Big Apple: Big City Fun for the Family

Are we there yet? It’s those four little words that can set a family road trip off to a rocky start. Fortunately, Virtuoso’s luxury travel network has created a way to make memories bigger and better this summer with fabulous family getaways to Manhattan.

Like kids, New York never sleeps. There’s more to do in the Big Apple than in any theme park, with dinosaurs, art treasures, ships, statues, giant buildings, Broadway plays … plenty of activities to entertain kids and adults alike! Families can enjoy everything the city has to offer while taking advantage of exceptional summer savings.

Treat your own little “Madeline” to a stay at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, where the hotel still proudly displays Madeline creator Ludwig Bemelman’s famous murals. Children will enjoy “Camp Carlyle” amenities and special treatment during their stay, including a Kiddy Concierge who can arrange pre-bookings for shows such as “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

If it’s a day (or two) at the park that you want, consider a stay at Mandarin Oriental, New York, which boasts some of the most spectacular views of Central Park, not to mention a swimming pool for the kids and a spectacular spa for mom and dad. Just steps from Central Park, is The Mark, where children will receive complimentary rides on the Carousel in Central Park as well as their choice of admission to the Central Park Zoo or the Museum of the City of New York. A stay at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée also includes tickets to the Central Park Zoo as well as row-boating in the park and New York inspired gifts.

For a more historical perspective on the city, consider a stay at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, where views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and a guide to historic walking tours offer a glimpse back in time. Or, stay at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, where guests receive VIP access to the following NBC-TV studios: Today Show Studio 1A, Saturday Night Live Studio 8H, Late Night with Conan O’Brian Studio 6A, NBC Nightly News Studio 3A, NBC History Theater, NBC Mini-Control Room, Dateline Studio 3B, NBC Sports Studio 3K, NBC Broadcast Operations, Digital Control Room.

And for more pampering than playtime, Virtuoso offers that option, too. The St. Regis New York provides guests with the perfect addition to any family … a personal butler. The Towers at the New York Palace Hotel puts guests in the heart of New York, and is only steps away from every little girl’s dream … a visit to American Girl Place. And The Waldorf Towers, with soaring views of the city and spacious suites, offers plenty of room for families.

Planning is everything and Virtuoso travel specialists have all the secrets to a remarkable family getaway, at the right time and at the right pace. Starting from $395 per night, these Mini-Manhattan family getaways may only be reserved with a Virtuoso travel specialist, one of more than 6,000 luxury travel consultants in the $3.5 billion Virtuoso network. To speak with a Virtuoso specialist, call (800) 401-4274 or visit www.virtuoso.com.

Source: Virtuoso