Ah, spring break. A chance to get away from winter, celebrate sunny days, and ditch work and school for a week of family time. Too often, rates for hotels can be jacked up for the influx of spring break travelers, but we have found some savings that you can enjoy.
The new Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
Florida
The No. 1 spring break destination for U.S. families has a number of family-friendly resorts where you can relax without full-on college kid chaos.
Amara Cay Resort
Anchored by laid-back style, culinary-centric atmosphere and authentic adventures, the Florida Keys’ Islamorada is home to the distinct Amara Cay Resort. The chic, yet understated resort rests along the Atlantic Ocean presenting lush lawns and palm-peppered, graceful views making an authentic sense of place with comforts of the Keys Life. Amara Cay Resort is offering the Stay 3, Save 22% special for seaside serenity this spring. Guests who book three evenings can enjoy savings of up to 22% on accommodations. Use code SAV3.
Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
Nestled north of Palm Beach on Florida’s east coast is the newly opened Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa – a coastal-inspired respite. With its new signature Spa, two pools and cabanas, Drift Restaurant + Bar, Reflections Pool Bar and Dune Beach Bar, the resort boasts 8,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space with endless beachside activities. Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa presents easy access and adventure to iconic museums and attractions with vibrant shopping, entertainment and restaurants in Downtown Stuart. For those itching to escape the everyday, Hutchinson Shores is offering the Cabin Fever Cure Special which includes up to 20% savings off deluxe accommodations and daily breakfast for two at Drift Kitchen + Bar. Use code CABINFEVERCURE.
Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast
Break for the beach and save this spring at Hammock Beach Resort! Enjoy fun in the sun with money saved and resort credits earned. Credits can be used towards culinary experiences, memorable outdoor adventures, rejuvenation in the spa and so much more. Select the Spring Breakation package, with rates starting at $157, and receive 15% off room rates and a $50 resort credit on three and four-night stays. Stay five nights or more and receive 20% off and a $100 resort credit.
Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa
With an artic chill sweeping across the United States, the Sunshine State and Innisbrook Resort invite visitors to escape the dropping temperatures and head south to St. Petersburg’s sweeping, sandy beaches and sunny shoreline to indulge in the limited time Florida Winter Escape offer, which includes a 20% savings on three-night stays, and a 25% savings on four or more nights. Both also include a daily $30 resort credit. Rates start at $157.
One Ocean Resort & Spa
One Ocean Resort & Spa features 193 rooms and stylish suites, all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. The resort’s signature restaurant, Azurea, provides artfully inspired dining, where a view of the ocean is available from every seat. As the only full-service oceanfront spa in Northeast Florida, the Spa at One Ocean Resort offers beautiful views of the rolling surf from the comfort of its meditative lounge and offers a sensory stimulating journey in an intimate setting. Nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightlife options. One Ocean Resort & Spa is offering the 4th Night Free special to extend the beachfront bliss. Use code PRO4NT.
CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort
Located on Orlando’s iconic International Drive, CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort offers guests a water park with 14 slides, several indoor and outdoor pools, three restaurants, a tiki bar, fitness center, an on-site convenience store and more. The resort’s Splashing into Spring savings package for families includes 15% off our lowest rate, free upgrade to Pool view/Waterpark view room, $10 Arcade Token Card per room and $25 Food credit per stay. The package is available 2-night or greater bookings through April 30. Use code PROSPRG.
B Resort & Spa
Situated in the Disney Springs area, B Resort is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and entertainment and just a brief ride away from the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Guests staying at B Resort & Spa receive Walt Disney World Resort’s Extra Magic Hours, where each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions allowing for a more magical experience. With the B On Your Way spring vacation package, starting at $489 for two nights, guests will receive two nights (including room and tax), one morning breakfast buffet for two adults, resort fee (includes free WiFi throughout, bike rentals, and shuttle service), self-parking, and $20 off Spa Treatment at the B Indulged AVEDA spa. Stays are good between March 11 and April 7, 2018. Use promo code BURWAY.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Offering a Kids Eat Free package that includes free breakfast lunch and dinner from the kids’ menu may make travel a little friendlier on the wallet this spring break. Travel through Mar. 29 with rates starting at $439 per night. Set on 16 acres of South Florida’s largest private beach, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort is an oceanfront family-friendly wonderland.
Hilton Orlando
Choose the Winter Warm Up package and find rates starting at $191 per night while exploring Orlando’s theme parks. After a day exploring Universal, Disney and SeaWorld, guests can take advantage of the hotel’s lazy river, zero-entry pools, fire pits (with S’mores kits) and waterslides.
Westin Cape Coral
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Caloosahatchee River and San Carlos Bay, the Westin Cape Coral serves as an under-the-radar yet adventurous spring break destination. Families will enjoy relaxing by the resort’s lagoon-style pool and exploring 400 miles of navigable waterways by kayak or charter fishing boat. Family Time, Kid Approved packages will give you extra space by providing 50% off an adjoining room and free kids’ meals while staying at the Westin Cape Coral. Rates begin at $271 per night.
AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown
Go off the beaten path in Central Florida’s quirky Gainesville area, home to the University of Florida. The brand new AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown opened its doors on Feb. 20, 2018 and is celebrating by offering up to 20% off on travel through July 31. The 144-room new kid on the block has pulled out all of the stops with sleek European-inspired rooms, a glass-enclosed fitness center for mom & dad, and a rooftop pool for kiddos to enjoy some fun in the sun. The special grand opening deal also includes a $25 food and beverage credit to use at the hotel’s AC Lounge. Rates start at $135/night. Use code NEW.
