Plenty of families are organizing camping trips for the fall, while many have already booked their winter ski excursions, but don't overlook the last few weeks of summer, particularly Labor Day weekend, when great vacation deals abound.


1. Rocking Horse Ranch, Highland, N.Y.
Celebrate Labor Day at the all-inclusive Rocking Horse Ranch, located in Highland, N.Y. From $299 per adult, per night and $90 per child, per night, you'll enjoy the resort's indoor water park and outdoor pool, horseback riding, Chef Michael's world-famous BBQ, live entertainment and fireworks! This offer is valid for stays August 31 through September 3.
Rocking Horse Ranch

2. Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisc.
Pack up the kids and head to Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells, where you'll enjoy the Labor Day Weekend Special. The package includes a three- or four-night stay in a Hut Room, admission to Wisconsin's largest indoor water park for each registered guest and free admission to the Tommy Bartlett Show. Three-night package rates start at $399.99.
Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells

3. Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Don't let summer get away without a trip to the Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, Calif., where you can take advantage of the Labor Day Family B&B Package. Rates start at $219 per night, and include breakfast for up to two adults and two children ages 12 and under. Guests will also enjoy biking, guided hikes, fly fishing, golf and kayaking.
Resort at Squaw Creek

4. Woodloch Pines Resort, Poconos, Pa.
Your family will love the End-of-Summer Guest Home Special at the all-inclusive Woodloch Pines Resort in the Poconos. Rates start at $219 per adult, per night, and include spacious accommodations, lake activities like kayaking and sailing, daily meals, family-friendly entertainment nightly and more. This offer is valid August 28 through September 1.
Woodloch Pines Resort

5. Topnotch Resort & Spa, Stowe, Vt.
Spend the last -- and best -- of summer with a third night up to 40 percent off at Topnotch Resort & Spa. You'll also receive two complimentary passes to Vermont's iconic Ben & Jerry's Factory tour and two rounds of mini golf at Stowe Golf Park. If you stay Sunday night, you'll enjoy dinner for two at the resort's All-American Holiday BBQ Buffet. Rates start at $258 per night.
Topnotch Resort & Spa

6. SpringHill Suites Orlando at Seaworld, Orlando
Summer is on sale in SeaWorld Orlando! When you book a stay at SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, you'll enjoy rates as low as $68 per night. Additionally, the hotel offers free breakfast and a complimentary shuttle service to SeaWorld and Universal Studios. This offer won't expire until September 30.
SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld


7. Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, N.H.
Head to Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H., where you'll enjoy 20 percent off rates. Your family will also receive a $50 resort credit and a special surprise for the kids at check-in. Plus, children under age 12 will eat free. Rates start at $233 per night. This offer is valid through September 30.
Omni Mount Washington Resort

8. The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Celebrate Labor Day at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. Holiday rates start at $179 per night, and include a $50 food and beverage credit. This offer is valid from August 30 to September 6. Labor Day weekend activities will include a watermelon eating contest, S'mores, movies and more. Plus, the whole family will love swimming in the resort's nine pools.
The Phoenician

9. Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Oahu, Hawaii
This isn't a deal specific to Labor Day, but it's too good not to mention: When you book a stay at Oahu's Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel before September 4, you'll enjoy rates as low as $96 per night. Offer is valid for travel August 21 through December 19. This hotel is just across from the beach, and is near plenty of activities, including snorkeling.
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

10. Vail Cascade, Vail, Colo.
Vail isn't just a winter retreat for families; the mountains feature loads of family fun in the summer and fall. And not only is Vail Cascade conveniently offering 30 percent off room rates and a $30 resort credit for its 30th anniversary, but it also plans to host family fun activities over Labor Day Weekend, including the Vail Gourmet on Gore, an open-air wine and food festival.
Vail Cascade

For more tips on family vacations, check out:
  • 7 Fun Hotel Specials for Kids
  • Best Resorts Where Kids Stay and Eat Free
  • 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts

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