Noyo Harbor Inn - Fort Bragg, CA

Now is the perfect time for an extended sojourn to the pristine Mendocino Coast. Noyo Harbor Inn, a charming lodging property located at the top of Fort Bragg’s famed Noyo Harbor, understands how important it is for families to be able to get away from it all—to decompress, to be out in nature far from other people, and to enjoy a meal safely outside again. The sophisticated yet down-to-earth property has recently launched their Extended Stay Package.

Want to know what to do in the area? Check out our Mendocino guide. 

Cost: Available now through March 31^st, this package includes 10 nights for $1,999 (plus tax).

Extra Credit: For $2,499 (plus tax), guests will receive 10 nights plus three dinners and three breakfasts (to be enjoyed either on the inn’s carefully-distanced and heated, tented patio or snug in their guest room). Whichever version of the package is booked, a bottle of Mendocino County’s heralded wine will be gifted upon arrival.

Online: noyoharborinn.com

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa - South Walton, Florida 

Escape to the warm beaches and rolling greens at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Home at Hilton offers digital nomads a warm-weather relocation with two discounted package options: a 14-night Change of Scenery and a 30-night One Month Life Swap. You get spacious beachfront accomodations with workspace, off-property shuttle services, access to the business kiosk and free reign of the resort. Book by Feb. 28, 2021. 

Need more convincing? Check the beach cam. 

Cost: 14-day stays receive a 30% discount on best current nightly rate. For monthly stays, rates begin at $90/night. 

Extra credit: If you choose the month-long say you get bonus perks like daily breakfast, a complimentary afternoon cocktail, beach rentals, and laundry service. 

Online: hiltonsandestinbeach.com

Sand Valley Resort - Rome, Wisconsin

Known for being a family destination, Sand Valley Resort offers individual family cabins that all include a full kitchen, living room, fire pits and outdoor amenities. Choose from four-bedroom or eight-bedroom, giving you plenty of space to live and work on a resort surrounded by 10,000 acres of nature and beauty. 

Cost: Winter weekend specials starting at $225/night including outdoor activities (culinary events excluded). 

Extra credit: The resort currently offers socially-distanced, family-friendly activities every weekend including culinary delights and snow 

Online: sandvalley.com

Monarch Beach Resort - Dana Point, CA

Stunning ocean views, expert on-demand homework help, and a dedicated private study room are just some of the perks you and your kids will enjoy while staying and studying at Monarch Beach Resort.  After their homework is done for the day, take the kids to the Ocean Education Enrichment Center or head outdoors to enjoy surfing, cycling, SUP tours, family fitness classes, golfing and more. The package also includes one hour of homework help booked with a local tutor, as well as optional boxed lunch students can eat at the resort's swanky beach club

Cost: From $611 for a "sleep in one room/study in another room arrangement," plus homework help, $100 daily resort credit, and a tech welcome gift.

Extra Credit: Book now for a third night free.

Online: monarchbeachresort.com

Marriott's Play Pass - National & International Locations

Marriott is offering a play pass that allows families to book a stay at dozens of Marriott properties in the U.S. and beyond. Benefits include supervised kids' activities, premium Wi-Fi connection, booking access to semi-private workspaces, access to a Business Concierge and office equipment and more. 

Online: workanywhere.marriott/play-pass

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee - Greensboro, GA

Nestled among towering Georgia pines, the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia offers families a curated option to fit their remote working and learning needs. The Ritz Kids Study Buddy program gives kids dedicated tutors to help them follow their virtual class schedule, and families can pre-arrange extracurricular activities—like fishing on Lake Oconee, crafting, or biking along miles of nearby nature trails—before they arrive. 

Cost: Room rates vary, but the additional cost of a Study Buddy program for a full day is $135 per child from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. including lunch, or a half-day for $110 per child from either 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.

Extra Credit: Nightly s'mores around a giant fire pit will round out your evening, and a handful of elegantly appointed, lakefront guest homes on property are perfect options for larger families looking for a little extra space. 

Online: ritzcarlton.com

Gaylord Palms Resort - Kissimmee, FL

With every stay, the Gaylord Palms Resort is including a “Learn from Here" package, so that school-aged kids supplement their remote learning programs through edutainment activities. The Wildlife Rescue augmented reality experience guides kids to learn, discover and rescue up to 12 different animals by taking pictures of them on their phone. Other activities include horticulture tours, animal interactions, and an in-room Adventure Kids program teaching about personal sanitary practices and social distancing.

Cost: Complimentary with a hotel stay

Extra Credit: Disney isn't too far away! Plus, there are impressive water slides at the hotel pool. 

Online: marriott.com

Rosewood Miramar Beach - Montecito, CA

Southern California's Rosewood Miramar Beach launched the Rosewood Remote Office package to transform suite accommodations into fully-equipped office spaces for guests in need of an inspiring environment from which to work, and the Rosewood Remote Classroom add-on, which allows your students to plug-in and stay connected to their lessons from the privacy of a poolside cabana. Once work and school have wrapped for the day, a host of inspired amenities—including two pools, six dining outlets, bocce and shuffleboard courts and a fully-serviced beach—allow for well-deserved R&R for the whole family. 

