Ready to trade your snow shovel for a sand shovel? Enter for a chance to win a three-night getaway for a family of four at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a 2,400-acre waterfront paradise on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, an area recognized as one of the top destinations in the world by Frommer’s. The prize consists of lodging in a three-bedroom deluxe villa or condo, complimentary round of golf for four people, tennis and bike rentals.

We’re excited to be giving away a four-night stay for a family of four in a one-bedroom suite at Divi Golf & Beach Resort, located on beautiful Druif Beach in Aruba (see our review).

We’re delighted to be giving away a three-night stay for four at the luxurious Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort in Branson, Missouri. The prize includes accommodations for four in an Ambassador Suite, plus daily breakfast buffet in the Chateau Grille and tickets for the family to the nearby Silver Dollar City theme park.

For a chance to win this family getaway, just head to our giveaway page. You can enter once a day through January 31, 2012. So come back again tomorrow!

If you're going to be flying over the Christmas week, you can connect with loved ones more easily thanks to Skype. The VOIP service is offering one free hour of wi-fi at over 50 US airports between December 21 and December 27. You can use Skype WiFi to make voice and video calls to computers for free and to landlines and mobile phones using Skype credit.

The offer is available in more than 50 major airports, including  JFK, LaGuardia and Newark in the New York City area, Boston's Logan Aiport, Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports, Jackson Hole, and Miami. For a full list, see the interactive map.

We’re excited to be giving away a five-night stay for a family of four at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, located right next door to Walt Disney World Resort and Animal Kingdom. The prize includes four Play Passes, which offer free tube rentals; rides on the HIPPO, the huge inflatable waterslide; mini golf at two courses; and access to the Fun Zone, which has a Euro Bungee and a rock climbing wall.

The 1,450-acre resort offers amenities for the whole family, spread across four villages that each offer a distinctive taste of resort-style living. You can discover a 12-acre tropical paradise with lazy river-style pool, waterslides, restaurants and poolside bars. Play in a beach-style pool or lounge in a cabana overlooking the 80-acre lake with watersports. Relax in a quiet water oasis or splash around in interactive water features at one of seven pools. There are two mini golf courses, multiple arcades, a kids’ activity center and many hosted activities including a Gatorland® Alligator Show where you can meet an alligator face-to-face. The resort offers 54 holes of golf, including a championship Arnold Palmer Signature Course and a nine-hole course lighted for nighttime play. You can also get a head start on the magic thanks to your own personal Disney concierge at the resort's Disney Planning Center.

The spacious villas pamper you with amenities, including spa-inspired baths, fully equipped kitchens, and free wi-fi high-speed Internet access in your villa and throughout the resort.

For a chance to win this family getaway, just head to our giveaway page. You can enter once a day through January 14, 2012. So come back again tomorrow!   

Racking your brain for the perfect present for a special family? Consider giving the gift of travel.

We're giving away a $500 gift certificate for Tauck Bridges, the leader in guided family travel. Tauck is known for putting together inclusive, fun family vacations for every age to enjoy together in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Africa. Tauck Bridges family travel adventures are all about shared enrichment and inclusive value, meticulously planned and seamlessly orchestrated so all vacation plans and details are handled for you so your family enjoys ease of family travel.

To enter, visit our Facebook page. You can enter through December 17, 2011.

One lucky family will soon be hightailing it to sunny Mexico! We’re delighted to be giving away a four-night all-inclusive stay for a family of four at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, a AAA 4-Diamond beachfront resort located minutes from the shops, restaurants, nightlife and oceanside promenade in downtown Puerto Vallarta. The prize includes accommodations for a family of four, along with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in resort restaurants and use of the resort’s health club and tennis courts.

The oceanfront resort is beautifully positioned along Puerto Vallarta’s sandy Pacific beaches and features the 21,000-square-foot Ohtli Spa, a children’s activity program, and three pools—including an infinity pool with swim-up bar. Nearby are several 18-hole championship golf courses and a 400-slip marina offering charter boats and deep-sea fishing. The resort’s restaurants offer a variety of dining options, from fresh seafood and tropical drinks at Las Casitas to fine Mexican cuisine at La Estancia to sushi at Mikado Japanese restaurant. The resort is also located close to Puerto Vallarta Airport, which offers over 180 weekly direct flights from the United States.

For a chance to win this family getaway, just head to our giveaway page. You can enter once a day through December 31, 2011. So come back again tomorrow!   

