Parents and Kids Enjoy their Vacation at the Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort—One of the Top 5 Summer Resorts in The City Parent Reader’s Choice.

Norman Albert

Many of the guests at the Delawana are repeating their visits in 2005 for the 4th and 5th time in as many years. It is no wonder that Delawana keeps coming up in the top 5 family summer resorts in Canada.
According to Jeff Cowan, Operations Manger at the resort,
“There are three important factors that our guests respond to in our surveys-- the extensive children’s programs where the kids are kept busy from morning to night. Parents get to relax when the kids are in the supervised programs.

Recreation Amenities for the Parents—Casual Dining

“The second item involves our recreation amenities—mom can go to the Wanakita Wellness Spa, or take time to read a book. Dad can go fishing, golfing or just relax at his own pace.” Cowan adds “Thirdly our Chef’s meals are outstanding, and the family dining experience is friendly, where ‘kids can be kids’ in a casual dining environment.”

Extensive Supervised Children’s Programs

Not only do the guests keep returning to the Delawana, the key management team return year after year, a rarity in the hospitality business. Gary Don, the popular Recreation and social program director, is a kid’s favourite, especially at the pool party fun during the summer weeks. Gary has a high level of energy that draws kids, and comforts parents knowing that there is also a level of concern and safety for their children.

Two Children Always Stay and Eat Free

The 2005 summer season kicks off on the Victoria Day Long Weekend with a special “Open the Shutters Package” where guests receive 3 nights for the price 2 nights and 2 children 12 and under stay free. The weekend has an extensive itinerary with evening entertainment. Three meals each day are included.

During the summer months the 5, 7, and 9 night vacation packages offer the best value where the children participate in the weeklong children’s programs. Family evening entertainment is 7 days a week and Friday nights include a special Miss Midland Cruise around the Islands in the Georgian Bay area.

The array of on-site amenities for the children is beyond the scope of this article. The web site, provides information on the beaches, water sports equipment, fishing information as well as sample itineraries and information on childcare.

Location

Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay
90 Minutes North of Toronto.
Take Highway 400 North to Muskoka Road 5. Exit 156
Turn left and proceed about 10 minutes
To Honey Harbour. Look for the signs.

Phone 1888-Delawana (888-335-292)
www.delawana.com

Norman Albert is a freelance travel writer
Living in Barrie Ontario.

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Read what the Globe & Mail writes about the Del:

"Resorts help guests grow (naturally)...
The award-winning Delawana Inn in Muskoka is a family favourite that offers special themed weekends and deals for family reunions. Throw in the devotion to giving kids and their parents an outstanding experience and it's clear why City Parent magazine and Hotel Fun 4 Kids recognized The Del as the best family resort.
Among the features is a program that allows junior naturalists to work toward a Delawana Nature Certificate. From bird watching, hiking and even an interactive reptile zoo, youngsters simply have to complete three nature adventures during their stay."

(The above article appeared in Report on Travel Friday, June 18, 2004 on page D3)

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