So, you’ve booked your hotel, scheduled your spa treatments, and wrote a list of all the fine dining establishments that you and your spouse want to try. You are ecstatic about your trip except there’s one little thing you haven’t figured out… what do you do with your tweens?

While most hotels offer programs for kids and teens, tweens are often left out of the equation. When planning your summer vacation, let your tween help you decide on a destination so you can take his/her interests into consideration. As you explore your options, you and your tween ought to check out the tween-friendly vacation resorts below.

1. Club Med Cancun

Club Med in Cancun, Mexico is an all-inclusive resort that recently opened an exclusive area called Passworld for teens and tweens. Divided into two groups, ages 11-13 and 14-17, the kids at Passworld can hang out with others their age and spend some much-needed time away from their parents. Activities that tweens enjoy at Passworld include overnight camping, beach soccer, hiking, and hip hop dance classes.

2. Pinehurst, North Carolina

The North Carolina golf resort of Pinehurst offers family golf packages that allow parents to spend quality time with their tweens. Golf packages include a lesson, use of the driving range, rental clubs, and end-of-day tee times. There is also a teen spa where your tweens can undergo spa treatments like massages and facials.

3. Sheraton Kauai Resort

The Keiki program at the Sheraton Kauai Resort allows kids aged 5 to 12 learn more about Hawaiian culture through participating in activities such as lei making, bamboo pole fishing, hula lessons, and storytelling. This fun, educational program is available for full or half day sessions from Tuesday to Friday, year-round.

4. Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont

Although Smuggler’s Notch is a ski resort, you can also visit the slopes during the summertime, while they’re green and warm. The advantage of visiting Smuggler’s Notch during the summer is that the price is typically much lower. Activities tweens can enjoy at Smuggler’s Notch include playing at one of four water parks, participating in theater workshops, going to skate camp, sitting around the campfire, and much more.

5. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa offers scuba diving programs for kids that allow kids to learn how to scuba dive from PADI instructors while observing pristine coral reef and marine life. The scuba diving equipment provided is designed specifically for children, so it’s sure to suit your tween’s size and stature. Even tweens who aren’t strong swimmers can join the program because the maximum depth is only two meters.

The Temple of Kukulkan, the Feathered Serpent God to the Maya, is the largest and most important ceremonial structure at Chichen Itza, Mexico. Built during the eleventh to thirteenth centuries, this 90 foot pyramid encodes precise information regarding the Mayan calendar.

Whether you want to participate in outdoor activities or spend a few lazy days unwinding by the beach, the Caribbean is the ideal destination to relax, enjoy yourself, and melt all of the stresses of daily life away. To plan a Caribbean getaway without putting a dent into your budget, take advantage of these Caribbean resort deals. Hurry up because these amazing prices won’t last for long!

Save 20% and Get a $1500 Resort Credit at the Moon Palace Casino in Punta Cana

The Moon Palace Casino is a paradise for the senses. Everyone from couples to families with small children will enjoy their stay at this luxurious casino/resort. Located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, this all-inclusive resort boasts outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars, a kid’s club, world-class restaurants, and a state-of-the-art spa. Rates start at $150, and you’ll qualify for a 20% discount if you book your trip by December 16, 2010 and travel by December 23, 2010. Plus, if you make your reservation by November 30, 2010, you’ll get $1500 in resort credit! To take advantage of this fantastic bargain at the Moon Palace Casino, use the promo code FALL20 when you book your stay.

Get Half Off Plus up to $1500 in Extras at the Isla Mujeres Palace in Mexico

The Isla Mujeres Palace Wyndham Grand Resort is an adults’ all-inclusive resort located on Isla Mujeres, an island just eight miles off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Isla Mujeres maintains the quaint atmosphere of a Mexican fishing village, but it boasts top-notch accommodations and attractions. From relaxing on white sand beaches to snorkeling in turquoise waters, there are an abundance of outdoor activities for guests to enjoy. If you want to get your shopping, dining, or nightlife fix, simply hop on a boat and head to Cancun.

With the half-off discount, the nightly rate at the Isla Mujeres Palace is only $192 per person. Plus, you’ll get $750 in resort credits if you book a stay of 3-4 nights or $1500 in resort credits if you book a stay of 5 nights or longer. Resort credits can be used towards golf, dining, tours, spa treatments, and more! Book now and travel by December 23, 2010 to qualify for this amazing deal at the Isla Mujeres Palace in Mexico.

What better way to end summer than by spending one last weekend at the beach?  These Labor Day travel deals will help you plan an exotic getaway by the ocean without killing your budget.

