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10 Last Minute Summer Vacation Deals

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Before it’s time to put out first-day-of-school outfits, pack lunches and set alarm clocks, plan one more escape with the kids! These hotels are offering exclusive last-minute summer vacation deals for the end of summer — including Labor Day weekend.

Woodloch Pines in Hawley, Pa.

Woodloch Pines – Hawley, PA

Head to the Poconos for some old-fashioned fun at on the lake at Woodloch Pines. Two meals daily are included in rates, as are activities such as archery, rock climbing, mini-golf, fishing and boating. The fun also includes themed events and shows. All-inclusive rates start at $265 per adult, per night for stays Aug. 4 to Sept. 3, 2018. Find out more about this deal here.

Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, MO

Spend Labor Day on the lake at Big Cedar Lodge, with the Family Fun Package. It includes overnight accommodations; the breakfast buffet for one morning of your stay; hiking trail experiences; a museum tour at Top of the Rock, per person; 10 percent off apparel at Arnie’s Barn General Store; and a $25 gift card to Fun Mountain. Two-night minimum stay required; a three-night minimum applies for Labor Day weekend.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa – Rancho Mirage, CA

The Stay & Splash Summer Sale package at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, includes 10 percent off a one-night stay, 15 percent off a two-night stay, and 20 percent off a three-night (or more) stay. Plus, families can enjoy a $50 breakfast credit at bluEmber restaurant for just $25. This package is valid for stays through Sept. 9, 2018, making it a perfect last minute summer vacation deal.

South Seas Island Resort – Captiva, FL

There’s still time to scoop up some summer fun at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida, thanks to the Summer Getaway Package. Families can stay three nights at the regular rate and get the fourth night free! Plus, kids under 12 eat breakfast free. Package valid through Sept. 30, 2018.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island – Hilton Head Island, S.C.

There’s a Summer Sale at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head, South Carolina! This deal saves families 10 percent on a four-night (or more) stay when you book between Aug. 8 and Sept. 3, 2018.

Omni Parker House – Boston

The New England Aquarium package at the Omni Parker House in Boston includes 5 percent off luxurious accommodations; daily full American breakfast buffet in Parker’s Restaurant, per registered guest; tickets to the New England Aquarium and IMAX Theatre for each adult or child entered into each Omni reservation and registered to the room; free admission to the Aquarium for children ages 3 and under; nightly turndown service; a special turndown of milk and cookies for the kids on the night of your arrival; and an Omni Kids Backpack at check-in, per registered child. Available year-round.

Hershey Lodge – Hershey, PA

The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is offering families a sweet, last-minute summer vacation deal with the 2-Day Stay And Play package. Families can enjoy deluxe accommodations, two-day admission to Hersheypark, breakfast daily and admission to the Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story Museum Experience. Offer expires Sept. 30, 2018.

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites – Williamsburg, VA

The Summer Getaway package at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites in Colonial Williamsburg includes unlimited admission for up to seven days at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA and Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area. The package also includes a two-night stay, parking or shuttle services, free breakfast, discounts on ghost tours and carriages rides, and much more. This package is available through Sept. 8, 2018, so there’s still time to enjoy this awesome last-minute summer vacation deal!

Le Pavillon – New Orleans, LA

The Stay More, Save More package at the Le Pavillon in New Orleans lets families stay longer for less! Families can save 15 percent when staying two nights, 20 percent when staying three nights, or 25 percent when staying four to seven nights.

Amara Cay Resort – Islamorada, FL

The BOGO deal at the Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada, Florida, offers families a chance to play hooky one last time before the end of summer. Families can stay Sunday through Thursday and receive half-off the second night.

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