On your marks, get set, shop! While you're online today, take advantage of the great travel sales to land a great deal on a family vacation for 2012. Here's a round-up of great Cyber Monday sales:

• What's better in the Bahamas? Savings, for starters. Save $450 on an air-inclusive package when you visit Bahamas.com, select the resort of your choice and use the promo code CYBER450 to receive an instant savings on an air-and-hotel package. Travel must be completed by February 29, 2012.
• Frontier Airlines is slashing 10% off every airfare today. Use promo code CYBER10.
• Alaska Airlines is offering fares as low as $40 each way for travel December through February.
  
• Orbitz's weekend sale is still on, offering 50% savings at popular hotels in destinations such as Orlando, San Diego, New York, Miami and Hawaii.
• Marriott is holding a Cyber Monday sale for savings of 25% at select Florida resorts for stays through January 8, 2012.
  
• Shell Vacations Hospitality's Black Friday sale continues, promising up to 50% in savings at its 23 family resorts in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  
• DirectAir is having a BOGO sale through today: Buy one ticket, get one free! Good for airfare through September 2012.
• Funjet's weekend sale showcases the 10 best deals of the season, promising big savings on vacations in Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Las Vegas when you travel through February 6, 2012.
• In Southern California, save 35% through today at the plush Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.
• Like to ski? Liftopia.com's sale runs through today and offers up to 81% off lift ticket packages for your next ski vacation.
• Today between 9am and 9pm EST, there will be a new deal every three hours at Yuupon.com, with savings of up to 90% (no, that's not a typo) on vacations to destinations all over the world. Sign up for their e-mail alerts for an advance schedule of the sales.
• CheapCaribbean.com's Cyber Monday sale promises up to $100 per person in instant savings on trips to Mexico and the Caribbean.

Santa, baby, how about sticking a family vacation under the tree? We've rounded up a selection of great Black Friday travel sales that can help the big guy score a great deal.

• CheapCaribbean.com is offering discounts of up to $500 per person on Caribbean packages that include airfare. Sale ends Sunday.
• Orbitz is offering 50% savings at popular hotels in destinations such as Orlando, San Diego, New York, Miami and Hawaii. Sale runs through Monday.
  
• Shell Vacations Hospitality's Black Friday special lets you save 50% on vacations at its 23 family resorts in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  
• DirectAir is having a BOGO sale for Black Friday: Buy one ticket, get one free! Good for airfare through September 2012.
• Norwegian Cruise Line's sale includes a credit of up to $250 to spend on the ship.
• BookIt.com's Black Friday specials promise savings of up to 70% on vacations to Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean.
• Funjet's Black Friday weekend sale showcases the 10 best deals of the season, promising big savings on vacations in Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Las Vegas when you travel through February 6, 2012.
• Sterling Resorts is holding its annual blowout sale, with savings of up to 60% on condos at popular beach resorts along Florida's Gulf Coast.
• Heading off on a Disney vacation next year? Buy your souvenirs now at the Disney Store and save 50% on top of 20%! Use promo code THANKS.
• In Southern California, save 35% through Monday at the plush Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.
• Like to ski? Liftopia.com's sale runs through Monday and offers up to 81% off lift ticket packages for your next ski vacation.
• There will be a new deal every hour at Yuupon.com, with savings of up to 90% (no, that's not a typo) on vacations to destinations all over the world. Sign up for their e-mail alerts for an advance schedule of the hourly sales.

One lucky family will soon be packing for the Windy City! We’re excited to be giving away a two-night stay for a family of four at the luxurious Swissôtel Chicago, located where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan. The prize includes two nights in a Swissôtel Kids Suite; four VIP access tickets to your choice of museum (Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, or Adler Planetarium); breakfast for four in Geneva Restaurant; and complimentary use of the hotel’s 42nd floor fitness center and pool.

Named to the prestigious T+L 500, Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the 500 top hotels in the world, the Swissôtel Chicago is a four-diamond landmark hotel where luxury meets family-friendly giggles and grins. Each room at the Swissôtel Chicago features a specialty Swiss Comfort Bed and a 37-inch high-definition split-screen plasma TV. The Swissôtel Chicago is blessed with a fantastic address near popular family attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, the American Girl store and ESPN Zone. The hotel offers a wonderful array of child-friendly amenities, including specially designed Kids Suites, a fabulous 42nd floor pool, and children’s menus at onsite restaurants. Young guests are treated as VIKs—Very Important Kids with their own VIK check-in area where they can draw, color, read and play. Each kid receives a fun-filled welcome packet detailing fun things to see and do in Chicago, plus kids eat free at the hotel’s Geneva Restaurant.

For a chance to win this family getaway, just head to our giveaway page. You can enter once a day through December 21, 2011. So come back again tomorrow!