Fast Facts For Doing Europe By Rail
Everything you need to know before contemplating a trans-Europe adventure by train, including saving money on the most appropriate passes.Here a few things you should know when planning a family...
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Sing-Along Brunch with Kids and Stars at Acclaimed New York Hotel
We don’t usually ask our kids to sing for their supper, but here’s a fun occasion where they can eat and sing -- not with their mouths open, of course! New York’s posh
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Winter Brings On Fun And Festivals Around North America
Here's a preview of some of the top shows and festivals for the winter of 2014-2015, ones often designated as among the American Bus Association's "Top 100 Events in North America." Note that they take...
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Winterlude in Ottawa
Pack your bags and head to the capital and shy star of Ontario province -- Ottawa, Canada -- for a winter wonderland.Among Canadian cities, Ottawa best straddles the nation's cultural schisms....
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Sandestin, Florida: For Seekers Of Idleness Or Action
While planning a long weekend away with my family, I used to look for total relaxation or non-stop action, extremes that freed us from our at-home routine to step back, contemplate our personal best,...
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Five Reasons We Hate Air Travel
Why do we hate air travel I wonder as I leave the United check in desk at La Guardia Airport. The United agent we paid $25 to for my son’s...
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Asheville, North Carolina
With great leaf-peeking, historic mansion tours and free music festivals, western North Carolina's favorite city is always fun for a cultural family vacation. For such a quaint town in such a quiet...
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Mount Titlis Engelberg Welcomes Families to the Swiss Alps
A revolutionary revolving cable car, a calendar of traditional festivals, and the world's first Hobbit Museum are putting Switzerland on top of many family travelers' wish lists for 2015. Picture this: ...
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Celebrate African American History Month in Baltimore Maryland
During Black History Month, some of the most renowned cultural attractions in Baltimore are offering special tours, lectures, performances, film screenings and other events that portray the historical...
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Montreal, Quebec Attractions
With fun activities like ice-skating, visiting an unusual biodome science center, boat tours, eating crepes, and admiring 17th-century architecture, the city of Montreal in Quebec province, Canada knows...
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A Chilling Winter Weekend in Montreal
What better way to weather the wintry cold than to travel north for a long weekend of icy immersion in Montreal?The logic seems skewed, but the warmth of the staff, décor, and outdoor Jacuzzi...
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Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming
Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny...
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Beaches Negril, A Jamaica Favorite
More than 25 years ago, Jamaica invented the "all-inclusive resort" and while singles and couples love the concept, surely guests with kids and grandkids need it most...
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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, Fiji
Shangri-La' s Fijian Resort in Fiji, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.A...
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The Hideout at Flitner Ranch, Wyoming
If you find it hard sending your kids off to camp because you yearn to go with them, then you might want to book a family holiday at The Hideout...
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Family In Focus at the 2015 New York Times Travel Show
The first thing to put on your 2015 calendar is the upcoming New York Times Travel Show, Sunday, January 25th, when "Top Value Family Escapes:
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Family Travel Trending Up And Adventurous For 2015
- Family Travel Consulting finds current events, active wellness, and endangered environments are among top motivators for family vacation planners in 2015 -Family Travel Consulting (FTC)...
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Tampa, Florida Hotels And Resorts
The Sunshine State boasts more than just Disney World and Miami Beach; Tampa, Florida, is a favorite value vacation spot for families. Filled with theme parks, sports (it's a big Spring Training destination),...
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Dallas, Texas Hotels And Resorts
The FTF Staff reviews the most family-friendly, comfortable hotels in Dallas, Texas, where budgets range from fancy enough for the TV show "Dallas" to funky drive-by motels. Since the city is so...
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The Hilton Anatole Boasts Big Dallas Style
The Hilton Anatole Hotel is a big Dallas convention center hotel whose many facilities, fun events schedule and bargain, off-peak pricing make it...
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Thailand’s Capital Offers a Blissful Night’s Sleep from US$185/N
Picture getting ready for a jet-lag-fighting nap as the sun sets out your window, behind the silhouette of Bangkok's famous temple, Wat Arun.Looking down at the bustling Chao Phraya River, imagine...
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Exploring Manila on these Fun, Budget Walking Tours
Explore Manila, capital of the Philippines, through the eyes -- and in the footsteps -- of its most enthusiastic proponents. Has your family seen the hit musical "Here Lies Love" about Imelda Marcos...
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South America Family Expeditions for a New Year of Adventure
Is South America on your radar for 2015? Thanks to Jacquie Whitt, co-founder and director of US Operations for the tour operator Adios...
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Meet Melbourne, Australia’s Capital of Cool
Central Melbourne is filled with a gorgeous and eclectic combination of wide, easily walkable boulevards and narrow, graffiti-covered alleys. This contrast perfectly conveys what makes the city so diverse...
