A Ski and Soak Weekend at Camelback Resort
In a winter where snow is scarce and COVID restrictions vary across...
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Sundance Mountain Resort, Where Stars Go To Play
Bathed in the glamorous glow cast by its annual film festival, the Sundance Mountain Resort is, at heart, an unpretentious mountain hideaway. This central...
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What Is Spring Skiing During COVID Like?
What will spring skiing during COVID be like in 2021? Many families are asking the same question as they plan a
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Sun, Snow and Wide-Open Spaces at a Family Dude Ranch
Picture yourselves on horseback galloping across wide open spaces at a family dude ranch. Have you ever ridden through deserts dotted with giant cactus?
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America’s Top 10 Snowy Cities
Think you've got it bad? Here is a list of the average annual snowfall in America’s 10 Most Snowy Cities, according to The Weather Channel
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Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Multigenerational Mountain Resort
Thanks to its proximity to Ski Santa Fe in the mountains just to the east, this historic southwestern city affords a multi-generational family easy access to diversions for skiers...
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10 Tips For Vacationing With A Child Who Has Autism
For the parent of a child or close relative on the autism spectrum, many questions come up each day, even more so when trying to plan a family vacation with autism needs.
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Austria: A Hub of Culture and Art
Back at the turn of the 20th century, Paris and London were not the only two European centers for intellectuals and artists. In fact, the Austrian capital of Vienna...
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Introduce the Next Generation to Alta Lodge with Kids Stay Free Deals
Planning an Alta, Utah family ski vacation with the next generation? The family-owned and operated Alta...
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Trending Now: Work From Home Resorts
Satisfy your wanderlust safely at one of the new Work from Home Resorts -- a hotel promising a change of scenery and a comfortable space to work online (WFH) during the pandemic....
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12 Reasons to Love Palisades Tahoe
Those who recall Vice President Richard Nixon opening the VIII Olympic Winter Games here on February 18, 1960, know Lake Tahoe’s Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley Alpine...
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How Coronavirus Will Affect Your Travel Plans
Updated Mar. 29, 2020. As Passover, Easter and summer vacations approach, families around the world are very concerned about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and its impact on...
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Mariposa, The Heart of Yosemite
According to Jeffrey Hentz of the Yosemite/Mariposa Tourism Bureau, in Yosemite National Park,...
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Okemo and Stowe and the Vail Effect
Who wins when we compare the Okemo and Stowe mountain resorts in Vermont to see what they offer families and how they’ve changed under Vail Resorts' ownership? You do.
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Wonderful Winter in the Rocky Mountains
Winter in the Rocky Mountains is your chance to explore a snow cave, meet a search and rescue dog, try your hand at ice anchors and ice climbing and much more away from crowded...
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Playing With Ice – Ice Safety
Whether you're snowboarding, fishing, skating, or just taking a slippery stroll, knowing ice safety could save your life. During...
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Skiing Sunday River Is A Peak Maine Experience
Thrill to the top quality experience with kids when skiing Sunday River in Maine: easy access, friendly staff, great grooming and spectacular scenery. A favorite of New England...
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Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Welcome Beginners
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Pennsylvania ski resorts want all the beginners in your family to learn in their state! Did you know that tens...
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The Red Clover Inn And Restaurant, Killington, Vermont
Couples retreat to Killington's Red Clover Inn for a warm welcome and easy access to nearby ski slopes, the hills or the golf course. Nestled in the Green Mountains near Killington, Vermont,
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Aspen Meadows Resort: Big Ideas In The Colorado Rocky Mountains
Aspen Meadows Resort a...
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Beat the Heat on the Slopes of New Zealand
This summer, while some families are lying on beach blankets, others are making snow angels at Southern Hemisphere resorts that are celebrating "winter" with crisp ski deals. For example, the Queen's...
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Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pennsylvania
Visit the Skytop Lodge, a surprisingly fun and very classy resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains whose restraint and dignity make time and tradition stand still.
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Northstar California Shows You How to Raise a Snowboarder
Anyone who has a passion for snowboarding and wants to excel should line up at the Burton Academy at Northstar California. At Northstar, snowboarding is more than a sport. “It’s a lifestyle we teach...
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Okemo Mountain Resort Has What You Need
Okemo has everything you and your family need for a winter getaway. Ten years ago, it was the first ski resort I ever visited, tagging along with a friends’ family to take in the sights of Central Vermont...
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Surviving Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Tackling a new sport like skiing -- whether you're my age or a toddler -- is a challenge that the snow sports industry helps overcome each January with
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Bend, Oregon For High Desert Adventure Vacations
Bend is the focal point in central Oregon for active lifestyles and outdoor adventures, with sun all over, snow fun at Mt. Bachelor and recreation for all ages and athletic abilities. Nestled at the...
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France Skiing Hostel Style – Six Nights Room, Board from 248 Euros
In a special promotion only a youth hostel could afford, the Serre Chevalier Hostel in the...
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Award-Winning Vermont Resort Rolls Out Discount Ski Deals
There are some great winter discount packages coming out of Vermont as more snowflakes fall -- after a big snowy start to the season. At Smugglers Notch in the north country, the #1 Family Ski Resort in...
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Utah’s Sky High Deer Valley Resort
In the universe of upscale ski resorts, Utah's Deer Valley Resort rests comfortably in the upper cosmos. It was founded in 1981 by the...
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A Cabin Country Family Reunion in New Mexico
Most Texas families are familiar with Ruidoso, a picturesque mountain town just two...
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Spring Skiing: Palisades Tahoe Does It Right
Think T-shirts, hiking shorts and polypropylene socks and you'll get a hint of the magic of spring ski season while the snow lasts.
