Jet Lag In Children
Doc Holiday discusses the best ways to adjust to a new time zone for parents and their cranky children. Jet lag, or disruption in sleep and wake cycles with travel across time...
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Vail, Colorado For Snowsports
FTF's ski experts rate the family-friendliness and ski-ability of the popular Vail ski and summer mountain resort in Colorado.Vail has one of the single biggest ski mountains in North America,...
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San Antonio Playground Adapts To Special Needs
Morgan's Wonderland, a new 25-acre, fully accessible park in northeast San Antonio, Texas, opened to the public in april 2010, and to rave reviews.Morgan's was built by philanthropist...
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Vacation Safety Tips
When packing for a family vacation, don’t forget to bring a travel first aid kit and some safety common sense. Sometimes injuries happen while on vacation because families are relaxing...
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Four Days in Córdoba, Spain
Here are my favorite fully-packed four days in Andalucia's most charming city. DAY ONE: 12 pm: Welcome to Córdoba! Arriving...
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Llama Camping, Toddler in the Lead
Discover how fuzzy llama creatures can turn camping and hiking with toddlers into a relaxing, memorable Wild West family adventure. "Llamas hum!" my toddler son blurted out. Strapped...
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Breakfast at Tivoli’s: Copenhagen, Denmark With Little Ones
From museums to gardens to castles, FTF tells you where to take the kids in Copenhagen, Denmark.I remember Copenhagen, Denmark well. I lived there years ago when I was the director of a theater...
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Rotterdam, Netherlands Attractions
Centrally located, just two hours from Germany and one hour from Belgium, Rotterdam is a very diverse and intriguing base from which to explore Holland.The world’s third busiest port (after...
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado -- a funky, reformed mining town -- has gone upscale with gorgeous luxury properties at the mountain base, perfect for families with the splurge instinct....
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Child Restraints And Infant Fares On Major Airlines
Will she be a lap child? Get the scoop on current regulations for lap children vs. children in safety seats, as well as discount airline fares for infants.Since 1997, U.S. airlines have allowed...
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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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Best Toys, Music and More
The National Parenting Publications Awards generate great ideas for children's gifts to keep them entertained on the road.Grandma and Grandpa call to ask you for another idea for a birthday...
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Newport Beach, California Soothes Little Souls
Stay in pretty Newport Beach, California and enjoy the best of both worlds -- with Disneyland nearby and beautiful beaches right beneath your feet. Southern California's picturesque Newport Beach,...
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Bahamas-Bound On The New Disney Dream
Innovative as ever, the Disney Dream sets sail with 4-night Bahamian cruises starting at just $3,500 for a family of four. Wow!Eight decades have passed since Steamboat Willie chugged...
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Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino Brings Vegas To Connecticut
This glitzy casino resort delivers the thrilling gaming and nightlife getaway you've been craving without having to leave the kids behind.If you think Las Vegas is the only place to find amazing...
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Snowsports Toys And Tricks For All Ages
New snow toys makes non-skiers and too-little-to-ski-ers enjoy their day on the mountain just as much as everyone else.With every season, we become aware of new snow toys and snow fun options waiting...
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The Norwegian Gem Sets Sail – My Review
Read about our cruise expert's sneak peak at a brand new ship, Norwegian Gem, in her review of an inaugural "cruise to nowhere."
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Meet Four-Legged Friends In St. Louis
For warm and fuzzy low-cost fun, there's nowhere like Missouri, where animals make animal-lovers of all visitors.If you’ve traveled around the Midwest lately, you’ve heard a lot...
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A Family Taste Of Krakow, Poland
For all of its original architecture and the many historical attractions of Poland's long history, a visit to Krakow makes for a rewarding family weekend destination.The mere mention of Krakow,...
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Traveling to Montreal
Montreal is a great city and it attracts thousands of visitors each and every day! People come into the city by flight, car and even train. However, a large sum of the visitors comes in by flight....
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The Riches Of France By Barge
For a different kind of "cruise" and an offbeat French experience, consider cruising around France with your family in one of Crown Blue Line's barges. "You could have picked a boat a little...
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Childcare Solutions When Bringing Baby On Business
Dedicated to all who travel on business, here's FTF's guide on the best way to find reliable childcare when you're traveling with kids.Dedicated to all who travel on business, here's FTF's...
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Finding Healthcare On The Road
Doc Holiday suggests which medical essentials to pack and how to gain access to quality health care away from home if the need arises. While our baggage is portable, we can't take our...
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Is Your Child Ready For Snowsports?
Great tips from professional instructors dedicated to creating, offering and maintaining the "best resort for family fun, anywhere." Winter offers many opportunities for families...
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Baby Adventurers: As They Grow Tips
Research the best ways to travel with babies from newborns through 36 months.Most parents would agree that any journey with an infant is an adventure! Here are some travel ideas to make it easy,...
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4 Common Sense Travel Safety Tips
Packing, planning, heading out, and arriving at a new destination are transitional moments when families should reinforce common sense safety.Make your vacation a memorable one by taking a few...
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Boca Raton Resort And Club
This mother and daughter enjoyed a relaxing beach, plus great programs for children and adults, at the Boca Raton Resort in Florida. While Florida certainly has plenty of resorts to choose...
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Iberostar Paraiso Resorts, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Check out what this all-inclusive resort development along the gorgeous Riviera Maya has to offer you and your family in terms of value for money spent. It didn’t take my 10-year-old son,...
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London, England For Less
Visit England's biggest city on a little budget and shave off those Pounds (Sterling) with savings suggestions for airport, sightseeing and local transportation. With the Great British Pound...
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Hawk Cay Resort Review – The Perfect Family Vacation
This Florida Key resort with its many family activities is surprisingly civilized in an archipelago known for its casual vibe and funky charms.
