CHERRY DEAL FOR FAMILIES AT TIDES INN

For a Chesapeake experience families from DC and the Mid-Atlantic have enjoyed for 60 years, the Tides Inn has a family package two-night getaway with deluxe accommodations with two queen beds for four and family style breakfast. Includes Premier Sailing School family lesson, daily Crab Net Kids, tennis, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and bikes. Pricing based on 2 adults, 2 children starting at $139 per person per night, per guest in George Washington's hometown. Tides Inn is #35 of the Top 50 Resorts in the U.S. and the Best Resort in Virginia according to readers of Travel + Leisure for 2009. For more information visit www.tidesinn.com.

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DOLPHINS, STAND-UP PADDLING, SURFING AND MORE
FOR KIDS AT THE KAHALA

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, on the beach between Diamond and Koko Head at the end of Kahala Avenue, is one of the safest family resorts on Oahu with the island's only dolphin lagoon and hotel swim program. New beach activities include stand up paddling, outrigger canoe surfing, flyfishing and more. Wi-Fi on the beach and by the pool keeps everyone connected. The Early Spring Special includes daily breakfast buffet at Plumeria Beach House, valet parking, free internet and fifth night. Kids 12 and under dine free on the Keiki Menu, available through July 15. For more information visit www.kahalaresort.com.

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SEDONA BECKONS THE FAMILY TO GATHER

Enchantment Resort dazzles kids with Camp Coyote and Pink Jeep Tours. The Family Getaway Package includes two nights, breakfast for the whole family and the best resort amenities in the Southwest. Mountain biking with the family around Sedona is a liberating experience. Casita Guest Rooms start at $1,434, one-bedroom suite starts at $2,094 based on two adults and two children. For more information visit www.enchantmentresort.com.

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THE LONDON FLAT IS PHAT AT 51 BUCKINGHAM GATE

The all-suites 51 Buckingham Gate is a haven for families in London. These suites come with their own kitchens and living areas with plenty of room for teens, tweens and toddlers. Kid's amenities are pre-arranged including books and socks, child-size bathrobes and slippers, Burt's Baby Bee toiletries, children's menus and Cartoon Network. By request, they have everything from bottle warmers to PlayStations. 51 Buck provides their own "super-nannies" and even has an exclusive partnership with the world's finest toy store and London icon, Hamleys, including toy basket and cooking class. For more information visit www.51-buckinghamgate.com

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THE KAHALA EARLY SPRING GETAWAY SPECIAL

Here's a deal to spring you from old man winter's jail – stay two or more nights in a mountain category room or above at the Kahala Hotel & Resort and receive a guaranteed double upgrade at the time of booking. Also enjoy free daily breakfast buffet for two, parking, internet and kids meals. Stay five or more nights and get your fifth night free. Rates start at $515 for a mountain room. Book by May 31 for dates of stay now through July 15. For more information or to book: call (800) 367-2525 or visit www.kahalaresort.com.