Families who enjoy hitting the infamous chain of Hard Rock Cafes on their family vacations can travel like a rock star in the new Hard Rock Hotel, which opened its doors last October in San Diego. To kick off its grand opening, the hotel is offering hip families the Rattle-n-Roll Package.

Ideal for families of all ages, guests with little ones can reserve a crib and receive a customized audio play list of classic lullabies performed by mainstream rock artists for in-room use, all-organic California Baby Calming Basics Gift Tote, a "Party at My Crib" Hard Rock San Diego mini T-shirt, and a "pimped out" crib complete with soft embroidered crib sheets.

But don't worry, they haven't forgotten about your teenagers. Families traveling with older kids can reserve a Studio room or one of the Hard Rock Suites. Popular with older kids, the Rock Star Suite features two bedrooms encompassing a 900-square-foot space to relax and play, with panoramic city and coastline views. Rates start at $295 per night.

Hard Rock's 12-story hotel features a world-class spa and fitness center, state-of-the-art screening room, landscaped outdoor pool deck with private cabanas and a relaxing atmosphere. And with more room for music venues and retail boutiques, families can enjoy rocking out and shopping together. Hip kids will love the LCD televisions, CD/DVD and iPod connections, halo-illuminated beds, and WiFi access. For added street cred, kids can brag to their friends that one of the rock star suites was designed by the Grammy Award-winning (and super cool) Black Eyed Peas.

For more information, call 888-593-6177 or visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com.

A Dog's Life

Pets are part of the family too and can enjoy their own vacation with The Omni San Diego Hotel's It's a Dog's Life Package. With comfortable accommodations for pets and owners, this package includes a doggie bed, Cloud Star's new organic Buddy Biscuits for a turndown service snack, choice of classic dog films, list of "How to Live a Dog's Life" featuring dog-friendly beaches, parks, restaurants and bars with outdoor seating in San Diego; and a dog tag with the hotel's address for the dogs to wear while they are in town.

For an extra fee and an extra special treat for Fido, grooming or massage at a downtown dog salon can be arranged by the concierge.

The package starts at $289 per night, per person with one dog up to a maximum of 40 pounds. For more information, call 619-231-6664, or visit www.omnihotels.com.

by Susan Finch

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