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Offering unparalleled hospitality and southern charm, The Homestead sits on 3,000-acres within the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia. Cool off this season at The Homestead's -  Allegheny Springs - that offers thrills and spills for all ages. Ride along the 400-foot lazy river or take a thrilling drop down one of two tall water slides Featuring 483 luxurious guest rooms and suites, 72,000 square feet of meeting space, a wide array of fine and casual dining choices, The Homestead is a ideal family friendly getaway destination. There is also a new miniature golf course, the Mini Cascades and the tranquil Jefferson Springs spa garden to enjoy during your getaway. Among the other amenities to sample is a  world-class spa, three championship golf courses that include one of the nation's finest mountain courses called The Cascades, the South's first downhill ski area, a 48-stable Equestrian Center and show ring, and one of the top-rated Shooting Clubs as well as many mo...

The historic Christmas Farm Inn and Spa, a 200 year old Inn nestled in New Hampshire’s picturesque Mt. Washington Valley, offers guests wonderful amenities and a memorable setting for a romantic getaway. Pass through Jackson’s famous covered "Honeymoon Bridge" that is the gateway to a quintessential New England village and you'll find the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa that features the personal touches of a country inn with the amenities of an upscale modern resort. Settle in to your uniquely handcrafted cottage and enjoy the full service spa after a day of Tax-FREE shopping outlets in North Conway. Share a romantic evening of culinary delights at the Restaurant & Pub or head out on the town. For families and groups the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa has Family Rooms & Spacious Suites, and there are Wedding & Business Facilities available for any occasion. A visit to the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa is always a pleasure. The Inn's guest rooms and suit...

  We recently stayed at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center , which is located in the heart of Cleveland's business district near the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Browns Stadium . When visiting Cleveland you'll find not only great accommodations like the Marriott, but also an abundance of wonderful attractions and events to enjoy. There are world-class hotels, amazing museums, and the people, well the people of Cleveland are among of the friendliest folks we've met in the Midwest! Yes, the folks in Cleveland are more than happy to help when you have a question or need assistance with directions. And, the city works very hard to make sure that those who call Cleveland home as well as their guests enjoy all this city has to offer! The Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center rises 25 stories above the city and attached to Key Tower, which is where we enjoyed a few cups of coffee at Starbuck's. It is here that we first encountered the home-town charm a...

A drive along the Midwest byways offers a glimpse of country crafts near small towns. Waynesville is such a lovely town and known as the Antique capital of the Midwest. The town is picturesque with the streets lined with quaint shops, beautiful trees, park benches for those who want to rest or people watch. This town is also a lovely place to browse the shops and sites. The Cobblestone Village and Cafe - While strolling around the town, the Cobblestone Village is one of the sites to stop in at and explore the items. They say the Cobblestone Village is the place which has nothing you need but everything you want. Whoever said that was absolutely correct - I did find some home decorating items.  Owners Rick and Brenda Weber created a unique blend of really neat and creative gifts for the country home and a fabulous café too. They also have the largest collection of quilts in the region. The workmanship of these quilts is awesome with some really beautiful designs. The Hammel Ho...

  Located in Brewster, the Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod is a perfect, family friendly getaway, where you can enjoy all the recreation and fun the majestic coast of the Cape offers. When planning your trip be sure to pack your bikes, or bike rentals are available, so you and your loved ones can ride along through the state parks and cranberry bogs along the Cape Cod National Seashore. The 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the Ocean Edge Resort & Club, and is a great starting point for your bike tour. The paved trail sits atop a former railroad right-of-way with few hills and well-marked automobile crossings, and there are plenty of opportunities to get off trail to visit beaches. Open year-round, Ocean Edge Resort & Club occupies 429 pine-scented acres on a majestic bluff overlooking Cape Cod Bay in picturesque Brewster, MA on historic Route 6A, Old King’s Highway The centerpiece of the resort is the 1912 Victorian-style Nickerson Mansion, which is listed...

