The Tyler Place Family Resort, Vermont
FTF's Senior Editor was thrilled to return to Vermont's Tyler Place summer camp and find that it provides an even better family resort vacation with passing time. My family of three were guests...
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Michigan Lakefront Resort Makes Family Beach Vacations Easy
If everyone you know is headed to the beach this summer, remind them those lakefront resorts with crisp fresh water, lawns instead of sticky sand, and docks instead of paddleboards are where it's at. Anyone...
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Maui, Hawaii Attractions
Hawaii's second most-visited island, Maui is an excellent choice for a family getaway, with 120 miles of shoreline, more than eighty sun-dappled beaches and thousands of waterfalls and pools spread...
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Miami Is Grand For Family Reunions
My three picks for a family reunion in the sun are The Palms Hotel & Spa, the Park Central Hotel, and the Trump National Doral; very different resorts that make my family return to Miami, Florida...
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Lanier Islands Resort, Georgia
This fully developed private island within an hour of Atlanta transports families into their own picture-perfect world for a weekend getaway from daily life.Composed of five islands and packed...
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Doral Arrowwood Resort, Rye Brook, New York
Looking for a weekend getaway close to the New York metropolitan and tri-state area? Check out the Doral Arrowwood for great value and a great time.The Fourth of July was approaching and my family...
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Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Family Reunion Award, gets a fresh look in 2015.Why...
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Migis Lodge Cabins, Lobster Bakes and a Lakeside Maine Getaway
Migis Lodge has delivered a classic Maine summer vacation to families since 1916 – one of those rare resorts that attracts generations of families....
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Wild Dunes Resorton Isle of Palms, South Carolina, previously a winner of FTF's Toop 10 Getaway for Tiny Travelers award,...
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Club Med Resorts for Tiny Travelers
Previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, Club Med Resorts gets a fresh look in 2015. Club...
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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...
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Crown Paradise Club, Cancun
Crown Paradise Club Cancun, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.
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Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing on the island of St. Lucia, previously a winner...
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Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
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Beaches Negril, A Jamaica Favorite
More than 25 years ago, Jamaica invented the "all-inclusive resort" and while singles and couples love the concept, surely guests with kids and grandkids need it most...
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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, Fiji
Shangri-La' s Fijian Resort in Fiji, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.A...
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Laying Back At The Oyster Bay Beach Resort, St. Martin
Having a Caribbean timeshare without an owner's headaches can add a lot of value for a family looking for sun, sand, a gorgeous pool and the laid back lifestyle of a quiet island like Sint Maarten. Sint...
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Dreams Los Cabos Suites, Golf Resort And Spa
Personal service and special touches make this Dreams Resort by Hyatt a standout among all-inclusive Cabo San Lucas resorts on Mexico's busy coast of Baja California.
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Crown Paradise Club, Cancun
My family of five vacationed at the Crown Paradise Resort in Cancun and I have to say that if there is one thing that really made our vacation, it was the child care facilities. Here's a report of our...
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True North: Off Road Wilderness, Luxury Nearby
The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello bills itself as a luxury wilderness retreat in the heart of the pristine Canadian backwoods, and that description is spot on the mark.Closer to Ottawa (1 hour...
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Primland, A Chateau Rises in Appalachia
"Wow!" was my first reaction to The Lodge and Cottages at Primland, a chateau style resort on 12,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty. Located about two hours' south of Roanoke,...
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Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort
The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is an elegant, but low-key, family-friendly headquarters, the perfect base for a relaxing vacation....
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Tunisia’s Beaches = Africa’s Vacation Playground
This is a friendly Mediterranean country where Arab culture meets European sunbathing at the very popular Hammamet and Sousse resorts.In a North African country known for its 60 million olive...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Grove, Great Britain
Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or a treat reserved for a special occasion, our Top 10 awards in 2006 focused on the latest...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Evian Royal Resort, France
In 2006, FTF's 9th annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Evian Royal Resort, Evian-les-Bains, France as a Top Luxury Spa. Whether a high-end vacation...
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Weekend Adventures with Kids Around the Bay Area
We love San Francisco’s Bay Area and the Monterey Peninsula and return often with our family to sample new hotels, restaurants and the ever-changing scene. Fans who have been leery of attempting...
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Kauai, Hawaii Hotels And Resorts
Hawaii's so-called "Island of Discovery" Kauai boasts so many natural treasures that families often don't spend much time thinking about the man-made facilities available...
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Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts
After several visits and constant change, we're ready to rate which SoBe hotels and those close to the zone will really put up with -- and put out for -- your kids. Not so many years ago,...
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Barbados, West Indies Hotels And Resorts
Barbados is a very civilized Caribbean Island that takes its British heritage seriously, offering families beautiful beaches, a proud and well educated citizenry, and quality accommodations at a price...
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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground
Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...
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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort
The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...
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Beaches Ocho Rios Resort, All-Inclusive Fun In Jamaica
I recently visited Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club with my teenage son, Alec. Beaches is the family-friendly division...
