As summer nears, deals start to bloom
By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher on Mar 21, 2014
Family Getaway Deals
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
Now that spring has finally arrived, getaway deals and packages are popping up like daisies. It’s a great time to snag a late spring or early summer weekend for a song.
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
Where: Cape Coral, Florida Why: Because this plush waterside resort offers spacious one- to three-bedroom suites with private balconies, fully appointed kitchens, and separate sleeping and living spaces—plus three heated pools and a kid’s club. Pay for three nights and get your fourth night free plus a $100 food-and-beverage credit per stay. You may also get a room upgrade, based on availability. Use promo code ZS4.
Hershey Lodge
Where: Hershey, Pennsylvania Why: Because the pre-summer window is an affordable season in Chocolate Town, USA, and this mid-priced official Hershey hotel gives you insider access to Hersheypark. The Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free Package starts at $199 a night and includes accommodations, one-day admission for the whole family to Hersheypark, plus free breakfast for kids. Book by Apr. 8 for travel May 9-June 12, 2014.
(MORE: View a family trip plan: 3 days in Hershey with kids.)
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Where: Carlsbad, California Why: Because this luxury property is a hop, skip and a jump from Legoland and also has a nice late-spring deal on the table. Book a stay of two or more nights and save up to 20 percent this spring. Book by Apr. 28 and travel through June 12, 2014. Use promo code SPSALE.
(MORE: View a family trip plan: 2 days in Carlsbad with kids.)
Resort at Squaw Creek
Where: Lake Tahoe, California Why: Because this four-season Lake Tahoe resort is looking forward to warmer temperatures with a good-value steal for families visiting spring, summer or fall. Book by April 1 and save up to 30 percent on a stay May through October, 2014. Use promo code Save30.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Where: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Why: Because this family-friendly resort on Hilton Head Island offers a raft of ways for parents and kids to have fun from sunup to sundown. The two-night Family Fun Getaway package includes accommodations, a one-time rental for four bicycles for three hours, and a $50 food-and-beverage credit to use during your stay.
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher contributed this to www.MiniTime.com.
