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Marriott for Kids during Spring Break??

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We need some suggestion for spring break April 7-11 2008 that would be good for a child 10 yrs old.

We would like to stay within the Marriott system.

Hilton Head is ok, but not warm enough in April to swim. same with Myrtle Beach. If we are going to warm weather I want to be able to swim.

Any and all suggestions welcome. We live in Atlanta.

Thanks - Mary
 
maryk said:
We need some suggestion for spring break April 7-11 2008 that would be good for a child 10 yrs old.
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If you want to swim...Hawaii the weather is nice all year..also in April the weather is great in Palm Desert...great weather for swimming and Disneyland is only about 1.5 hours away.

Your child will love those...
 
Williamsburg is nice. The weather could be up and down, but usually averages about 70. Busch Gardens will be open, and Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown should interest a ten year old.
 
Not warm, but NYC and DC are great for kids

Big Matt said:
Williamsburg is nice. The weather could be up and down, but usually averages about 70. Busch Gardens will be open, and Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown should interest a ten year old.
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This is Williamsburg's huge anniversary year so historic Jamestown and Yorktown are particularly nice this year. If you decide to go, PM me and I'll offer some more suggestions on other things to do. My youngest just turned 12 so I can tell you what we like. FYI - The schools in Williamsburg are off the first week of April (just in case you want to be with or without the local student crowd.)

Another suggestion -- two years ago we did NYC over Easter break and loved it!! Not warm or swimming weather, but depending, it could be quite pleasant. There are several Marriott hotels right in the middle of the city. Our visit included Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, NJ science museum (forget the name, but it is right across the water from Statue of Liberty and was phenomenal on Easter Sunday), Central Park, fun chocolate drink place (forget name), Sony lab, NYC diners (so fun!), etc. Wonderful trip. I don't recall - boy or girl? NYC also has the American Doll store, a huge ToysRUs, ESPN Zone, etc.

Another not so warm destination but great - Washington DC. All the Smithsonians are free and could fill several days if you enjoy museums. There are usually special activities for kids, too. We typically do that in early October, but if you get lucky you may be able to enjoy the Cherry blossoms! There are other interesting places to visit as well.

With kids just older than yours, let me know where you choose because if I've been there I'll have already researched it and picked out the best stuff to do!
 
Ocean Pointe is nice for Spring Break if you want to stay on the east coast of the US. Nice pools and beach, lots of tours and water sports (jet ski and snorkles). Take a cruise on the casino ship for the day. Kids love it even if you don't gamble.
 
Any of the Florida resorts will work well. But this is the end of SPring high season and one of its busiest given the holiday.
 
Thanks for the info, but we have done Williamsburg several times, and DC is what we are doing this year.

I prefer to use a Marriott resort, not hotel.
 
Also, and NYC is out as we go every summer. My sister lives in NJ. But all good suggestions.

We would like to drive, but FL is not too far. We drove to Ft. Lauderdale a couple years ago, it is not too bad a drive.
 
marriott beachplace

south east florida has so much to do. Go to trip advisor for attractions. My 16 and 12 year old girls love it there, and its close by, not like ocean pointe.
 
I looked at Beachplace. I didn't think it had a beach. But now i see it does.

We like South Florida. But what are my chances of getting into either Beachplace or Ocean point for April 5th 2008 ? We have a Gold week at Horizon's in Orlando.

What does Beachplace have that Ocean POint is missing? We have a 10yr old remember.
 
Your problem isnt going to be deciding where you want to go, it is going to be finding something available. That week is among the most difficult to get at any warm weather destination, especially Florida.

I would make backup plans, IMO, it is very doubtfull that you will get an exchange to any Marriott resort in a warm area for that week.
 
gmarine said:
Your problem isnt going to be deciding where you want to go, it is going to be finding something available. That week is among the most difficult to get at any warm weather destination, especially Florida.
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I disagree she is planning out more than a year. I don't see a problem especially if you have strong Marriott trader.
 
Actually, many of the schools in the tri-state area at least will be having split vacation weeks next year, since Passover doesn't fall out until later in April. So that week may be easier next year than other years because of differing break times.
 
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