The leaves aren’t the only thing falling these days. Prices at some of the country’s best kid-friendly hotels are dropping, too, which makes this a great time to plan an escape over Columbus Day weekend or later this fall. Here are five deals to get you packing for a weekend getaway.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Where: Cambridge, MD Why: Because this plush Chesapeake Bay resort in historic Cambridge is less than two hours from Baltimore and DC and offers a ton of fun for families, from tennis, miniature golf, and disc golf to a wildlife refuge, game room, Camp Hyatt kids’ club and weekend “dive in” movie nights. The Deal: The Luxury on Sale Package starts at $149 a night ($199 on Fridays and Saturdays)—slicing up to 40 percent off regular rates—and includes a complimentary s’mores kit to roast at the property’s grand fireplace overlooking the Choptank River. Available Oct. 6, 2013-Mar. 31, 2014. Mention the package by name or use promo code LUXRY4.
(MORE: View a family trip itinerary: 5 days in the Chesapeake Bay region with kids.)
Resort at Squaw Creek
Where: Lake Tahoe, CA Why: Because this well-known Lake Tahoe ski lodge and year-round resort is planning a fun-filled Columbus Day weekend including a catch-and-keep fishing derby, kids’ duck race, glow ball golf, cookie decorating, pumpkin painting, and more. The Deal: The Annual Harvest Festival Package starts at just $139 per room a night, including weekend festivities. Available Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 11-13, 2013. Use promo code HARVRSC.
(MORE: Browse parents’ reviews of kid-friendly hotels and attractions in Lake Tahoe.)
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Where: Jekyll Island, GA Why: Because this historic and stately resort was once a an elite millionaire’s club and today welcomes families with myriad activities ranging from croquet and tennis to beach walks and carriage rides. The Deal: The Fall Getaway Package slices 25 percent off the price of any room or suite. Available through Nov. 26, 2013.
Lutsen Resort
Where: Lutsen, MN Why: Because this family-friendly resort on the shores of Lake Superior promises just the ticket to an ultra-affordable autumn escape. The Deal: Get your third night free, with midweek rates from just $69 a night. Available Oct. 20-Dec. 19, 2013, excluding Thanksgiving weekend.
Sunriver Resort
Where: Sunriver, OR Why: Because this family-friendly Oregon resort epitomizes rustic elegance and is heaven for outdoors lovers. This fall, there’s a clever package on the table that ties an affordable room rate to a minimum spend on meals and activities that most families would easily hit anyway. The Deal: The Fall Escape to Sunriver Package starts at just $198 a night, billed as a $99-a-night room rate when you spend $99 at the resort’s restaurants, spa, marina, golf courses, or shops. Available through Nov. 20, 2013. Use promo code FALESC.
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher contributed this to www.MiniTime.com.
