TRYP by Wyndham is a small brand within the giant Wyndham Hotel Group: there are about 90 TRYP by Wyndham hotels, mainly in Europe. Emphasis is on cool urban settings and friendly prices. North American family travelers will be most interested in three properties, in NYC, Costa Rica, and in Quebec City, where the TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR is located in the trendy St. Roch ("Saint Rock") neighborhood.
Read about the TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR-- located just steps from Benjo's, an "entertainment toy store" with a train to ride on, a restaurant, craft activities, and all kinds of toys on sale.
Quebec City is a great place to visit with kids, with its historic old town and fun sightseeing, Winter Carnival, summer festivals, free performances by Cirque du Soleil in summer months -- and poutine and delicious Beavertails to try.
It's the Eternal City, with two and a half thousand years of history that includes the era of the Roman Empire and also the Italian Renaissance -- just being amidst Rome's beautiful fountains and statues and architecture is an unforgettable experience.
Recently I had a great trip to Disney World -- a media trip combined with family trip-- which included a sneak peek at Fantasyland, and a preview of the new Value resort, The Art of Animation which is opening in May. More about this resort, to come -- it has suites! -- but I thought I'd share a few trends for now.