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Snowsports New Hampshire
Long overlooked, New Hampshire snowsports mountains are one of New England's best-kept secrets - not to mention easier on your wallet.
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A San Francisco Tahoe Weekend Away
Our San Francisco Tahoe Weekend is a brief, wallet-friendly California road trip. Drive from fabulous San Francisco to the sunny slopes of Lake Tahoe's mountain resorts to get...
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Best Winter Fun in the Black Forest
For families with toddlers and school-age children –- or snowsports novices of any age -- Germany's Black Forest is a magical place to fall in love with alpine sports and the outdoors. Having toured...
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Which One’s Right for You? Industry Experts Rank the Ski Resorts
The ski season has just begun and we already have a few surveys from industry experts to help families customize the choice of best ski resort. According to the
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Cheap Skiing In Family-Friendly Brighton, Utah
Brighton is this skier's pick for the best value snowsports vacation in Utah, where ski hills are many, close to Salt Lake City and super competitive. Salt Lake City, Utah sits in the epicenter of one...
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Best French Ski Resorts for Families with Young Children
Do you dream about going on a family ski holiday with your family, but are worried about if it’s the right kind of holiday for your children? Choosing the right ski resort is the key to success, and...
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6 Ski Destinations Worth Swapping Your House For
Lodging, lift tickets, lessons and rental equipment all make ski holidays seem expensive, so we often avoid what could be the winter trip of a lifetime due to cost. Now, home exchange is here to help...
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon
With streams and mountains, bike paths, fairways, gourmet dining, spa and river rafting, the Sunriver Resort has something for everyone.
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Snowsports In Lapland, Finland
Visit Rovaniemi, tour on snowmobiles, trek to Santa's Village, cruise on an icebreaker, and stay at a hotel made of ice, in Finland's Lapland. Friends heading to Florida for the...
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Grand Lodge Ski n’Stay Specials in Southern Utah
Looking for a spring getaway with great snow, lots of style and not too pricey? The Grand Lodge at Brian Head Ski Resort in southern Utah is welcoming guests through the end of their...
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Southern California Skiing Means Powder And Sun
As the warmth of winter, the huge powder dumps of 2017 and the sun of spring beckon families, the California ski resorts at Big Bear, Mammoth and the small local mountains continue to up the family...
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Lake Tahoe: A Directory of Winter Fun
Seven mountain resorts make the Lake Tahoe mountain district straddling the California and Nevada borders one of the country's most diverse and exciting snowsports destinations....
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At Keystone Resort Kids Mean Business
Tucked high in the Rockies of Colorado, Keystone is a mountain resort -- and a self-proclaimed Kidtopia – designed to make sure kids have fun with winter activities. As the Vail-owned...
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Skiing Vermont On A Tight Budget, No Snow
Whether there was snow or no snow, we decided to ski in Vermont over the winter holidays. Now, as a family of four, we ski on a tight budget. This is tough with the high price of lift tickets, especially...
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Luxury Meets Utah Ski Resort At Snowbasin
Delivering full service and luxury amenities, high style Snowbasin in Ogden, Utah maintains a clubby, five-star hotel atmosphere which attracts a select crowd of snowsports devotees. ...
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Learning to Ski and Loving It
As a novice skier, preparing for a ski trip to Vermont with my daughter was a bit intimidating. She’s a great sport but, at only 5-years-old, I knew that the process of renting/fitting gear, layering...
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The Skier First Makeover Plan for Taos Ski Valley
Change continues at Taos Ski Valley, a New Mexico mountain resort whose 2013 purchase by billionaire hedge...
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Utah’s Brian Head Resort
Brian Head, Utah is a family-oriented mountain resort which offers first-class alpine skiing, a terrific...
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Alaska’s Alyeska Resort
Experience a variety of scenic adventures for all ages in and around Anchorage, from your home base at the 50th state's favorite ski resort.How does someone who feels frozen as soon as the temperature...
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Winterlude And Carnaval, Canada’s Winter Festivals
Here's a fun, blow-by-blog journal from FTF's train reporter on riding the rails to sample Winterlude, the cold Ottawa, Ontario festival, and Carnaval de Quebec, Quebec...
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8 Essentials To Keep Kids Safe In Extreme Cold
When parents invest in a snowsports vacation, they can't always be sure that the weather will cooperate to deliver those bluebird skies that mountaineers dream about. That's why we asked a pediatrician...
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Wyoming’s Jackson Hole
Whether it's winter, spring, summer or fall, Jackson, Wyoming is the place to be for wannabe' cow folk, outdoorsmen, and extreme sports enthusiasts. Jackson, Wyoming is a half-tamed...
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Banff, a magic winter wonderland ( part 1, family friendly lodging)
The charming little town of Banff and its endless surroundings will steal your heart forever once you get to know it! We have been going to Banff now every winter for 7 years,...
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Alaska: Planning A Family Trip To America’s Last Wilderness
America's largest state (586,000 sq. miles or one-fifth the entire country) and her last frontier, Alaska comprises 19 national and 55 state parks, 3,000 rivers, 1,800 islands, and over 100,000 glaciers....
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Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award,
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Re-Visiting Our Original Tiny Traveler Award Winners: 1998 to 2015
In 1998 the concept of "family travel" was not as refined as it is today, with hotels mainly targeting the 5-12 age set when it came to services and activities. So, Family Travel Forum set out...
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Montecito-Sequoia Lodge
Located in the magnificent redwoods between the Sequoia National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park, Montecito-Sequoia Lodge (650/967-9502,...
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Club Valtur Pila, Sestriere, Italy
When it comes to children, there's no nationality more disposed to cheek-pinching and cooing than the Italians. In fact, the Italian notion of family is exactly what makes vacationing there with children...
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