Are you feeling like summer is coming to a fast close and you need more holiday time? I do! Fortunately, fall is a wonderful season to plan short getaways while the weather is still nice and in many cases, prices are lower than peak travel periods.

Here are 10 great fall travel ideas. I’ve included venues that are great for parents-only getaways as well as family breaks. Given all there is to do to prepare for back-to-school, we’re all exhausted and need some downtime.

I just put together a list of last minute summer getaways for ParentsAsk.com. Ciao Bambino favorites The Breakers, Affinia Chicago, Riviera Palm Springs, The Gant Aspen, and Terranea Resort are all offering value-oriented pricing and packages right now! Starting rates range from $167 to $249 per night.

Get the full details here.

In case you missed that much needed trip to Maui this year, I have some good news for you. We’re teamed up with our friends at Trekaroo and The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas to offer a free family beach week on Maui!

One lucky family will win a 5-night stay in a one-bedroom ocean view condo. The Westin has also thrown in a day at their kids club (ages 5-12) and a surprise welcome treat!

There are some family vacation deals out there that are a no brainer to take advantage of while on the road with kids. The cost of tourist attractions and theme parks can add up quickly for families. One key element for savings to be worthwhile, however, is ease-of-use. Meaning, you don’t need to spend hours to get the discounts since that negates the value entirely.

I was approached by Smart Destinations about their Go City Card a few weeks ago. You buy this electronic card (not tickets) …

A few weeks ago I wrote a post on finding family-friendly ski resorts and promised to follow up with a list of ski areas offering kids ski free programs. Choosing venues where kids ski free is a great way to take the edge of the exorbitant cost of skiing. I scoured the web for options in North America. Stay tuned for a ski Europe edition.