Cost: Guests pay a $195 daily rate per person plus $50 per additional child for the Remote Classroom, and a $295 daily rate per person plus $100 per additional adult for the Remote Office packages. 

Extra Credit: Each cabana comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, Apple TV, iPad with case and stand, EarPods and classic school essentials. For lunch, children can use a $50 F&B credit to enjoy a meal delivered straight to their cabana. 

Online: rosewoodhotels.com

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - La Jolla, CA

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s #WFH or Work From Hotel Packages include 30% off stays of three nights or longer, or if you're local, you can pay a day rate of $99 for a change-of-scenery room. 

Cost: Varies by room selection; see room rates for details.

Extra Credit: Situated on 10 acres between San Diego’s seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a hacienda-style retreat, which in addition to guest rooms offers 10 spacious Estate Suites and a Presidential Suite.

Online: meritagecollection.com

Mackinac Island, MI

Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel is offering a Back to School package (booking for 2021 will be available soon). Children 17 and younger stay for free, and special pricing is available for multi-night stays. The hotel has set aside a new, large space for remote learners and boxed lunches are available for purchase. The package also includes a full breakfast and dinner daily, discounts on golf, local museums and ferry boat tickets. 

Cost: Room rates vary, but stay three nights and get the fourth night free, stay two nights and get the third night half off, or stay one night and get the second night 25% off.

Extra Credit: No tipping is allowed at the Grand Hotel, so budgeting for your extended stay is a breeze. 

Miami Work and Learn Remotely

The entire city of Miami is getting in on the remote learning act, with the Work and Learn Remotely initiative. Over 30 hotels are enrolled and offer everything you need to take the education show on the road, with poolside work stations, after school camps, private tutor access, and even “Zoom lighting locations.”

Cost: Varies by property

Extra Credit: Shelborne South Beach is sweetening the deal with “after school” complimentary cabana rentals. 

Online: miamiandbeaches.com

Auberge Resorts Collection, Various locations

The Auberge Resorts Collection, with hotels in Aspen, Utah and Napa Valley, just announced its Remote With Auberge program. It offers remote working via “office cabanas,” or an in-room office and remote learning setup, through a partnership with L.A.-based tutoring service Advantage Testing for in-person or virtual learning for kids.

Cost: Pricing varies by location and room rate; contact particular properties for details.

Extra Credit: Kids aren't the only ones who can flex their mind muscles at Auberge Resorts. Adult education opportunities for adults are available through Advantage Testing and range from statistics to Latin American avant-garde art. 

Online: aubergeresorts.com

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, FL

With a Barrier Island Ecology Field Trip package, students will participate in a 4 ½ day program taught by the Executive Director of The Reef Institute. Materials and activities are prepared for elementary, middle and high school students, with some flexibility to adapt the material to age groups. Explore dunes, go on boat excursions to sample and study water systems, and analyze microscopic coastal biospheres during your "off the computer" hours, then wrap the day up finding shark's teeth in the sand. Additionally, two classrooms with 24-hour access and high-speed internet are also available for remote learning and quiet study.

Cost: To participate, contact joseph.murphy@ritzcarlton.com. For an extended stay, the property offers a Stay Longer Package for a savings of up to 20% through December 28. The Ecology Field Trip package costs an additional $1,100 tuition per child and covers all curriculum materials, excursions, and instruction. 

Extra Credit: An Amelia Island past time is searching for sharks’ teeth, which are sourced due to the dredging of a nearby channel to the north and west of the island. Some teeth found on the sandy shores date back to a 20-million-year-old geological deposit. 

Online: ritzcarlton.com

Port Aransas, TX

Known for its low density, plenty of open green space and uncrowded natural surroundings, the Texas Gulf Coast beach town and island of Port Aransas is offering parents and kids a SchoolCation. Stay in a cozy beach cottage, conventional hotel room, luxury condominium or a private beach house while you show up virtually for your classes, then head out for Port A's extracurricular offerings, which include art classes at the Port Aransas Art Center, sandcastle building lessons with the Port Aransas sandcastle guy, an ecology tour on San Jose Island and more. 

Cost: Varies depending on guest lodging choices and activity selections.

Extra Credit: Home to hundreds of permanent and migrating birds, nearby Mustang Island features six sites along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Visitors can also swim, surf, fish, hike, bike and kayak at Mustang Island State Park, or see stunning views of the island’s massive wetlands at the Port Aransas Wetland Park. 

Online: portaransas.org

The Lodge at Jackson Hole - Jackson Hole WY

Just a stone’s throw from Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, The Lodge at Jackson Hole is the perfect spot to complete virtual learning (and work), then head out to explore the Wild West. With 154 well-appointed and spacious rooms, kiddos (and parents) can tackle their daily to-do lists before embarking on a curated, outfitter-led trip into the parks for hands-on learning. Families can embark on wildlife tours, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking—or simply enjoy the laid-back vibe of this Western town. 

