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A one-bedroom condo at either the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort (in the village), the Carlsbad Seapointe Resort (a five-minute drive south; located one block from the ocean), or the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort (a mile from the coast, adjacent to Legoland). Cost From $249 per night, through August. Savings 31 percent. 877/477-7368; www.resortime.com; ask for the Carlsbad Family Getaway package
What’s Included A two-room suite at the 220-acre property 10 miles south of downtown; admission to the connecting Oasis Water Park (home to a 10,000-square-foot wave pool and an eight-story slide tower); a $50 food credit; and one free childÃs menu item for every adult meal purchased. Cost $179 per night, June 1 to September 3. Savings 65 percent. 800/438-9000; www.pointesouthmtn.com; ask for the Splashdown Package.
What’s Included A double at the adobe-style retreat in the red-rock region bordering Utah; horseback-riding; kayaking; mountain biking; and lunch and dinner. Cost From $1,286 per night plus $200 per child, for a four-night stay, through October 15. Savings At least 20 percent. 866/671-4733; www.gatewaycanyons.com; ask for the Ranch Hand package.
What’s Included A double in the downtown hotel; free kidsà breakfast and lunch in the Palmetto Cafe; four tickets for either the South Carolina Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, a historic district carriage ride, or a guided city walking tour. Cost From $268 per night for two adults and two kids, Sundays through Thursdays, through September 7. Savings 55 percent. 800/611-5545; www.charlestonplace.com; ask for the Summer Family Getaway package.
What’s Included A trip on a 140-passenger yacht along the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel, with guided family excursions to castles and fairy tale-like villages. Cost $1,898 per adult, $949 for children 8 to 18 accompanied by an adult, for a seven-day cruise, through August. Savings Up to 25 percent. 800/733-7820; www.uniworld.com; ask for the Legendary Rhine & Mosel Family package.
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