Sure, there are a gazillion websites out there promising to find you a fantastic hotel deal. Problem is, despite their slick metasearch engines and fancy ranking systems, very few have considered whether you're traveling with children. So parents still have to spend hours of sifting and cross-checking on other sites before they can be sure they've found a property that fits their needs.

That's why Travel Ticker is one of our go-to sites. The clean, intuitive design is set up so that you're in, you find a great deal (or several), and you're out in no time flat. You'll see some deals from other big travel booking sites, such as Expedia, but Travel Ticker's big strength is its knack for offering insider deals we don't see on other sites, such as limited-time offers at non-chain upscale properties. You can search by location, interest (we head straight for the Family Travel page), or price. We routinely check out the Hotels Under a Hundred page, where every hotel is priced under $100 a night.

Check out the fantastic family-friendly deals we spied this morning:

• Palm Springs, CA: One-bedroom villa at Desert Oasis Resort, $69 a night midweek, $79 a night on weekends. Villa features a king-size bed, living/dining room with sleeper sofa, full kitchen, and balcony. Resort features two pools, golf course, complimentary WiFi. Plus, get discounted tickets to Knotts’ Soak City at the concierge desk. Book by July 7; travel through September 30.
• Miami, FL: Save 50% off at the 4.5-star Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, named to Travel+Leisure's World's Best List in 2008. Land a room for just $99, including unlimited golf(!) on two courses. Valid through September 30.
• Mackinac Island, MI: Save up to 35% at the historic Island House Hotel. Rooms $159 a night midweek, $179 a night on weekends. Plus, get discounted ferry tickets, breakfast coupons, and room upgrades from $25. Book by July 7; travel July 1-31 and August 16-31.