1. Get a Complimentary Breakfast for Two and Valet Parking at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California

The Weekend in Newport Package includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two at the Palm Terrace restaurant, and valet parking for one vehicle.  Rates start at $199.  Book a reservation by visiting www.islandhotel.com or calling 1-866-554-4615.

2. Get 25% Off Plus a $100 Credit Towards a Couple’s Massage at the El Dorado Seaside Suites in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

The El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma is an all-inclusive, adults-only property that was voted one of Forbes’ top ten most romantic resorts.  The hotel features in-suite Jacuzzis, five gourmet restaurants, seven bars and lounges, beach butlers, and private, swim-up suites.  Rates begin at $177 per person, per night and include 24-hour room service, full-service concierge, a 25% discount, and a $100 resort credit towards the beachfront couple’s sky massage.  Book online at www.karismahotels.com with the booking code FALL.

3. Get 1 Complimentary Night When You Stay 5 Consecutive Nights at the Cotton Tree on Grand Cayman Island

Cotton Tree is offering guests 1 complimentary night when they stay 5 consecutive nights at their hotel.  Cotton Tree is a boutique cottage hotel located just steps away from the Caribbean Sea.  The hotel consists of four, two-bedroom cottages with French doors overlooking the sea, plasma TVs, and state-of-the-art appliances.  Amenities at the hotel include a freshwater swimming pool, a fitness center, spa pavilions, and a personal chef.  Rates at the Cotton Tree are $650 per night.  Visit www.caymancottontree.com/cayman-island-specials.aspx for more information.

4. Save Up to $728 Per Night at the Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

Stay in one of the Junior Suites at Marquis Los Cabos and get the second suite FREE.  In addition, you’ll receive one upgrade to a Marquis Suite with Pool or a Private Pool Casita.  Marquis Los Cabos is a stunning resort features a 15,000 square foot spa, an exclusive gourmet restaurant, and private balconies.  A continental breakfast is delivered to your room daily via a private, in-room alcove.  Prices for Junior Suites start at $400 per night.  Visit www.marquisloscabos.com for more information.

5. Save Up to 55% at Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Curacao, and Panama

As part of their summer/fall supersale, Breezes Resorts are offering discounts of up to 55%.  Rates start at $72 per person, per night at Breezes Trelawny, $85 at Breezes Runaway Bay, $87.50 at Breezes Rio Bueno, $92.25 at Breezes Grand Negril, $108.75 at Breezes Bahamas, and $120 at Breezes Curacao.  Visit www.breezes.com/specials/2010/07/06/up-to-55-off-super-summer-fall-sale/ for details.

6. Get 50% OFF the Second Night of Accommodations at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you’d like to spend some time on Myrtle Beach without the large summer crowds, take advantage of the Fabulous Fall Package at the award-winning Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach.  For $149 per night, you’ll get a value-added package that includes luxury accommodations in a grande guest room and the choice of one of the following: breakfast for two each morning, admission for two at the Carolina Opry, or 50% off the charge for the second night’s accommodations.  Visit www.marinainnatgrandedunes.com for more information.

7. Save 25% on Your Stay at Las Brisas Hotels & Resorts in Mexico

Save 25% on your stay at any one of the Las Brisas Hotels & Resorts in Mexico this Labor Day Weekend.  Prices after the discount start at $84 per night.  Visit www.brisashotelonline.com for details.  You must use the promo code 25%MHB in order to qualify for this deal.

Kiss the summer goodbye by taking a romantic vacation with your significant other.  These romantic Labor Day travel deals will allow you to spend quality time with your partner while enjoying a relaxing, fun-filled getaway in an exotic new locale.

1. Get a $100 Activities Card and Historic Area Passes by booking a 3 Day/2 Night Package at the Williamsburg Lodge

The Williamsburg Lodge is offering a 3 day/2 night Labor Day package that includes nightly accommodations, daily breakfast, historic area passes for the length of stay, a “tavern ghost walk” in colonial Williamsburg, and a $100 activities card that can be used for dining, shopping, spa treatments, or golf at any location in colonial Williamsburg.  This offer is valid from September 3^rd to November 24^th, 2010.  Prices started at $449 per couple.  Visit www.visitwilliamsburg.com for more information about this deal.

2. Book the Sail Seneca Package at Rosemary’s Legacy B&B near Seneca Lake and Get a Sailing Trip, Complimentary Gourmet Breakfasts, and a Candle-Lit Gourmet Dinner

Sail the gorgeous Finger Lakes of central New York in style with the Sail Seneca Package.  You’ll sail aboard the Lee Sea Anne I, a 38-foot Cabo Rico Pilot House Sailing Vessel captained by a USCG licensed captain.  Labor Day weekend rates start at $340 per person for one couple and $270 per person for two couples.  The package includes a full gourmet breakfast each morning, a three hour sail on Seneca Lake, a two night stay at Rosemary’s Legacy, and a candle-lit gourmet dinner.  Visit www.rosemaryslegacy.com/Packages.html for details.

