This week’s romantic getaway doesn’t feature a lot of bells and whistles, but with the beautiful setting of summertime Aspen, you don’t need the hotel to give up lots of doodads to make your stay special.  Aspen is home to several top-notch restaurants, a slew of art galleries, and a lively night scene.  Make the Hotel Jerome your home base with the Lucky in Love package, which includes:

• Nightly accommodations
• Daily continental breakfast at Jacob’s Corner
• Dinner for two at the Garden Terrace
• Champagne upon arrival
• Flowers upon arrival
• Bath butler turndown on one evening of your choice

Rates start at $495 per night for deluxe king accommodations on Sunday through Wednesday stays; other accommodations and weekend stays are also available.  Rates are subject to restrictions, availability and blackout dates; package is available until October 7, 2007.   To book this package, call the hotel directly at 970.920.1000.

The Westin Westminster is located halfway between Boulder and Denver with great views of the Rockies. While summer may not be when you normally head for the Rockies, they’re incredibly beautiful this time of year - warm days and cool nights make for great days outdoors and snuggly evenings, a perfect family vacation.

The Westin Westminster has a somewhat bare bones but still fun family package designed just for those warm days. Get the details after the jump.

Pool at Westin Westminster, copyright Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (more…)

As if you didn’t know this…

Well, maybe you didn’t, which is part of why you visit us - hopefully frequently - to dig up deals and more importantly, news, on where you can best plan your family vacation.

Forbes Traveler has done a piece that you should check out on the 10 best family-friendly hotels in the US.  Just as important, they’ve noted that catering to families is on the rise, as more and more adults are bringing their youngsters along on luxury trips.  According to sources quoted in the article, September 11 and the fact that marketing professionals in charge of recreation are themselves becoming parents are two huge factors in why hotels are becoming more sophisticated in their approach to attracting families.

The top 10 hotels are (listed here in no particular order):

• The Broadmoor, Colorado
• The Breakers, Florida
• Enchantment Resort, Arizona
• The Homestead, Virginia
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii
• The Peninsula, New York
• The Resort at Paws Up, Montana
• Topnotch Resort & Spa, Vermont
• Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu, Hawaii
• The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, New Hampshire

All resorts and hotels with some concept of pampering and luxury for both adults and children.  We love it.

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, copyright DNC Parks & Resorts at THE BALSAMS, LLC