Gaylord Hotels is celebrating the spring season of by offering two special packages available for a limited time.

From now through April 15 at Gaylord Opryland and through April 30 at Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan and Gaylord National, families can take advantage of customizable escapes with the choice of the "Bring on Spring" or the "Spring Fever Reliever" packages, which are designed to wash away the winter blues.

The perfect antidote for weather-induced hibernation, the "Spring Fever Reliever" package starts at just $159 per night, making it possible for families traveling together to get out and spread out by purchasing a second room for 50 percent off.

And for parents who need a getaway of their own, the "Bring on Spring" package, which starts at $209 per night, includes $100 in resort credits, which can be used toward the award-winning dining offerings, unique shopping, or spa services during their visit.

Both packages are available at all four Gaylord Hotels, including Nashville, Tenn., near Orlando in Kissimmee, Fla., near Dallas in Grapevine, Texas and near Washington, D.C. in National Harbor, Md. No matter the weather, spring will definitely be in bloom inside the massive, glass covered atriums that are the centerpiece of each Gaylord Hotels resort. The resorts' skilled horticulturalists have been working for months to installs thousands of flowering plants so that the season is bursting with color and fresh scents. The spring flowers are complemented by acres of walking paths, covered bridges, running rivers, waterfalls and streams.

"Bring on Spring" package prices:

  • Gaylord Opryland-Nashville, from $209
  • Gaylord Texan-Grapevine, from $209
  • Gaylord National-National Harbor, from $229
  • Gaylord Palms-Orlando, from $249

"Spring Fever Reliever" package prices:

  • Gaylord Opryland, $199, second room $99
  • Gaylord Palms, $199, second room $99
  • Gaylord Texan, $159, second room 50 percent off
  • Gaylord National, $179, second room 50 percent off

Destinations unto themselves, Gaylord Hotels offer a complete resort environment. A wide variety of on-property amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, spas and fitness centers, as well as a selection of dining and entertainment options that range from fun sports bars and high-energy nightclubs to low key coffee houses and gourmet cuisine. Each location will be offering a series of spring events and activities, such as special menus, seasonal spa treatments and Easter brunch.

For more details, visit www.GaylordHotels.com.

Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.