(ARA) More and more grandparents are taking
to the road with their grandchildren, representing
one of the travel industrys fastest growing
trends: grandtravel. According to a 2003 survey
by YPB&R, a travel marketing firm, about one
in three grandparents has partaken in grandtravel,
defined as grandparents vacationing with their
grandchildren but without the parents.
Grandtravel
allows grandparents quality time to create memorable
experiences with their grandkids. In response to
this trend, Affinia Hospitality helps to bring families
together with the culture, entertainment, and diversity
of New York City. Combining spacious suite accommodations
-- perfect for traveling with children -- and affordable
prices, a fun and value-filled weekend in the Big
Apple is guaranteed.
Available
at Affinias Beekman Tower Hotel and Shelburne
Murray Hill, the Grandparents Getaway
includes a Grandkid Tin upon check-in
filled with a disposable camera, Mr. Bubble bath
bubbles, microwave popcorn, discounts to the Museum
of Television and Radio, and the American Museum
of Natural History and a list of city-wide, kid-friendly
attractions and restaurants. Also included in the
package is complimentary use of the hotels
video library and Hasbro game cart, stocked with
favorites such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and Connect
Four, and use of Frommers NYC with Kids
guide and The Essential Grandparent: A Guide
To Making A Difference.
Many
grandparents these days are finding rich rewards
in spending time on their own with their grandchildren,
from the little joys of playing board games to more
cultural experiences like travel, says Dr.
Lillian Carson, psychotherapist and author of The
Essential Grandparent: A Guide To Making A Difference.
The
Grandparents Getaway, (also available
for parents traveling with children), is valid weekends
through August 2004 with rates starting at $188
per room, per night. Rates are subject to availability
and taxes are not included. Reservations can be
made by calling (866) AFFINIA or visiting www.affinia.com.
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