Summers In Telluride And Mountain Village, Colorado
Telluride, Colorado boasts summer festivals, hiking, mountain climbing, and nature walks. Together, they make for a warm-weather getaway that's even more popular than its ski season.
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Top 10 Resorts For Skiing And Snowboarding 101
Our picks may not be the most famous of ski resorts, but here are 10 top learn-to-ski and ride programs that know how to teach -- kids or adults. They're not in any particular order;...
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Windham Mountain Resort, New York’s Best Kept Ski Secret
Sometimes time and circumstances don't permit us to get to the very best or biggest mountain resort for a family snow getaway - that's when you discover resorts like this metro-area New York secret...
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Whistler Blackcomb Resort, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb Resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers Award, gets a fresh look...
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Alta, On Top Of The Ski World In Utah
Snow-loving families know Little Cottonwood Canyon shelters the hardcore charms of Alta, a classic mountain resort which celebrated its 75th anniversary in the 2012-2013 winter season....
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Quebec’s Mont Sainte-Anne Resort
Hit the slopes at Mont-Sainte-Anne, a child-friendly Canadian mountain resort where cheap lift tickets and lessons mean learning the sport is affordable and fun.It's French-ish, it's snowy and...
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Club Valtur Pila, Valle D’Aosta, Italy
Club Valtur, Pila, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015. Like...
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Snowbird Ski Resort, Utah
Snowbird Ski Resort, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for...
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Extreme Ice Canoeing, Only In Quebec
The "snap, crackle, pop" of crunching ice does little to distract me from the notion that ice canoeing is supposed to be fun. Of course, that overused word – FUN...
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Handy French Snow Talk for Courchevel or Quebec
If your family is headed to Courchevel, Portes du Soleil, Serre Chevalier or other French Alps hotspots, or to Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif or other snowsports regions in Quebec province, bring...
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Winter Brings On Fun And Festivals Around North America
Here's a preview of some of the top shows and festivals for the winter of 2014-2015, ones often designated as among the American Bus Association's "Top 100 Events in North America." Note that they take...
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Winterlude in Ottawa
Pack your bags and head to the capital and shy star of Ontario province -- Ottawa, Canada -- for a winter wonderland.Among Canadian cities, Ottawa best straddles the nation's cultural schisms....
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Ski and Stay Deals at Le Massif de Charlevoix in Eastern Canada
This winter, Le Massif de Charlevoix is offering special vacation packages for families to welcome them to one of Canada’s most beautiful mountain resorts. Book their "Happy Parents"...
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Mount Titlis Engelberg Welcomes Families to the Swiss Alps
A revolutionary revolving cable car, a calendar of traditional festivals, and the world's first Hobbit Museum are putting Switzerland on top of many family travelers' wish lists for 2015. Picture this: ...
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Bretton Woods Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in Bretton...
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Four Seasons With The Family In Lake Placid, New York
Check out the top summer and winter activities, as well as the best in local lodging and dining, at Lake Placid in upstate New York.
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Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming
Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny...
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New York State’s Gore Mountain
Take a state-owned and managed recreation area, tuck it into the heart of one of America’s largest parks, give it funds to become a first-class ski resort and you’ve just met Gore Mountain. Gore...
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Aspen – Snowmass, Colorado’s Summer Playground
Many mountain resorts known for snowsports try to attract a summer clientele, but Aspen's long history of cultural attractions outshines the rest.With so many fair weather destinations, families...
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Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado
When there's snow in Colorado, having Bachelor the golden lab reclining by the grand fireplace makes the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch the ultimate in luxury and warmth for a family snowsports vacation. As...
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Avid Skiers + Toddler = Thrills in Banff
Imagine taking your two-year-old on a ski trip to Alberta, Canada? Here;s how one Family Travel Forum family made it a success.Several years ago, my husband, 2-year-old son and I spent a one...
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Four Seasons At Whistler Blackcomb British Columbia
Get ready to hit the ski slopes, the mountain bike trails or the lake, with family traveler reviews about Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada.If British Columbia is Canada's premier...
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Tremblant in Winter
Avid skiers take the family on holiday to Quebec's Mont Tremblant resort for mountains of fun. The location and timing of our family ski vacations owes little to fancy brochures touting...
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Taos Ski Valley Leads The Sporting Life
Spanish charm, a beautiful mountain setting, and an intense focus on improving your snowsports skills, athletic prowess and general wellness; that's Taos, New Mexico, long the bastion...
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Stoweflake At Stowe, Vermont’s Spa Resort
Summer is approaching, and parents with Vermont on their vacation radar will find an entire menu of kid- and adult-friendly activities at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, which...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Evian Royal Resort, France
In 2006, FTF's 9th annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Evian Royal Resort, Evian-les-Bains, France as a Top Luxury Spa. Whether a high-end vacation...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From The New York Tri-State Region
Surrounded by ocean, farmland, mountains and great cities, the New York - New Jersey - Connecticut tri-state region and Pennsylvania have unlimited potential for family weekend getaways.Although...