3. Buy a 3 Night Golf Package at the Grand Bay Hotel in Colima, Mexico and Get the 4^th Night FREE

The golf package at the Grand Bay Hotel at Isla Navidad Resort in Colima, Mexico includes one round of golf for two people each day.  If you book 3 consecutive nights of this package, the 4^th night is free!  Prices start at $299 for a luxury suite and do not include taxes, gratuities, and service charges.  Visit www.wyndham.com/hotels/ZLOGB/main.wnt for more information.

4. Save $135.60 on a 4 Day/3 Night Package for Two at Los Sueños Resort Costa Rica

Normally priced at $878 for two people, this 4 day/3 night package at Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica will cost only $742.40 for two people this Labor Day weekend.  The package includes 3 nights of accommodation in a one bedroom luxury condominium, daily maid service, a welcome package with refreshments and snacks, a private beach club pass, and free ground transportation in a luxury private van.  Visit www.stayincostarica.com for more information.

5. Receive a 20% Discount on Spa Treatments, Free Daily Breakfast, and More at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Myers Beach

For $699 plus 11% room tax, book a 4 day/3 night package from September 3-6.  You must book by September 3^rd in order to qualify for this deal.  As part of this package, you’ll receive a one bedroom suite, daily breakfast for two, two welcome drinks, two beach chairs and one umbrella daily, and a 20% discount on any Aquagene spa treatment.  Visit www.pinkshell.com for more information.

6. Save $60 Per Night on a Beachfront Suite at the Reef Resort on Grand Cayman Island

For only $99 per night ($60 off the standard nightly rate), stay in a 450 square foot beachfront suite at the Reef Resort on Grand Cayman.  At this one-room beachfront studio suite, guests can enjoy a restful, rejuvenating vacation by the water.  The Reef Resort is located on the quiet East End of Grand Cayman, where guests can enjoy exceptional diving, snorkeling, and kite surfing.  Visit www.thereef.com for more info.

7. Save 44% Off of Rack Rate at the Bentwood Inn, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Book any available room at the Bentwood Inn in Jackson Hole within 72 hours of your visit and save 44% off of the rack rate of $350 per night.  This deal includes a chef prepared breakfast and evening wine and cheese.  The cost is $195 per night for two.  If you book your room within two weeks of your stay, the cost will be $250 per night for two, saving you 29% off the rack rate.  Stays at the Bentwood Inn in Jackson Hole always include a private balcony, breakfast, and concierge support for dinner or activity reservations.  Visit www.bentwoodinn.com for details.

8. Stay 3 Nights and Pay for Only for 2 Nights at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida

Stay three nights and pay for two at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne.  Rates start at $339 and include daily breakfast for two, deluxe accommodations, internet access and local calls, and overnight parking.  Visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Default.htm for more information.

9. Save 30% Off Standard Pricing at the Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek in Colorado

For $498, get two nights in a spacious studio suite, a $100 credit to Spa Anjali, a $50 credit to Restaurant Avondale, two 2-hour cruiser bike rentals, a welcome amenity, and complimentary valet parking at the Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek in Colorado.  To make a reservation, visit www.westinriverfrontavon.com.

10. Stay Four Nights for the Price of Three at the Parrot Cay Resort in the Turks and Caicos

Parrot Cay Resort in the Turks and Caicos is offering an “Extend that Summer Feeling” deal this Labor Day weekend and through December 20^th on all room categories.  As part of this deal, guests can stay four nights at the resort for the price of three and take daily yoga classes at no extra cost.  The offer also includes breakfast and return airport transfers.  Rates start at $696.  Parrot Cay is an idyllic private isle that is only accessible by boat.  Off the coast of the isle, you can find some of the world’s best diving spots, and the isle itself boasts hidden coves, pristine beaches, and reefs.

Italy – starting at $799 until February 28 – Explore Sorrento’s ancient beauty with the Dooley Vacations Amalfi Coast Package.

Starwood Family Travel Deals – Book before 30 April 2010 and your kids can eat for free and you get 50% off the second room at participating hotels and resorts across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

$327 & up — Royal Carribbean Cruises up to 80% Off exclusive deals on cruises to Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and beyond.

