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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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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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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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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Our Family Vacation in Italy
Here are some tried and true tips from a mom who's "been there, done that" on an Italy family trip with her teens. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to Italy and people get that dreamy...
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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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West Lake And The Gardens Of Hangzhou, China
At an unusual press event celebrating the UNESCO designation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China as a World Cultural Heritage Site, a Hangzhou Tourism delegation shared the city's beauty...
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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground
Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...
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Two Minds, One Heart and the Syros International Film Festival
How did little known Syros, capital of the Cyclades island group that includes the sexier Mykonos and more scenic Santorini, get its very own Syros International Film Festival?...
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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort
The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...
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Staycation at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Times Square
Robert Leroy Ripley started out by drawing sport oddities for The Globe and ended up as the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums,...
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Orlando Theme Parks For The Reluctant Parent
First of all, a disclaimer: I have been putting off for years the increasingly insistent demands of my kids to visit the theme parks in Orlando. They wanted the rides at Universal and Disney World... I...
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Virtual Internship for College Students
We live in the digital age where many things can be done without ever leaving home: shopping, getting a degree, and now eInternships, or virtual internships. I really shouldn’t...
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Canada’s Provinces Have Cool Summer Crafts, Creatures and Cuisine
This summer experience all that Canada’s unique culture has to offer through a variety of workshops and classes across the Canadian provinces. Visitors of all ages can learn about Canada’s...
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Cheap Bus Travel Options: More Than A Chinatown Bus
Traveling along America’s East coast at the drop of a hat can be pretty easy and cheap, as long as there is a Chinatown nearby with Chinatown Buses.... So wrote student reporter Mary Kearl...
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LA’s The Grove and Farmer’s Market
One of the best places to take kids in Los Angeles is The Farmer's Market. It is centrally located and really fun, with several food stalls and lots of small souvenir shops. I...
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Bringing Outdoor Waterparks Indoors
If your family get the winter blues or your kids are itching for some summer fun without the sunburn, it's time to visit an indoor waterpark, where the fun continues year round.
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Water Play – Wisconsin Dells Family Hotels
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. True, Coleridge has a point here, but who cares? At these amazing indoor waterparks, the last thing you'll be thinking about is drinking!Water, water...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Family Attractions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a Great Lakes city full of urban charm that strikes the right balance between big city verve and small town friendliness. Ideal for a Midwestern weekend getaway,...
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Writing Scholarship Asks Teens To Promote Their Hometowns
College Scholarships Support Teen Literacy and Community(New York, NY – May 6, 2013) Family Travel Forum, the award-winning resource for family vacation planners, announces its 7th...
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Blacktip Reef Sharks are Baltimore, Maryland’s Latest Family Attraction
This summer, July 10th marks the opening of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s latest exhibit, Blacktip Reef. Visitors will be able to get...
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London, England Hotels
Here are our top picks for family-friendly and family-size hotels in London, England, UK, along with rate and location information so you can make the best hotel choice for your family. Year...
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Discover St. Eustatius as a Volunteer Archeologist
For a budget family adventure made for those with a love for cultural history, look into the volunteer excavation program at the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research...
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Have A Whale Of A Time With Mystic Aquarium’s Family Titanic Hotel Package
This summer, discover your inner sailor at the charming seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, and explore the deep with
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Beaches Ocho Rios Resort, All-Inclusive Fun In Jamaica
I recently visited Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club with my teenage son, Alec. Beaches is the family-friendly division...
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Mayflower Park Hotel and Seattle Hit Sweet Spot for Teens and Tweens
There are many well-known toddler attractions in Seattle, but once this verdant, hip city gets into your blood,...
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Wild Days Out At PortAventura In Spain
Whether it's raining on the plains of Spain or not, we recommend a visit to Port Aventura for traditional theme park fun with a splash of Spanish flavor. For kids who love virtual...
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Jamaica, From a Teen’s Point of View
Well my name is Lovnisha and I went to Jamaica with my mother and my little brother. We went to a part of the island called Ocho...
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Cayman Islands Supports Families with Teen Travel Writing Scholarship
When it comes to drawing inspiration from travel, the Cayman Islands is a memorable muse: crystal blue waters, powder soft sand, boundless tropical...
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Vermont’s Inn Tune With Young Foodies
Fine dining, a great location, and top-notch service make the large Essex Resort -- and wonderful cooking school for families and guests -- a delightful retreat near Burlington, Vermont.
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Napa Valley Vineyards And Family-Friendly Winery Tours
About an hour to the northeast of San Francisco, and comprised of the towns of Napa, Yountville, Oakville, St. Helena, Rutherford and Calistoga, the 30-mile-long Napa Valley is home to...
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The Maine Getaway: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
A family vacation in Maine brings to mind beautiful coastal views, relaxation, sandy beaches, outdoors exploration, and great seafood -- all of which are found at the
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Tech Tools Make Car Rentals Easier And Better
Corporate consolidation and price wars have diminished the customer experience with most car rentals, so it’s great to see a company like
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Hong Kong Attractions
Old meets new, East meets West, and your family meets fun in Hong Kong with our age-appropriate guide to the best attractions and activities for families with kids. Don't ignore the many free and useful...
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Endless Riffs at London’s Cumberland Hotel in Jimi Hendrix Suite
Guoman's The Cumberland Hotel, which was the last known address of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, will thrill music fans and your budding guitar burners with its 60s-inspired Hendrix...
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Fast Food Nation On Vacation
Although fast food dining is a convenient and quick option on vacation, parents should be aware that very few children's meals at America's most popular chain restaurants meet experts' nutritional...
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Bring Baby Einsteins to Free Science Festival in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Science Festival is a 10-day celebration of science that takes place each April. This year’s event runs from April...
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Culture, Arts, Museums On A Catskills Weekend Getaway
New York State’s Catskill Mountains are a four-season recreational playground with a cultural undertone. It is easy to blend active pursuits with a dose of learning in this scenic...
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A Dozen Ways To Make Your Luxury Cruise Ship Family Friendly
It's not often we get excited about a new cruise ship, especially a luxury one coming from Hapag-Lloyd, better known for their bright orange freight containers stacked at most of the...
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St. Lucia Hotels And Resorts
Find the perfect island hotel or resort, all-inclusive or luxury villa, for your family vacation with our guide to St. Lucia's top family beach resorts. The influence of years as an English...
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San Diego’s Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Loves Families
Squeals of playful laughter and contagious giggles fill the air at San Diego's Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, a convention style hotel where families are very welcome. Overlooking...
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An Eco-Friendly Backpack With Serious Solar Panel Power
Voltaic Systems solar technology shines as a convenient way to keep batteries charged and carbon footprints low. Its line of energy producing backpacks belongs on any eco-conscious consumer's "must-have"...
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Hot Springs, South Dakota Dinosaur Dig For Kids
Does a dinosaur dig sound like a fun adventure for you and your family? If so, head over to the top dinosaur attraction in South Dakota, the Mammoth Site, where your kids can...
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Family Days Out in Great Britain’s Beautiful Lake District
With half term just around the corner and the Easter holidays not too far away either, thoughts will soon be turning to how to keep the children entertained. Spending a few days on holiday is a great...
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Xocomil – Guatemala’s Largest Water Park
Anytime we do something fun, our kids invariably comment, "This is the BEST day ever!" This time, our 'best day ever' was a visit to Guatemala's largest...
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Families Hike & Volunteer with Trekking for Kids; Treks from $1650
Cindy Steuart, Executive Director of Trekking for Kids, told us about her organization's unusual service programs at a recent Family Travel...
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