My Family Biked From Alaska To Argentina
17,300 miles is the distance from Los Angeles, California to New York, New York -- seven times. It is about 5,000 miles less than the entire circumference of the Earth. It is a number I had only seen on...
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San Antonio, Texas Attractions
FTF's favorite family spots in San Antonio include historic sites and armadillos, Mexican cafes and a lively riverfront, all in this southern Texas city. And as a destination, it has much more to offer...
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Guide To Family Cruising Aboard Carnival
Carnival Cruise Lines does a very good job of living up to its tag line of "Fun Ships" and, with Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades and a creative partnership with Dr. Seuss, they guarantee even...
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Doing Disney Justice
We were a family with a mission. Two adults, three children, three days. Would the two older children (8 and 11) be bored with their third trip to Orlando? Wisely, the family put their Florida itinerary...
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Star Trekking: Vanessa Hudgens Visits Disney World in Orlando
Vanessa Hudgens, the star of Disney’s High School Musical series, spent time in Florida this weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The actress and singer was doing a press visit...
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Some perfect family holiday destinations in India to visit this Summer
Whenever someone asks about our favorite childhood memory, we would most probably recall our summer vacation with family within a second. Today, being a parent, we too look forward to giving our kids...
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Stoweflake At Stowe, Vermont’s Spa Resort
Summer is approaching, and parents with Vermont on their vacation radar will find an entire menu of kid- and adult-friendly activities at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, which...
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Chapada Diamantina National Park – Bahia, Brazil
When was the last time you took your kids out in the nature? Studies show that children that have been constantly going out of town on weekends have way less respiratory problems, show reduced asthma...
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Family Resorts Of The Philippines
A Filipino travel writer shows you how to travel between these beautiful tropical islands and explore the best family resorts in the Philippines.The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands,...
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Top 10 European Family Hotels And Resorts
Dreaming of doing Europe with the kids? The following winners of FTF's "Top 10 Getaways" awards are the most accommodating family hotels in Europe's major cities and rural resorts. Family Travel...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Grove, Great Britain
Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or a treat reserved for a special occasion, our Top 10 awards in 2006 focused on the latest...
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The Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, California
The Bahia Resort in San Diego has all the advantages of its mid-century vintage -– a pick-of-the-litter location on Mission Bay, its own private beach, and lush, mature tropical landscaping that gives...
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Daytona Beach Welcomes Bikers, Car Lovers and Families
It doesn’t matter if you arrive on a plane, Harley, SUV, or tricycle, Daytona Beach invites motorheads and thrill seekers of any age looking for fun in the sun in Florida. While the...
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Heading to Virginia: Tides Inn Crab Net Kids Program
One of our favorite places to go, Tides Inn in Virginia’s Northern Neck reintroduces its kids summer vacation package with unlimited golf, tennis, and daily breakfastTides Inn is actually...
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Ideas for Planning Fun Summer Vacation with Family
Since summer is the crunch time to relax at a serene place and escape from the humdrum routine, going for a holiday with family is a real good idea.India is an extremely amusing summer destination....
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Single Parent Travel
The “bad” news is that the number of single parents seeking quality vacations with their children is growing.The good news is that the number of single parents seeking quality...
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For Kids, Travel is the Internet. Period!
Excerpts from an article in Travel Weekly (a publication of the travel industry. August 20, by Juliet Dennis)Kids tell it how it is: It's web all the wayTeletext...
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Prince Edward Island: The Gentle Province
The first view is of red clay cliffs, gently sloping to the Northumberland Strait. The plane banks slowly… and all of Prince Edward Island (PEI) comes into sight: a patchwork of color...
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Hans C. Andersen Reads from Thumbelina: Denmark’s Sounds
It’s been a while since I last visited the land of the Little Mermaid, so when the assignment came up, I was eager to revisit Copenhagen, the Lilliputian capital of the Kingdom...
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Be One With The Trees In Nebraska
Lied Lodge is located at Arbor Day Farm and, like trees in a forest, the lodge and the farm are firmly entangled in each other’s business. Both are operated by the Arbor Day Foundation n Nebraska...
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Royal Caribbean and Universal Orlando Surf and Turf Family Vacations
In an exciting move to offer family vacation planners an all-in-one kids vacation, the Royal Caribbean cruise line is offering a deluxe Caribbean cruise vacation...
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Custom Itinerary – Off The Beaten Path Thanksgiving Getaway
Q. Donna C. of Northern California writes that her family with 5 and 6-year-old children is looking for a Thanksgiving getaway within driving distance, that is off the beaten path, relatively quiet,...
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In and Around Eugene, Oregon
Below are some highlights for a family visit to Oregon, as selected by a group of "ten something" age...
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Weekend Adventures with Kids Around the Bay Area
We love San Francisco’s Bay Area and the Monterey Peninsula and return often with our family to sample new hotels, restaurants and the ever-changing scene. Fans who have been leery of attempting...
