Forget Chasing Bargains: These Are Top Value Spring Break Vacation Deals
Whether you're suffering from Tiktok fever, relentless blizzards or restless kids, many families are looking for a last-minute spring break vacation. Don't worry -- last minute...
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Predictability Is The Key to Successful Special Needs Travel
Predictability is the key to every family vacation’s success, not only for special needs travel. In researching
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Traveling Tina Fey Rocks Super Bowl Ad For Booking.com
Did you tune in to watch the NFL’s biggest game, check out the Super Bowl ads, find Taylor Swift in the crowd or revel in Usher’s halftime show? If your house is like ours,...
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How Health and Wellness Trends Impact Family Travelers
It’s hard to pick up a magazine or listen to a podcast without noticing how wellness trends impact family travelers. Personal wellness, now estimated to be a $2.2bn market worldwide,...
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Five Tips for Finding a Perfect Spring Break Ski Resort
So you've decided that your family needs a perfect spring break ski trip? Looking for sunny slopes and snow-capped mountains? Late winter and spring skiing usually offer the best...
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5 Free Things to Do Close to Home During Your Downtime
In this day and age, when the average American only has about five hours of...
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Banjo, Folk, Country Songs – Driving The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Spend time in Floyd or Galax watching fiddle pickers perform and fall in love with Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. Old time, bluegrass, folk,...
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Motown In The Woods, The Black Resort Of Idlewild
When you consider civil rights, what do you think of? Many may think of activism, protest, art, community, and music. What...
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Round Top, The Aspen of Texas
When I told Texas friends that Round Top is known as “The Aspen of Texas,” they started laughing. Round Top? That’s mighty high praise for a tiny, rural Texas town.
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Travel Without Leaving the Lobby: Immersive Hotels for Unforgettable Family Getaways
Immersive experiences, entertainment and technology all contribute to a new trend: immersive hotels. More than ever before, travelers want to be fully engaged in their next travel...
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Todos Santos, The Quieter Side Of Baja And Los Cabos
Few travelers ever visit Todos Santos, the quieter side of Baja. While known for being rustic, like “San Jose del Cabo the way it was 30 years ago,” it has a special charm....
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Gambling on a Good Time with the Kids in Las Vegas
It's a cool time to visit one of the hottest destinations in America, a place where you don't have to gamble on a good time with kids in Las Vegas.
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Biloxi, Mississippi: Discover the Gulf Coast Gem
My first visit to the state of Mississippi brought me to the Gulf Coast town of Biloxi for Mardi Gras. Family visitors are welcomed by the down-home locals as...
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Frosty Fun: Create Cherished Memories on Our Winter Family Getaway
One of the best ways to enjoy the cold weather is by planning a winter getaway to create memories. By visiting a new location with a snowy landscape, your family will spend bonding...
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My Guide To Baja And Los Cabos Resorts
Celebrities constantly post about Baja and Los Cabos resorts top every ‘Places to Go’ list. While all the media attention is alluring, these buzzy nicknames aren’t even on...
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Magical San Jose Del Cabo For Great Los Cabos Resorts And Memorable Dining
Magical San Jose del Cabo is the true gem in the Los Cabos region. This historic town, honored by Mexico's pueblo magico designation, has managed to retain its charm despite...
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Choosing The Top Cabo San Lucas Resorts And Dining Spots
Cabo San Lucas, home to some of the region's top resorts and dining, is where the nickname “Cabo” originated. The bustling city is at the southern end of Baja California Sur....
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Is It Worth Going To A Timeshare Sales Pitch: What You Need To Know
We spent three hours of a recent vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico sitting through our first ever timeshare sales pitch. Here’s the reality of our experience. Read on to evaluate...
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Cambodia’s Ancient Wonders: A Family Adventure In Siem Reap For All Ages
Cambodia's ancient wonders offer families who love history, culture, and nature a wealth of experiences. One of the best places to immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity...
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Eco-Friendly Brightline Train Is Florida’s Brightest Idea
Florida's brightest idea is the inter-city, eco-friendly Brightline railway, a high-speed train serving the Atlantic coast tourist corridor. The company marked a milestone in September...
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How To Choose a Dude Ranch When There Are So Many Choices
Does your family need help on how to choose a dude ranch for their vacation? Consider how many farm stays and ranch choices are available and you’ll realize how varied they are....
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Skiing On A Budget
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...
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5 Reasons To Feel Good About Family Cruising In 2024
It’s time to feel good about family cruising and gift everyone an unforgettable experience. After a swift recovery from the pandemic pause – cruise vacations are hotter than...
