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 mist-shrouded Lake Mohonk, and the loudest morning noises were child-like complaints. "What are we going to do now?" The answer was not television because there are no in-room TV's at the
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We Love the Grand America Hotel and Salt Lake City
My family’s recent stay at the luxurious Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah was surprisingly stress-free for everybody. Over the years, my children and I have stayed at some posh resorts that in theory accept children, but in reality were none too welcoming. Although upscale resorts and kids don’t always...
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Tweet It: Fall is the Time to Visit Orlando
Fall is a magical time of year to visit Orlando, central Florida's nexus of heat and crowds during summer. It's the time of year for great hotel values, reduced waiting lines everywhere, fresh museum exhibits, new themepark rides and even fine dining. It's true; as themepark fare has gotten healthier and better, the city has become a foodie mecca! For...
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Istanbul Family-Friendly Hotels And Restaurants
In the past decade, tourism to Istanbul, Turkey has increased significantly, with families from around the world crowding its hotels and restaurants. The year 2011 saw more than 31.3 million visitors pour US$23 billion into the Turkish economy. With a steady flow of tourism dollars, it's no wonder that many of the city's innumerable attractions have been restored, refurbished, updated...
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It’s Tough To Get Around Without The Rough Guide to New York
New York is not only the Big Apple, it's a really big city with so much to see and do for the visitor that even long-time residents cannot keep up with it -- that's why you need a good travel guide. The comprehensive
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Lake Placid Eco Resort Hosts Family Farm Tour
Lake Placid, a scenic, mountainous getaway in upstate New York, has earned a world-renowned reputation as an athletic haven. Not surprisingly, the landscape of the Adirondack region is part of what attracts and defines both visitors and residents, whether it's the triathlete plugging up the unforgiving hills in preparation for the Ironman, or the farmer perfecting the alchemy of grass-turned-goat...
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Family Cruising in Turkey and the Greek Islands
I have just returned from a two week cruise in the south of Turkey, spending time on board a gulet rented out to me from TurkYacht boating company. It was an amazing opportunity for me and my family to sail around the coast of Turkey, and to the Greek islands. The BlueCruise offered a wonderful experience on board the GetAway gulet, soaking up thesun, tasting freshly caught fish and taking time...
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Home Remedies Can Be Helpful
With travel come many opportunities for bumps, bruises and various ouches. Fortunately, most of the classic aches of childhood have tried 'n' true home remedies to spare parents a midnight's hunt for the pharmacy at their vacation destination. FTF's staff and membership have come up with some great home remedies for those pesky ailments that trouble many children...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Adds New Family Programs To Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched two youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage, which debuted in February on the Norwegian Gem and will join the rest of fleet by August of 2012. NCL was the first line to offer on-board programs for kids, and its signature freestyle cruising has made it an attractive...
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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 budget prevents you from taking vacations with your family to exotic locales, you’ll be pleased to find that nearby locations can offer fun weekend getaways despite their close proximity. One such...
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