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Stewart Clan Proves Sandals Resorts International Is All About Family
Anyone who's a fan of Sandals and Beaches all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean has news to get excited about. At a recent New York City press luncheon, the resort brand's...
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St. Lucia Hotels And Resorts
Find the perfect island hotel or resort, all-inclusive or luxury villa, for your family vacation with our guide to St. Lucia's top family beach resorts. The influence of years as an English...
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Best Hotels For Kauai, Hawaii Family Adventures
Hawaii's westernmost shore of Kauai combines every imaginable luxury with a pristine environment, entertaining family fun and green tourism. Many people think of Kauai as a true edge of...
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Family Flashpacking In Fiji
Fiji offers offbeat budget travel opportunites for a family beach vacation that combines a hip backpacker vibe with the comforts of an all-inclusive family resort. Family Adventures...
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Turtle Talk at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Marathon, Florida
Hawks Cay, right in the middle of the laid-back Florida Keys, offers plenty of opportunities to create a successful vacation, by offering both the recreational programs you might expect...
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Southern Charms at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
One of Georgia’s best kept secrets – its four southeast coastal barrier islands referred to as the Golden Isles – contains a seaside haven perfect for your family’s...
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A Kid’s Life At Four Seasons Resorts
The Four Seasons Punta Mita, on Mexico's Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta, is a multi-generational paradise. Family friendly; it is a destination that was planned and developed...
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort, Mexico
An unusual combination of five-star luxury and flat rate pricing makes the flagship Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort on Mexico's Pacific coast a real find for discerning families....
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Riviera Maya Hotels And Resorts
If Cancun sound too busy, consider staying in the heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya, and enjoy eco-tourism, history, and fantastic beaches along the Yucatan Peninsula. Families will find...
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Mohonk, A Mountain House For All Ages
About 90 miles north of New York City in tranquil New Paltz, New York lies one of the nicest resorts we've ever seen -- Mohonk Mountain House. Come take a look. . . Light rain pattered...
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Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, Lake Placid, New York
Families and outdoor enthusiasts alike will enjoy the down-home feel and state of the art eco-friendly accommodations at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York. The...
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Keswick Hall And Golf Club, Virginia
Keswick Hall and Golf Club is a historic hunt country estate that caters to tastefully upscale families seeking civilized rural getaways and scenic drives. Picture combining a century-old, Tuscan-style...
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Bigger Is Better At The All-Inclusive Iberostar Cancun Resort
If you’re looking for an all-inclusive Cancun beach resort with a biggest-and-the-best attitude, the Iberostar...
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Dominican Republic Beach Vacations At LHVC Resorts – All-Inclusive And Kosher Too
The two families seated in front of me, like many other passengers on my flight to the Dominican Republic, will soon be sharing an oceanfront condo near the north coast port of Puerto Plata.
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Chateau Lake Louise is a great place to hang your hat after a day of wildlife viewing in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about what this unique destination...
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Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts For Family Vacations
Want to go on a vacation where you don't have to carry your wallet around? Here are FTF's winners of our "Top 10 Getaway" awards in the category of Top All-Inclusives. Want to go on a vacation where...
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Club Med: Mexico And The Caribbean
Club Med remains on the top of our list for favorite family brands as one of the few family all-inclusive resorts, with good packages, award-winning baby care and Kid's Clubs (and you should all know,...
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The Fairmont Hotels Of Bermuda
We headed east to review The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotels in Bermuda thinking they would be the perfect resort duo for us – a family...
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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness – Marriott Vacation Club International
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Marriott Vacation Club International as a Top Resort Chain for Family Togetherness and it's still a winner.
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The Buccaneer St. Croix
If you're looking for old-world elegance in a family-friendly resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this hill topper in St. Criox may be your answer . The Caribbean's Most...
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Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts Make Great Family Vacations
More than six decades after its founding by Gerard Blitz in the Balearic Isles off Spain, the French-owned Club Mediterranee is treating its guests -- especially families -- better than ever. Catering...
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Omni Resort At Champions Gate, Orlando, Florida
With two championship golf courses and the world headquarters of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in its backyard, you might think that the Omni Orlando Resort caters to the adult professional...
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Traverse City, Michigan Attractions
Situated at the foot of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers visitors access to some of Michigan's most beautiful peninsulas, golf resorts and waterfront hiking areas. Parasailing, skiing, ballooning...
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Custom Itinerary: Caribbean or Mexico Beach Resort with Childcare
Q. Lisa R. from Brooklyn NY is looking for a tropical beach resort with infant care where parents and baby can relax and enjoy some beach time.
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Custom Itinerary – Tropical Resort with Baby Care
Q. Andrea F. of Brazil writes: We would like recommendations for a hotel, inn or resort with a baby program, infant facilities and nearby medical care in the Caribbean or Mexico. We are traveling for 3...
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure...
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