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Why Air Travel = Ear Trouble
Find out why air travel can be so painful for kids, and whether or not flying with a cold or ear infection poses a health hazard. Doc Holiday shares advice on how to eliminate ear pain. True...
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My Three S’s: Snug, Secure, Safe Carseats
The proper use of infant, car and booster seats, as well as the perils of airbags and aircraft seats, are important for every parent to understand. With the Ford Motor Company recently...
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Top Cheap Ski Getaway: White Mountains, New Hampshire
The White Mountains of New Hampshire is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Ski vacations can be expensive and difficult to plan if you don’t know where...
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Custom Itinerary – Christmas in Los Cabos
Q - Susannah B. of Westport, Connecticut asks: We are looking for a full service resort in Cabo San Lucas on Mexico's Baja Peninsula for my family of 5 over the Christmas holidays.Q - Susannah B. of...
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Stockholm, Sweden Attractions
Family Travel Forum's guide to how to get around, what to see, where to stay, and where to eat in Sweden's charming capital of Stockholm. With its broad pavements, green parks, and...
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Top Cheap Cruise Getaway: Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Lines' Freedom is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Hitting the open seas may sound a little too luxurious for the budget-minded family. ...
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Top Cheap All-Inclusive Getaway: Tamarijn Aruba
Divi Caribbean Resorts' Tamarijn Aruba is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. One of the best ways to save money on your next vacation: make one payment...
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Paris Family Hotels For Under US$200
FTF's reporter has found sweet places to dream with the kids tucked in nearby, so you can sleep in the City of Lights without breaking the bank. Here's where to go.Paris, France was ranked...
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Rocky Mountain High: Breckenridge With Teens Or Babies
When you're doing snowsports with teens, you need more than just a great mountain, you need a great scene. Breck delivers all-around fun plus super infant and toddler programs.What if you asked...
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Custom Itinerary – Caribbean Christmas
Q - Tulle H. of New York City writes: We need a recommendation for a resort over the Christmas Holiday with our 11-year-old -- maybe in Jamaica or Grenada. We want to stay on the beach, and enjoy nature...
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Let’s Make A Deal – 10 Ways To Save On All-Inclusive Vacations
Read FTF's money-saving tips for choosing the right resort, planning your vacation, and booking your next all-inclusive getaway.Read FTF's money-saving tips for choosing the right resort, planning...
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Germs, Germs, Go Away: Hand Hygiene
If you don't think hand-washing warrants a three-page report, after reading this you may want to sanitize the computer mouse you're using.If you don't think hand-washing warrants a three-page...
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Vermont’s Smugglers Notch For Grown-Ups
A Vermont mountain known for its super children's programs makes the thrill of discovery available in an adults-only camp rated M. There's something funny about Smugglers' Notch Resort, a ski...
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East Vs. West: Negotiating The Family Ski Vacation
A family of avid skiers debates whether the eastern mountains or the western mountains should be their goal for the next perfect vacation. Negotiating a steep drop into a powdery glade is nothing...
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Brussels, Belgium With Toddlers In Tow
This picturesque medieval city is a very fun destination with little ones, because you don't need a museum to show them a magical mystery tour through time.Big city sightseeing can be challenging...
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Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic
A European owned all-inclusive resort creates competition in the luxury class for long-time family favorites in the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic beach zone. At home, it's so damp and cold...
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Fleeing The Flu
When the cold weather approaches, Doc Holiday says it's time to consider the new flu vaccine, potentially a family traveler's best friend.When the cold weather approaches, Doc Holiday says it's...
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Jamaica Attractions For Families
Explore beyond the gates of your all-inclusive resort with this guide to the sights, sounds and people of the Caribbean's "reggae nation."Christopher Columbus may never have met an island...
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Ontario, Canada Country Hotels And Resorts
The lush countryside north of Toronto boasts major manor houses for family getaways that are the prestigious luxury inns of Canada's Cottage Country .The lush countryside north of Toronto boasts major...
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Crested Butte, Colorado
Crested Butte is one of the last family-owned ski areas. The pricing is excellent for families there. The kids pay a fee equal to their own ages (from ages 5 to 12) for a lift ticket, and...
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Barcelona, Ciudad Sagrada
Buenos dias! Here are some thoughts on getting around Barcelona, things we consider to be "must dos," things you might like to do, places to shop and and eat, and day trips. Buenos...
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“Adults Only” Becomes “Families Welcome”
Romantic Inns Welcome Offspring... SometimesMy wife Natalie and I recently took our 15-month-old daughter to Cape Cod, Massachusetts....
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Comparing Budget, Moderate And Upscale All-Inclusive Resorts
FTF's guide to getting your money's worth at an all-inclusive resort, whether it's the cheapest or most expensive option available.Many parents looking for total relaxation and a...
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Tarpon Springs, Florida
Check out Florida's Greek village for a bit of history, fishing and wildlife viewing along the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.The charming blend of Victorian homes, Floridian-style residences,...
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Europe Ski Holidays, US Ski Holidays
Three generations of inveterate American skiers review favorite mountain resorts in the US -- East and West -- and Europe. Ski resorts out West? Ski holidays Europe? It's hard to...
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No More Sitting in Hotel Bathrooms While the Kids Fall Asleep
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Read how a mom's desire to travel with kids led to forming her own touring company.As I sat in the hotel bathroom (eating carry-out with my...
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands’ Eastern Docklands
Spend a few nights in Amsterdam's hip new floating neighborhoods and taste the latest in European culture and lifestyles.From the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century until the 1970s, the harbor...
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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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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa, Texas
Enjoy the great outdoors while staying in the lap of luxury at this resort outside of Austin.According to local legend, the majestic Loblolly trees of Lost Pines were brought to the area by Native...
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