The words above probably didn't make much sense, a few years ago. But these days virtually all hotels and resorts have kids clubs; some go all out with creative day-time programs plus a "Kids Night Out" for dinner and fun. Thanks to this trend it is possible to enjoy some couple time on a family holiday.

Click below for 8 unique suggestions in the continential US: such as the Hotel Hershey, in Hershey PA: why give chocolates when you can go to Chocolatetown, stay at Milton Hershey's hotel, make chocolate string art with your kids, then have a fondue wrap at the Chocolate Spa?

Or head to Orlando, to a luxury resort with kids' club in the evening; or try a Club Med all-inclusive, also in Florida, with terrific kids programs. Or a lake-side resort 17 miles from the Las Vegas strip, or some Ritz-y hotels (with kids' programs)...

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