There is still time to plan your holiday weekend with these Last Minute Family Labor Day Deals!The Westin Playa Bonita (Panama)A tropical beachfront oasis just outside Panama City, The Westin Playa Bonita is the perfect place for families to play this Labor Day weekend. Book the resort’s Family Package and receive 50% off an adjoining guest room (for travelers under 21) and free meals for kids under 12. With historic landmarks such as the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo and Gatun Lake all within arm’s reach, grab your passports and make it an educational escape the family will never forget. Rates start at just $184/night. To book, visit www.westinplayabonita.com.
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center (Massachusetts)For families seeking a budget-friendly and peaceful getaway for the whole family this Labor Day, Massachusetts’ Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, is a great option. This 203-room historic property that was once the home of the American Optical Company in the 1800s, is within an hour’s drive of Boston, Hartford, and Providence, RI and offers some great nearby activities, including hiking trails, apple orchards, breweries, and more. Travelers can take advantage of the property’s Family Fun Package over Labor Day, which includes accommodations for three, milk and cookies upon arrival, three passes to Old Sturbridge Village (one of New England’s must see attractions), daily breakfast, and more for only $170/per person for three people. To book visit, www.southbridgehotel.com.JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun, Mexico)Enjoy one more last minute hurrah with the whole family this Labor Day weekend when you book the A Kid’s Life Package, which, in a way, puts the little ones in charge of their Cancun getaway. Receive oceanfront accommodations with guaranteed connected rooms when you book more than one room, plus a stylish beach tote per child filled with beach vacation essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses, toys, and ice cream vouchers. Enjoy daily access to the Kid’s Club for kids ages 4-12, which features activities include Spanish lessons, piñata making, sushi rolling, sand castle building and arts and crafts. With a $50 spa credit per room, head to the resort’s 30,000 square foot, top-rated spa for parent and kiddie R&R, where little ones can be pampered with treatments like “Mayan Princess For A Day” or the “Ice Cream Pedicure.” Book the A Kid’s Life package this Labor Day at www.jwmarriottcancun.com. Rates start at $324.
Spread across more than 800 acres of protected tropical rainforest, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is an idyllic escape for families looking to get in touch with nature. With nearby activities like ziplining, horseback riding and hiking the Arenal Volcano, more than 500 species of local wildlife and a carbon neutral, eco-friendly environment, it’s an educational adventure both parents and kids will love. Book the resort’s Get Away to Nature package this Labor Day weekend and receive your third night free. The package also includes welcome drinks, daily breakfast, $75 spa credit per person, one dinner, free Wi-Fi and full access to the resort’s thermal springs. Rates start at $1,100 for 3 nights. To book, call 1-855-TABACON.
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)Forget boredom at home, and bring your fun pants to CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta’s beaches this Labor Day weekend. A charming, friendly town with an authentic Mexican vibe, Puerto Vallarta offers beautiful beachfront sunsets and a backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. Families can take advantage of the resort’s It’s Family Time in Mexico package with rates starting at $229/ night, daily breakfast for parents and kids under 12, complete access to the Kids Club, and more. To book, visit Marriott.com/pvrx-casamagna-marriott
Tamarind (Barbados)When they aren’t soaking up the sun on the 750-foot white crescent beach, kiddies at Tamarind resort in Barbados can have their pick of activities. They can chill out above the crystal blue waters with stand-up paddleboarding lessons, roast marshmallows at sunset, or cuddle up with their siblings during a family movie night beneath that stars. For some quality time, families can relax by the Mediterranean-style pool, shoot a round of pool at the Club Tamarind Family Lounge, or grab dinner at Daphne’s, the Zagat-rated restaurant featuring modern Italian classics infused with island flavors and fresh seafood. Just in time for Labor Day, families can save up to 40% off when they book by Sept. 17. Visit www.tamarindbarbados.com and use promo code BAR40. Rates start at $267 per night.
Save 20% and stay right on the sand with rates starting at $231/night. The re-vamped retro-inspired rooms & brand-new lobby are reason enough to snag this summer steal, but Miami’s best beaches, shops & bites are also just a stroll away. If you feel like getting funky as a family, ask about the hotel’s new graffiti lessons from a local Wynwood artist where you’ll have the chance to tap into Miami’s growing street art scene and legally vandalize the hotel’s walls with organized lessons from local graffiti artists. Book the Coast to Coast Summer deal this Labor Day at marriottstantonsouthbeach.com or call (305) 536-7700.