Smugglers' Notch Vermont®
America’s Family Resort℠The best value for Family Fun... anywhere!
#1 for Family Programs in North America for 10 years SKI Magazine
What's New at Smugglers' Notch Vermont
Summer 2010
Smugglers' offers two Summer vacation packages to increase family vacation choicesThe Resort's new SimplySmuggs Vacation Package offers flexibility to families who want to make a la carte selections from the Resort's varied menu of award-winning children’s programs for ages 3 to 17. When registering for those programs prior to arrival, families will enjoy a discounted rate of 25 percent on the children’s programs they select. Vacation package rates for a family of four in a one bedroom mountainside condominium start at $876 for a 3 day/3night stay on the SimplySmuggs Vacation Package.
The Resort's popular FamilyFest Vacation Package includes Smugglers' award-winning daylong children's programs, and offers the best value for families interested in a comprehensive package. Rates for a family of four in a one bedroom mountainside condominium start at $1092 for a 3 day/3 night stay on the FamilyFest Vacation Package.
Camp activities for ages 3-17 include nature discovery, games, arts & crafts, and pool and waterslide fun; in addition, children ages 7-15 may elect to concentrate on performance, arts & crafts, nature & hiking or adventure & games. The SimplySmuggs and FamilyFest Vacation Packages offer discounts for families interested in specialty camps focusing on outdoor adventure, tennis, skateboarding, and videography.
Both the SimplySmuggs and FamilyFest Vacation Packages include full-equipped mountainside condominium lodging; unlimited use of eight heated pools and four waterslides; daily guided walks and hikes; two teen centers; mini golf; disc golf; and use of the skate park. Family programs and entertainment included in the package are bingo, dance parties, a family magic show, and more. Nightly entertainment for adults is also included. Both packages feature unlimited use of the FunZone Family Entertainment Center, an indoor play center for all ages featuring climbing and bouncy inflatables such as a giant slide and obstacle course, plus a kids' climbing wall, miniature golf and arcade games.
Summer 2010 highlights
High Adventure Camp for children ages 9-17: Smugglers' popular High Adventure Camp, launched during Summer 2009, is adding another day to feature kayaking, for a total of four days of outdoor fun in this active camp. Campers will also enjoy the Resort’s climbing tower, Giant Swing, swimming and watersliding at the Resort's Notchville Park, geocaching, bouldering in rugged Smugglers' Notch Pass, and an exciting Via Ferrata experience with zipline, Burma bridge and more. Regular price, $99 per day including lunch.
Camp Smuggs for children ages 9-14: A weeklong supervised overnight camp for kids integrated into the Resort's children's programs and other activities, with use of Resort facilities such as the pools and waterslides, mini golf and more. Campers will be housed in five-bedroom condominiums with counselors who will direct evening activities including a special overnight excursion. $950 per child, available July 11-17, July 18-24, July 25-31 and August 1-7.
Health and wellness workshops incorporate herbal ingredients: Smugglers' popular health and wellness workshops showcase aromatic herbs, essential oils, and spices this Summer under the guidance of knowledgeable herbalists from Vermont's Purple Shutter Herbs. Sessions include Herbal Manicure, Bath Fizzies, Lip Balms and Energizing with "Zoom Balls," a sweet treat made with herbs and spices that delivers an energy boost. Yoga, meditation and aromatherapy classes are also available.
Farmers' market gives guests a taste of Vermont: Local farmers and specialty food vendors will visit the Resort each week during the Summer with a bountiful selection of goodies including fresh-from-the-field vegetables, locally raised meats, artisan cheeses, spicy condiments and wines. Mondays, 8:30 – 11:30 am.
New outing explores Vermont's beautiful lakeside "Queen City": Resort day trippers have a new outing to choose from with Discover Burlington, which joins perennial favorites A Taste of Vermont and the Montreal Day Trip on the roster this Summer. After a stop at a local coffee roaster, guests head to the shops and boutiques on Burlington’s renowned pedestrian-friendly Church Street Marketplace, take in the waterfront of Lake Champlain and spend time in the lakeside ECHO Center, an interactive science museum that all ages enjoy. The journey back to Smugglers' includes a photo opportunity at a covered bridge.
Smugglers' Summer vacation package savings and special features
Savings on childcare at Treasures nursery - Smugglers’ offers 50 percent off child care at its million-dollar nursery from June 11-30, 2010. Fully licensed by the state of Vermont, Treasures accommodates children from 6 weeks to 3 years old under the watchful eyes of trained caregivers.
Father's Day Celebration - Smugglers’ offers a Father’s Day Celebration Package from June 18-26, 2010 that includes a special gift for dads and granddads and a $100 gift certificate to the Resort’s sport shop. Families booking a vacation on the Father’s Day Celebration Package will enjoy a Vermont-style dinner, 50 percent off child care at Treasures, a Father’s Day breakfast buffet on a selected day, and an arrival gift from award-winning Cabot Cheese of Vermont.
Guarantee and flexible cancellation policy
Budget-conscious vacationers will appreciate the Resort's Family Fun guarantee and flexible cancellation policy. Smugglers' Family Fun Guarantee assures that if a guest participates in one of the Resort's programs and doesn't have fun, the cost of that particular program will be refunded. With the cancellation policy, deposits will be refunded on cancellations received seven days or more prior to a scheduled arrival. Within seven days, deposits will be applied to a future reservation within two years, offering flexibility to today’s busy and value-conscious travelers.
Smugglers' Notch Resort, an Environmental Leader!
In 2008 Smugglers' received the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention for our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. These efforts include building energy efficient condominium homes, reducing use of diesel compressors in snowmaking, and initiating the SkiCool program to offset our visitors' carbon emissions related to a day of skiing or boarding.
This award follows on the heels of our designation in 2006 as a Vermont Business Business Environmental Leader in 2006 in recognition of the Resort's efforts to promote good environmental stewardship. The designation recognizes that Smugglers' has met rigorous standards in the areas of pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, and environmental management practices such as recycling. Smugglers' is only the second business in Vermont to receive this award. Our efforts continue on the environmental front, and we encourage you to read about them at www.smuggs.com/environment
Sign Up for eNotch News
Your source for Smuggs news and special offers.
Enter to Win
Enter for your chance to win a week-long Winter family vacation!
Request a Vacation Quote
Request a customized vacation quote for your Winter family vacation
SAVE up to 20%
on Your Winter Vacation