Watersports Archives - Page 11 of 15 - My Family Travels
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York

In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure...

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Disappointments in Door County

My family and I went on a trip to Door County, Wisconsin in July of 2010, and stayed at a bed and breakfast called The Little Harbor...

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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea

Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch...

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Free Travel Fun In Kauai, Hawaii

Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kaua'i -- its natural beauty and Hawai'ian culture -- are free or, at least, pretty affordable.Like most everything in life, the best...

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Why We Travel

Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation and remind us of why we travel. I was unceremoniously...

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Puerto Rico, The Old World In The New

Here's a Caribbean getaway that you won't need a passport for. Explore history while discovering great hotels and attractions in friendly and intriguing Puerto Rico. "Rich Port" is...

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Stuck In Mexico

Just before the 2009-2010 school year finished my best freind went down to Mexico to get his permanent resident card but he answered one question wrong. So now he is stuck down there while his whole...

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Joy on the Beach, Beach Wheelchair For The Mobility Impaired

Individuals with special needs can have “Joy on the Beach” with a specialized beach wheelchair for the mobility impaired. During...

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San Juan Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino

Need a burst of tropical warmth? No passport? No problem, when you contemplate a getaway to this city-style beachfront resort in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico.By day, the San...

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Scotland’s Luxurious Gleneagles Resort

Looking for an authentic taste of Scotland on your family’s next trip to the British Isles? If so, consider a short break to unwind at this celebrated five-star resort. Located in Auchterader,...

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CTO Reports Indicate a Rebound in Caribbean Tourism

Despite an unstable economy, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – a coalition of 30 countries working towards the advancement of Caribbean peoples through the development sustainable tourism...

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Star Trekking: Katy Perry Heads to Atlantis Paradise Island

Pop princess Katy Perry’s newest single “California Gurls” is currently on its way to becoming the hottest jam of the summer. In addition to burning up the charts,...

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Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, Mexico

A newly opened all-inclusive resort in San Jose del Cabo, this luxurious Barcelo resort was designed with the family in mind.One of the newest resort complexes on the pristine sands of San Jose...

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Hardwork in Mexico

                Travel is a luxury reserved for only those wealthy enough to...

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Active Adventures In St. Lucia

In addition to beaches and natural scenery, families should explore the unique allure of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with an adventurous twist.St. Lucia boasts a rugged landscape that is...

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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Of The Seas – How It Fared

Our cruise specialist reports on whether size matters on the new Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas - the largest cruise ship sailing the seas today.As a family travel specialist, I often preview...

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Akumal: The Yucatan’s Playground

Join the Crespi/Sparks clan on their first vacation abroad as they experience the natural and historical wonders of Mexico's Yucatan coastline in the beach village of Akumal.The...

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Metatlonoc, a Hungry Driven Town

Young and curious, I smiled at the children that gave me the preciously wrapped chiclets. I loved the minty savor...

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Mexico as I never saw it before

For the first time in my life, my eyes were opened to the intense and unimaginable world of poverty when I traveled to Mexico two years ago.  My mother and I had vacationed in Mexico many times, but...

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Curacao Attractions

A southern Caribbean gem with a Dutch flair that has it all for families: eco-attractions, great beaches, historical culture, friendly locals and more.Just a mere 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela,...

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A Third-World Paradise I Call Home

  I have paid multiple visits to the diverse island of...

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Ayiti:The Land of High Mountains and even Higher Hopes

 When the massive earthquake hit Haiti, and I saw the hundreds of...

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La Republica Dominicana

For spring break this year, I went on an ASB trip with the Pre Med Club. It was really a turning point for me. I had so much fun, and it really renewed my motivation. After the trip, I really felt a...

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Young Travel Writers Scholarship Entry: Magical Punta de Mita

The mystique of travel and the discovery of new and exciting places have the ability to give one feelings that are indescribable. When reflecting...

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Smooth Sailing Without Seasickness

Feeling Sick at Sea? FTF's Doc Holiday has tips on how to prevent it, and if that's not possible, how to make it go away quickly so you can enjoy your sea cruise. Onboard, at last!...

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Sea of Cortez

 January 2009, the second half of my junior year of high school, I traveled to Baja Mexico with a group of students from school and my science teacher to study Humpback Whales. I lived on a research...