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Kauai Adventures For Adventurous Families
Kaua’i invites families to be as active or laid-back on their Hawaii beach vacation as they choose: plop in the sand, play in the surf, or follow rainbows in a rental car exploring the island’s...
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Nashville Hotels Offer Holiday on Ice Packages starting at $189/N
Country fans will want to get on one of these fun-filled packages to spend the winter holidays in Nashville, Tennessee before the year is out. Young or old, any generation can appreciate what this city...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Washington DC
Capital region families are ideally poised to head north or south along the Atlantic coast for a variety of urban and beach getaways suited to every season. If you and your family live near...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From The New York Tri-State Region
Surrounded by ocean, farmland, mountains and great cities, the New York - New Jersey - Connecticut tri-state region and Pennsylvania have unlimited potential for family weekend getaways.Although...
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Short Breaks And Midwest Weekend Getaways From Chicago
Living in the center of the US, Chicago area families have some driving to do for weekends away at fun museums, waterparks, and great cities. The Midwest is both the Land of Lincoln and the...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Houston
Houston Metro area families can plan long weekends or short breaks in other parts of Texas, or vacation offshore on a Pacific cruise.Whether your family is looking for a short break holiday,...
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Los Angeles, California
A team of Oyster reporters spent weeks exploring 52 top hotels in and around Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Santa Monica. We slept in the beds, lounged by the pools, ate in the...
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St. Louis, Missouri Attractions
Our guide to St. Louis, Missouri attractions shows you where to walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and explore the Gateway Arch which overlooks this exciting city. Many...
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Anaheim – Orange County, California Attractions
With Disneyland and other themeparks, the city of Anaheim in Orange County is a must-stop vacation destination for any family touring souther California. The region also has some great Southern California...
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A Brazil Family Vacation For First Time Visitors
Our vacation planning ideas for that first family trip to Brazil provide a 10-day tour of this huge, fascinating country and leave plenty more to do on your second trip. Those...
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Norwegian Getaway Sets Her Sails For Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line may be leading the race among the majors to win the hearts and minds of novice cruisers. Just as their tag line “Cruise Like a Norwegian” brings to mind intrepid...
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Ski Mammoth And Enjoy Family Fun At Mammoth Lakes
One of our favorite things about a winter or spring vacation in Mammoth Lakes, California is that it's as fun for skiing and riding families as it is for those who just want to get...
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The Unexpected Charms of Rockford, Illinois
We are in a Victorian era, one-room schoolhouse where a costumed interpreter holds up a one-legged wooden stool. "This is for children who can’t sit still," he explains. "They stay here until they...
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Big New Family-Friendly Things Happening In Dallas, Texas
When I think Texas, I think big. It is the largest of the lower 48 states, more vast than any European country. Billboards with bold slogans such as “Everything’s Bigger...
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SeaWorld Orlando Wraps Injured Manatee in Neoprene Style
SeaWorld is now caring for an adult male manatee that was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission October 10, 2013 near Ponte Vedra, just south of Jacksonville, Florida. According...
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
There's more than a choo-choo train in Chattanooga, an example of what the U.S. News and World Reports dubs a "Smart City" -- a city that exemplifies extraordinary...
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History Comes Alive At Mississinewa 1812
History buffs will love the War of 1812 reenactment of the Battle of Mississinewa in Marion, Indiana. This annual reenactment of a major battle from the War of 1812 has been called the...
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The Top Ten Ski Resorts of Colorado
Whether you’re a never-ever or a seasoned slope veteran, skiing enthusiasts should definitely plan their next wintry weekend at one of Colorado’s award-winning mountain resorts. ...
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Bargain Family Beach Vacations Along Florida’s Palm Coast
If you are looking for a slightly under-the-radar Atlantic beach town, with bargain prices all year round, get ready to discover The Palm Coast. Along the 19-mile stretch of northeast...
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Creativity and Control Outweigh Chicken Fingers on JW Marriott Kids Menu
JW Marriott recently released a new JW Kids Menu designed by dietician, Keri Glassman, that specifically highlights healthier, kid-friendly food-options. This new menu, designed...
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Take Your Grandkids On A Cruise
Taking the grandkids on a cruise, without the soothing buffer of having their parents on board? If so, heed the advice of a savvy senior sailor a.k.a. Grandma who cruised from Los Angeles to Mexico. Planning...
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Cruising The Baltic With Kids Aboard HAL Eurodam
Cruise-lovers know all about summer voyages to Alaska and the Caribbean, and now more than ever cruise companies are offering an alternative family cruise vacation to the Baltics and Northern Europe, including...
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Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest
Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.
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Families Say Y.E.S. to Trump Soho New York Hotel’s Free Kids and Teens Events
Trump Soho New York is pleased to announce that it has started its y.e.s. program, Young Entrepreneurs Soho, an extension of Trump Kids...
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Connected to Broadway Gets Theatre-Goers Up Close and Personal
A new service designed to enhance the Broadway experience for fervent theatergoers recently debuted on the Great White Way. The series features a pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred...
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