"Are We There Yet?" New Family Travel Deals!

The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples

Family matters at Southwest Florida's premier resorts.  From the fun and educational Nature's Wonders program at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples to the resorts' new high tech entertainment lounge - vue.  Parents and children alike will find all their vacation needs met.  Enjoy the above and much more when you reserve the Family Summer Package (May 1 - October 31), which includes:

-     Overnight accommodations in a coastal view room

-     Breakfast for up to family of four guests

-     One child's menu meal complimentary with each adult entree purchased

-     $50 Resort Credit

-     $50 Waterside Shops retail gift card valid toward a collection of 60 of the finest luxury brand retailers from around the world

At The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, the package starts at $239 for resort view accommodations and includes breakfast in Lemonia.  At The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, the package starts at $299 for a coastal view accommodation and includes breakfast in The Terrace. For more information or to book the package, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com.

Grand Lakes Orlando

The Grande Lakes Adventure Course is a multi-level structure consisting of poles, cables, and platforms with 25 unique traversing and climbing elements. The course is designed to allow every guest choose their personal level of challenge. Guests will be able to climb 15 to 55 feet in the air and navigate through an adventure course designed for adults and children above the age of ten. 600-foot Zip lines and a 40-foot Giant's Swing are two of the exciting elements that await the adventurous spirit (Our Adventure staff will provide expert guidance and one-on-one coaching while exploring the Grande Lakes Adventure Course)!

Price: $850 for 2 hours. Up to 8 friends and family can join. Times can be extended.  Reservations may be booked by calling 407-393-4007.  

For more information and to book accommodations at the resort (comprised of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels) visit: www.grandelakes.com.

Orlando

Known as the #1 destination of choice for families across the globe, Orlando has it all, from the famous theme parks to an undiscovered side which includes farmer's markets, upscale shopping, museums and thrilling outdoor adventures. For summer the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering a "Deal of the Week," as part of its Bundles of Free Smiles campaign  Lasting through June 30, the "Deal of the Week" will provide a bonus savings of up to $100 in added value.

Each deal posted for the "Deal of the Week" on VisitOrlando.com/smile will be valid for booking only during that one particular week for travel to take place during 2009. Once the next deal is posted, the previous offer will expire. For real-time alerts on the offers going live, follow Orlando on Twitter at twitter.com/VisitOrlando.

Getting back to Nature

Fairmont Scottsdale

Navigating a GPS to discover desert creatures, going on a photo safari, or meeting real-life explorers, the Fairmont Scottsdale is making this summer an adventure to remember. The resort is introducing the first National Geographic Explorers Camp, exclusively for overnight guests. From May 22 - September 7, 2009, the camp offers discovery-based activities for ages 5-12.  Campers trek on a "Desert Discovery" GPS treasure hunt, go on a "Photo Safari," have fun at a "Geo Bowl" and play on gigantic, highly-detailed maps.

Best of all, eight world-renowned National Geographic explorers share their adventures on select Saturdays beginning May 30.  Experts include "Crittercam" inventor Greg Marshall, tornado chaser Tim Samaras and reptile expert Brady Barr.  Families also enjoy waterslides, "dive-in" movies, fishing, a teen "Hang Out" and infant amenities upon request. 

Summer rates begin at $199 per night, with a $100 daily dining credit.  The camp is a la carte, starting at $49. For details, dial (800) 908-9370 or visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.

Abercrombie & Kent

An Abercrombie & Kent Family Holiday as paradise with a purpose.  You take home more than you brought, and we don't mean a suitcase full of knickknacks. Instead, your souvenirs are new skills and knowledge. A&K's Family Holidays are designed to combine education and fun for all ages through carefully planned logistics and knowledgeable guides who understand the needs and interests of groups. Choose from destinations including Egypt, Italy, Alaska, and Antarctica.

Explore Alaska's pristine wilderness, walk through Roman ruins, ride camels in the shadows of the pyramids and visit an active Antarctic research station.

A&K guides coordinate special activities for kids that add learning to a vacation:

-     When visiting a museum, they may give kids postcards and challenge them find the real-life paintings or statues.

-     A scavenger hunt teaches children to identify indigenous flowers and plants.

-     A journal keeps track of animal sightings and can include sketches of the tracks they see

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