Vermont’s Winter Wonderland
New England offers a wide variety of ski hills, but nowhere moreso than in verdant Vermont, whose 41 resorts with strong learning programs are easy to sample for a family winter vacation. The...
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Cheapest Of The Cheap Skiing At Lake Tahoe
Winner of FTF's Top 10 Cheap Ski Getaway award, the Lake Tahoe region remains a great family value for winter and spring during the 2012-13 season. Here are some of our favorite deals. Lake...
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Best 10 Must-See South Indian Tourist Spots
Singing the song of rich cultural history, South India holds a richness of heritage in its lap. Embraced by three seas -- Arabian on the west, Bay of Bengal on the east and Indian Ocean on the south,...
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Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre Con Famiglia
A family hike along coastal Italy's "5 Lands" region gives sisters a perfect opportunity to bond and celebrate a milestone birthday in the Cinque Terre. If you want to plan the...
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Best Hotels For Kauai, Hawaii Family Adventures
Hawaii's westernmost shore of Kauai combines every imaginable luxury with a pristine environment, entertaining family fun and green tourism. Many people think of Kauai as a true edge of...
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Ride the Rails to Maine and Win Amtrak’s Video Challenge
New Englanders have long appreciated Amtrak’s popular Downeaster train route, with its five daily round-trips between Boston...
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Family Flashpacking In Fiji
Fiji offers offbeat budget travel opportunites for a family beach vacation that combines a hip backpacker vibe with the comforts of an all-inclusive family resort. Family Adventures...
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Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort, Utah
Snowbird, Utah is one of our top recommendations for skiing families because of its excellent children's learning programs, but it's a wonderful mountain resort for families in...
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Safety First For Learn To Ski Month And All Year Long
January is Learn to Ski Month with many discounts and deals to encourage novices, but this month also includes the ski industry's annual National Safety Awareness Week....
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Super Cold – 1st Aid Treatments For Hypothermia
What to do, and what not to do, when you or someone in your family is suffering from being in the cold for too long or accidentally falls into frozen water. It could be the early stages of hypothermia.Any...
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Family Travel Trends For The Year Ahead
Family Travel is no longer a travel niche; findings from the two Family Travel Conferences held in 2012 prove that this market, overlapping...
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Star Trekking: Paradise On Vamizi Island Mozambique
When confronted with having to buy a gift for that special someone who has everything, the only recourse we've found is a remote, one-of-a-kind family beach vacation on Vamizi, one...
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Turtle Talk at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Marathon, Florida
Hawks Cay, right in the middle of the laid-back Florida Keys, offers plenty of opportunities to create a successful vacation, by offering both the recreational programs you might expect...
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Family Travel Trends: Cultural Travel By Teens Increases Sharply
FTF’s annual Student Travel Trends...
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Megabus Offers 200,000 Free Seats in Winter Giveaway
Megabus is giving away 200,000 seats on North American routes for travel between January 9 and February 28, 2013! Megabus buses come equipped with Wi-Fi, bathrooms...
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Southern Charms at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
One of Georgia’s best kept secrets – its four southeast coastal barrier islands referred to as the Golden Isles – contains a seaside haven perfect for your family’s...
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A Kid’s Life At Four Seasons Resorts
The Four Seasons Punta Mita, on Mexico's Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta, is a multi-generational paradise. Family friendly; it is a destination that was planned and developed...
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Beyond The Brooklyn Bridge
New York's most populous borough and the star of countless TV shows, Brooklyn has multi-ethnic neighborhoods, world famous attractions and great restaurants. It is the most sprawling and richly diverse...
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Four Best Things to Do in Grand Cayman with Kids
If you're traveling to Grand Cayman there are four activities that should be at the top of your list: Seeing the Grand Cayman Turtle Farm, trying the Shipwreck Exploration...
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Single Moms Tame The West: New Mexico With Kids
These adventuring single moms show that museums and monuments aren't just for parents as they take two active boys on a road trip through Colorado and New Mexico.
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Family-Friendly Cruises On Cunard Line
The famous luxury Cunard Line recalls the Golden Age of transatlantic cruising, offering families a very different experience from other major cruise...
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Country Christmas Holiday in the Country Music Capital
Looking for a winter family getaway with style and holiday cheer? Try the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, located on a sprawling 9-acre property in Nashville, Tennessee....
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Multigenerational Cruises Aboard Holland America Line
While undoubtedly a favorite cruise line of the more distinguished crowd, Holland America Line hosts 25,000 kids a year on its 15-ship fleet, and has been making an effort to appeal...
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Google Street View – How Do They Do It?
Everyone knows that Google Maps have revolutionized travel. Not only can people find out where they're going (without too many front...
