See that yellow and blue tube spiralling down towards a pool? That's a water rollercoaster. I can already picture how big a child's eyes may become upon seeing this humongous pvc that only spells F-U-N.

Should you be thinking of taking your tykes for a weekend of fun, then do consider the newly-opened Green Wolf Lodge in the Pocono mountains.

"Winding up the woodsy road leading to Great Wolf's 95-acre property, flanked by the Camelback Mountains and the tiny town of Scotrun, a visitor's first sight of the mammoth 401-suite lodge is a bit like stumbling upon the Pentagon"

Great Wolf is a 401-suite lodge where your kids can enjoy while you, adults, can relax. Check out the resort's amenities for more eye-popping (at least for the kids) activities possible while you try out the Spa, work out and lose the extra pounds gained during the holidays or hang out at the bar.

Should you be based elsewhere, note that other Great Wold Lodges can also be found in the following places:

Kansas City, KSMason, OH - in Spring 2006
Niagara Falls, Canada - in Spring 2006
Sandusky, OHTraverse City, MIWilliamsburg, VAWisconsin Dells, WI

thanks to our reader, Christine Briar, for the heads up.

[source: NYT]