12 Days of Family Travel Giveaways 2014

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We’ve had a great year at Family Vacation Critic and we want to thank those who have helped make it that way — you! As our thanks for visiting the site this year, we are offering 12 days of family travel giveaways from Dec. 1 through Dec. 12. Enter every day, once a day, to win packages and prizes that are perfect for your traveling family. Check back each day for a new giveaway. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

The Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa.

Grand Prize:
5-Night All-Inclusive Getaway in Mexico
One family of four or five will win a six-day, five-night stay at the all-inclusive Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Enjoy deluxe accommodations in a Junior Suite, which sleeps up to two adults and three children, with all meals and activities included in the stay. Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa was recently named to our list of Family Vacation Critic Favorites. The property offers kids’ clubs, a teens’ club, five pools for families, a water park and splash zone, onsite sports courts, nightly entertainment, a spa and more. Dine at one of the nine a la carte or five buffet restaurants, all with dishes infused with local flavors. Wi-Fi is free, babysitting can be arranged and guests receive free shuttle service to the other four Grand Palladium properties nearby. For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.)

A family making some serious turns down the mountain at Granby Ranch in Colorado.

Day 1 Prize:
2-Night Ski Getaway in Granby, Colo.
Discover winter fun this season at Granby Ranch in Granby, Colorado. One lucky family of four will enjoy a three-day, two-night stay, with four lift tickets per day, plus free rentals for the slopes at Granby. Enjoy skiing or snowboarding, the terrain parks, nightly slope access, making S’mores, onsite dining, cozy lodging and more! For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

A little girl and her dog ready for the holidays.

Day 2 Prize:
6-Month Subscription to Little Passports
Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a free six-month subscription to Little Passports. One lucky family will receive one, six-month subscription for the Little Passports World Edition, which includes the Explorer Kit and letters from a new country each month. The Explorer Kit includes the Little Passports signature blue suitcase, your child’s very own passport, a wall-sized world map, welcome letter from your child’s new pen pals, Sam and Sofia, and more! For more information, read our rules and regulations. The entry period for this prize is now closed.

Two young kids having some fun in the pool.

Day 3 Prize:
2-Night Beachfront Stay in Wildwood, N.J.
One lucky family of four will win a three-day, two-night beachfront stay at one of the four Morey’s Piers Hotel and Resort properties of their choice in Wildwood, New Jersey. Enjoy four tickets to the Morey’s Piers Amusement Rides and Water Parks, plus food and game vouchers, too. All of the Morey’s Piers properties were named to our recent list of Family Vacation Critic Favorites. Winner can choose to stay at the StarLux Boutique Hotel, the Port Royal Hotel, the Blue Palms Resort & Boardwalk Bungalows, or the Pan American Hotel between June 1 and 30, 2015. For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

A mother holder her baby in the Baby Carrier We by Baby Bjorn.

Day 4 Prize:
BABYBJORN Baby Carrier We
Enter to win one Baby Carrier We by BABYBJORN, perfect for traveling families with little ones. Baby Carrier We is suitable for use from birth up to 3 years old, with options to carry your baby on your front, close to your heart, or back. Switch to the back-carry position with one simple movement. The ergonomic carrier offers maximum comfort for parent and baby. Plus, it is a cost-effective and simple carrier. For more information, read our rules and regulations. The entry period for this prize is now closed.

The Orange Lake Resort in Orlando.

Day 5 Prize:
2-Night Stay With Breakfast in Orlando
One lucky family will win a three-day, two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando – Orange Lake Resort with breakfast for four each morning. Enjoy a deluxe stay in a two-bedroom villa, which can sleep up to eight guests, with a fully equipped kitchen, a family room, washer and dryer, DVD player, furnished balcony, free Wi-Fi, and more. Plus, have family fun in the 12-acre water playground, sing along on karaoke nights or visit one of the many theme parks and attractions in Orlando. For more information on the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando – Orange Lake, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

An Omni Hotel & Resort.

Day 6 Prize:
Two 1-Night Stays at Omni Hotels & Resorts
Enter to win two, one-night stay vouchers at an Omni Hotel & Resort across the United States or Canada. Each voucher is valid for one guestroom of your choice — stay two separate times or spread out and book two rooms for one night, it’s up to you! Choose from one of the chain’s locations and enjoy deluxe accommodations, the Omni Sensational Kids program with kids’ welcome amenities, milk and cookies at turndown, and more. Omni properties often feature pools, onsite dining, free Wi-Fi, and more. For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

The LeapFrog LeapPad3.

Day 7 Prize:
LeapFrog LeapPad3
One lucky family will win one LeapFrog LeapPad 3 Learning Tablet, perfect for kids ages 3 to 9 years, yet fun for the whole family. The tablet is a high-performance Wi-Fi tablet with a sleek design. It’s built with kids in mind, so don’t worry about drops or websites not suitable for kids. Powered by Zui, the tablet only serves up age-appropriate videos and more from the web — all tested and approved by learning experts. You’ll have access to more than 1,000 games, apps, books and more via the learning library, too. For more information, read our rules and regulations. The entry period for this prize is now closed.

A view of the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes from the beach in Myrtle Beach.

Day 8 Prize
2-Night Seaside Getaway in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Enter to win a spring or fall seaside getaway at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. One family of four will enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a Grande Guestroom with views of the Intercoastal Waterway from the balcony. Enjoy complimentary DVDs, a private beach, seasonal kids activities, an infinity pool, water sports rentals, and more. Marina Inn at Grande Dunes was named to our most recent list of Family Vacation Critic Favorites. For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

The Free Like Birdie Weekender Bag.

Day 9 Prize:
Free Like Birdie Weekender Bag
One family will win one Free Like Birdie Weekender Bag, with room for all your travel essentials. Free Like Birdie has designed a packing system that allows parents with small children to pack in an efficient and organized way. The bag is made of waterproof material and is divided into two sections: clean and dirty. When traveling, use the weekender bag to neatly organize clothes, towels, blankets, toys, bottles, and more in the clean section. When used or soiled, put clothes and materials in the dirty section, without worry about odor or moisture. For more information, read our rules and regulations. The entry period for this prize is now closed.

The Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva.

Day 10 Prize:
2-Night Ski & Water Park Stay in Wisconsin
Enter to win ski and water park fun for the entire family in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, at the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, which was named to our list of Family Vacation Critic Favorites. One family of four will win a three-day, two-night stay, with four lift tickets at the Mountain Top Resort at Grand Geneva and four passes to the 50,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor Moose Mountain Falls water park. Enjoy family dining at Timber Ridge and Grand Geneva, plus onsite activities like arts and crafts, movies, scavenger hunts, and more. For more information, read our rules and regulations. (Airfare not included.) The entry period for this prize is now closed.

The TrendyKid Luggage sets.

Day 11 Prize:
Two TrendyKid Luggage Sets
One family will win two kid-friendly Travel Buddies luggage sets from TrendyKid. TrendyKid offers luggage and travel essentials designed by children for children. Choose from six fun designs, including Percy Penguin, Lola Ladybug, Archie Alien, Bella Butterfly, Rusty Robot and Popo Parrot. Luggage sets include one 18-inch suitcase with a retractable pull handle and wheels, and one 13-inch backpack with adjustable straps and Velcro sides for extra items. For more information, read our rules and regulations. The entry period for this prize is now closed.



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