Deep South
Escape to the Deep South for more beaches and palm trees, with a touch of cool nights and spring flowers in bloom.
Le Pavillon Hotel, New Orleans
Le Pavillon Hotel is a landmark hotel gem located in the heart of New Orleans, presenting decadent décor blending old world glamour with modern comforts, museum-worthy art and antiques and refined amenities. Located on the corner of Barronne and Poydras Street in the Central Business District, Le Pavillon Hotel is just steps away from the bustling French Quarter and quaint cobblestone of the Garden District. Le Pavillon Hotel is offering incremental savings up to 25% with Stay More, Save More, where you can receive 15% off two-night stays. 20% off of three-night stays, and 25% off stays four days or longer. Use code, STAY.
Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C.
Escape to Montage Palmetto Bluff for a much-needed dose of downtime, guaranteed to hold you over until summer. Nestled in a lush, 20,000-acre coastal nature preserve between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Montage Palmetto Bluff charms its guests with a bounty of natural, historical and cultural experiences indigenous to the South Carolina coast. The Southern Spring Break Escape, available March 10 through April 7, features special programs for families. And when you book the Suite’N Your Stay package, you can enjoy a complimentary adjoining room for your family to spread out into.
Tanque Verde Ranch is both a dude ranch and luxury retreat
The Southwest
Not all spring breaks are beaches and palm trees. Consider cacti and desert heat with a southwestern getaway with the kids.
Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, visit one of America’s original, old-time cattle and guest ranches: Tanque Verde Ranch. As the ultimate dude ranch experience, activities include miles of horseback riding trails through mountains and desert, fishing, biking, hiking, Jeep adventure, a kids’ camp and more. The ranch’s amenities include four tennis courts among the towering saguaro and ocotillo, several swimming pools, and more than 150 horses for lessons and rides from sun-up to sunset. A variety of lodging options provide spectacular scenic views and are tastefully decorated in traditional southwestern style with adobe walls and Santa Fe style architecture. The Spring Break Package, available on travel between March 9 and April 21, includes enhanced activities and all-inclusive rates, starting at $550 per night.
Great Wolf Lodge, multiple locations
Take the kids to the indoor water park resorts found at Great Wolf Lodge, including its Grapevine, Texas, location, or even its new Anaheim, California, location near Disneyland, and enjoy family suites, kids’ programming and multiple dining options. Spring-A-Palooza, which takes place March 9 to April 14 . You can save 25% off of room rates using promo code MoreFun, when you stay two or more nights, with family suites available at under $150 per night.
Caribbean
What family doesn’t want to jet off to the Caribbean after this crazy winter freeze that hit the entire country?
Hard Rock Hotels
For travelers seeking an adventurous winter getaway, check-out the brand-new Woodward Riviera Maya facility. Opened as of August 2017, Woodward Riviera Maya raises the standard of any all-inclusive resort, providing guests the opportunity to participate in a variety of action sports, as well as the one-of-a-kind chance to snowboard and snow ski indoors in the Caribbean. In addition to the brand-new facility, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya offers guests a luxury experience with lavishly appointed guest rooms, world-class shopping, gourmet dining and endless style. Or, visit Hard Rock’s first all-inclusive hotel and enjoy lavish five-star amenities in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Guests will enjoy 13 expansive pools, 10 resort restaurants, and a lazy river and kids’ pool. The Spring Break Adventure package provides free accommodations for kids and all-inclusive rates starting at $400 per room, per night, in Riviera Maya, and $450 per room, per night in Punta Cana. Use code FKFR18.
Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan
Situated on the sparkling coastline of Grand Bahama Island, Grand Lucayan overlooks a 7.5-acre white-sand beach and sprawling acres of pristine property, mere feet from the calming waters of the Atlantic. Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan is where the island authenticity of the Bahamas meets the ease and affordability of an all-inclusive resort. Select the Grand Bahama Getaway and save up to 35% on an all-inclusive vacation and rates that start as low as $172 per person, per night. (Kids 4 and younger stay free, and kids 5 to 12 are 50% off.)
Royalton Luxury Resorts
With properties in Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Lucia and the Dominican Republic, Royalton offers a family-friendly vacation experience perfect for Spring Break 2018. Each location offers an abundance of kid-friendly amenities, including state-of-the-art splash pads, Clubhouse Kids Club, Hangout Teens lounge, and access to non-motorized water sports. The Clubhouse Kids Club allows children ages 4 to 12 to socialize with others their own age while interacting with beloved on-screen characters Max and Ruby. The perfect haven for 13 to 17-year-olds, Hangout Teen Longe provides an alternative to lounging in the sun. The Hangout Lounge features PlayStation video game consoles, Ping-Pong tables and non-stop activities. Book a vacation by March 2 and take advantage of the Kids Stay Free sale.
Elegant Resorts
You can save up to 65% on Caribbean accommodations through Elegant Resorts’ special sale. Book by Mar. 19 for travel through Apr. 17, 2018, and enjoy daily breakfast buffet, water sports, beach and pool ambassador service, Wi-Fi, and Flying Fish Kids’ Clubs (at select hotels). The sale is good at the all-inclusive Turtle Beach, Waves Hotel & Spa, and Crystal Cove, in Barbados, as well as B&B properties like Colony Club, Tamarind and the Landings Resort & Spa in St. Lucia.
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Old San Juan is back in business following last fall’s hurricane season. To welcome families back, the Sheraton’s Family Package is offering a second room at up to 50% off, kids eat free and rates starting at $250 per night. The property if five minutes from historic Old San Juan and offers a relaxing infinity pool. No passport required for this Caribbean gem.