Hollywood Dreaming: Top 12 Hollywood Attractions From The Golden Age Of Movies
While Los Angeles has many tourist experiences, families with media savvy kids love Hollywood attractions best. Plan your visit to include the Hollywood sign, stars' homes, the...
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The Best Spanish Destinations to Visit as a Family
Spain is the perfect vacation destination for families. The country has a wide range to offer, including an incredible culture to immerse yourself and your family in. While Spain...
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Chicago, Illinois Family-Friendly Hotels
If you are looking for family hotels in Chicago, Illinois, here are some of the top kid-welcoming places to crash in style.
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Uncover Rothenburg, A Highlight Along Germany’s Romantic Road
Uncover the villages and byways that line Germany's Romantic Road and enjoy unusual opportunities for family touring. This brief road trip -- also available by...
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New Orleans, Louisiana Family Attractions You Must Experience
Dubbed “The Big Easy” and “The Most Interesting City in America” depending on your viewpoint, New Orleans family attractions will not disappoint. This charming Southern...
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Meet Patriots And Pocahontas In Historic Virginia
Families who enjoy combining time travel with living history will meet the real American patriots and Pocahontas in historic Virginia. Discover the Colonial Williamsburg - Jamestown...
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What To Do In Sacramento For A Staycation Or Quick Visit
Take the capital of America’s most progressive state, let busy lawmakers work from home and Sacramento becomes a laidback town with big city dining and amenities for staycation...
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One Day In Milan Itinerary, Plus The Best Day After Attractions
A one day in Milan itinerary should include couture fashion design, fresh pasta and great art. What’s not to miss in Milan? Leonardo's "The Last Supper." What's the other top...
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New Mexico Nuclear Bomb Sites
New Mexico is the birthplace of the Atomic age, a story told at its nuclear bomb sites. In this story, we open our TOP SECRET folder and tell you the best places to visit on your...
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Top 10 Family Road Trips USA
Our Top 10 Family Road Trips USA awards go to the original family vacation: the road trip by car. Nearly 80% of Americans have said they consider road trips...
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Make Your Summer Grand Canyon Hiking Plans
It takes work and a thoughtful Grand Canyon hiking plan to make a truly grand summer trip with kids. The spectacular Grand...
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Overnight Out of the City in Tarrytown, New York
As much as I love my urban lifestyle, every so often the hectic pace of New York City gets to my family and me and it's time for Tarrytown. When the pressure cooker starts to boil...
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Game Of Chance: East Coast Casino Resorts Welcome Families
If swirling lights, bells, and non-stop music sound like a fun environment, it’s time to visit one of the East Coast casino resorts for families. These traditionally adult venues...
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Back To School: 5 Essential For College Move-In Tips For Students Flying To Campus
Moving to campus is never easy, and students who have to fly really need my college move-in tips. Not only do we have the standard stress of tracking down room keys, awkwardly...
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Jordan: Your Gateway To Adventure In The Arab World
Jordan is a stunning country in Arabia that will wow you with adventures. Explore its tranquil natural reserves, discover breathtaking historical sites, and tour cities with a...
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Grandparents’ Guide To Ashland, Oregon With Kids
Curtains up… Presenting a Grandparents’ Guide to Ashland, Oregon with Kids / when Shakespeare isn’t enuf. What...
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6 Tips For Taking A Babysitter On The Road
Use this guide to negotiate with the relative or nanny who will become your babysitter on the road. Planning to travel with anyone is critical to a trip's success. Prepare for...
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Beyond The Borscht Belt: Discover The Catskills’ Modern Marvels
Since the 1920s, when Catskills attractions and hotels began luring Jewish vacationers from New York City, it's been known as the Borscht Belt. Now it’s making a comeback thanks...
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Forget Chasing Bargains: These Are Top Value Spring Break Vacation Deals
Whether you're suffering from Tiktok fever, relentless blizzards or restless kids, many families are looking for a last-minute spring break vacation. Don't worry -- last minute...
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Predictability Is The Key to Successful Special Needs Travel
Predictability is the key to every family vacation’s success, not only for special needs travel. In researching
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Traveling Tina Fey Rocks Super Bowl Ad For Booking.com
Did you tune in to watch the NFL’s biggest game, check out the Super Bowl ads, find Taylor Swift in the crowd or revel in Usher’s halftime show? If your house is like ours,...
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5 Free Things to Do Close to Home During Your Downtime
In this day and age, when the average American only has about five hours of...
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Banjo, Folk, Country Songs – Driving The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Spend time in Floyd or Galax watching fiddle pickers perform and fall in love with Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. Old time, bluegrass, folk,...
