A marina, a golf course, a spa, a private beach, and the scenic Eastern Coast, what else would please everyone in the family? The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is offering a special summer package for families.

This "Mid-Week Family Retreat" offers $50 Activities credit and $40 breakfast credit, along with discounted golf fees. Starting at $279/N with a two-night minimum stay, families are encouraged to enjoy a little summer getaway at Chesapeake Bay. 

The River Marsh Marina allows guests to dock their boats right at the hotel. Guests are encouraged to explore the 4,000 miles of shoreline that makes up Chesapeake Bay. Also on-site, the Choptank River is the popular spot for kayaking, tubing, and other water sports.  There are also and a few indoor and outdoor pools, where the special "Dive-in" poolside movie viewings occur. Another popular evening activity for families at the Hyatt Regency is roasting S'mores at the Grand Fireplace.

Along with the 18-hole golf course, kids can goof around, or maybe show Mom and Dad a their skills at the mini-golf course. For the outdoors type, the Blue Heron Rookery, an 18-acre natural preserve, is great for the explorer in the family.  Maps and guided tours are available. The concierge can help with just about anything from a simple suggestion for scenic hikes to arranging Scavenger Hunts for east coast treasures.

With all of these physical activities, you can ditch the diet and indulge in all the local cuisine, like the fresh Eastern Shore crabs and seafood at any of the six on-site restaurants.

The Mid-week Family Retreat is available from May 11 through Sept 12, 2008 and is only available Sunday-Thursday.  The package is based on double occupancy (kids under 18 share parents' room free) and does not include tax or resort fee.

An alternative deal is the "Chesapeake Bay Experience" package priced at $239/N for two. That guarantees a room on any weeknight, plus fun gifts like a s’mores kit and a kite, $25 gas card, a pass to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and 15% off at the resort’s Orvis Store. This package is valid through Dec. 31, 20008. to reserve this one, call 800/633-7313 and ask for code CBEXP8.

For more information and to make reservations, please visit the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay website.

by Jennifer Moore

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