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Put Travel Under the Tree With Starwood Resorts

Enter to Win a 3-Night Stay in Carlsbad!

By Sponsored December 15, 2014
There is plenty to love about winter: That first snowfall, cozy sweaters, cuddling in front of a fire, hot chocolate with marshmallows. Of course, a few weeks into winter, you may start to wonder what all the fuss is about. As the wet mittens and boots pile up at the front door, the kids have their third snow day in a row and your car door freezes shut, you will probably begin to dream of white sandy beaches rather than white snowy lawns.

Starwood Resorts can help your family escape the winter, if even just for a short time. With the Starwood Resorts ‘Love Your Family’ packages, you can splash on the shores of Hawaii, enjoy family fun in Florida or be beach bums for a week in California. Book between now and December 31, 2015 and receive:
  • Kids 12 and under eat and drink free
  • Adjoining rooms based on availability
  • Unique resort programs just for kids!
Reserve online or by calling 800-630-3644 and request 'Love Your Family.’
For all participating resorts, click here.

Two of our favorite family spots are Sheraton Vistana Villages and Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. Traveling with kids has never been easier when you stay at one of these resorts. 

At Sheraton Vistana Villages, you’ll discover a fabulous way to experience your vacation.  This family, award-winning resort is packed with useful perks you’ll need when traveling with littles. Each Villa has: a kitchen or kitchenette for when you want to have an inexpensive quick meal in; a spacious living room/dining room area; a private bedroom; and, because messes happen even on ‘magical’ vacations, an in-villa washer/dryer. Don’t worry, you’ll also be able to stay connected and to share all those vacay updates—the rooms come with complimentary WiFi.

Orlando theme parks are only minutes away and if you were to need a ride, no problem—scheduled complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World can be arranged with just a quick phone call the day before. If hanging out at the resort is more your speed, there are four different pools, a FUN activities plan and several modern fitness centers all at your disposal. 

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa is a refreshing hotel located in the charming coastal community of Carlsbad, just north of San Diego. With beautiful contemporary Mediterranean architecture, rolling lawns, flowering shrubs and nearby pristine beaches, this Carlsbad hotel offers a beautiful setting sure to have you beating the winter blues. The property sits alongside The Crossings Carlsbad Golf Course and LEGOLAND® California Resort, and is ideally situated for guests looking for the ultimate family vacation. Enjoy the private entrance to LEGOLAND® with special LEGOLAND® offers or discount tickets available at the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.

One lucky Macaroni Kid reader will win a free 3-night stay at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. To enter, comment below and tell us your favorite hotel amenity when traveling with kids. Winner will be drawn on December 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM EST from all entries across the Macaroni Kid family of newsletters. For official rules, click here.