$189 & up — Carnival Cruises with free room upgrades on virtually any Fun Ship cruise departing through December 31, 2010

3 for 2 and 4 for 3 Hotel Deals! As previously mentioned in today’s blog post, there are hundreds of hotels offering free nights around the world when you book three or more nights.

$189 per night for Grand Caymans 4-Star Resort This Summer (Reg. $400) This Marriott Beach Resort is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and night clubs.

$99 a night weekends at Indianapolis 4-Diamond Hotel (Reg. $219) This AAA 4-Diamond hotel is connected to the Indiana Convention Center, Circle Centre Mall and is also within a short walk of the Indianapolis Zoo and the NCAA Hall of Champions.

MSNBC Travel is highlighting this Canadian travel deal: 9 nights, from $995 – Tour Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick with transfers and all other transportation; the services of a professional tour director and local guides.

USA Today: Learn how to use your frequent-flier miles for more than plane tickets!

$119+: NYC Flights to Grenada & Grand Cayman, tickets must be purchased by February 9 for travel through August 28.

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Julia Scott at WalletPop is highlighting the great airfare deals to Hawaii, Vegas, NYC, and more that Virgin America, Southwest and United Airlines are offering. With United Airlines all destinations, including London, Paris, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean, are on sale.

Speaking of airfare deals, Air Tran is offering some pretty good deals right now. You’ll find airfare for as little as $44 one way, according to Terri Gruca of KVUE News.

Rent a car that’s miles away from the airport, and you could save a lot of money, according to Christopher Elliott. His article today explores how to avoid airports’ sky-high car rentals in today’s Seattle Times.

An 8 day fly and drive package to Tuscany in the NYTimes includes a seven-day car rental, six nights in a hotel and breakfast daily, starts at $949 a person with departure dates of March 31 and April 7.

Hilton Hotels is offering up to 33 percent off Friday through Sunday stays at more than 520 hotels and resorts worldwide for weekend stays through Dec. 26, must be booked by Jan. 31.

Truth.travel shows us how to get a free companion ticket to Barbados on American Airlines

20 perfect getaways for Valentine’s Day for our friends in or traveling to Europe

Get half-price tickets to Off-Broadway shows such as “STOMP,” “The Fantasticks,” “Avenue Q” and the new “Venus in Fur” in New York City. The “On the House” deal from NYC & Company, the city’s marketing and tourism organization, offers 2-for-1 tickets to more than 20 Off-Broadway shows for February performances.

$17 a night and up for a hotel room in Las Vegas, but these hotel rooms are going fast, so book NOW!

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Las Vegas-Grand Canyon helicopter tour now 41% off. The four-and-a-half-hour tour includes a helicopter ride (45 minutes each way) with views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip en route between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Guests will also get a ride on a horse-drawn wagon to the Grand Canyon West Ranch where they’ll be served a western meal and be entertained by cowboys.

USA Today is reporting that, effective today through Jan. 4 2010, travelers can buy tickets for the 48 contiguous states and Canada at the last minute without necessarily paying more. The airlines that waived their advance purchase requirements are American Airlines, United, Delta, Northwest, US Airways, Frontier, AirTran and Midwest.

$99 a night for this Atlanta 4-Star Boutique Hotel. The property features a state-of-the-art fitness center and the re-concept-ed Terrace restaurant, offering farm fresh American cuisine. The hotel also offers complimentary evening wine receptions and coffee each morning.

$384 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Costa Cruise Lines. Offer is good through January 15th for travel from January 24th through January 31st, and visits the islands of Saint Thomas, San Juan Port, and Grand Turks before returning to Port Everglades, FL.

$149 a night for an AAA 4-Diamond Top-Rated Dallas Hotel. The Palomar is listed on the Conde Nast “Hot List” (2007) and the “Best Dallas Boutique Hotel” by Citysearch. It’s located in downtown Dallas and rooms include FREE wireless Internet access, goldfish, and a plasma TV.

$119 per person each night at this Florida Gold List Resort. The offer includes a free round of golf for one person per night at the resort, a $95 value. Both golf courses at the Marriott Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa were voted by readers of Corporate and Incentive Travel Magazine as a “Greens of Distinction Winners”.

Adults-Only Mexico Resort from $359 a night in Riviera Maya, Mexico this winter. For a limited time only, this opulent all-inclusive beachfront resort is slashing its nightly prices to $120 off standard rates! Plus, El Dorado Royale is giving its guests $500 worth of resort credit. Just be sure to book soon. Although travel is valid from January 4 through February 28, this offer expires December 22.

Stay for three or four nights Dec. 18-31, including Christmas and New Years Eve, for $79 per night at the Element Lexington hotel, just outside of Boston, MA. Element is a new concept hotel by Westin offering open-layout public spaces and eco-friendly design, and this offer includes a full hot breakfast daily (and there are additional last-minute Christmas travel deals here on BestTravelDeals.net).

