If the whole trans-fat health issue has been of concern to you when feeding your family, you’ve probably been at least curious about the food service on your family vacations.  Today, Starwood Hotels and Resorts announced the company’s goal of eliminating all trans-fats by the end of 2007 from all food and beverage operations at properties in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.  “Our goal is to deliver healthier, high-quality food selections by eliminating artificial trans-fats from our food and beverage operations,” said Paul Scott, Vice President, Food & Beverage, North America in a press release issued today.

The Starwood portfolio of brands includes W Hotels, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, St. Regis, the Luxury Collection, and Le Meridien.

The lobby of the Atlantic, copyright Starwood Hotels

It can be hard to reconnect with your partner when you barely have time to reconnect with yourself. This week’s Sanctuary in the Sun package from the Atlantic in Fort Lauderdale helps you to do a little bit of both. After a weekend-opening welcome reception, you and your partner can learn to exhale again in the following sessions:

• Saturday morning sunrise yoga
• “Finding Your Inner Balance” seminar with life-coach Debra Gawrych
• Healthy living cooking class with Executive Chef Brian Kay
• spa treatments
• a personal life coaching session with Debra Gawrych
• Sunday morning sunrise beach stretch and walk

Outdoor dining at the Atlantic, copyright Starwood Hotels

The Atlantic hotel is a member of the Luxury Collection from Starwood Hotels, and as an upscale boutique property is definitely a find in Fort Lauderdale. Overlooking the beach, the hotel has 124 well-appointed rooms and boasts a restaurant that rivals those in South Beach for style and sophistication. You’ll be well-placed to enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s growing scene of restaurants and nightlife, although with the theme of this package, it might be easy to give that a pass.

The swimming pool at the Atlantic, copyright Starwood Hotels

There are only three of these special spa weekends, so you may want to book early: June 22 to 24, July 13 to 15, and August 10 to 12. Rates are $750 per person, double occupancy. For more information, click here or call the Atlantic directly at 954.567.8020.

If you’re looking for family fun for Cinco de Mayo and your kids are soccer fans, San Diego has a special treat in store for you. The resident mens’ soccer team, the California Victory, will be hosting Mexico’s Necaxa elite at Kezar Stadium for an all-day family-friendly party. La fiesta starts at 11 a.m., with mariachi bands, folkloric dancing, and even some hip-hop Mexican style. California Victory players will also be conducting a special soccer clinic before the game, which starts at 2 p.m. Kids under 7 get in free; kids 8 t0 18 are $9, and adults are $12; purchase tickets online by clicking here.

Need lodging in the area? Try the following luxury hotels, which still had availability as of this posting (rates are for stays May 4 – 6):

• US Grant Hotel, rates start at $299 per night
• Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, rates start at $289 per night
• Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, rates start at $299 per night

US Grant Hotel, copyright Starwood Hotels