  Featuring four luxurious and individually decorated rooms, and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath, The Bradford Inn is a charming and intimate getaway option in Bradford, New Hampshire. This victorian style Inn invites you to leave the world outside behind and relax in the welcoming parlor by a cozy fireplace. This is especially nice when you're visiting in the fall when the weather's cooler and you can enjoy sipping a delicious cup of hot apple cider. Or, relax and catch up on your reading and mingling with other guests staying at The Bradford Inn. When staying at The Bradford Inn you'll feel welcome as part of the family by your host. This warmth and hospitality is part of the charm of visiting the Bradford area, where everyone is known to be friendly. When planning your days you'll find there are many sites and attractions to enjoy, and your hosts can be very helpful by offering suggestions for local sites to explore on ...

To celebrate Boston’s history and heritage the Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston introduces eight culturally inspired suites. Built on the original site of the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fairmont Copley Plaza has stood as one of the city’s architectural jewels and part of the fabric of the community for over 90 years. To celebrate this connection with Boston’s cultural community curators and archivists have created suites to highlights the communities’ cultural and historic sites and attractions. In Suite 341 explores the roots of the Museum of Fine Arts. Step back in time to the 1890’s with photographs of the original museum and reproductions of MFA Masterworks including a sculpture of Degas’ Ballerina, John Singer Sargent watercolors and Claude Monet’s Poppy Fields. Each suite features framed artwork and other accoutrements showcasing the partner organizations, including John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Museum of Science, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Other partners contributing to ...

Waterside fun draws us to the shores of lakes and beaches coast to coast. For those near  or those who live in Washington DC and the surrounding region,  Rehoboth Beach  is a popular place for an escape. With chic shops and gourmet restaurants to a mile-long boardwalk loaded with fun family activities, there's always some festive event to attend in Rehoboth Beach. One of the best ways to experience the abundant wildlife that resides in the Delaware shore area is via kayak. As you paddle out into Rehoboth Bay you'll be able to view a variety of herons, ducks and shorebirds. Kayakers in the Delaware Bay get a spectacular view of the Breakwater and Harbor of Refuge lighthouses as well as a close-up look at rare birds including nesting osprey, oyster catchers, and terns. Dewey Beach nearby offers vacationers lots of recreation, including windsurfing and jet skiing on the bay to skim boarding along the oceans' edge. If you're looking for a great night out on the town, Dewey ...

Warmth and sunshine is an invitation to play to waterside. Offering unparalleled hospitality and Southern charm, The Homestead sits on 3,000-acres within the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia. And, now you can enjoy even more fun at The Homestead's Mountain Rush water complex that offers thrills and spills for all ages, including two 100-foot water slides and a 400-foot lazy river. While two of the water slides move at a quick pace, the lazy river lets you float through the natural landscape on inner tubes at comfortable speeds. And there's more to enjoy, including a charming spring house poised over a babbling brook that feeds the lazy river; winding footpaths; a separate family pool and whirlpool; and a sandy beach. In the winter the family pool remains open for you to relax in the steamy waters or on chaise lounges set upon a stone-face deck warmed by radiant heat, while the water play zone is transformed into an ice skating rink. This means you'll enjoy all t...

  Beautiful scenic trails to hike are peaceful as one wanders to woodlands in the region. The  New Hampshire landscape has drawn many, who transformed the area into a retreat destinations. In fact, a t one time, there were more than a dozen of luxurious getaways in the state. New Hampshire’s grand hotels once offered their own post offices, printing presses, newspapers, baseball leagues and dormitories for chauffeurs. Presidents, poets, statesmen and celebrities all signed the guest registers at one time or another. Today, these Grand Hotel offer to their guests with modern luxuries, world-class amenities, and endless recreation for their enjoyment. New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with their endless scenery, first attracted tourists to take the Grand Tour of New Hampshire in the19th century. The Presidential Range that envelopes Mount Washington has 86 peaks, and dramatic notches are the only way to cross them. It was here in the notches that lodging houses to attract visitor...

  The Marriott family of hotels offer spacious rooms with plenty of amenities and is one place we enjoy staying. When searching for a weekend getaway we often head to Warren county, Ohio. From historic towns to plenty of shopping, great food, and local attractions to enjoy; there's plenty to do throughout the county.  Finding the right place to stay is key to planning your weekend getaway, and Warren County has plenty of options available. Among the top of our list is the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast located in the suburb of Mason, Ohio. The Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is easy to find; we spotted it from the highway, and it is only minutes from local attractions, shopping and dining. The Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is an ideal getaway destination for every traveler who enjoys the comfort of a good night's sleep, and the comforts of home. The rooms are very clean and spacious, and the Revive® bedding with plush mattresses, cotton-rich linens and down comforters make it eas...