Cost: Rooms start at $224.10 per night, with a Stay Longer, Play Longer option for additional discounts. 

Extra Credit: The Jackson Rodeo is one of the oldest rodeos in the country, is completely open-air, and social distancing procedures are strictly enforced—making it a great place to visit if you're in town on a Saturday through September. 

Online: lodgeatjh.com

C Lazy U Ranch - Granby, CO

Head to Granby, Colorado to experience a premier luxury guest ranch getaway, where you'll find incredible service and western hospitality that's been served up for more than a century. Go to experience the rich traditions of the American West, and make use of the upgraded WiFi, a dedicated classroom for virtual learning and library space. Once you exit your last Zoom or Google Classroom call, you can head out for horseback riding, mountain biking, and even campfire evenings. 

Cost: Adults Double Occupancy: $455 per night for adults double occupancy, $305 per night for children ages 3-17. Rate includes three gourmet meals a day, the Winter Kids’ Program, luxury lodging and most ranch activities.

Extra Credit: If being outdoors isn’t your thing, C Lazy U Ranch has a 12,000 square foot heated, indoor riding arena, providing year-round fun regardless of the weather. It is also an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge, located just a stone's throw away from the Colorado River. 

Online: clazyu.com

Work from Hyatt - U.S., Mexico & Caribbean locations

Now available at participating resorts in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, the Work from Hyatt package encourages work-life and school-life balance with the comforts of a premium resort experience. In addition to covering the essentials, including workspace options, housekeeping, free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access and discounted or complimentary laundry, guests will enjoy “perks” such as an adult pool cabana at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, a round of golf per stay and a spa treatment per stay at Park Hyatt Aviara, complimentary s'mores kits at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, and more. 

Cost: Starting at $139 plus tax per night for stays of at least 7-nights.

Extra Credit:·Thinking of combining virtual learning with a ski vacation? The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa is participating in the Work from Hyatt program!

Online: hyatt.com/workfromhyatt

Inspirato Pass

Those looking to escape to a luxury residence with their family will find plenty of options with Inspirato, the first-ever subscription-based luxury travel company that manages, staffs, and maintains an exclusive collection of branded vacation homes. Inspirato’s service teams take care of everything from pre-trip planning to on-site concierge services, giving members additional peace of mind when they travel.

Cost: For $2500 a month, the new iteration of Inspirato Pass allows members to book luxury homes from Hawaii to the Hamptons with no nightly rates, taxes, or fees and the added flexibility to cancel the membership at any time. 

Extra Credit: Inspirato homes are exclusively managed, maintained, and staffed by Inspirato and are only available for members and their guests. They closely oversee and enforce rigorous housekeeping standards to ensure that you and your family are entering into a clean home. 

Online: inspirato.com

Ojai Valley Inn - Ojai, CA

Ojai Valley Inn,a luxury resort tucked away in the magical Ojai Valley north of Los Angeles, is welcoming fall with new outdoor and reservation-based activities and two travel packages geared toward working & learning remotely.  The “Learn & Play in Ojai” package includes a luxury stay in a Fireplace Shangri-La guest room or graciously-appointed suite. Kids’ school desks in your guest room, a conference room available for individual use between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, a welcome gift of fresh-pressed juice, dried fruits & nuts delivered daily to your guest room, board games, an in-room movie and popcorn, and a one time 1-hour private rental of the Camp Oak playground and lawn games will complete your stay. 

Cost: Enjoy a discount of 20% off stays of 4-6 nights and 30% off stays of 7 nights or more.

Extra Credit: Fall stays at Ojai Valley Inn include a pumpkin patch on the Artist Cottage lawn, daily pumpkin paintings, hay wagon rides and private playground breaks at Camp Oak. Winter stays include a pop-up arcade—available by reservation—and a holiday parade with Santa that ends with festive storytelling. 

Online: ojaivalleyinn.com

Hidden Pond Resort - Kennebunkport, ME

This luxe Maine resort is offering a Coastal Learning Package, which includes a complete home office setup upon arrival, equipped with the main essentials to get one through distance learning or remote working, including notebooks, pens, markers, flashcards and more. While this package is only available in one of the two-bedrooms cottages located on the property, you’ll only need to reserve one 72 hours in advance. After school is over, snag one of the beach cruiser bikes or golf carts to explore the 60-acre property or check out the other activities that Hidden Pond has organized to accompany little scholars. The restaurant is open six nights a week, but you can arrange to have a socially distanced outdoor dining experience as well. 

Extra Credit: Hidden Pond also offers its own hands-on learning with the hotel's on-site Farm where guests can hand-pick a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit, as well as the property’s potting shed that has an assortment of vases and snipping shears to get one started. 

Cost: Cottage rentals start at $945 a night, and the Coastal Learning package costs $399 for a full age-appropriate setup.

Online: hiddenpondmaine.com