Travelers looking to get away this summer may want to check out these new packages from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which include family vacations, relaxation and sporting adventures in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Hawaii.
For Families
“Summer Family Fun Package” at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec- The package includes accommodation for two adults and two children under age 13, daily buffet breakfast, daily dinners at Aux Chantignoles or the outdoor BBQ, unlimited mini-putt, canoeing and kayaking, one-hour pontoon boat cruise, and one family admission to Parc Oméga wildlife park. Available from June 1 - September 12, 2012, rates start at $440 CAD per night (with a two-night minimum stay required).
“Family Barbadian Adventure” at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados- Families can enjoy a second room for kids at 50 percent off. While the resort is adults-only for most of the year, in the summer it offers daily buffet or a la carte breakfast and complimentary daily activities and entertainment for children of all ages, including kid friendly movie nights, water-sports and talent shows and complimentary non-motorized water sports. Available through October 31, 2012, rates start from $480 USD for the first room and $240 USD for the second room.
“Children’s Discovery Package” at the Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, Colorado- Even with school out, kids don’t have to stop learning with an outdoor education with EcoAdventures, operated by Telluride Ski and Golf Company, which offers activities ranging from trekking and tracking to cool kitchen science to discovering animal tracks in the woods. Available from May 23 to October 14, 2012, rates start at $250 USD for a two-bedroom residence.
Relaxing Getaways
“Spa Sense Package” at The Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii- At the hotel’s award-winning Spa Without Walls, where they will receive a Hiwahiwa or Kane Hawaiian body treatment, which incorporates lotions and essences from local flowers, a spa amenity, nightly accommodation and daily breakfast for two. Available through December 20, 2012, rates start from $678 USD.
Sporting Adventures
“Boston Secrets by Bike” at Fairmont Battery Wharf- Delivered in partnership with Arban AdvenTours, guests can experience the city’s classic and contemporary neighborhoods by bike. This package includes nightly accommodation, two bookings for Urban AdvenTours’ Boston bike tour, which includes bike, helmet, water bottle and expert guide, and Fairmont Fit workout apparel to borrow. Available through October 31, 2012, rates start at $389 USD per night.
“Peak Adventure Package” at The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise- This six night luxury hiking adventure in the Canadian Rockies includes an end-of-day spa treatment, four hikes with a private guide, accommodations on Fairmont Gold - which includes breakfast daily and evening canapés, three-night’s accommodation at each hotel and picnic lunches during the hikes. Available through September 15, 2012, rates start from $5,994 CAD.
“Join the Circus” at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal- Guests can run away and join the circus on this adventure, which includes two-night’s accommodation, one private flying trapeze lesson at Trapezium for two, breakfast for two and Fairmont Fit exercise apparel for two to borrow. The package is available from April 1 to October 31, 2012 from $359 CAD per night.