Washington DC Getaway With Teens
Fresh ideas for teens and their folks who are visiting (or re-visiting) the capital of the United States. We recently explored our own backyard with13-year-old daughter Maddy and 12-year-old...
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To Be Baroque in Budapest
Here is our list of the top sights where you can appreciate the baroque architecture of lovely Budapest, Hungary. Most are free or very low in cost, and the cafes -- where...
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Picture Perfect Family Getaway in Marina del Rey
The whole family will catch the wave of excitement in Marina del Rey. Close to LAX, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Hollywood, it’s the perfect year round base for families who...
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My Family Learns The Secret Of Italian Cuisine
Join us on a heritage tour of Italy as we stop in the pretty town of Parma to experience cheese, ham and balsamic vinegar production at the source. My family spent nearly two weeks touring the...
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Mission Holidays Blog Serves Increasing Number of Volunteer Vacations
Media Only. August 31, 2010. An increase in the number of community service trips and charitable vacations undertaken by young travelers prompts FTF to launch a blog on the topic.Every year,...
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Cape Town South Africa – A Playground for Children of all ages
p> What makes a great family holiday destination? You want lots of activities and adventures that the entire family can enjoy together. And, as important, enough fun activities to keep children occupied...
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Star Trekking: Ashton Kutcher, World’s Most Famous Stepfather, Explores Israel
On August 7th, he tweeted, “This just in from Israel… It’s hot.” And that was just the beginning of the journey made by Ashton Kutcher, husband of Demi Moore and star of television series...
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Poverty, Slum Tours, Where Do We Go from Here?
In the same day I see the latest report on poverty statistics in the United States and read a compelling Op-Ed piece about "slum tourism," the type of tour that takes visitors to a country's most impoverished...
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