Dana Point Resort Caters to Kids & Grownups This Summer

DANA POINT, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2013) - Family vacations are usually fun-filled for kids but hard work for moms and dads, but what if there was a way for everyone to return home feeling refreshed, relaxed and recharged? At the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, a family vacation is just that -- the chance for everyone to get a little bit of paradise before heading back home.

This Dana Point resort caters to families with an array of amenities and services, starting with check-in. The games for kids begin as soon as they arrive, when they receive a special ticket to movie night, featuring free popcorn, candy and drinks, and a passport that leads them on a treasure hunt around the resort's departments before ending up at the front-desk, where they can pick a special prize. The movie ticket also gets kids a complimentary breakfast at The Vue that includes chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, bacon and orange juice.

The heart of the family programming at this Dana Point resort is the Kahuna Laguna Kid's Club, open every day to those ages 5 to 12. Little ones will have a chance to meet new friends, do arts and crafts and try their hand at outdoor activities including "surfing" in the Splash Zone. Every day in the Kid's Club has a different themed activity. Tuesdays are Chef for the Day and include chef-themed crafts and activities, cookie decorating and the chance to design aprons and make pizzas and chef hats. Fiesta Friday lets kids make maracas, sombreros, face masks and sand art, while Surfin' Saturday centers on ocean-themed fun. Half-day ($45) and full-day ($70) sessions are available, and all include lunch and a snack.

The Kahuna Laguna Kid's Club is a great way for kids to have fun on their vacation, but it also gives grownups the chance to spend time alone, too. This summer, its Dana Point spa is offering a number of specials. Its Summer Spa package ($240) includes an hour-long aromatherapy massage and an hour-long facial, plus a bottle of essential oils as a take-home gift. The sun can stress skin out, and the Cucumber Quench Wrap (30 minutes; $75) uses an organic blend of aloe vera and cucumber to soothe redness and moisturize. Go back home a new person (almost) with a Lift & Firm facial (90 minutes; $195), or get a Head-To-Toe for Summer makeover ($135) that includes a manicure, pedicure and blow-dry. All of these spa specials are available through August 31, 2013.

About Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
With a cliff-top location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa is at the top of the list for everyone, from those searching for the perfect wedding venue to those who want an extra-special spot to spend their family vacation. This Dana Point, CA hotel underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2010, and the result is as breathtaking as the location. Guest rooms feature a marble bathroom, featherbed with pillow-top mattress and Frette luxury linens, a desk, 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod dock, high-speed Internet access, coffee/tea service and in-room dining. Enjoy outdoor dining with breathtaking views at The Vue restaurant and OverVue Lounge and Deck, serving refreshing California cuisine and cocktails. Convenient to John Wayne Airport, this hotel is ideal for hosting weddings, meetings and social functions, and offers 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Whether celebrating a wedding or just a weekend with the girls, spend the day getting pampered at the 14,000-square-foot Spa at Laguna Cliffs, recipient of the Best for Romance category in SpaFinder Wellness' 2012 Readers' Choice Awards. Its 10 beautifully appointed treatment rooms offer specialty massages, facials and body treatments. For more active relaxation, head to the fitness center or two outdoor heated pools. Kids can burn off energy at the Splash Zone and Kahuna Laguna Kid's Club, or at nearby family favorites including SeaWorld and Disneyland. The sparkling Pacific shoreline, Dana Point Marina and Ocean Institute are just steps away.