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Baby-Friendly Vacation Rentals At The Royal Cancun, Mexico

One of Cancun's older resorts, The Royal Cancun (formerly the Club Internacional de Cancún) has a small footprint, is as tall as the palm...

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Travel Professionals Reveal What Industry Can Do To Improve Family Vacations

Attendees at the recent Family Travel Conference reveal that hotels and cruise lines must try harder to meet family travelers' needs for a stress-free, healthy and engaged vacation.

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Le Meridien Cancun Resort For Families With Pets

If a Cancun beach resort vacation with the family means snorkeling, sunbathing, and day trips to some of Mexico’s exciting Mayan ruins, why are you worrying about the dog? At the French-flavored...

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Bigger Is Better At The All-Inclusive Iberostar Cancun Resort

If you’re looking for an all-inclusive Cancun beach resort with a biggest-and-the-best attitude, the Iberostar...

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Dominican Republic Beach Vacations At LHVC Resorts – All-Inclusive And Kosher Too

The two families seated in front of me, like many other passengers on my flight to the Dominican Republic, will soon be sharing an oceanfront condo near the north coast port of Puerto Plata.

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Putting On The Ritz In Mexico At The Ritz-Carlton Cancun

If white sand beaches and a bit of sun are your cure for winter blues, the Ritz-Carlton Cancun is one of the most luxurious places to...

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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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The Seven Stars Resort, Turks & Caicos

The family-friendly Seven Stars is one of Turks & Caicos' newest luxury oceanfront resorts on Grace Bay Beach. A Caribbean paradise located just south of the Bahamas, Turks...

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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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Crazy Fun Hilton Waikoloa Offers Family Rates from $198/N this Winter

Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, a 62-acre Hawaii playground located on the Kohala Coast, encourages families to experience the best of the Big Island with an Ocean Explorer Family Escape...

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Maryland Beach Resorts Along The Chesapeake Bay

Rich in seafaring heritage, outdoor recreation, water sports, fishing – and, of course, great seafood -- southern Maryland’s western shore offers a wide array of cultural attractions, historical...

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Food Loving Family in Jamaica

 Jamaican cuisine is a fragrant mix of flavors.  It inventively blends indigenous ingredients with the culinary contributions of the different peoples who have inhabited the island.  This...

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Club Med: Mexico And The Caribbean

Club Med remains on the top of our list for favorite family brands as one of the few family all-inclusive resorts, with good packages, award-winning baby care and Kid's Clubs (and you should all know,...

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Custom Itinerary: 75th Birthday Celebration That’s Cheaper by the Dozen

Q.  Cynthia B of New York City asks "Can you help me plan a vacation to celebrate my 75th birthday? I would like to travel with my family...

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From Norwegian Cruise Line, A New Dawn

To say that New Englanders are excited to have the newly renovated Norwegian Dawn plying the waters off Boston Harbor to Bermuda is an understatement. Formerly served by the smaller Norwegian...

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Dream Big – Win An Adventure Cruise To The Galapagos Islands

Families dream big about how to spend their precious vacation time; that's why we're giving away a

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The Fairmont Hotels Of Bermuda

We headed east to review The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotels in Bermuda thinking they would be the perfect resort duo for us – a family...

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U.S. Regulations For Special Groups Crossing U.S. Borders

The latest regulations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection explain some of the exceptions being made for Special Group travel, such as teen and school group tours. U.S. border crossing...

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A Grand Discovery in St. Lucia: Anse Chastanet

If you've had a vision of what an ideal family hotel might be on a tropical island, we think we may have found it at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia. Say "St. Lucia, West Indies"...

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Canada And US Partner To Clarify Border Regulations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency recently joined efforts to remind travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries.

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Two Nation Road Trip, Maine to New Brunswick

Looking for a fun way to experience the beauty of North America’s Atlantic coast? Try the two nation vacation from Maine in the US to New Brunswick in Canada for scenic...

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Cruise Quebec and the Canada Coast with Family Values

At a recent gathering, staff from Cruise St Lawrence discussed the many ports available to cruise passengers on the St. Lawrence River...

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Stony Corals Spawn On Maui – While We Watch!

Sometimes the most wondrous things in life happen when you least expect them, as we found on a spring break to Maui from our home in Minnesota. Such was the case when Jayme...

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Single Mom Shares Travel Tips

Single parents will find expert advice on going solo with the kids from a professional traveler and her family. I could write a book on this topic after more than 30 years in the business...

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Cheap Kayaking on the Hudson: New York City’s Best Kept Secret

A chance to kayak on New York City’s Hudson River. Sounds fun, right? But, hey, what’s the catch? Believe it or not, this personal cruise can cost less than a Venti cappuccino at Starbucks thanks...

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The Buccaneer St. Croix

If you're looking for old-world  elegance in a family-friendly resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this hill topper in St. Criox may be your answer . The Caribbean's Most...

