Virginia’s Family Values
A year-round, top value destination where families can learn history, absorb culture and appreciate the environment, the sand, and and old-fashioned boardwalk. Viriginia is a value vacation...
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Cherokee Celebration of American History in Oklahoma; $20 for kids
This year will mark the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. While many historic and cultural events are taking place across the country, some stand out above the rest. If you...
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Untroubling Tunisia: Waiting for Travel and Democracy
The thirty or so countries that make up the Arab world are not known for enlightened or progressive leadership.But it was not always so.In the Middle Ages...
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3-Day Virginia Eco Vacations for Kids Who Hate Snow from $83
Do you love the wintertime, but hate the idea of snowsports? Head to Virginia Beach, where the brisk but mild climate of a rich coastal environment makes it the perfect vacation destination...
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Civil War Turns 150 and Baltimore Celebrates Big Time
Historians will be heading south to Baltimore in April to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Several of this maritime city's facilities will be looking back at the momentous event,...
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Seen And Not Heard In London’s Parliament
Put your pounds away! FTF's cheapskate "Free Travel Fun" columnist explains how to get into one of London's most intriguing institutions.They must bow to an imaginary altar. They cannot...
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Theater Magic: 9 Steps To Create Theatre Lovers
A real showgirl reviews some Broadway and Off-Broadway shows for theater-goers under 16, with tips on introducing kids to live theater on any vacation.I live and grew up in New York, and some of...
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Star Trekking 12:10: Justin Bieber Pop Star, Film Star, Comic Book Star
In a recent survey by TRUSTe, an internet privacy company, 10% of parents admitted to secretly logging in to their child’s Facebook account. In the same survey 72% of parents said they monitor...
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Custom Itinerary – Month In Peru & Colombia, South America with Kids
Q. Brent J. and his wife from Washington are going to South America with their 5 and 7-year-olds, spending 10 days in the Galapagos with his sister, and looking for ideas for the rest of their stay.Thanks...
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