A Cabin Country Family Reunion in New Mexico
Most Texas families are familiar with Ruidoso, a picturesque mountain town just two hours’ drive from El Paso that’s cool during summer and snowy in winter. Thanks to moderate prices, a variety of recreation and dining, plus some cultural entertainment, Ruidoso's appeal to empty...
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Guide To Royal Caribbean International Family Cruises
Royal Caribbean cruise vacations are packed with high-energy activities and entertainment for all passengers, regardless of age, making this cruise line a favorite with active families. The line's spacious cabins and large choice in kids programming work for multigenerational cruise vacations. Parents interested in the shows, gambling, spa and sports aboard these megaships can take advantage of...
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Lake Charles Louisiana Knows How To Party
Given a limited budget, an unlimited appetite and an interest in local culture, you can’t go wrong with a weekend escape to Southwest Louisiana, the South’s party capital. I recently spent three days in a Lake Charles casino for the annual Travel Media Showcase –- the best conference to learn...
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Las Vegas, Nevada Attractions
No need to gamble on having fun on your next Nevada vacation if you pack our age-appropriate rundown of the best attractions for kids, teens and families together in adult-oriented Las Vegas. Although Las Vegas is rarely the first choice of the traveling family, and many consider the idea of a Vegas 'family vacation' to be downright ludicrous, the city will surprise parents with how much it caters...
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With Kids, Dancers And Horses At Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, nestled between the Catskill and Adirondack Mountain ranges in Upstate New York, has been on the tourist map ever since health conscious visitors first arrived to “take” the salubrious, mineral-rich waters of its natural springs. Today, families will enjoy Saratoga’s all-American charm and pedestrian-friendly downtown, bustling with street life, independently...
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Viva Wyndham All-Inclusive Resorts
Viva Wyndham is an Italian-born chain of tropical all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean where value and fun are guaranteed by a friendly staff. We have long praised this chain because their ambiance, great staff, and top value for money have made made the seven all-inclusive, family-welcoming resorts so successful.As you can read in our writers' reviews of the
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Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama Island
Grand Lucayan, (formerly Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort as well as a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award) gets a fresh look in 2015.This spectacular beachfront resort opened in December, 2000 as the centerpiece of the exciting renaissance of Grand Bahama Island. Named for the indigenous Lucayan Indians, known...
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Good Deals Make It Even Better in the Bahamas
As a destination, The Islands of the Bahamas is getting a lot of attention as a top Caribbean family beach vacation option this spring. So, at the recent New York Times Travel Show, we decided to find out more about what's going on there.Chosen as one of the 2014 "Ten Best Caribbean Destinations for...
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My Top Three San Juan Resort Hotels In Condado
Puerto Rico, an easy Caribbean getaway loaded with family appeal, should be on the list for your next tropical vacation. American citizens need no passport to enter this U.S. territory, yet a visit to this island nation feels foreign enough to be exciting. Just over a bridge from the more expensive capital city of Old San Juan sits an invigorated beachfront community, Condado. ...
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Las Vegas, Nevada Hotels And Resorts
We've known for years that Las Vegas, America's #1 city of adult entertainment, had plenty to offer families but hotels didn't really want to welcome visitors under 21. While that's still true at the city's most luxe gambling emporiums, we've found some fun, family-friendly hotels where you can sidestep the casinos when you're with the kids, and enjoy them after the babysitter has arrived. There...
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