Spring is heating up with some seriously good travel news! From epic Mother’s Day escapes and tax-day splurges in the Bahamas to free ski tickets in Big Bear and family-friendly Earth Day fun in Orange County, here’s your quick, fun roundup of the best new hotel packages, seasonal deals, and spring activities worth booking right now. Whether you’re dreaming of sunshine, snow, or a much-needed break, these fresh offerings make planning your next getaway easier (and way more exciting).
Big Bear Makes Spring Break Cheap & Epic with Free Ski Tickets
Big Bear Mountain Resort just made spring break math actually worth studying. Book a two-night minimum stay at participating Big Bear lodgings and score free lift tickets to both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Spend $250–$599 on lodging and get one free ticket; drop $600 or more and snag two. The deal is live now for March and April stays through April 17, 2026 — perfect timing while the snow’s still prime and the sun is shining.
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Students (and anyone avoiding adulting) can trade textbooks for freestyle terrain, snow tubing, ziplining, or hiking. Don’t miss the spring break events: Red Bull Roll the Dice on March 28 and the retro bash Bear Break on April 4 with pond skimming and fashion show chaos.
It’s officially the easiest A+ deal of the season. Book at BigBear.com
Only smiles on the snow. Photo courtesy of Visit Big Bear
Tax Day Savings Just Got Tropical – Up to 30% Off Suites at Atlantis Paradise Island
Tax Day got you staring at spreadsheets instead of ocean waves? Atlantis Paradise Island has the perfect cure: the “Suite Life Tax Day Offer.” Book between April 13–15, 2026, for travel this August through mid-December and score up to 20% off select suites for 3–4 nights or a generous 30% off for 5+ nights on upgraded categories across The Coral, The Royal, The Cove, and The Reef.
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You’ll also get free daily breakfast for two and round-trip airport transfers so you can go straight from filing taxes to sipping something tropical. Trade your calculator for a balcony overlooking the Bahamas and finally upgrade from “stressed” to “suite life.”
This limited-time deal is perfect for anyone who deserves to celebrate surviving another tax season in serious style.
Visions of paradise for a great deal! Photo courtesy of Atlantis Paradise Island
20% Off, Wine, Yoga & Zero Chores: Hotel Lilien’s Perfect Moms-Only Weekend Getaway
Moms, put down the endless to-do list—Hotel Lilien has finally planned your night (and day) off for you. This boutique hotel, tucked inside a beautifully restored 1890s estate just two hours north of New York City, is throwing the ultimate Mother’s Day escape on Sunday, May 17. For 20% off rooms with code MOMSONLY, moms get welcome wine, a “girl dinner” charcuterie spread, in-room gifts, a permanent jewelry pop-up, live music in the cocktail lounge, and Monday morning yoga. No planning, no cooking, no mediating sibling fights—just show up and be pampered.
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The whole “Moms Night Off” weekend was dreamed up by fellow mom and Hotel Lilien content director Elizabeth Narins, who knows exactly how exhausting the holiday can be. Think cozy library reading nooks, craft cocktails, nearby hiking, and zero responsibilities. Finally, a Mother’s Day that actually delivers the rest moms deserve.
Get all the goodies and plan none of them. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lilien
Plane Spotting Meets Luxury: Hyatt’s Hangar Hideaway Package Takes Off in Seattle
Seattle’s Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport just dropped the ultimate nerd-out package for aviation lovers who also enjoy luxury. The new “Hangar Hideaway” package lets you stay in a spacious lakeview room where you can literally watch brand-new Boeing planes take off on their maiden flights from the nearby factory. You’ll get Museum of Flight tickets for up to four people, an aviation-themed toy for the kids, and free parking so you can focus on plane spotting instead of parking fees.
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Located just 11 miles from the Museum of Flight and steps from the Boeing Renton Factory, the package perfectly blends Seattle’s aviation obsession with waterfront chill. Spend your days kayaking, paddleboarding, or watching seaplanes land on Lake Washington, then refuel with lakeside dining or unwind at the spa. It’s basically summer camp for grown-ups who still geek out over airplanes.
Book it at hyattregencylakewashington.com/hangar-hideaway
A room with an aerial view. Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Orange County Blows Kisses To Mother Earth
Orange County is throwing Earth Day a proper beach-party-meets-tree-hugger bash this year, and it’s way more fun than recycling your usual guilt. On Saturday, April 18, Dana Point Harbor is hosting Stand Up To Trash’s yoga-flow-beach-cleanup-Lunch & Learn combo to save marine life from our plastic sins. That same day, Irvine Ranch Conservancy is leading guided hikes and the City of Irvine’s big Earth Day event at Quail Hill, while OC Parks brings “Earth Day at the Bay” to Newport with crafts, live music, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt that actually teaches kids something.
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Wednesday, April 22 (actual Earth Day), head to Silverado for nature journaling at Limestone Canyon or join the reflective hike through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The District at Tustin Legacy is going full “Planet vs. Plastics” with eco-activities, and The Shops at Rossmoor offers the kid-approved version: tide pool critters, face painting, balloon animals, and shark photo ops. Basically, OC’s serving sustainability with a side of fun—bring sunscreen and your reusable water bottle.
Get into nature with the experts. Photo courtesy of City of Irvine
