Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, FL

Best Travel Times: off-season, after Labor Day/before spring break
Average Cost Per Night: $200-$300
Amenities: 10 restaurants and lounges, grab-and-go venues, 575-ft lazy river, the largest lagoon pool in Orlando, with 7 waterslides, a full-service spa, 4000-ft fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, and complimentary shuttle services to all Disney parks
Additional Events: fireworks, nightly laser shows, and poolside mermaid/glow events
The Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Best Travel Times: off-season, December-April
Average Cost Per Night: $200-300
Amenities: 4 dining options, 500-ft private beach access with beach volleyball and oversized chess, 2 swimming pools, a full-service spa, 4 tennis courts, mini-golf and shuffleboard, with boutique shopping on site.
Additional Events: live music, concerts, and themed shows, full-moon yoga on the beach, holiday specials, and more
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville, TN

Best Travel Times: Spring/Fall
Average Cost Per Night: $200-$300
Amenities: a full-service spa, diverse dining options, indoor gardens, and waterfalls, an indoor and outdoor pool, including a wading pool for smaller children
Additional Events: Summer events include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, children’s yoga, line dancing, karaoke, and junior chef camps. Other seasonal events include trick-or-treat, riverboat cruises, and ice skating.
Tropicana Casino and Resort
Atlantic City, NJ

Best Travel Times: off-season, November-April
Average Cost Per Night: $150-$200
Amenities: 4 pools, beachfront access, luxury salon and spa, full fitness center, tennis court, and golf coordination on site, an arcade, over 30 dining options, a 3-story shopping experience with 11 nightlife venues, and an IMAX theater
Additional Events: live music and stand-up comedy, seasonal bar and lounge entertainment, themed adult nights
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
Cortland, NY

Best Travel Times: Late Spring/Early Fall
Average Cost Per Night: $250-$350
Amenities: Cascades Indoor Waterpark, heated indoor pools, outdoor saltwater pool, a full-service spa, creative kids ‘den’ with crafts, games, and toys (weekends only), an arcade, full fitness center, an outdoor recreational area with zip lines, a mountain coaster, ropes course, and tubing
Additional Events: seasonal events, holiday scavenger hunts, spa nights, and group excursions
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Pigeon Forge, TN

Best Travel Times: off-season, January-February/ Early Fall
Average Cost Per Night: $200-$300
Amenities: Complimentary shuttle services to the park, indoor or outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and southern-inspired dining options.
Additional Events: Extended hours during Spring and Summer, live music, seasonal events like the fall festivals, breakfast with Santa’s Elves
Great Wolf Lodge and Water Park
Lagrange, GA

Best Travel Times: January-March/ September-November
Average Cost Per Night: $250-$350
Amenities: multiple water slides, wave pool, lazy river, toddler-friendly splash zones, MagiQuest, adventure park with a ropes course, climbing wall, mini golf, bowling, gemstone mining and arcade games
Additional Events: Seasonal events include a winter wonderland, spring scavenger hunts and picnics, Halloween celebration, and a costume parade.


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