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12 Ways To Recover From Orlando Themeparks

Within a short drive of Minnie, Winter the Dophin and E.T. are dozens of less-taxing activities than actually taking a family themepark vacation. Some favorites with those who...

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Unofficial Guide Helps You Plan Disney Vacation

Whether it's your first family vacation at Walt Disney World or you’ve been there a dozen times,

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Dorney Park Stay and Scream and Soak Family Vacations

Through the end of summer, families can plan a discounted trip to Pennsylvania's Dorney Park themepark and adjoining...

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Laurel Highlands – Pennsylvania’s Funlands

Idlewild and Soak Zone -- the key family attractions in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands -- provide old-fashioned amusement to family thrill-seekers so much so, that I need to remind myself this is the...

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Short Break From NYC – Hudson Valley Weekend Getaway

Tarrytown, New York and the historic Hudson Valley have a multitude of things for families to do, while offering small town charm and a brief escape from the city.If a busy schedule or a tight...

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Preview Of New Six Flags Thrill Ride SkyScreamer

The weather couldn't have been better on the morning of Thursday, May 17 for the inaugural run of Six Flags' newest ride, SkyScreamer, christened by 30 members...

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Theme Parks Try to Accommodate the Disabled

Physically disabled travelers may be limited in their destination and activity options, but they often laud theme parks for their special accommodations. It’s not just permanently disabled guests...

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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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Malaysia Adventures Welcome All Ages

It's safe, prosperous, progressive and a great value: This southeast Asian country welcomes all visitors with a surprising array of attractions.It's safe, prosperous, progressive and a great value:...

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Splashing Savings at Wilderness Waterpark, Save up to $150/N

With summer fast approaching and a limit on far you want to travel and when, it's time to start planning fun weekend getaways. You can save some dough on short breaks, and vary the fun to suit...

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Lights, Camera, Action Sheraton Universal Hotel, Hollywood

Rides and attractions, backlot tours, movie stars and a great hotel. Los Angeles, California's Universal City is sounding good and good value.There's no shortage of star power atop Universal...

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Sandusky Ohio Family Hotels And Resorts

Reviews of the top family hotels around Sandusky, Ohio -- a classic Midwestern family destination of themeparks and waterparks near Lake Erie.Ohio’s Ottawa County may be...

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Star Trekking: Funny Guy Jon Stewart & Family in Orlando

We all love Jon Stewart on his Emmy-Awarding winning TV show, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." He is well-known for making America laugh on the hit, self-titled Comedy Central show because he's so...

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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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Michael Jackson Is Disney’s Captain EO

After more than a decade, a classic Disney 3D show has returned to Disney themeparks to thrill a new generation of Michael Jackson and ride fans.Given the resurgent interest in Michael Jackson...

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The Harry Potter Bachelorette Party

Writer, with girlfriends in tow, heads to Universal Orlando to explore the latest addition to the theme park: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.It wasn’t a typical Bachelorette Party with...

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Custom Itinerary – Driving Toddlers Around Texas

Q. Nate C. of Longview, Texas asks for fresh vacation ideas for a 4-day Texas getaway over Christmas for his wife, baby and toddler.

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10 Travel Trends: Families Redefining Themselves, Getting More For Less

Trends Report Dec. 1, 2010. As the family market boosts the travel industry's bottom line, expect more free perks and consumer demands for 2011.Trends Report Dec. 1, 2010. As the family market boosts...

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Star Trekking: 11:2010: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Family Does Harry Potter

Guess who wasn't home in Pacific Palisades, California basting the Thanksgiving turkey? We're talking about actor Michael Douglas, who toted his family to Orlando, Florida for the school break. With...

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Finding Vacations On A Family Or Mom Blog

The Family Blog, Travel Blog, Mom Blog, Baby Blog... These personal journals are a great resource for traveling families, so we recognize some of the best.

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Midwest Weekend Getaway With A Tropical Vibe At KeyLime Cove

This resort's huge indoor waterpark offers an affordable family weekend getaway for all ages -- all year round -- plus coaster rides at the Six Flags nearby.If you’re searching for fun...

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A Myrtle Beach Family Vacation

Offering fun and adventure in an ideal family beach getaway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a friendly, sought-after vacation haven all year-round. Step right up for outdoor adventures that...

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Theme Park Smarts

How can you find out where the really thrilling new rides are located? Check out this parks guide, along with tried and true tips for getting the most for the least out of your theme park visit with family.Ever...

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Indiana’s Holiday World

Take your preschoolers on a long summer weekend to Indiana to savor the kindest, gentlest theme park in the central US. "I'm thirsty!"  Gabby, my 5-year old complains.  The day we visited

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Efteling Park And Golden Tulip Efteling Hotel, Holland

For a fairy-tale family adventure in the Netherlands, visit Eftling Park and the Golden Tulip Efling Hotel in Kaatsheuvel. Fairy tale forests and gnarly little gnomes rub shoulders with white-knuckle...

