This week, we’re bringing you 15 hotels and resorts perfect for the experiential summer “edu-vacation.” Find a number of ways to enrich, excite, educate and have fun with the kids on your family travel this summer.
One of America’s most iconic hotels, Hotel del Coronado reopens its kids club this month with new ocean-themed programming and an interactive tide pool. There’s also one-on-one surf lessons, private beach bonfires with s’mores, a new resort pool and so much more for the perfect family escape.
Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District, fun and educational experiences for the family at Hotel Drover include a visit to John Wayne Museum, a train ride on the historic Cotton Belt Route, a trip to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, experiencing the only year-round rodeo at Fort Worth Cowtown Coliseum and more.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Known as one of the best Ritz Kids programs in the country, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island partners with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society to offer daily activities like shark tooth hunts, arts and crafts, games and more. Pirate Tuck-Ins include a bedtime story with special treats.
Turks & Caicos’ The Shore Club boasts Jungle Jam Kid’s Club, with a daily offering of nature, discovery and exploration alongside physical activities, crafts and creative play. Kids can make kites, learn about conch, collect seashells and so much more.
Learn new talents at Aulani, like nightly storytelling, a high-tech scavenger hunt along the ‘Menehune Adventure Trail and a hula dancing lesson. Premium experiences teach families more about the Hawai’ian culture.
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