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7 Get-Away Deals We Love

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By Helen Partlow, Publisher February 23, 2021

We're all at home more these days, and I don't know about your family, but at my house? Cabin fever is seriously setting in.

Why don't you go away for a few days or have a day trip with the family? I was super excited to see some of these deals from our Macaroni Kid partner, CertifiKID.

Here are seven of my favorite CertifiKID deals to get out of the house and maximize the family fun. Click on any of the deals below for all the details! 

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Woodloch Poconos Getaway

Save 15% Off Woodloch Poconos All-Inclusive Resort 
Travel through December 2021!

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Travel through December 2021!  My husband and I went here on a mini-honeymoon getaway when we got married during the fall 2011.  We saw first hand how this was such a magical place for families. It reminded me of the Dirty Dancing resort, and who didn't fall in love with that place during the movie?! It is such a picturesque place with over 30 onsite activities scheduled daily including archery, go karts, bumper cars, trivia contests, athletic competitions, indoor and outdoor pools, and boating on Woodloch’s beautiful Lake Teedyuskung.


Crayola Experience - Easton, PA

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE General Admission + FREE Scribble Scrubbie 

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My family and I have visited the Crayola Experience a few times!  There are multiple levels of creative fun for your family to enjoy.  Hands-On fun awaits you at this 65,000 square foot, one-of-a-kind destination, where you'll discover 27 creative attractions!


Mohonk Mountain House - New Paltz, NY

Kids Stay and Eat Free! Mohonk Mountain House All-Inclusive Getaway 
Spring Break Special Valid March 28 - April 9 and Includes Easter Weekend!

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My husband and I took a weekend getaway here during the winter time (pre-children) and we loved snowshoeing in the snow!  But let's leave the snow behind and welcome spring in beautiful upstate NY.  Bring the whole family and escape to the great outdoors to a majestic castle on a lake at the All-Inclusive Mohonk Mountain House. Experience the natural beauty of the season surrounded by 40,000 acres of pristine forest in New York's Hudson Valley. Located just 90 miles north of New York City, this iconic national historic landmark resort offers luxury accommodations, farm-to-table cuisine, an award-winning spa and an endless array of activities.

Every day from March 28 - April 9, offers a full daily itinerary of exciting Spring Break fun. Enjoy nightly family entertainment, archery, family crafts, roasting marshmallows in the outdoor fire pits, live music and more!


SeaQuest Land and Sea Adventures - Trumbull, CT

SeaQuest Land and Sea Adventures 
Admission, Feeding Tokens & Animal Whisperer Tour

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We have family in Connecticut, so we used to visit that state quite a lot.  We had the pleasure of stopping at SeaQuest in Trumbull, CT during one of our trips.  This place is very unique in that there is a lot of hands on exhibits where you get to see up close and personal a lot of animals that you can't see anywhere else.  SeaQuest brings animals and marine life out from behind the looking glass for up-close and personal experiences. Designed as a ‘Quest of Edutainment,’ visitors to SeaQuest enjoy realistically themed exhibits and connect with animals through various hands-on encounters. Feed sharks, touch stingrays and immerse yourself among the capybara, asian small-clawed otters, giant sulcata tortoises, large exotic birds, and thousands of other creatures along the way. 


IMAGINE THAT - Florham Park, NJ

IMAGINE THAT!!!® All-Day Admission 

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A museum in North Jersey dedicated solely to sparking the imaginations of young minds. One that opens its doors to 75,000 children each year. Where kids are encouraged to touch, discover, learn and explore 16,000 square feet of wide open space containing 35 unique, hands-on exhibits. Offering age-appropriate play spaces, arts & crafts areas and endless opportunities for make-believe.


Urban Adventure Quest - NYC

Amazing Interactive Scavenger Hunt Adventure for Up to 5 People! 
70+ Cities Nationwide & TONS More Popular Vacation Spots!

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Grab your crew and get out of the house for a fun and safe outdoor adventure! Tour a new city or turn your own city into a giant game board with this interactive, fun scavenger hunt adventure from Urban Adventure Quest! And best of all, this activity is Covid-friendly, allowing you to maintain social distancing as there is no interaction with other people necessary.


Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Wizard Weekend - 3/5 to 3/7 only - Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites WIZARD Themed Getaway 
Quill Writing, Fortune Telling, Dinner and Lots More!

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Calling all Harry Potter fans! Arrive at Platform 9 3/4 and join fellow half-bloods and muggles for Wizard Weekend at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites from March 5-7, 2021!

Embark on a wizarding weekend beyond imagination featuring extraordinary activities and unforgettable entertainment. From the sorting hall to the Mystical Fortune Teller, this event will leave both children and adults feeling like they have captured the golden snitch.


Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Superhero Weekend - 4/23 to 4/25 only - Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites SUPERHERO Themed Getaway 
Character Meet and Greets, Float-in Movie, Dinner and Lots More!

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Superheroes assemble! Arrive at HQ and join the squad for a captivating Superhero Weekend at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites from April 23-25, 2021!

Step into a world of superpowers with special superhero meet and greets, dive in movies, skills training and superpower party.



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