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My Top Three San Juan Resort Hotels In Condado
Puerto Rico, an easy Caribbean getaway loaded with family appeal, should be on the list for your next tropical vacation. American citizens need no passport to enter this U.S. territory, yet a visit...
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Laying Back At The Oyster Bay Beach Resort, St. Martin
Having a Caribbean timeshare without an owner's headaches can add a lot of value for a family looking for sun, sand, a gorgeous pool and the laid back lifestyle of a quiet island like Sint Maarten. Sint...
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Professional Travelers Share Money-Saving Tips For Holiday Travel Shopping
Annual Family Travel Conference Attendees Brainstorm Top Insider Tips to Find Bargains (New York, December 15, 2015) – Today’s savvy traveler may check out blogs, social media feeds, online...
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A Quantum Leap In Cruising From Royal Caribbean
“Good, better, best,” is how Dhani Jones, Quantum of the Seas’ Experience Advisor for Sports & Fitness, talks about making smart food choices, and it’s an apt description of a cruise...
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A Week of Perfect Health
It takes a visionary like Deepak Chopra to understand that in this day and age, being able to successfully achieve “Perfect Health” in one week is an irresistible offer. Anyone interested in practicing...
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Finding Authentic Mexican Style in Puebla
Puebla is one of Mexico’s postcard-pretty colonial cities, a compact gem of well-preserved Baroque, Renaissance and Colonial buildings that has earned it the...
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Scoring Happy Holiday Cheer and Disney Savings When You Need Them Most
Far from the pressures of cooking, shopping and putting on mittens, it’s all cast members on deck at the Disney theme parks to create winter holiday cheer, and ensure you and your family have a “magical’...
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Dreams Los Cabos Suites, Golf Resort And Spa
Personal service and special touches make this Dreams Resort by Hyatt a standout among all-inclusive Cabo San Lucas resorts on Mexico's busy coast of Baja California.
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Minneapolis – Saint Paul, Minnesota Attractions
There's twice as much for families to do in Minnesota's Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Whether the weather drives you outdoors or indoors, there's so much to see and experience that we have...
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Vancouver, Canada Attractions
Vancouver, Canada's great Western city and the third largest in the entire nation was the host of 2010 Winter Olympics. In addition to the scenery of the rugged Pacific Ocean coast on one side,...
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Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado
When there's snow in Colorado, having Bachelor the golden lab reclining by the grand fireplace makes the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch the ultimate in luxury and warmth for a family snowsports vacation. As...
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Mia Resorts For Cancun Fun And An Isla Mujeres Getaway
Everybody loves a good deal, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cancun's Mia Hotels, both formerly the Avalon brand, with a boutique hotel on the Cancun peninsula and the more...
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Best Guided Tours Of New York City
When little –- or big -- people get tired out from sightseeing in New York City, it’s time to join a guided tour and let others do the hard work of navigating traffic, mass transit, and the city's...
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Berliner Mauer – Why The Fall of the Berlin Wall Matters
November 9, 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Perhaps more amazing than this passage of time is realizing that the so-called "peaceful revolution" among East...
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Exploring The Wild West In Fort Worth, Texas
For over 140 years, Fort Worth, Texas has fully earned its nickname, “Cowtown.” So, if you’ve come to Texas for a taste of the Old West, this is the place.From the late 1870s until the...
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The Call Of The Water: Sailing Australia’s Whitsundays
Taking the family sailing into the azure blue of the Whitsunday Islands off Australia's coast is easy; the hard part could be taming them before returning to civilization.Now and then, a shared...
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Cape Cod is Great for Family Reunions
Renting a house that will accommodate several generations under one roof is not only economical, it enables your extended family to spend time together and have privacy as well. The Atlantic Ocean...
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Club Med Rising
Club Med, the pioneering all-inclusive hotel group that began with barefoot villages for singles and has evolved into some of the world’s best family all-inclusives is growing again -– and fast.At...
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Rome, Italy With Teens In Tow
One family tackles Rome, Italy with their teens, who adore the few days they spend in the beautiful city while learning all about the Colisseum. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to...
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Halifax: By Sea and By Land
Our ship eases into Halifax' vast harbor, foggy with mist. The pilot ship has already come alongside to guide our cruise ship, Premier's SeaBreeze, into port. There we are greeted by bagpipers...
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Disney Simplifies Generational Travel
Stepping out to curbside with suitcases, car seat, toddler and travel crib in tow, I was already overwhelmed. Disney was still a few hours away and we had to get through the busiest airport in the world,...
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Why Beaches Turks and Caicos Is A Favorite Family All-Inclusive
While there are plenty of resorts and accommodations to choose from, Beaches Turks & Caicos paves the way for the most family-friendly, all-inclusive beach resort...
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Elephant Rears And Animal Care At Busch Gardens Tampa
The Busch Gardens Tampa themepark has expanded its animal offerings in a thrilling effort to bring Africa to life for visitors. And, maybe because we’re reading
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