Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg, MA
New England families who like to get wet are celebrating the grand opening of their very own Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, MA.  This chain features a giant on-site waterpark, so families can spend the day and night splashing. You can get a 30% off deal, with nightly rates start at $153.99 per room.  Rates include four water park passes, nightly story time and indoor nature hikes. Act fast, because you need to reserve by July 4 for stays until December 18^th, 2014.  Reservations can be made at www.greatwolf.com/newengland/reservations using the promo code GRAND, or by calling 866-678-9653.

Nova Star Cruises from Portland to Nova Scotia
Get the passports ready because kids under age 18 sail free from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.  The overnight journey from the U.S. to Canada offers standard seats or more costly comfy cabins.  There are dining and entertainment options on board. You may bring your vehicle.  Check the website for adult fare information and schedules.

Summer in NYC
This summer, the Park Central Hotel in midtown is offering a low rate with the History Hunters Package.  Families receive a room, breakfast, cocktails for the parents, discounted tickets to the New York Historical Society and more, starting at $239 per room per night.  For information on this package, click here.

Tanglewood Music Festival
Tanglewood is a world-class music festival in pastoral Western MA.  Kids and teens under 18 can enjoy free concerts in a gorgeous setting.  Free lawn tickets are available on the day of the concert for up to four kids per adult, so it’s an economical way to explore music. See the website for more information.

British Virgin Islands Summer FREEdom Program
Come to the British Virgin Islands this summer and take advantage of incredible offers throughout the 60 beautiful islands, islets and cays.  Enjoy free nights, resort credits, free car rentals and free excursions all summer with special deals geared to families.  To see all of these specials, go to http://www.bvitourism.com/summer.

Paradisus Resorts
Kids 12 and under stay free at Paradisus Resorts in tropical locations like Punta Cana and Cancun.  These are all-inclusive resorts with an eye towards family fun. This deal is valid until December 22, 2014. For reservations go to http://www.paradisus.com/special-offers.php

Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona 
Surrounded by the stunning red rocks, families can spend quality time together while enjoying a variety of activities including yoga for all ages, guided hikes, tennis and more at this gorgeous property.  Enchantment Resort offers Camp Coyote kid’s camp, where the focus is on nature and outdoor activities.  Summer rates start at $300 per room, per night.  They have a Fourth Night Free promotion running until September 18. To look at all the special rates, click here.

The Saguaro, Palm Springs
The Saguaro is a funky, hipster oasis in the California desert. The Family Summer Value Package is a bona fide bargain starting at $109 per night for mid-week stays.  Plus, if you book two nights, you get a third night free. The package includes kids under twelve eat breakfast for free, free poolside soda and a 20% spa discount. The high temperatures in the California Desert are tolerable when you have a pool as big, colorful and refreshing as the one here.