The Atrium at the Gaylord National I’ve raved before about how much I love the Gaylord Hotels, and I’m so thrilled that they’ve recently partnered with Dreamworks to create a more family-friendly experience at their hotels. Now, they are offering Family Fun Nights with Shrek and Friends on special nights in February and March 2011. These nights are the perfect way for kids to really enjoy themselves in a family vacation experience! The Family Night Nights start at $99 per person, double occupancy, and include the following: Accommodations at a Gaylord Hotels resort for a family of up to four Admission to DJ dance party with appearances by Shrek, Fiona, and Puss in Boots Admission to a DreamWorks movie shown on a big screen Puss In Boots Quest for the Magic Beans Scavenger Hunt Swamp Juice and Ogre Treats A souvenir photo for the families A DreamWorks craft activity The daily resort fee Self parking The Family Fun Night with Shrek and Friends takes place on...[more »]

Relax in an AVIA Long Beach Grand King room Tired of staying in the same big hotels with no personality? On your Long Beach vacation, snag a room at the AVIA Long Beach, and enjoy living well without depleting your bank account. The boutique hotels 138 rooms include crisp linens, Italian-cotton coverlet, McCartan-designed furniture and lighting fixtures, complimentary wired and wireless Internet, MP3 docking station, large bathroom with walk-in shower and waterfall shower head, coffeemaker and flat-panel TV. My room, a Grand King, included a seating area and office space, so I could get my work done. It may be tempting to lounge in your luxe room, but venture out to the hotels handful of restaurant/lounge options. The AVIA Kitchen offers Southern California farm-to-table fare for breakfast and dinner. Right across the lobby, the AVIA Lounge is a swanky bar where you can enjoy drinks and small plates. When the weather is good, head upstairs to the Rooftop 360 bar to enjoy the vi...[more »]

The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort Are you still looking for something to do with your family for February school vacation (which is in just two short weeks here)? It’s probably too late to book a flight somewhere, but if you are driving distance to Cape Cod, the February Break Family Getaway Package at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster is a great family vacation option. Today, in Massachusetts, the temperature was in the 50s, so it’s entirely possible that the temperature in February will be above average! The February Break Family Getaway package is available February 17-26, 2012, and rates start at just $129 per night, per room for a family of four for a one bedroom villa (with a sleep sofa). Breakfast can be added daily for an additional $13.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids under 12. There’s plenty for the kids to do all week, including special programming like hip hop classes and a Project Runway challenge. In addition, there are two indoor pools, a game r...[more »]