Spring Break Family Travel Deals: Skiing, Mohonk Mountain House, Train Travel, Mexico and More

3/6/15 - By Allison Tibaldi

In spite of what the thermometer may read, the calendar says spring is nearly here. Spring Break is on the horizon and maybe a family vacation is in the cards. If you haven’t yet overdosed on the flaky white stuff, get out and enjoy the deep snowpack with hotel specials in New Hampshire, Vermont or the Hudson Valley. If you’re looking to escape winter’s last grip, there are deals in Mexico, Santa Barbara and the Texas Hill Country. If you enjoy train travel, Amtrak and Eurail are offering price breaks. We've got the scoop all all these deals, plus a sweepstakes to may win a free vacation for four people to Kissimmee, Florida, a gateway to Orlando. Get set to save on your spring travels.

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Cross-Country Ski in Jackson, New Hampshire
The Eagle Mountain House hotel's cross-country ski deal is a bargain. The XC Weekend Package starts at $199 per room, per night and includes a room, two one-day adult trail passes per stay (kids ski free) plus a $50 nightly dinner credit at Highfields Restaurant. The package is valid until March 31, 2015. For information and reservations, visit www.eaglemt.com or call 603.383.9111.

Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Mountain House is a classic Hudson Valley resort immersed in nature yet only 90 minutes from Manhattan. You can ride the train or bus and the hotel will pick you up, so no need for a car. Kids 12 and under stay and eat free from March 30- April 16. Up to two children are free when sharing a room with two adults. A limited number of single parent rooms are available. This is a call-only special rate. For reservations, call 844-289-4413.

Stowe, Vermont
We loved our recent stay at Stoweflake. The midweek rates start at $141.75, valid until March 26, 2015. This rate includes a room, afternoon tea and cookies, fireside snacks, access to the groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails and use of all resort amenities. Visit www.stowelake.com.

Win a Free Trip to Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee is located very near Orlando’s theme parks. Enter the "Kiss The Cold Sweepstakes" and win a free Kissimmee vacation. Until April 12, four Grand Prize Winners will receive a vacation package for four. The 6-day/5-night prize package includes airfare for four, hotel accommodations at a Kissimmee Resort, car rental, 1-day, 1-park tickets to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and 1-day/2-park tickets to Universal Orlando Resort. You will also be invited to try some of Kissimmee’s active adventures. Zipline at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park, ride in an airboat at Boggy Creek Airboat Rides and a kayak during a 2-hour guided tour at The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek. To enter Kissimmee’s Kiss the Cold sweepstakes, text "warm" to 82257, or enter online by visiting the official campaign website, www.KissColdAway.com.

Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Barceló Maya Beach Resort is an all-inclusive complex that just completed a big renovation. The family-friendly complex is comprised of five adjacent resorts, all sharing a long stretch of private beach. This mega-resort includes 2,756 rooms, 20 restaurants and 19 bars. Upgrades include a new entertainment center complete with sports bar, bowling alley, teen disco, waterpark featuring a surf pool/Flow rider, redesigned 18-hole miniature golf course and more. Rates start at $189 per adult, per night. Rates vary seasonally for kids 2-12, but are in the range of $94 per child, per night. You will also receive a resort credit to spend on site. The amount varies depending on your length of stay. You may book now for this rate, which starts on May 1 and runs until mid-December 2016. For information and reservations, visit www.barcelo.com

Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is a coastal community with lots of family-friendly options. It’s an easy weekend trip for Los Angeles families. This spring is a great time to visit the Santa Barbara Zoo, as they are welcoming a second baby giraffe in March. The Fess Parker Doubletree by Hilton Resort has a Parent’s Date Night Package for a balance of family togetherness and adults-only time. You’ll stay in a large room, receive a bottle of wine, coupons for two cocktails at the bar and a $50 voucher redeemable for in-room childcare with University Sitters. The package rate starts at $219 per room, per night. Enter code PK3 when booking. 

La Cantera Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas
La Cantera Hill Country Resort will reopen in April 2015, after a multimillion-dollar renovation. Guests booking before March 31st can save 20% for stays between the April and August 31st. Book before March 31st and you’ll also receive a $50 resort credit each day of your stay to indulge in fine dining or a round of golf. La Cantera Hill Country Resort offers a 20% discount on tickets to Six Flags Fiesta, including complimentary transportation and exclusive VIP entrance, so no waiting in those long lines. Visit La Cantera for more information.

Amtrak
Save 30% on train fare between New York City and Rutland, VT. Disembark at any stop along the Ethan Allen Express when you book now through March 31, for travel June 1 – 30, 2015. Children ages 2 – 12 are eligible for 50% off the discount fare. Visit www.Amtrak.com for more information.

Eurail Pass for European Train Travel
Eurail Travel’s multi-country train pass has long been a popular way to travel around Europe. The company is now enticing families by launching a children travel free initiative. Adults who purchase a rail pass may now bring up to two children under twelve on board with them for no cost in 28 countries. For more information on riding the rails in Europe, visit www.eurailgroup.org.

Book Early and Save at Millennium Hotels
Receive 20% off your stay at the Millennium chain of hotels when you book a room at least seven days in advance. From Los Angeles to Nashville, from Chicago to the Big Apple, you’ll save when you book ahead. Visit Millenniumhotels.com for more information.