By: Joyce Shulman

The venerable Preferred Hotel Group recently launched Preferred Family, a collection of independent hotels across the globe that the Preferred Group has vetted and certified family friendly.  

Domestic and abroad, the family collection includes resorts and hotels at the world's most fabulous beaches, cities and mountains.  All be found on their new website: www.preferredfamily.com where you can explore destinations, check out dozens of special offers and read blogs loaded with tips from family-travel enthusiasts.  It is a site worth lingering over.