Isn’t it nice to get a glimpse behind doors that are usually closed to you?

Twin Farms Guestroom, copyright Twin Farms

That’s what will be happening at Twin Farms in Vermont. This ultra-luxe and intimate resort doesn’t normally allow children under age 18. However, for a short and magical weekend in August, the resort will welcome the entire family with open arms, allowing you to experience the luxury that earned them the #1 spot on Andrew Harper’s 2006 list of Top 20 U.S. Hideaways. (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

No, we have not forgotten Mother’s Day. But we realize that most of you reading this probably are the mothers, in which case you really shouldn’t be planning your own day – surely you do enough already? However, on the not-so-off chance that your kids or too small or not liquid enough yet to pull out all the stops, and your other half is too clueless busy to plan something, we’re providing you with some last-minute options. If by now you haven’t caught even the slightest whiff of some serious Mother’s Day operations in the works, we say go ahead and make some requests. We’ve got some for you here: (more…)