Luxembourg Is Very Cool, Prosperous And Green
Little Luxembourg has a very cool capital with so many sights, culture and history within walking distance of your hotel that you'll feel like you're on a Grand Tour over a long weekend's...
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Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun - the resort with the right balance that keeps kids busy, teens happy and parents blissfully pleased - leaving the whole family wanting more.I was looking for...
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Family Travel Forum Announces 2009 Student Travel Scholarship Winners
The emotional life of today's teens is revealed in the thousands of compelling travel blogs submitted to the 3rd annual FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship.(New York, November 13, 2009) - Family...
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“Adults Only” Becomes “Families Welcome”
Romantic Inns Welcome Offspring... SometimesMy wife Natalie and I recently took our 15-month-old daughter to Cape Cod, Massachusetts....
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Travel Essay
In my life, I have gone on many memorable trips. I look forward to my families annual trip to Georgia...
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The Roots Of Your Family Tree
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens are feeling about their vacations when they involve a return to their parents' home country. Although genealogy may be...
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Road Trips: Hitting The Open Road With Teens
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens really think about piling into the family car for the annual summertime roadtrip.As the traveling parent of a teen, this script...
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Families Chillin’ Caribbean Style
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens are feeling about their latest family vacations in the Caribbean isles. Just the word 'Caribbean' brings to mind warm sandy...
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Paris, France Through the Eyes of Teens
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens are feeling about their latest trips across the US and around the world. Ah Paris, the City of Lights, la Cité de l’Amour....
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To Be Young And In Brussels, Belgium
At the heart of Europe, Brussels is glamorous, hip and filled with energy from all over the world, making it an ideal city with teens. Fully aware that Brussels, Belgium is the capital of the...
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Punzabo Winner Learns About Medicine and Friendship in Boston (September 2009)
The winner of the September 2009 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is John Vitello! His essay entitled "My Trip To Boston" tells...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Sandy Lane, Barbados
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award winners honored Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados as a Top Luxury Golf Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or...
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Bahamas: Island Hopping
Follow this reporter as she plans her island-hopping itinerary through the Bahamas, with a special focus on Grand Bahama Island and its attractions. Lately, when we think about the Bahamas,...
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Hanging Out in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona has something for everyone: shopping, festivals, fairs, food and more.In late March, early April of 2008, I took an amazing trip down to the Tempe, Arizona area (literally only a...
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Cebu, Philippines Is A Family Favorite
A local Cebuano shares tips on how to enjoy Cebu, the best island in the Philippines for families interested in city culture and great beaches.Cebu is just an hour's flight from the Philippine...
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Kid Suites At International Family Resorts
Some popular family hotels and resorts in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia boast large family suites whose decor and amenities have been designed with kids in mind. Between June and September 2009,...
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Montreal Avec Les Enfants
Explore Montreal, Canada by water and land with a few tips from Family Travel Forum.Montréal, a small, vibrant island city on the banks of Canada's St. Lawrence River, boasts a smattering of...
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Canada, Eh?
Every year, my family and I take a road trip during summer vacation. In 2008, my parents revealed our next summer destination -- Nova Scotia, Canada. As the word "Canada" ran through my mind, all I...
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, Texas
See a different side of San Antonio by leaving the city behind and experiencing Texas Hill Country hospitality at a deluxe countryside spa and golf resort. Just 30 minutes away from downtown...
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Foodies On Isla Mujeres
It's easy to find 3 great meals a day on Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Cancun, but who knew we should even try to?Isla Mujeres is a peaceful, still unspoiled island in Quintana Roo, Mexico,...
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Carnival Gets Teens With At-Sea Programs
Carnival Cruise Lines has expanded its program offerings and facilities for that hard-to-please teenage market.Since the millennium, teens have been sought out by the cruise companies, who see...
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Nepal: The Roof of the World
A Kathmandu resident helps families decide whether to "do" Nepal in winter, spring, summer or fall by exploring adventure options like trekking, river rafting, elephant safaris, and plain old sightseeing.I'm...
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French Polynesia For Families And Lovers
Don't think just white sand beaches and sparkling lagoons. A family vacation to Moorea and Bora Bora offers special, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.Jumping off your overwater bungalow’s...
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Globalization Of Today’s Teens Highlighted By FTF Travel Writing Scholarships
Media only, November 19, 2007: Analysis of scholarship applications reveals that more than 43% of teens have traveled internationally within the past three years.(New York, NY) - Family Travel...