Save Up to 20% on a Ski Vacation at Steamboat, Colorado with the Champagne Powder Family Package Sale offering up to 20% off lodging, lift tickets, and ski rentals, plus a $100 resort credit, and a $25 American Express Gift card. The discount applies to all Steamboat lodgings, including premium accommodations such as the Steamboat Grand and the ski-in/ski-out Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

There’s an excellent Ice skating in Manhattan package in today’s LATimes. If you’re in New York for the holidays, or thinking about surprising your sweetie with a weekend getaway, take a look at this “Miracle on 31st Street” package at $239 per night for one night stay in a suite plus VIP Skating Package to the Pond at Bryant Park which includes 2 skate rentals, as well as other bonus discounts.

Last minute vacation packages from $390 for a 2 night stay at a Vermont Resort, includes ski pass and breakfast. This two-night package is valid any day of the week through Jan. 31, including New Years Eve.

Last Minute Hawaii Hotel Deal: $230 per night for Upscale Maui Beachfront Resort. Nestled against historic Black Rock, one of the best snorkeling spots on the island, this property normally goes for over $350.

$49 and up each way to Fly to California and Idaho Ski Destinations. Direct service to Mammoth Mountain starts December 17, 2009. Service to Sun Valley begins December 19, 2009.

Another last minute hotel deal starting at $73 per night for 4-Star Hotels in Downtown Nashville near Vanderbilt University and the Metrocenter.

$99 per night for the Landmark New Orleans French Quarter Hotel, that’s 35% OFF normal price plus includes two FREE welcome cocktails at the popular, on-site Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge ($20 value).

Exclusive New Year’s Discounts in Texas from $99 per night. From December 30 through January 4, guests can stay at this scenic Texas Hill Country resort for $99/night and make use of both the 50 percent golf discount, as well as the 30 percent spa discount.

$589 for Punta Cana All-Inclusive 5-Night vacation with airfare. Every reservation comes with weather insurance. Outside of the hotels, half a dozen of high-quality discotheques allow tourists to interact with local residents. Add nights to any package at our exclusive discounted prices!

Cozumel, Mexico Getaways from $539.00 with Airfare. All packages include hotel, airfare and travel insurance. There are over 100 restaurants on the island and many hotels, some of which run dive operations, have large swimming pools, private docks, multiple dining facilities, and offer complete vacations like this one. Book now though, this sale ends Wednesday.

$109 per night for chic Chicago 4-Diamond Hotel. This Chicago Loop hotel is within short walking distance to the Theatre District, Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago and the State Street shopping corridor. This deal is only available online for Dec. 11-12, 17-30 — great for the holidays — and weekends (Friday-Sunday) Jan. 1 – April 4.

AirTran’s near-system-wide sale has returned once again with rock-bottom domestic fares starting from as little as $39 each way for those who book before December 10th.

Downtown Columbus 4-Diamond Hotel, $99 a night right now. This hotel is nearby Nationwide Arena, the Convention Center, as well as popular Columbus museums, theaters and attractions.

$99 a night deal at the Minneapolis City Center Hotel, connected to shopping, entertainment and dining through the city’s famous Skyway system. Guests will also find popular attractions, including the Metrodome, Target Center and historic Theatre District nearby.

$65 a night in Las Vegas near The Strip, that’s 50% OFF the normal price for the holidays. The M Resort will celebrate this holiday season with a special lighting ceremony of a 109-foot-tall Christmas tree, a hand-made gingerbread display in the lobby and special holiday dining menus.

Stay minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld with a $29 per night deal now at an Orlando Hotel, good into March.

$318 Special to Mexico. This is an all-inclusive vacation package to Mazatlan, Mexico, that knocks $200 off the regular cost of peak season travel.

$90 a night for holidays in Boulder, with Parking. Outdoor activities are just a few minutes away at El Dorado Springs, twenty miles to Eldora Ski Resort and forty miles to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

$79 a night for a Dallas-Area Resort on the shores of Lake Texoma. This resort boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, plus a spa, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis and more.

$81 a night resort lodgings in the Cascade Lodge at ResortQuest Whistler. A two-day lift ticket to Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains is included when you book a three night stay.

Never skied before? Not to worry, Lake Tahoe is offering a “Learn to Ski and Board Weekend,” and you have nine resorts to choose from. First-time skiers and boarders get a beginner lift ticket, group lesson and gear rental for $25 per person. Be sure to check out the great deal on vacation rentals for the cheapest Lake Tahoe lodging!