MSNBC is planning a story on romantic family getaways with the kids.  Sounds like an oxymoron at first, but with some thought I came up with these suggestions.  We've just started getting requests for spring break getaways, so you'd be wise to book as soon as your schedule permits. 

Arrive at First Farm Inn Kentucky, 20 acres of rolling hills just 2 miles off Cincinnati's beltline, ready for the whole family (over 5 years and under 250 pounds) to spend two hours with our happy, healthy horses riding around the ponds, over the hills and through the woods.

            After the horses have had their treats and been turned out, the kids will have a great time playing soccer with the dog and cuddling kitties.  While Mom & Dad take the breakfast menu and list of dinner and entertainment suggestions to the double hammock under the big maple tree in the front yard to cuddle and chat, the kids can climb the big rope, swing in the tire, and play on the swing set.

They will check into the elegant, updated 1870s farmhouse bed and breakfast with two spacious rooms with queen-sized beds and private baths. Kids can stay in one room and parents in another, or a family of four can share the big Treetops room. Everyone can grab a drink to sip on the veranda as they rock and watch the neighbor’s cows.   and discuss their bountiful homemade breakfast.

Dad can supervise rowing and paddle boat races in the big pond while mom enjoys an in-room massage or reads one of the many books and magazines available.

Croquet, board games, puzzles, movies and dvds are available as well as directions to Lazer Craze, hiking at Big Bone Lick State Park, visiting Rabbit Hash General Store, free ice skating (in December) or racing mini-cars. 

Discounted tickets are available to Perfect North Slopes Ski Area, the Cinci Zoo, Cinci Museum Center, Children’s Museum, Newport Aquarium and more.

Put the kids to bed or in front of a movie, then Mom and Dad can sneak a bottle of champagne to the hot tub for some private time.

Traditional school break times are really busy, so schedule as far in advance as you can.  Schools are varying holiday dates a lot, so check even if you’re trying to make a last minute plan! Midweek, multi-day discounts.