Verdanza Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Opens December 4, 2009.
The Verdanza Hotel is ideal as a home base for families. All three restaurants are child-friendly and, of course, kids gravitate immediately toward the spray park in the pool area (although adults have been known to indulge in the fun as well). Plus, thanks to the location, families are within walking distance of conveniences such as a drugstore, supermarket and lots of dining options.
Best Rooms: The most popular rooms are the ones on the third floor because of the large balconies. There are …

When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort where, now through Jan. 3, 2010, the holidays shine more brightly than ever.
This holiday season, guests will get to see and meet the newest Disney princess, Tiana, the star of a new show in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. In addition, they will enjoy the return of special holiday versions of “it’s a small world” and Haunted Mansion, along with beautiful holiday decor, “A Christmas …

Flamingo Beach Resort
Family Super Saver Special
Comfortably nestled on the protected beach of Playa Flamingo. This sun-drenched Guanacaste Costa Rica resort beckons you with an extensive array of exciting activities – on both land and sea. Whether you seek complete relaxation or an adventurous escape, our dynamic Costa Rica family resort has something for everyone.
Why It’s A Deal
•  From $109.00 per night
•  Kids age 4-17 pay only $5.00 per night
•  Kids age 0-3 stay and eat breakfast daily FREE!
•  Book by Jan 17th, 2010 for Travel thru December 20, …

Nikelodeon Family Suites offers a FREE night and $50 resort credit when you stay two nights. This package includes:
* Orlando Hotel – Free-for-Fall Package Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free in a 1 or 2-bedroom suite (perfect for a big family getaway)
* One $50 resort credit for food and entertainment a Nick Hotel
The resort is created for the under 4 foot set, their customer service is truly family friendly and the kids will love the bunk room in the suite. Nick Hotel offers two pools, slides, character breakfasts, …

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort property is situated on 22 acres, has a private beach of the Pacific Ocean, two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and a tennis center. You’ll find a full-service health spa, an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guestrooms have balconies, flat-panel tvs, DVD players, refrigerators, double sinks and separate bathtubs and showers.
Rates at this Five-Diamond start at $329 and was rated by travelers on TripAdvisor.com with a 93% (33 reviews.)
The resort has three restaurants: Las Marietas, with authentic mexican cuisine; Sea Breeze Beach Club has …

New Mexico gains first-ever Five Diamond property, restaurants more affected by economic downturn
AAA today announced the 2010 AAA/CAA Five Diamond Award® winners. Sixteen lodgings have been added for a total of 113 hotels and 52 restaurants that have achieved Five Diamond status, the travel authority’s highest rating for hotels and restaurants.
The overall number of Five Diamond Award winners this year grew to 165 establishments, compared to 162 in 2009
New Five Diamond Award Winners:

Florida and Nevada top the list for new winners this year, each with three additional Five Diamond lodgings. …

Grand Summit Hotel at Mount Snow Resort, West Dover, VT
Travel and Leisure magazine lists the Kids’ Program at Grand Summit Hotel as one of the best. According to the magazine, “Since the hotel is owned by the ski resort, all manner of ski school programs are conveniently intertwined with a winter vacation.”
A full day of ski school is offered to kids ages 3 (Cub Camp), 4–6 (Snow Camp), and 7–14 (Mountain Camp for skiing, Mountain Riders for snowboarders). Half-days are available for the older two groups and are often preferred …

The Cayman Islands are hosting their 32nd annual Pirates Week Festival, Nov. 12-22, with music, street dances, food festivals, costumes, games and more in Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
The event includes a “pirate invasion” Nov. 14, Kids Day, glittering parade, sports events, Heritage Days and fireworks.
Other events include a 10K run, a 5K Sea Swim, a pirate costume competition, swim meets, dart tournament, artists’ exhibition, cardboard boat race, fireworks display, underwater treasure hunt, children’s fair, turtle release, teen disco and a national song contest.
Information: www.piratesweekfestival.com or www.caymanislands.ky.
For accommodations …