Why We Travel
Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation and remind us of why we travel. I was unceremoniously dunked in the Atlantic Ocean at the ripe old age of 2 months, and took to the water like I was born to it.
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Paris, France Hotels And Resorts
Paris offers families so much sightseeing, culture, and museum-hopping; check out Paris family-friendly hotel reviews and make trip planning a little easier. With 1,470 hotels (that is 76,200 guestrooms) throughout the entire city, there are plenty of options when choosing accommodations in Paris, France. But making sure to select the best one for your family is key -- look for the perfect...
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Adventurous Olympic Vacations In Park City
Experience a mountain of family adventures year-round in cozy, secluded Park City, situated in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Utah.Once a major gold and silver mining town, Park City, Utah has recently experienced a tourism boom by mining the year-round appeal of a pleasant town surrounded by majestic mountains. Many visitors fly into Salt Lake City...
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Loaner Carseats = Travel Safety
Left your car seat at home? Don't feel like shelling out for a new one? AAA member? Then this is the story for you!We've all heard the mantra "Buckle up for safety!" but it's particularly true for our tiniest travelers, who are at much greater risk of injury in the event of a car accident. If you're traveling with a child 4 years or under, and have been unable to get a CRS (Child Restraint...
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Spas For New And Expecting Mothers
Day spas and resorts are cuddling about-to-be moms, new moms, new babies and --sometimes -- new dads, with celebratory packages.A number of spas offer treatments made especially for expecting mothers, and some spa resorts have designed packages for new and expecting moms that consider the well-being of both mother and child. During pregnancy, baby-safe spa treatments can help circulation, improve...
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Airlines Reviving Customer Service
International carriers are developing new customer service initiatives for families to lure the next generation of travelers. Family travelers know what little regard the US airlines show to families traveling with younger children. Yet on a positive note, Gulf Air (888/FLY-GULF) has a longstanding Sky Nanny service....
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British Airways Treat Families Right
The Brits make air travel fun for kids. It's that time of year when many families are planning the most-dreaded of all journeys with children -- THE LONG PLANE FLIGHT. To the rescue comes British Airways (800/247-9297) which must have been trained in the ways to thrill kids by Mary Poppins herself! (Actually, their...
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Snowsports New Hampshire
Long overlooked, New Hampshire's mountains are one of New England's best-kept secrets - not to mention easier on your wallet. Many families looking for an active and stress-free vacation are surprised to learn what New Hampshire’s White Mountains have to offer. As a loyal New Hampshirite who took her first plunge down New Hampshire slopes at the age of 2, I may be a biased...
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Paris, France: Irresistible Luxe, Luxe, Luxe Hotels
Quel surprise! Paris' top hotels are climbing over each other to attract the world's elite -- children, that is. In our opinion, you get what you pay for, so have those Euros ready.Paris, France is so irresistible that it seems every family, no matter their budget, wants to expose their children to Europe's plus grande dame. At FamilyTravelForum.com,...
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Summer Fun Requires Safe Play Rules
Review the Consumer Product Safety Commission's tips for summer safety to keep your kids happy and healthy.For many Americans, summer means fun in the sun. The kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it's time for outdoor activities like riding bikes and hosting barbecues. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that summer also is the time of year...
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