International Home Exchange: Global House Swapping
Some pointers and anecdotes on the thrifty family travel practice of house-swapping or home exchange, from a UK-based expert in the field. Would you like a vacation base for your family with all...
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Alabama’s Shoals Attractions
This region of northwestern Alabama is a great budget destination for all ages, and ideal for multi-generational vacations. When you think of country music, you think Nashville. When you think...
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Following The Clinton Trail In Arkansas
Find out how Arkansas' tourism developed in the 1990s in response to its famous native, then-President Bill Clinton. Ever since Bill Clinton urged America to "come on down" to visit his...
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Travel Trends 2008: 2007 Getaways Reveal A Decade Of Change
Trends Report - February 28, 2008: Family Travel Forum's 10th annual "Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers" awards explore a decade of change in family vacations.Trends Report - February 28,...
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California North Coast Reunion In Carmel And Monterey
With kids and grandparents, the quiet pleasures of a reunion in Carmel and Monterey -- hiking, shopping, dining -- create a perfect multigenerational vacation.
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The Inn At Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Class, fabulous golf, southern charm and the comforts of someone else's mansion and wait staff make this "inn" a rather splendid place to get away.An elderly gentleman leaned out the window...
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Pet Friendly Places to Stay on Fort Myers Beach
My husband and I always travel with our beloved pooch, Mimi. That's why I always try to find pet friendly rentals for my rental business.We reside on Fort...
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Greek Island Sampler: Cruise Aboard The Cristal
There's no better way to tour the Greek isles and show kids and parents a truly educational, enriching and fun good time than by ship.Children may not be thrilled at the thought of viewing...
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Picture-Perfect New England At Red Lion Inn
This charming inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is your base for a few days surrounded by art, music, theater, history, and natural beauty. Relaxing in a white wicker rocking chair on the porch...
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I’m In Heaven: Toting Toddlers To Heavenly Resort, California
What's in store for your tiniest travelers headed to Lake Tahoe, California? A lot of fun, if you're hanging out at Heavenly Ski Resort.For the first two years that we were in San Francisco,...
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Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii
Grand Wailea in Maui has more than you and your family could want for golf, tennis, swimming pools, kid's camp, spa and almost anything else under the Hawaiian sun. One of the liveliest...
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Fort Lauderdale Learning With Grandchildren
A grandfather recounts a joyful day with his 4-year old grandson at Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science. It's a magical place with something of interest for everyone, at any age....
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A Day at the Races
Less than an hour outside of our nation's capital sits Virginia's horse country: apple trees, rolling hills, vineyards, stone fences and colonial mansions. While most equestrian activities are geared...
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Alaska’s Yukon Territory From Ship To Shore
FTF's contributing editor joins Holland America Lines and learns how to explore Alaska's Yukon Territory by land and sea -- comfortably.One morning in '63 a new boy, Martin, from Dawson...
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Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Family Travel Forum's overview of a great family resort tucked into a gated beach community in South Carolina. Located on a lush barrier island just a 20-minute drive from historic Charleston,...
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White Water White Hair: River Rafting For All Ages
With grandparents along, a Canadian whitewater rafting trip becomes an unforgettable multi-generational adventure. As they sipped a caffe latté in the Nouveau Monde office off Mont Tremblant's...
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On the Hummus Highway in Israel
Follow the Hummus Highway through Israel for delicious - and fast - Middle Eastern dining. Read about the locals' favorite hummus haunts in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Eilat and more
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Scotland Beyond The Bagpipes
Ceud Mile Failte - one hundred thousand welcomes greet families who choose a Scottish road trip (including a stop to see Loch Ness) during the summer festival season. Scotland is known for its...
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Tunis And The Wonders Of Northern Tunisia
North Africa's best kept secret is whitewashed Tunis, the sophisticated Mediterranean port where Arab culture meets French chic. Welcoming more than five million tourists last year, Tunisia has slowly...
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Obama Family Vacation: Oahu, Hawaii Estate is a Superstar
President Barack Obama and his family showed 2008 the door at Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay, a luxury beachfront estate complex in O'ahu. Mr. President Barack Obama and his family...
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Oklahoma – Midwest Meets Southern Charm
Because of its unique place in history, this petroleum-rich town outside Tulsa offers mansions, museums, Wild West lore and more to visitors.Where can families see roaming herds of exotic...