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Across Scandinavia On The Viking Trail
Using a train pass, families can ride the rails through the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden and Norway in pursuit of Viking lore -- start planning this bucket list adventure. The Vikings...
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Infamous Party Town In Laos Faces Government Crack Down
In August 2012, the Lao government shut down more than 20 bars along the Nam Song River, sending the message to thrill-seeking tourists that the party may be ending soon in Vang Vieng....
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Queenstown, Adventure Capital Of New Zealand
Calling Queenstown the Belle of New Zealand's South Island is scant praise to bestow upon this gorgeous lakefront town surrounded by snow-capped mountains and endless views. Instead, we...
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Tweet It: Fall is the Time to Visit Orlando
Fall is a magical time of year to visit Orlando, central Florida's nexus of heat and crowds during summer. It's the time of year for great hotel values, reduced waiting lines everywhere,...
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New York City Looks Good To The Blind
Sightseeing in New York City is surprisingly compatible with traveling with the vision impaired. Sidewalks often have raised bumps, tactile cues that you are reaching the end at the curb. And though midtown...
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Kids Make Their Own ToDo List From 101 Inspired Things To Keep Me Busy
Written in a direct, how-to style that will be easy for your kids (even the precocious 9-year-olds) to figure out, the
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Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, Lake Placid, New York
Families and outdoor enthusiasts alike will enjoy the down-home feel and state of the art eco-friendly accommodations at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York. The...
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Lake Placid Eco Resort Hosts Family Farm Tour
Lake Placid, a scenic, mountainous getaway in upstate New York, has earned a world-renowned reputation as an athletic haven. Not surprisingly, the landscape of the Adirondack region is part of what...
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Getaway To Ghent For Belgium Family Fun
Ghent is the undiscovered corner of Belgium, a European destination brimming with family attractions sure to please your tweens and teens. Families touring the country will find that the capital...
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Dorney Park Stay and Scream and Soak Family Vacations
Through the end of summer, families can plan a discounted trip to Pennsylvania's Dorney Park themepark and adjoining...
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Crested Butte, Colorado At Its Best
A well-skied family goes late in the season to the higher altitudes of Crested Butte, Colorado, guaranteeing the best conditions. For families, a ski trip to the Rockies is, at best, a once-a-season endeavor....
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Home Remedies Can Be Helpful
With travel come many opportunities for bumps, bruises and various ouches. Fortunately, most of the classic aches of childhood have tried 'n' true home remedies to spare parents a midnight's...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Adds New Family Programs To Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched two youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage, which debuted in February on the Norwegian Gem...
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Visit Maine’s Overnight Camps for a Chance to Win
Maine Camp Experience suggests their overnight camps as the remedy...
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Short Break From NYC – Hudson Valley Weekend Getaway
Tarrytown, New York and the historic Hudson Valley have a multitude of things for families to do, while offering small town charm and a brief escape from the city.If a busy schedule or a tight...
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Leadville, Colorado – Taste Of The American West
The Western heritage of Leadville, Colorado has withstood the test of time and lures families with mining museums, historic architecture and abundant outdoor recreation. Leadville,...
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Taking Your Children on Safari
A safari is one of the most memorable holiday experiences you can have. You get to see exciting wild animals in their natural environments, and you can do this in relative comfort thanks to the many guided...
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Advice For Travelers With Diabetes
Many travelers with diabetes worry about storing, packing, and transporting their medication and supplies when flying. The good news is that insulin does not need to be stored in the...
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Waterfront Fun And Festivals In Norfolk, Virginia
Each June at Harborfest, the mid-size American city of Norfolk, Virginia turns out to be a family destination of major merit and interest. Norfolk is actually home to more...
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Explore Harry Potter’s England By Road
Harry Potter fans, inspired by new books and thrill rides, can tour Great Britain by car and visit many of the actual filming locations inspired by the book series. Harry Potter fans who want even more...
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Utah’s Park City, Where Family Fun is Not Just for Winter
With all that Park City has to offer, we are sure that your entire family will be surprised at how much this winter community blossoms during the spring and summer months. Numerous ski...
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See Michael Jackson Costumes On Your Family Vacation
Michael Jackson's former costume designers Dennis Thompkins and Michael Bush have released an extensive collection of his wardrobe to Julien's Auctions for the international tour, Icons...
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Kids Cook at Sonoma County Summer Cooking Camp
This summer Epicurean youngsters step out of the classroom and into the kitchen at Ramekins, the Sonoma culinary school, event venue and inn. Sonoma Wineries: Family Fun for Every...
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Government Funded Summer Jobs For Young People
Eco-jobs in the great outdoors are now available for 20,000 Americans ages 15-25 this summer. Interested? Read on. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Secretary of the U.S. Department...
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