Centerparcs in America?
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Centerparcs in America?
Are there some children activity camps in the USA similar to European Centerparcs (www.centerparcs.com)?
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
Originally Posted by kazic
Are there some children activity camps in the USA similar to European Centerparcs (www.centerparcs.com)?
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
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It seems that with the poor annual leave in most US companies, kids just go to local daily 'camps' or when they're a bit older to 'sleep-away' camps in the Summer but the parents can't go.
The only other alternatives which currently come to mind are the 'dude' ranches in various parts of the US (just google 'dude ranch') and places like the 'Rocking Horse Ranch' in upstate New York or 'Skytop' in PA (v. expensive) or Mohonk (either PA or upstate NY).
Another alternative could be to go on a cruise, eg. the Disney cruise ships which may appeal to your little ones.....but drive mum and dad up the wall LOL!
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
Cruises would be the best bet for a family deal, or chuck them in a summer camp and spend a fortune probably...
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
Originally Posted by kazic
Are there some children activity camps in the USA similar to European Centerparcs (www.centerparcs.com)?
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
Originally Posted by Britdrinker
I think that KOA Kampgounds (www.koa.com) are a fairly close equivalent, although the chalets / cabins tend to be a lot more spartan, and there's not always a swimming pool. Plenty of RV hookups though.
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
Originally Posted by kazic
Are there some children activity camps in the USA similar to European Centerparcs (www.centerparcs.com)?
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
I would be grateful for suggestions. We came from Europe, have 2 small children 4 and 5 years old - and unfortunately do not know where to go for a holiday in the USA.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
KOA are just a campsite chain some with cabins and most with pools. They're not really a Center Parcs type place.
I've looked into cruises but they seem very stressful - teeny little cabins, lots of people everywhere, herding you on and off the ship, queues for dinner etc, plus you have to keep track of the kids in all of this, not the most relaxing vacation to have with kids I suspect, although I hear the Disney Cruises are great (with 5 of us we have to have the top of the range suite which makes them unaffordable).
You could try looking on expedia for a hotel that offers childrens activities & clubs, and here in the US you are well-placed to go somewhere nice in the Carribean or Mexico for example. They will be expensive, but let's face it so is Center Parcs.
All the best.
I've looked into cruises but they seem very stressful - teeny little cabins, lots of people everywhere, herding you on and off the ship, queues for dinner etc, plus you have to keep track of the kids in all of this, not the most relaxing vacation to have with kids I suspect, although I hear the Disney Cruises are great (with 5 of us we have to have the top of the range suite which makes them unaffordable).
You could try looking on expedia for a hotel that offers childrens activities & clubs, and here in the US you are well-placed to go somewhere nice in the Carribean or Mexico for example. They will be expensive, but let's face it so is Center Parcs.
All the best.
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Re: Centerparcs in America?
This looks like a nice place to take the kiddies - lots of things to do there:
http://www.myrtlebeachhotels.com/hot...playPackInfo=1
http://www.myrtlebeachhotels.com/hot...playPackInfo=1