  We arrived early at the Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa and weren't able to check in as they were still cleaning the unit. One thing about being at a timeshare is the ability to trade. If you do this on a bit of the off-season, you can still get the area attractions and in many cases a larger unit than the one you trade. Our unit had two bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. Each of the bedrooms upstairs (Oy, the climb) had a full bathroom and tv. The bathroom downstairs was perfectly placed at the entrance. Full kitchen with dishwasher, dining area and living room with a tv and couch. Washer and dryer. What more can you want? At no extra charge you can get the cleaning folks to tidy the place the whole week. I only asked for it once. There is a hotel on the premises and quite common for groups to come in and book events. You park in front of your unit but may not be as easy if you're stopping at the hotel. That's where the computer is that gave me access to my email at no c...

  In search of a vacation destinations that offers opportunities to take a family trip without spending an outrageous amount on gas and lodging? Then a visit to Warren County, Ohio is just what your family needs for Coasters, refreshing and COOL water slides, historic treasures, Sky Diving, Zipline Adventures, and much more for everyone to enjoy than you might have imagined. The cost of gas is a consideration when traveling, and to solve this problem we search for a destination that would make “Great Getaway…Not Far Away,” and one of these destinations turns out to be Warren County, Ohio. With great rates on lodging, and special discounts on local attractions in the area we saved plenty, which left enough to enjoy our vacation without breaking our budget. On our visit we discovered several money-saving offers and among the Warren County hotels offering special rates is the Great Wolf Lodge , which has: Fully furnished woodland-themed suites A 78,000 square-foot indoor water park An...

  There's so much to do and see year-round in the Mt Washington Valley, and a ideal choice for your getaway is one of the lovely Inns and Bed and Breakfasts. Often, these Inns and Bed and Breakfasts offer special saving on packages to create the perfect getaway, and here are a few of our favorites: Snowvillage Inn, Snowville, NH : Maple Sugaring Weekend: With daytime temperatures warming to the high 30’s and nights still below freezing, maple sugaring season gets into full swing in the last weeks of March. It all culminates on the fourth Sunday of the month. Located close to several large maple producers, many of whom will be offering demonstrations on tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling it down to syrup, the weekend features the best available accommodations Friday and Saturday night, along with dinner on Friday and Saturday night, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning and a bottle of maple syrup to take home. Riverbend Inn, Chocorua, NH : Maple Sugar March P...

  As you plan your summer getaway think sunshine along the shores in Mystic, Connecticut, where you'll enjoy a fun time while vacationing at the AAA Four-Diamond  Mystic Marriott Hotel And Spa . Among their current packages is a two night special designed for families to experience the area’s most prominent attractions. Mystic Aquarium trainers, Josh Davis and Tracy Camp shared a photo of them joining Farouk Rajab, General Manager at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa to meet with two of the aquariums African Penguins on the Mystic Seaport's carriage to kick off the hotel's  Explore Ashore Package . These are some of the fun adventures your family will enjoy with this summer packages.  In the mornings stop in for the Marriott’s delicious breakfast buffet before taking advantage of the four tickets included in the Explore Ashore Package for both the exciting Mystic Aquarium and historic Mystic Seaport. Families can also use their four tickets to see Spongebob Squarepan...

We have a family of creative artists, who enjoyed painting on just about everything that doesn't move. And, sometimes things that do move if they can catch them long enough. Our son has turned the snow into his canvas, and each year we await to see what he create next. When the boys were children we enjoyed making snowmen with them. And now you can make this fun winter event even more exciting by Building A Snowman and submitting it to the Wildflower Inn's contest. Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom in Lyndonville, the Wildflower Inn is celebrating their 25th anniversary by offering families across the country a chance to win a free getaway as part of a new contest. "This contest is about bringing families together, which is the heart of our mission," says innkeeper Jim O'Reilly. "Everyone knows that the secret to a happy family is spending time together and having fun. It's been a crazy couple of years with the economy, and I think we're all ...