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Legoland Windsor, Britain’s Themepark

Let Family Travel Forum show you around this wonderful theme park for children in England, a fabulous day trip from London for kids ages 3-11 years and Lego fans of any age. Let's cut straight...

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Overcoming Crowds And Challenges At Walt Disney World, Florida

Wondering where to eat or how to minimize the wait? Dreaming of a theme park visit but dreading not being able to find a shady place to relax? Towing lots of little ones with no idea of where the best...

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A Grandparent’s Tour Of New Jersey

Share tales of childhood at the New Jersey Shore as this author and granddaughter relive the past and together discover what's new and exciting in New Jersey.Share tales of childhood at the New Jersey...

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Top Family Waterparks

A quick roundup of the best of the best in outdoor waterpark fun, with great play areas around the country. If it's between April and September, chances are good that your family will be able to...

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Families Go Local For Great Staycations

If money is tight, vacation locally at a nearby mall or indoor themepark like New Roc City, where New York families go to play. Just as the economy tanked in 2008 and 2009, and families’...

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Custom Itinerary – Off the Beaten Path in Florida

Q - Latricia G. of Surprise, Arizona inquires: Our family group of 3 adults and 6 kids are planning to visit Tampa and Orlando. While we do want to visit the theme parks, we'd like some information...

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Twin Cities of Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota

Read how the Twin Cities offer lots of choices for a family with many interests -- and their stressed out mom.I was born under the sign of the twins and, like most Geminis, I am utterly indecisive....

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Kids Fun In Myrtle Beach

Great weather, lots to do -- no wonder South Carolina's playground is a national vacation destination year-round. Typically very hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper...

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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, Texas

See a different side of San Antonio by leaving the city behind and experiencing Texas Hill Country hospitality at a deluxe countryside spa and golf resort. Just 30 minutes away from downtown...

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Kids Rule At Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California

Grandma and Grandpa take 14-year-old cousins to this classic southern California family resort and say that being together has never been more fun. Anticipating the excitement of sharing special moments...

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Dorney Park Pennsylvania is a great deal and fun

We just got back from our family vacation, driving from Long Island to Washington DC, then to Pennsylvania for some theme parks.  Because I have 7 relatives from my husband's side of the family visiting...

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San Antonio Sea World For Whales And Tales

Sea World, an old standby, offers some great thrills and chills in San Antonio, Texas. Newsflash to all pre-teens! Sea World San Antonio's "Haunted Lighthouse 4-D" film, brainchild...

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1st In Line Passes: Orlando Express Lanes Double the Pleasure

The lines are so long at most Orlando theme parks that everyone's gotten creative about shortening the wait.  Here's a look at the "reserve-a-ride" systems in place at some of our...

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Theme Parks Grow Globally

Theme parks are popular not only in the United States, but all over the world, including Europe and Latin and South America. The United States is home to more theme parks than any other country...

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Sesame Place 2009

Third year in a row, we packed up the kids and headed out to Sesame Place, only 1hr ½ from NYC. As always the traffic moved smoothly and we got there as scheduled. Although we love all the...

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Sesame Place, Where The Air Is Sweet In Pennsylvania

"Can you tell me how to get to"... a fantastic amusement park where toddlers under 6 can go on all the fun rides?"Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away. On my way, to where the air is sweet." It...

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

In 2008, Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrated its 10th Anniversary, recognizing the success of the...

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Paradise Point Resort And Spa, California

This resort on a small island in Mission Bay offers comfy accommodations and lots of activities in close proximity of the treasures of San Diego.Many families looking for fun in the sun head to...

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Spain’s Mythical Place

Terra Mitica offers theme park fun within a Mediterranean atmosphere. Tucked into 260 acres along the Costa Blanca at Benidorm, about 140 kms from Valencia, Spain, is Terra...

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Sydney Sojourn, An Urban Australia Adventure

It is the most visited city in Australia: a glowing, eclectic and warm place with easy transport and family activities; welcome to Sydney.Lived in by aborigines for over 40,000...

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Regan, Luca and Nana at an ice cream stand at Six Flags over Texas.
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Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags over Texas is a great theme park. Even though it is a bit overpriced ($40-$50...

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The 11 Best Things for Grandparents to Do with Their Grandkids in Orlando

Here is a list of my favorite 11 things to do with my grandparents in Orlando Around Orlando: AA++ Eat at NBA City. NBA City is located...

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Fuji-Q: In the Shadow of Nature’s Perfection

Given a long weekend out of Tokyo and the chance to ride the first or second biggest coaster in the world, this family goes to Japan's premier theme park at the foot of Mt. Fuji. We were...

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France’s Parc Asterix

Discover a distinctly French theme park just outside of Paris.Ah, Paris, France: city of art, and history, and monuments; and when the kids need a break from all that haute culture,...

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