It’s always a good time to plan a family vacation. Here are five ideas to consider:
1. Family by JW Marriott:
Tap into the family-friendly experiences recently launched within the 83 JW Marriott hotels around the world. Crafted for children ages 5 to 12, Family by JW centers around three, kid-friendly themes — creativity, activeness and culture. These pillars infuse original programming created in partnership with cultural icons such as the Guggenheim Museum and The Joffrey Ballet as well as resources within each local community. Expect interactive cooking classes led by culinary experts during which junior foodies will help prepare and sample nutritious cuisine reflecting the culture of the destination. In New York and beyond, the JW Marriott has teamed with the Guggenheim to engage young guests with activity guides and experiences that explore art, architecture and culture. The Joffrey Ballet collaborated on suggested in-room exercises and stretches to help families wake up in the morning and wind down each evening during their stay. A new in-room dining menu features healthy, family-style dining options to share at mealtime.
Contact: www.jwmarriott.com/family
2. The Watergate, Washington, D.C.:
Visit our country’s capital city with your favorite American Girl fan for an experience she’ll never forget. Check in to the hotel’s specially designed suite, sink into the plush velvet pink sofa and scan the room for American Girl’s best-selling books, fan-favorite products, such as the American Girl Grand Hotel, as well as the American Girl doll bed, and doll-sized bathrobes and slippers. Get ready for afternoon tea for kids and their dolls, mommy and me manicures and pedicures, and an American Girl movie and popcorn night. The Watergate Hotel offers young shoppers easy access to the American Girl store at Tysons Corner Center where young fans can shop for the latest dolls and accessories, dine at the American Girl Bistro and spiff up their doll’s locks at the popular Doll Hair Salon.
Contact: TheWatergateHotel.com
3. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland:
Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Park for outdoor adventure. Located on the west coast of Newfoundland in Canada, hikers will find trails winding through fjords carved by glaciers, towering cliffs, waterfalls, and dense forests of rare plants, animals and bird species.
