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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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The Royal Caribbean Barbie Doll Cruise Aboard Allure Of The Seas

Like many of you, the last time my husband and I took a proper vacation was our honeymoon, long before our daughter was born.  Whenever I daydreamed about taking a vacation it definitely involved...

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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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A Dozen Ways To Make Your Luxury Cruise Ship Family Friendly

It's not often we get excited about a new cruise ship, especially a luxury one coming from Hapag-Lloyd, better known for their bright orange freight containers stacked at most of the...

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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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Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort, Utah

Snowbird, Utah is one of our top recommendations for skiing families because of its excellent children's learning programs, but it's a wonderful mountain resort for families in...

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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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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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Family-Friendly Cruises On Cunard Line

The famous luxury Cunard Line recalls the Golden Age of transatlantic cruising, offering families a very different experience from other major cruise...

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Multigenerational Cruises Aboard Holland America Line

While undoubtedly a favorite cruise line of the more distinguished crowd, Holland America Line hosts 25,000 kids a year on its 15-ship fleet, and has been making an effort to appeal...

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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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Family Cruising in Turkey and the Greek Islands

I have just returned from a two week cruise in the south of Turkey, spending time on board a gulet rented out to me from TurkYacht boating company. It was an amazing opportunity for me and my family...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Adds New Family Programs To Fleet

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched two youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage, which debuted in February on the Norwegian Gem...

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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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Staying Healthy At Sea: How To Avoid Norovirus

After several recent outbreaks of norovirus in which hundreds, if not thousands, of passengers on major cruise lines became ill, the now legendary cruise ship "mummy tummy" is back in the news.

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Top Family Camps in the East

Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...

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Travel Professionals Reveal What Industry Can Do To Improve Family Vacations

Attendees at the recent Family Travel Conference reveal that hotels and cruise lines must try harder to meet family travelers' needs for a stress-free, healthy and engaged vacation.

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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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Custom Itinerary: 75th Birthday Celebration That’s Cheaper by the Dozen

Q.  Cynthia B of New York City asks "Can you help me plan a vacation to celebrate my 75th birthday? I would like to travel with my family...

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From Norwegian Cruise Line, A New Dawn

To say that New Englanders are excited to have the newly renovated Norwegian Dawn plying the waters off Boston Harbor to Bermuda is an understatement. Formerly served by the smaller Norwegian...

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Dream Big – Win An Adventure Cruise To The Galapagos Islands

Families dream big about how to spend their precious vacation time; that's why we're giving away a

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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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U.S. Regulations For Special Groups Crossing U.S. Borders

The latest regulations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection explain some of the exceptions being made for Special Group travel, such as teen and school group tours. U.S. border crossing...

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Kids Camps For Children With Special Needs

Family vacations can incorporate supervised overnight camp programs noted in our roundup that are specially designed to be fun for kids with physical and/or mental disabilities. With so many camps to...

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Canada And US Partner To Clarify Border Regulations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency recently joined efforts to remind travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries.

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Cruise Quebec and the Canada Coast with Family Values

At a recent gathering, staff from Cruise St Lawrence discussed the many ports available to cruise passengers on the St. Lawrence River...

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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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Grand Princess At Sea

Check out the renovations coming to the Grand Princess, one of Princess lines' most awesome ships with a kids program that makes families sail the seas. The most significant transformation...

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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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It’s One Happy World at the Disney Dream Christening

Doing things better than most, the Disney company today launched their newest ship, Disney Dream. With a cast of dozens representing Disney characters from their greatest hits -, Aladdin,...

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Bar Mitzvah Cruise Makes Smooth Sailing

When Maritza and Jeff Weiss of San Antonio, Texas, began to plan son Warren’s Bar Mitzvah, they considered the traditional format: a temple ceremony followed by a celebration near home.   

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10 Travel Trends: Families Redefining Themselves, Getting More For Less

Trends Report Dec. 1, 2010. As the family market boosts the travel industry's bottom line, expect more free perks and consumer demands for 2011.Trends Report Dec. 1, 2010. As the family market boosts...

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Resort Child Care – Choosing The Best

High quality childcare goes a long way to making successful family vacations, especially when you're traveling with babies and toddlers.High quality childcare goes a long way to making successful family...

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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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Finding Vacations On A Family Or Mom Blog

The Family Blog, Travel Blog, Mom Blog, Baby Blog... These personal journals are a great resource for traveling families, so we recognize some of the best.

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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea

Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch...

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