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Ski Mammoth And Enjoy Family Fun At Mammoth Lakes
One of our favorite things about a winter or spring vacation in Mammoth Lakes, California is that it's as fun for skiing and riding families as it is for those who just want to get...
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The Top Ten Ski Resorts of Colorado
Whether you’re a never-ever or a seasoned slope veteran, skiing enthusiasts should definitely plan their next wintry weekend at one of Colorado’s award-winning mountain resorts. ...
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The Arrabelle At Vail Square, Colorado
Luxury housing, friendly and flawless service, mountains outside the window, and Vail's classy ambiance combine for a super family outdoor vacation at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a Rock Resort.There's...
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Culture, Arts, Museums On A Catskills Weekend Getaway
New York State’s Catskill Mountains are a four-season recreational playground with a cultural undertone. It is easy to blend active pursuits with a dose of learning in this scenic...
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Vermont’s Winter Wonderland
New England offers a wide variety of ski hills, but nowhere moreso than in verdant Vermont, whose 41 resorts with strong learning programs are easy to sample for a family winter vacation. The...
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Cheapest Of The Cheap Skiing At Lake Tahoe
Winner of FTF's Top 10 Cheap Ski Getaway award, the Lake Tahoe region remains a great family value for winter and spring during the 2012-13 season. Here are some of our favorite deals. Lake...
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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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Safety First For Learn To Ski Month And All Year Long
January is Learn to Ski Month with many discounts and deals to encourage novices, but this month also includes the ski industry's annual National Safety Awareness Week....
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Super Cold – 1st Aid Treatments For Hypothermia
What to do, and what not to do, when you or someone in your family is suffering from being in the cold for too long or accidentally falls into frozen water. It could be the early stages of hypothermia.Any...
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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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Queenstown, Adventure Capital Of New Zealand
Calling Queenstown the Belle of New Zealand's South Island is scant praise to bestow upon this gorgeous lakefront town surrounded by snow-capped mountains and endless views. Instead, we...
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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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Crested Butte, Colorado At Its Best
A well-skied family goes late in the season to the higher altitudes of Crested Butte, Colorado, guaranteeing the best conditions. For families, a ski trip to the Rockies is, at best, a once-a-season endeavor....
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Winter Fun In Door County, Wisconsin
From ice fishing to snowmobiling, snowshoeing to cozy inns and fish boils, there is lots to enjoy in Door County after all the summer beach bums go home.
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Vail Hotels And Condominiums
We look at Vail's three base villages to find the top-value lodgings that will make you open your wallet for an elite vacation at this famous Colorado mountain resort. What is most surprising...
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Free Lodging, Lift Tix and Air Offers at Snowy Mammoth Mountain California
Savvy skiers and snowboarders have known that Mammoth Mountain offers some of the best and most scenic skiing in the West. It's been a tough start to winter for many mountain...
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Top 10 Family Ski Resorts
Looking for the top ski resorts for a family ski or snowboarding vacation? The following are winners of FTF's Top 10 Getaway awards in the snowsports category, honored for their top family facilities...
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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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Dream Big Ski Aspen Snowmass On Your Colorado Family Vacation
Our Families Dream Big promotion is featuring a fabulous family ski vacation to Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado. Pack your woolies...
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Families Dream Big Ski at Aspen/Snowmass Prize Package Details
Is this your year to introduce the family to the pleasures of winter recreation? Make your dream a reality by participating in the
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Star Trekking: Jeremy Jones Rides for the Climate
It's not hard to get behind a group that calls itself Protect Our Winters. Maybe snowbirds and Mayor Bloomberg would disagree, but in general, beautiful mountains covered...
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Extreme Family Adventures In Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah has two vital assets -- warmer winter temperatures than much of Rockies and low-altitude mountain resorts -- that make it a special destination for active families.
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A Ski Utah Dream At Powder Mountain
Funky Powder Mountain resort in northern Utah is known for the 500" of powder dumped during the season and left for skiers and riders to discover. It's the perfect family destination...
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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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Trends – Skiing Strong, Marketing Stale
After a week of skiing in Utah at five different resorts, it's apparent that some big changes are rocking the snowsports industry today. Hopefully the work I do at
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Canada Mountain Resorts For Smaller Skiers Smaller Budgets
Big White and Silver Star Mountain are Whistler area resorts in British Columbia, Canada where families with little ones can learn a lot and save. Big White and Silver...
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France Alps Spring Skiing from 345Euros 6N All In
The Serre Chevalier Hostel in the French Alps near the Italian border is welcoming families with an amazing six-night ski and board package. ...
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Getting Away To Mohonk Mountain House
Your guide to experiencing this lodge near New Paltz, New York as a relaxing weekend getaway. Located 90 miles north of New York City on 2,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains, and open throughout...
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10 Best Family Destinations For Snowsports
In a new family vacation planning guidebook, the FTF community selects their 10 favorite snowsports destinations for a family vacation.In the winter and spring, family ski trips can be a fun and...
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