It’s not too late to get in a last family vacation before summer ends. Formerly the Ritz Carlton, Taj Boston marks the entry of the luxury brand into the Boston market, and because of it, you can now relax with the assistance of a Bath Butler, Technology Butler and Fireplace Butler. The proximity to Logan Airport makes Taj Boston a convenient hotel; the impeccable service and opulent setting make it a purely enjoyable one. Don’t dally long, though: the special Children’s Package is only available until August 31… (more…)

The Langham Boston Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World that is housed in what was originally the Federal Reserve Bank, is in a prime location to enjoy the sights and attractions of Boston: the New England Aquarium, the Children’s Museum and Boston Harbor are all within a 10 minute walk, and various shopping districts are between 5 and 20 minutes walk away.

Deluxe room, The Langham Boston Hotel, copyright Langham Hotels & Resorts

Note we’ve talked about a lot of walking. While most of us travel with our familiar strollers in tow, if you’re staying at the Langham you can leave the Maclaren at home - a stroller is but one of several thoughtful inclusions in the Langham Hotel’s  V.I.B. “Very Important Baby” package. The list is long - and also includes separate amenities for Very Important Big Brothers or Sisters. We love that special touch, because let’s face it - some of us have more than one child, and it’s nice to know that they’re all being thought of and attended to in appropriate ways. Check out the laundry list of items for this package, with our highlights on the unusual (and appreciated) perks: (more…)

All of a sudden, the daughter has developed a fascination with sea life. It’s not that she didn’t like the aquatic species before, but all of a sudden, there’s been increasing talk of whales, seahorses and the like, which often crescendos to pleas to go and see some soon.

Of course, given that we want to shut her up please her, we’ve been looking up cool aquarium trips where we could indulge our desire for luxury travel while visiting a fish or two. We posted one a while back from England, and also told you about the seahorse farm in Hawaii, but figured we could surely tackle this request in the continental U.S. Here are some hotel packages we’ve found (that as always, are in destinations and/or hotels where you’ll have a good time too).

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