By Kristi Palma A Vermont getaway is perfect for families seeking a vacation full of fun in the mountains, according to Good Housekeeping . The publication’s third annual Family Travel Awards reveals the top travel gear, experiences, and destinations of the year, and Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont was named among the best mountain getaways. The winning destinations, chosen by a group of seasoned travel writers, will help families create “core memories that will last a lifetime,” according to the publication.
Here’s what Good Housekeeping wrote about Smugglers’ Notch Resort: There’s no time for kids to be on screens at Smugglers’ Notch Resort (or Smuggs, as many repeat guests call it) in the Green Mountains. The resort entices the under-12 crowd with eight swimming pools, including a tot-friendly lagoon whose depth doesn’t exceed two feet. An endless stream of activities from morning to night (gem mining, pirate bingo and sing-a-longs are just the tip of the iceberg), along with an indoor playground, will prevent kids from reaching for a device.
While many families choose to experience the resort together, you can sign up kids ages 3 to 15 for a weeklong themed day camp program that guarantees that you’ll get your money back if your child isn’t having fun after two days (though it’s doubtful that you’ll be requesting a refund). Travelers bringing the whole family can stay in multi-bedroom condos with full kitchens, noted the public.