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Lexington, Kentucky Attractions
One of the world's capitals for horse breeding, this fun city offers racetracks, horsey theme parks and museums, and family horseback riding.Lexington is the place where more racehorses are...
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Kids Rule At Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California
Grandma and Grandpa take 14-year-old cousins to this classic southern California family resort and say that being together has never been more fun. Anticipating the excitement of sharing special moments...
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Top Family Camps In The South
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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Norway Attractions
FTF's family guide to the best of Norway includes the two major cities of Oslo (the capital) and Bergen (2nd biggest city) and a guide to the Fjord tours. Whether you’re itching to visit...
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Soft Adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's land activities provide plenty of "soft" adventures for vacationing families with less active -- or more fearful -- loved ones.Costa Rica's land activities provide plenty...
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Marriott Aruba Review: A Family-Friendly Paradise
Turquoise waters, gentle trade winds, and the warm embrace of Aruban hospitality - welcome to our Marriott Aruba review blog! Join us as we dive deep into the luxurious experiences,...
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Star Trekking 07:022:09: Naked Cowboy Runs for Mayor of New York City
On Wednesday, July 22, Robert John Burck, also known as the Naked Cowboy, announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York in the upcoming election against current mayor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg....
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Travel Wise with Children
A learning expert shares her strategies for making your travel time with youngsters as fun and educational as possible. My friend Suzann told me a story which illustrates many truths about traveling...
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Top 10 Getaway For Family Togetherness – Beaches Family Resorts, Caribbean
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Beaches Family Resorts in the Caribbean as a Top Resort Chain for Family TogethernessIn 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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Finding Freedom At Boston’s Liberty Hotel
Hip, new Boston, Massachusetts hotel -- families looking for a happening place to stay can find a "Get Out of Jail" pass at Boston's reformed jailhouse.Most of us will never spend a night...
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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness – Sunriver Resort, Oregon
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon as a Top Active Getaway for Family Togetherness.In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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My Favorite Resort: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida
"Mommy, I see a little bit of the sun, it's time to go!" I turned toward the voice. There stood my 4-year-old in bathing trunks, holding his complimentary Ritz-Carlton pail and shovel, eagerly...
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A Weekend in Seattle, Washington
Come to Seattle, a perfect hotspot of fun for teens, and the whole family! Teenagers are very busy people. Hours of homework, community service requirements and extra-curricular activities fill...
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Curitiba, Star Of Biodiverse Parana In Southern Brazil
From Curitiba to the Atlantic coast, this trip represents a small sample of Brazil's environmental diversity in an off the beaten path tourist region.It would be unfair to the rest...
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Orlando, Florida Thrills Teens, Too
Theme parks amuse everyone, but sometimes your teen may feel a bit "been there, done that," so Family Travel Forum has a few ideas to keep him pumped about your trip to Orlando, FL. So...
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Punzabo Winner Feels At Home in China (June 2009)
The winner of the June 2009 Punzabo Award (and $100) is Sara Portesan. Her story, “At Home in China,” was the highest rated...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa, Hawai’i
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 109 survey of award-winners honored the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa, Mau'i, Hawai'i as a Top Luxury Spa. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay, Hawai’i
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay, Lana'i, Hawai'i as a Top Luxury Beach Resort.In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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Costa Rica’s Drake Bay Wilderness
In search of adventure, s single father and two teens explore Costa Rica. Over the past decade, Costa Rica has emerged as the standout eco-adventure destination in the Americas. From its rugged,...
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Volunteerism, Teens And Habitat For Humanity
Volunteering to help build houses can build, tear down, and rebuild our kids' characters. "When I tell my friends I'm going to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity, they ask me if...
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Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The DR's Club Med offers upgraded facilities, bigger Kid's Club, sports: everything you need for a tropical beach vacation.The DR's Club Med offers upgraded facilities, bigger Kid's Club,...
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Star Trekking: MTV’s Real World Cancun Suite Now Open at Mexico Resort
Have you been watching the new season of the Real World: Cancun? Well then you must have noticed the amazing suite the roommates are staying in at the Melia Resort ME...
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Punzabo Winner Experiences Art And Culture in Green Ireland (May 2009)
The recipient of travelBIGO's May 2009 Punzabo Award (and $100) is Gyong Kang! Her winning essay entitled “A Green Realization”...
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Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, Arizona
Based on her experience staying at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess with her teenage son, Family Travel Forum's resident resort reviewer takes a look at this luxurious Arizona property.
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