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Custom Itinerary: Volunteering Vacation with Older Teens

Q: Andy L. of Conneticuit has decided that it's high time his kids learned something about the value of money. He's decided to take them on a volunteer trip so they can do some work with their...

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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea, Hawaii

This particular Four Seasons is on Maui's sunniest and driest crescent of white sand in Wailea, on the island's southwest shore. Hawaii's only AAA 5-diamond and Forbes 5-star resort, it's...

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Four Seasons Hualalai, Hawaii

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai expands across the exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast in Ka`upulehu-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. After repairs to landscaping damaged by the tsunami that...

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Aruba: Exploring Beyond The Hotels

Aruba is a friendly, top-value Caribbean isle with many resorts and fun things to do, especially in an electric car. Without a doubt, Aruba is an “in” Caribbean destination, particularly...

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Recent Maui Trip

Our family of four recently traveled to the island of Maui (3/30/09 - 4/6/09) where we enjoyed snorkeling in Ka'anapali bay, boogie boarding, hiking to Seven Falls, driving on the Road to...

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Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts Make Great Family Vacations

More than six decades after its founding by Gerard Blitz in the Balearic Isles off Spain, the French-owned Club Mediterranee is treating its guests -- especially families -- better than ever. Catering...

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Star Trekking: Miley Cyrus in Haiti Lending a Hand

Hannah Montana Disney star, Miley Cyrus, hopped a plane to Haiti last week to do some good for the Caribbean island nation. Haiti suffered horrendous damage...

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Traverse City, Michigan Attractions

Situated at the foot of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers visitors access to some of Michigan's most beautiful peninsulas, golf resorts and waterfront hiking areas. Parasailing, skiing, ballooning...

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Custom Itinerary: First Trip to Big Island Hawaii with Baby

Q. Stephanie L of Colorado and her husband plan to introduce their baby to the Big Island of Hawaii and want some ideas for baby-friendly hotels and activities.

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Grand Princess At Sea

Check out the renovations coming to the Grand Princess, one of Princess lines' most awesome ships with a kids program that makes families sail the seas. The most significant transformation...

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Custom Itinerary: Caribbean or Mexico Beach Resort with Childcare

Q. Lisa R. from Brooklyn NY is looking for a tropical beach resort with infant care where parents and baby can relax and enjoy some beach time.

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The Real Turks And Caicos

A family of FTF experts share their experience on the beautiful beaches of Providenciales and the other islands of the TCI. If you ask upscale family travelers where Turks and Caicos is, many...

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Take 50% Off Oahu Resorts while Kids Play Free at Sea Life Park

Castle Resorts & Hotels is treating families with kids ages 12 and under to a day's outing at one of O'ahu's favorite family attractions: Sea Life Park Hawaii.

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St. John’s Maho Bay And Westin Resorts, U.S. Virgin Islands

St. John, with its low-key development and gorgeous underwater marine parks may be our favorite of the Virgin Islands for the active family.Nobody doesn't love St. John. This island, in my opinion...

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It’s One Happy World at the Disney Dream Christening

Doing things better than most, the Disney company today launched their newest ship, Disney Dream. With a cast of dozens representing Disney characters from their greatest hits -, Aladdin,...

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Bar Mitzvah Cruise Makes Smooth Sailing

When Maritza and Jeff Weiss of San Antonio, Texas, began to plan son Warren’s Bar Mitzvah, they considered the traditional format: a temple ceremony followed by a celebration near home.   

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Oahu is Home to the Obama Winter White House in Hawaii

President Barack Obama and his family are once again back in Hawaii for their winter break. On Christmas Day, the President and First Lady quietly visited the Marine Corps Base Honolulu to thank...

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Carnival Cruises’ Fun Ship Family Programs

Taking a cruise with your family is a great way for everyone to spend time together and also to enjoy individual interests, or so I discovered on my family's recent multigenerational Carnival cruise.For...

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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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Custom Itinerary – Tropical Resort with Baby Care

Q. Andrea F. of Brazil writes: We would like recommendations for a hotel, inn or resort with a baby program, infant facilities and nearby medical care in the Caribbean or Mexico. We are traveling for 3...

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Cayman Islands Revival

The Cayman islands are flourishing with more upscale lodgings, new recreation, myriad attractions and that same superb marine environment.The Cayman islands, comprised of three islands, are a British...

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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Island as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The...

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Cayman Islands Attractions

Eco-friendly ideas to entertain toddlers, teens and ages in between, in the pristine marine environment of Grand Cayman island.Just a 70-minute flight from Miami, the British Crown Colony of the...

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Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

White sand, blue waters, great service, delicious food... this centrally located Marriott resort is not the largest, but it has it all.One of the first resorts nestled on the south end of Grand...

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