looking for relaxing resort with babysitting & spa services

Our family of 4 had been planning a trip to Puerto Rico, but with the swine flu outbreak, we%26#39;re rethinking being cooped up in an airplane with lots of germy travelers. We%26#39;d been planning to splurge on the Las Casitas Resort in Puerto Rico and are now looking for a domestic alternative--so something on the water of some kind. Onsite babysitting is a must, as we have two toddlers and want to have a few date nights on the trip. I%26#39;m also in dire need of a massage. Recommendations?

looking for relaxing resort with babysitting %26amp; spa services

You could try the Sanderling Resort in Duck ,NC(the outer banks)about a 4 1/2 drive from DC area. It%26#39;s a nice resort on the beach with 2 restaurants,indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center and a fabulous spa. The area is very child friendly and there%26#39;s bike paths and lots of restaurants and shops . I don%26#39;t know if the resort has babysitting but I believe there is a service in the area you could use. Another fun option might be Hershey Resort in PA which has a great spa and many restaurants and activities and of course, Hershey theme park for the kids.

looking for relaxing resort with babysitting %26amp; spa services

The tide%26#39;s inn....literally:) Check out the Tides Inn. Wow is it relaxin. They have children%26#39;s programs. Check on babysitting/programs for evening. Uusally, if it%26#39;s not %26#39;official%26#39; the program leaders are happy to get babysitting jobs.

http://www.tidesinn.com/

You might also look into a place our family loved a few years ago...Disney%26#39;s Vero Beach Resort. 71 acres and surprisingly great for all ages...peaceful spots as well as great for kids. The drive might be comparable to the haul to and from the airport and the flight. And it%26#39;s not actually an amusement park, yet some Disney characters.

…go.com/dvc/guest/resorts/resortDetail…

I WDCMom!

A popular one in our area is Kingsmill Resort %26amp; Spa in Williamsburg, VA - www.kingsmill.com

Also, another is the Founders Inn %26amp; Spa in VA Beach, VA - www.foundersinn.com

Not sure if they offer babysitting services or not, but did find a service local to this area for you on Virginia%26#39;s tourism site (www.virginia.org)

Shore Sitters -http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=58647

If you go to the Virginia Beach area the Founder%26#39;s Inn is nice, however about a 15 minute drive to the beach. There Hilton is very nice (www.hiltonvb.com), located oceanfront and offers Spa services.

As far as babysitting is concerned, Shore Sitters (www.shoresitters.com) is a locals favorite and they are great for visitors to the area too. They come to your room and can take the kids to the pool, for walks, or just stay in the room-whatever your preference is. This is their 5th summer and all of their sitters are CPR and First Aid certified, background and reference checked.

Good Luck!

The Cloisters Resort, Sea Island, GA

Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll Island, GA (not directly on the water)

King and Prince Resort, GA

The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA (not on the water, but lovely and grand nevertheless)

The Santuary at Kiawah Island, SC looks very nice.

If the hotels don%26#39;t have babysitting services listed on their website, I am sure someone at the hotel can make arrangements.

I think there is a Disney Resort near Hilton Head, South Carolina, too.