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5 Top Train Trips for Exploring the West
Simplify your family vacation planning with these five top train trips for exploring America’s Western states. Each of these rail travel adventures are sure to make for interesting...
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Kids Ski Free And Learn To Ski Passes
Make getting out on the snow your New Year's resolution with amazing Kids Ski Free and Student Learn To Ski Passes. These free and low-cost passes are available to local (and visiting)...
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The Diplomat Resort With Kids For A Luxury Florida Family Beach Vacation
If your family is aging out of South Beach party nights, plan a Florida beach vacation at the glittering Diplomat Beach Resort with kids. Located in Hollywood,...
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How To Protect Your Family Against Travel Disasters – 10 Tips To Travel Prepared
Our 10 travel disaster tips help you prepare for natural or manmade disasters, plus other unexpected problems that may arise on vacation.
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All American Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations
FTF's A-Z guide to local festivals and Thanksgiving events, from traditional eats to marathons, is your Thanksgiving recipe for fun.
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids
Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...
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Looking For Sun : Top Kid-Friendly Winter Sun Destinations
For families looking to avoid the coldest and darkest months, there are a range of top winter sun destinations worldwide offering a winning combination of culture, physical activity,...
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East
With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...
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Maximizing Your Layover: Finding Affordable Rooms Near Me
Most air operators define a domestic layover as a period between flight connections of under four hours. When you're connecting to an international service, this period extends...
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Real Christmas Tree Farms: Where and How to Harvest Your Own Tree
Family excursions make for great holidays, so why not take the kids to harvest your own tree in the wild or at a real Christmas tree farm? We make it easy with...
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – Your Perfect Getaway
Planning a New England beach vacation and wanna' know if Cape Cod is as famous, expensive, and beautiful as they say? To people residing east of the Hudson...
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Harbin Ice Festival in China – Frozen Wonderland
Harbin, China takes advantage of winter weather to transform ice and snowflakes into mesmerizing gifts, ice sculptures and lanterns to entertain locals and people...
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ICE! And The Gaylord National Christmas Celebration
Head to National Harbor, Maryland, for the Gaylord National Christmas celebration,...
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Virginia Beach Resorts For Families On The Virginia Coast
When vacation planning, explore the availability of Virginia Beach resorts for families, among the top hotels along Virginia’s Atlantic coast. Virginia Beach is one of America’s...
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Gaylord Texan: Big Dallas Hotel, Big Gaylord Values
Make no mistake when you pull up to the enormous Gaylord Texan Hotel: This is Texas,...
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Exploring Roswell Alien Attractions: UFO History and Cosmic Fun
Embark on an otherworldly journey as we delve into Roswell alien attractions, a fusion of UFO history and cosmic festivities. From the enigmatic Roswell UFO incident to the renowned...
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Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty
Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...
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What to Do in Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming
Celebrate Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming and feel the beat as the "City with Soul" moves beyond its bicentennial. Jackson boasts powerful Civil Rights monuments, terrific...
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San Diego Activities: Things to Do with Your Kids!
From Sea World to surfing to a world-class zoo, here are our favorite ideas on where to go when visiting sunny San Diego with kids. By the way, southern California is a participant...
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Year-Round Fun in Panama City Attractions: Explore the Best
Known for its sugary white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Panama City Beach has rapidly grown from a quiet beachside military town to spring break partyland and, finally,...
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Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids – Fun Adventures Await
Four hundred years of history guarantee that Santa Fe with kids, -- or without -- is a fascinating destination. Architecture, shops, restaurants, and museums feature a sophisticated...
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Celestyal Cruise: Heavenly Greek Islands Trip
Greece is one of the world’s best multigenerational destinations, and a Greek island cruise is one of the best ways to appreciate it. Activities at each port of call range from...
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Where to See a Rocket Launch: Top Spots for Space Enthusiasts
The Jumbotron was bellowing “T -6, 5, 4...” when suddenly the sky ahead burst into flames. We were on the shore of Banana Creek, about 4 miles from Cape Canaveral’s Launchpad...
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Legoland California Review – A Kid’s Paradise
The imagination of my two boys skyrocketed as they built and built their adventures in Legoland...
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What Is ETIAS and How Will It Affect Travel to Europe?
The ETIAS program, already partly in effect, affects all those planning to travel to Europe. The
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Road Trip USA: Leaf Peeking in New England
New England's beautiful display of foliage and charming towns make Vermont and New Hampshire perfect choices for a New England leaf peeping family road trip. In autumn, the friendly...
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