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Summer with my Grandparents
In May of 2007 after attending my sister's high school graduation I left to spend a month of summer vacation with my grandparents. I wasn't sure about the trip because while I liked them a lot I'd never...
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Hawaii By Sea
Cruising the Hawaiian Islands on NCL's American-flagged ocean liner means never packing and unpacking the kids as you tour around a state made to be seen by sea.Is exploring Hawai'i by sea...
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Thanksgiving in London
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Growing up in a Conservative Jewish household, I would come home to a dark house on a street illuminated by Christmas lights....
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Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags over Texas is a great theme park. Even though it is a bit overpriced ($40-$50...
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The 11 Best Things for Grandparents to Do with Their Grandkids in Orlando
Here is a list of my favorite 11 things to do with my grandparents in Orlando Around Orlando: AA++ Eat at NBA City. NBA City is located...
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Paris And London Through A Child’s Eyes
Taking school-age kids to Europe's fine capitals and enjoying their sophisticated reactions to all things chic, elegant and different is one of parenting's greatest pleasures.In preparation...
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Jamaica’s Sunset Beach Resort And Spa
I highly recommend Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This resort has something to offer everyone...
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Snowshoes, Dog Sleds And Non-Sporty Winter Pursuits
Families with snowbirds will be pleased to learn that they can safely avoid the tropics in winter and learn to love the "stay-warm" fun of snowshoeing and dog sledding, great family fun for un-sporty mountain...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: The Li Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Our Favorite Roadtrip
Grandpa is a world traveler, having visited every state in the union and over 30 countries world-wide. I asked him, of all the places he'd visited, which one was his favorite, and he didn't hesitate...
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My Family’s Up And Down Travels
My 13-year-old twins are very outgoing and have done the best in a resort setting where there are lots of activities and other kids. Horseback...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: The O’Neill Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: Sonnad Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Smartour’s China and the Yangtze River Criuse
Our extended family returned yesterday from SmarTour's 18-day China and the Yangtze River trip. It was fabulous. I cannot tell you how much we recommend it! There were six of us (as I put...
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Galapagos Islands Cruise With Lindblad
Play Darwin with your family on an educational, unforgettable trip around the ecologically amazing Galapagos islands with Lindblad Expeditions. We just finished...
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Kona Village Resort, Hawaii
Note : Due to the debris and water damage resulting from the tsunami that struck Hawaii's Big Island after the March 11 earthquake that shook Japan, the Kona Village Resort has closed. We...
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Stratford Festival Of Canada
Introduce your kids to the plays of Shakespeare and other literary lions with exciting productions of classics, musicals and more.It may be celebrating its 55th birthday, but the Stratford...
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Dining Medieval Family Style in Orlando
My mom and I were able to visit a place and time long gone at the "Castle," located on Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida. Not sure what to expect, I was intrigued by the place called...
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Kamloops And Sun Peaks Resort
Cowboy culture to First Nations sites, ranching, and museums attract families to Canada's Kamloops and the nearby Sun Peaks mountain resort.Travelers touring the Rockies are familiar with...
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Sailing On The ms Westerdam
Holland America Line now welcomes grandparents, their kids and their kid's kids, and treats them all to a memorable and classy cruise vacation.Holland America Line's ms Westerdam...
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Travel Trends 2006: Cruising’s Up, Cruisers Up
Trends Report, June 1, 2006 The North American cruise industry celebrates rise in passenger numbers and revenues, largely due to multi-generational travel. A recent press conference hosted by the
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How My Family Reunion Changed My Life
My family reunion of 1978 changed my life, forever. It was then- it was there that the baton of "family history" was handed to me.My family reunion of 1978 changed my life, forever....
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Our Time in India
We arrived in Mumbai, the native name for Bombay, at 5am after a long, sleepless night. This was a unique experience for myself and for our two daughters, 11 and 13-years-old. The weather was warm...
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Travel Trends 2003: Togethering Is The Trend Of The Year
Trends Report - December, 2003: In 2003, statistics showed that families were viewing vacations increasingly as reunion opportunities, and that those in the travel industry were adjusting accordingly.
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Wonderful Washington DC with my Grandchildren
A grandmother remembers a fun family trip to the USA's capital. A grandmother remembers a fun family trip to the USA's capital. Traveling with grandchildren is a very exciting and...
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