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By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations

Hilton Family Vacations

Monday April 26, 2004
Hilton has dozens of resorts that welcome families with kids' programs, playrooms and outdoor play areas: read about Hilton's Vacation Station, Kidz Paradise, and other services. Also: Homewood Suites by Hilton welcomes families with free breakfasts, and Coral by Hilton has all-inclusives in the Caribbean.

Hilton Services and Programs for Families

Hilton resorts around the world welcome families in basic ways:
  • food kids like to eat: children's dishes on the à la carte menu, a buffet table at breakfast, healthy snacks that parents can store in the mini bar. (Food and beverage options vary at different resorts.)
  • junior suites, connecting rooms, family rooms. (Options vary at different resorts.)
  • In addition, resorts in different areas offer many services and features for families, including supervised kids' programs.

    Hilton Vacation Station
    - is a set of special family services and amenities for families. At various locations, features might include free souvenirs for kids, free toys and games to play with, borrowed from a lending desk, and suggestions for parents about fun things to do.

    "Vacation Station" also refers to a resort's kids' programs for ages 4 to 12: services and fees vary by resort. For example: at the Hilton Cancun, the Vacation Station is a supervised facility where kids can play, watch tv, do arts and crafts, etc. Cost (except for meals) is a minimal fee charged to your room.

    Hilton Family-Friendly Resorts

    The Hilton web site lists family-friendly Hilton Worldwide Resorts as far-flung as the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thailand or Egypt's Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort. Caribbean properties include the Hilton Curacao. Also, in the Caribbean, the Coral by Hilton brand has several all-inclusives in the DR. In Hawaii you'll find the luxury Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa and the Waikoloa Village, Big Island. In Mexico, Hilton's properties include the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort.



    Hilton Caribbean VIC (Very Important Children) program: Kids 18 and under stay free; 5 years and under receive all meals free; and 5 to 12 years receive breakfast free & 50% off all other meals with accompanying adults. Also: 1 free babysitting service, and a children's gift Read more at Hilton Family Vacations, at Travel With Kids.

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