Miami Beach Hotels at the North End

Best of all, the area offers a variety of hotel types with a range of prices, so travelers are sure to find a hotel or resort that fits their budget.

Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort

Sitting right along the beach, the Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort offers guests a variety of amenities, from a coconut grove-themed swimming pool to a fitness center to a beauty salon at the hotel. Additionally, the hotel provides guests with a complimentary shuttle to various spots such as the nearby Aventura Mall and South Beach. The Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort staff will direct guests to activities and hot spots in the area, as well as to local dining options-which are many. Guests can choose from a standard room or a condominium, which includes a kitchenette and comfortable living area.

Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort
18401 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 931-7700
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Churchill Suites Crown Miami Beach

Offering guests a choice of large vacation rental condos, the Churchill Suites Crown Miami Beach is still a full-service hotel. Guest apartments do include kitchens, and a washer and dryer, as well as a private balcony overlooking the ocean. The hotel, which was remodeled in 2007, also offers excellent amenities for travelers. Guests can enjoy free parking, a meditation garden and a pool perched on the ocean. There is a steakhouse at the hotel, or guests are within easy distance to a variety of boutique shops and local restaurants. Golf lovers will also appreciate Miami Beach Golf Club is only a mile away from the Churchill Suites Crown Miami Beach.

Churchill Suites Crown Miami Beach
4041 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(212) 697-8970
churchillsuites.com

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

Considered a boutique hotel, the Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is also a premier spa destination for the Miami area. The resort is set on over four acres, with several hundred feet of beachfront reserved for guests. In addition to the renowned spa and the resort's famed restaurants, the Acqualina offers guests no fewer than three pools right by the ocean and marine biology program designed for children who are staying at the hotel. Travelers can choose between a traditional room or a suite, but regardless of the choice they are guaranteed to enjoy the resort's luxury accommodations complete with marble bathrooms and Italian bedding.

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach
17875 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 918-8000
acqualinaresort.com

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Ski Hotel Accommodations - What to Expect For Your Money

A wide range of hotels is now available in all skiing nations in Europe and further afield. In most cases you have the option of a bed and breakfast stay, half board, full board, or all inclusive, and of course there is the full range of service available, from no-star to five star deluxe.

Fairly basic ski hotels are commonly offered by British tour operators in most mid-range resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees. Ideal for group school ski trips or first ski holidays, these hotels are always very simple, and have passable access to the slopes but very few add ons. Expect an ensuite shower-room but no bath for example, or a small breakfast buffet but no evening restaurant or bar. If you are a budget skier who just wants to spend every daylight hour on the slopes, and be in bed by 9pm after simple local supper, then these establishments are ideal.

Variants on the more budget hotel theme include Chalet Hotels (hotels run in a chalet style) and ApartHotels, which are apartment complexes with optional hotel facilities and services. A good way to get the best of both worlds (hotel and chalet), these options can provide you with privacy AND public space.

In addition, increasing number of newer more luxury establishments with pools, spas, nurseries, fine winelists and Michelin-starred restaurants are now also available. Luxury resorts such as Courchevel, Zermatt and St. Moritz now offer some of the world's best hotels with superb facilities, décor, staff and service.
And depending on your whereabouts, you can find small mega-luxe boutique hotels with just a dozen stunningly decadent rooms, or giant super-complexes with more than 750 rooms and dozens of restaurants and other facilities.

The high end ski operators such as Scott Dunn have the best luxury ski hotels in their portfolio, across a range of ski resorts throughout the world - including St Anton, Lech, Val d'Isere, Zermatt and Jackson Hole. For example, this ski season you can choose from Scott Dunn's 36 luxury ski hotels. Consider Le Seizena in Courchevel 1850, described as a luxurious and hi tech boutique hotel with just 20 rooms, or The Four Seasons Whistler with 273 guest rooms, suites and townhouses, as well as ski in/ski out access, a spa with outdoor heated pool and two restaurants.

Whilst not strictly a hotel stay, Scott Dunn also offers a split chalet option - you still stay in a chalet, but the fact that you share the space with other guests outside your own party often makes for a boutique hotel feel, and can be very good value.

As well as service and facilities, you are of course paying for style, and in the style stakes, good luxury hotels should capture the essence of a fabulous mountain hideaway, with natural wood and stone finishes, spacious yet cosy rooms, superb mountain or valley views, balconies and fireplaces, and of course fluffy duvets and cosy soft towels. Some of the world's best ski hotels rooms even have private hot tubs, private butler service and roof-top helicopter access!

Always remember the golden rule when you are planning your ski holiday - work out exactly what you want from it before you book. Ski accommodation at cheaper hotels are better for the budget of course, but if they are less convenient for the slopes, you will inevitably spend less time on the snow. And if this is your one week a year of Winter wonderland, well then you need to make every second count!

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How to Enjoy Your Vacation With the Kids

Taking your kids on vacation is not always easy. When planning for holidays with children, there are plenty of things to consider. Looking for a kid friendly resort is the key to making sure your trip is full of fond memories instead of splitting headaches.

1. Take the kids to the happiest place on earth. Yes, Walt Disney World, located in central Florida. The number one choice of little ones the world over, it can also be a great experience for the adults of the family unit. With so many theme parks to choose from and animated characters to meet, the experience could hardly be called boring. If parents are looking for less child-centered activities, they can take a tour of Pleasure Island or explore the shops of Downtown Disney. Of course, there are enough eateries around to satisfy everybody's tastes.

2. If theme parks are not your cup of tea, perhaps a tropical location is closer to your ideal vacation spot. Try to get a detailed map of Spain, or whichever country you are visiting, to find some great outdoor spots. Check out the Atlantis Resort that is located on Paradise Island (of the Bahama Islands fame). This resort caters to the entire family. With eleven pools and plenty adventurous slides to choose from, your children will be happy little swimmers. Or, mix education with pleasure by taking them to the Discovery Channel camp, where they can learn about the local ecosystem, explore their creativity through arts and crafts or take guided tours of the island. Adventurous adults can partake of snorkeling and water skiing activities. At night, go to the casino or even hit the clubs. At Atlantis Resort, there is a plenty of something for everyone.

3. If you would rather ski the slopes than the ocean, then book your stay with Snowbird Resort in Utah. Kids under twelve ski free, but the fun doesn't stop there. Try snowboarding, ice skating or snow tubing. If you can think of a snow-related activity, Snowbird probably has it. Indoors, the resort is host to live music performances all year. Parents can also take advantage of the fitness club and spa.

4. When your family needs adventure, pack up and head to the Treesort in Takilima, Oregon. Take part in a true Swiss Family Robinson experience by lodging in the trees. Choose from one of eighteen different nests to sleep in, and spend your days climbing through the resort's various elevated amusements. You can find a pool on the ground, as well as camp sites, but that's about it.

5. When planning a vacation that is part fun and part educational, look no further than the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. This resort is sure to offer a family package that suits your needs. The resort itself offers children's camps that feature swimming, games and even yoga. In addition, you will find gulfing courses and tennis courts, and a marina. Best of all, Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens are just a car ride away.

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