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Motown In The Woods, The Black Resort Of Idlewild
When you consider civil rights, what do you think of? Many may think of activism, protest, art, community, and music. What...
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Round Top, The Aspen of Texas
When I told Texas friends that Round Top is known as “The Aspen of Texas,” they started laughing. Round Top? That’s mighty high praise for a tiny, rural Texas town.
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Travel Without Leaving the Lobby: Immersive Hotels for Unforgettable Family Getaways
Immersive experiences, entertainment and technology all contribute to a new trend: immersive hotels. More than ever before, travelers want to be fully engaged in their next travel...
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Todos Santos, The Quieter Side Of Baja And Los Cabos
Few travelers ever visit Todos Santos, the quieter side of Baja. While known for being rustic, like “San Jose del Cabo the way it was 30 years ago,” it has a special charm....
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Gambling on a Good Time with the Kids in Las Vegas
It's a cool time to visit one of the hottest destinations in America, a place where you don't have to gamble on a good time with kids in Las Vegas.
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Biloxi, Mississippi: Discover the Gulf Coast Gem
My first visit to the state of Mississippi brought me to the Gulf Coast town of Biloxi for Mardi Gras. Family visitors are welcomed by the down-home locals as...
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My Guide To Baja And Los Cabos Resorts
Celebrities constantly post about Baja and Los Cabos resorts top every ‘Places to Go’ list. While all the media attention is alluring, these buzzy nicknames aren’t even on...
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Cambodia’s Ancient Wonders: A Family Adventure In Siem Reap For All Ages
Cambodia's ancient wonders offer families who love history, culture, and nature a wealth of experiences. One of the best places to immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity...
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5 Top Train Trips for Exploring the West
Simplify your family vacation planning with these five top train trips for exploring America’s Western states. Each of these rail travel adventures are sure to make for interesting...
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How To Protect Your Family Against Travel Disasters – 10 Tips To Travel Prepared
Our 10 travel disaster tips help you prepare for natural or manmade disasters, plus other unexpected problems that may arise on vacation.
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All American Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations
FTF's A-Z guide to local festivals and Thanksgiving events, from traditional eats to marathons, is your Thanksgiving recipe for fun.
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids
Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East
With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...
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Maximizing Your Layover: Finding Affordable Rooms Near Me
Most air operators define a domestic layover as a period between flight connections of under four hours. When you're connecting to an international service, this period extends...
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Harbin Ice Festival in China – Frozen Wonderland
Harbin, China takes advantage of winter weather to transform ice and snowflakes into mesmerizing gifts, ice sculptures and lanterns to entertain locals and people...
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ICE! And The Gaylord National Christmas Celebration
Head to National Harbor, Maryland, for the Gaylord National Christmas celebration,...
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Exploring Roswell Alien Attractions: UFO History and Cosmic Fun
Embark on an otherworldly journey as we delve into Roswell alien attractions, a fusion of UFO history and cosmic festivities. From the enigmatic Roswell UFO incident to the renowned...
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Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty
Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...
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What to Do in Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming
Celebrate Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming and feel the beat as the "City with Soul" moves beyond its bicentennial. Jackson boasts powerful Civil Rights monuments, terrific...
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San Diego Activities: Things to Do with Your Kids!
From Sea World to surfing to a world-class zoo, here are our favorite ideas on where to go when visiting sunny San Diego with kids. By the way, southern California is a participant...
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Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids – Fun Adventures Await
Four hundred years of history guarantee that Santa Fe with kids, -- or without -- is a fascinating destination. Architecture, shops, restaurants, and museums feature a sophisticated...
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Celestyal Cruise: Heavenly Greek Islands Trip
Greece is one of the world’s best multigenerational destinations, and a Greek island cruise is one of the best ways to appreciate it. Activities at each port of call range from...
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Where to See a Rocket Launch: Top Spots for Space Enthusiasts
The Jumbotron was bellowing “T -6, 5, 4...” when suddenly the sky ahead burst into flames. We were on the shore of Banana Creek, about 4 miles from Cape Canaveral’s Launchpad...
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What Is ETIAS and How Will It Affect Travel to Europe?
The ETIAS program, already partly in effect, affects all those planning to travel to Europe. The
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Road Trip USA: Leaf Peeking in New England
New England's beautiful display of foliage and charming towns make Vermont and New Hampshire perfect choices for a New England leaf peeping family road trip. In autumn, the friendly...
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Anywhere Travel Yoga Keeps Your Vacation Stress-Free
Take advantage of our 'anywhere' travel yoga poses to stay stress-free while on the go. Family vacationers appreciate these easy, healthy yoga moves you can do on the plane, on...
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