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With Peru as My Teacher (with photos)

As the aircraft lifted off the runway and propelled itself into darkness, I clutched my travel pillow and hoped for a smooth flight. I was heading to Peru to study the effects of tourism on culture...

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Traveling Through Life: How Education Lead to Service-Young Writers Scholarship

When I was at the University of California I was always envisioned myself leaving the comfort of my country to volunteer abroad. A travel study abroad program in Carribbean and South...

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Young Travelers Writers Scholarship

              It was the time of my life after I came back from the Bahamas just last October. It was even more fun because we left on Halloween. There was...

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Terremoto’s Impact

I was a sophomore in high school, traveling with my youth group to Aguas Calientes, Mexico with an organization called Terremoto. It was my first mission’s trip and there was...

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My trip to Morelia, Mexico

         I woke up with the warmth of the morning sun on my face, yet my feet were cold due to the fresh, morning breeze. Then what do I hear next? Fluttering noises and a squawk of a rooster,...

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Awesome Service Trip to Mexico

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They Blessed Me in Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico is an awful place. Driving through this city for the third time, for my third mission trip, doesn't make it any easier to see. The houses I see from the major highway are made of multicolored...

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One Island, Two Worlds — Dominican Republic

One Island, Two Worlds - Dominican Republic, June 2009 The town of Cabarete in Dominican Republic is one of fascinating beauty and disparity. Although far less of a resort destination than the...

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Weekending in Washington

     You are a young professional and very stressed, reading this newspaper bleary eyed and desperately seeking to know enough current events to avoid being labeled by your boss as one of those-GenYers...

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To Soar With Courage

  Every year, regardless of school, work, or any other distractions, my...

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Etch in Desolation

 Squinting at the sudden onslaught of light, I stepped out of the van into a dry, dusty scene.  Poverty and desolation...

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Florida/Bahamas Summer Trip 2009

In the summer of 2009, my family and I took a 10 day trip to Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a 3 day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas (the cruise being included in the 10 days). The first place we arrived...

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A Little Slice of Heaven

I left on my mission trip to Haiti expecting to have a memorable and life-changing experience. At that point I thought of Haiti solely in terms of "the poorest country in the...

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Star Trekking: 04:2010: Antonio Banderas Takes Riviera Maya by Stallion

"All I need now is for Antonio Banderas to show up on a shiny black stallion."  How many times have I said that to myself, while studying my toenail polish from a chaise lounge on a pristine beach...

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My story

In Arizona I experienced a drought that had nothing to do with the weather. Instead it was a drought of lifelessness. Every teenage girl and boy seemed to be identical clones of one another. Differences...

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Atlantis Resort’s AKA Tropical Family Paradise

When you have a mega-resort that thrills all ages and you add a new kids club, tween and teen entertainment, and a Lego playroom, you get paradise.

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Mom, 3 Kids, 5 Days – Los Angeles To Vancouver Family Road Trip

Follow my advice on how to avoid a bumpy ride -- or should we say mom's worst nightmare ever? -- on a roadtrip from Los Angeles through Oregon, Washington state and Vancouver.

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Anthropology of Fiji for the Backpacker

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Atlantis Goes GaGa For Babies

Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Atlantis is a true family getaway with special programs and perks for even the tiniest travelers.A few minutes of peace, a spontaneous adventure -- The...

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Viaje a Mexico Que Tomo Cuatro Dias

     "Pasajeros, que pongan sus cinturones "(Fasten your seat belts),  some of the first words aboard Mexicana Airlines in Tijuana. It felt pretty strange sitting in the window seat of this massive...

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Four Seasons Nevis, St. Kitts And Nevis

Find out why Four Seasons Nevis is not just a playground for the rich and famous, but for families as well. Their excellent childcare programs are even affordable during the quieter summer season. [

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Crystal Cruises And The Smithsonian Sail The Panama Canal

A luxury Crystal Cruise includes the super teaching skills of the Smithsonian Museum staff to offer families at sea a sailor's life of learning.Take one magnificent ship, add a dash of mouthwatering...

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St. Kitts Marriott Resort And The Royal Beach Casino

The St. Kitts Marriott is a sweet luxury resort offering fun in the sun, a relaxing setting and much more, including interesting environmental programs for kids.The local Kittitians call their...

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Iberostar – Profile Of A Family-Friendly Resort Company

Iberostar, the brand behind all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and other countries, has both a storied history and a high rate of approval from vacationing families.

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