Belize For Family Adventures
For just the right balance of adventure and relaxation, rainforest exploring and beach lounging, this Central America country is a find, and a great value. When planning a recent winter holiday...
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The Angels And Demons Family Tour Of Rome
Using a bestselling mystery, a guidebook, and a Hollywood film, this family is determined to discover Italy's rich history. We just completed a marvelous “vacation” in Rome, Italy. I use quotations...
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Pounds Of Shopping In London, England
Britain's shopping underrated? FTF's retail guru dishes about the boutiques and emporiums where famous American moms spoil their fashionable flock.The city that has most fashionistas...
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Introducing Motorsports To Kids
Develop a lifelong love of all things engine-powered in kids by starting them off slowly and safely, in an environment where adults can support them. Justin Dawes, 32, of Irvine, California...
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Teen Programs – With The Folks At A Resort
Learn what to look for with the "five C's" of resort teen programs.After reviewing the supervised teen programs at the Smuggler's Notch, Vermont; Tyler Place at Lake Champlain, Vermont; and...
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Star Trekking: 07-08: 2009: Sail The Sea With Disney Stars
Disney Cruise Line is striving to give your kids what they want with their Disney Channel Summer at Sea Cruises. Many stars from popular Disney Channel shows will be on board the Disney...
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Selecting The Right Teen Tour
Here is a list of characteristics to look out for as you and your teen select a youth tour program.Departing for a group tour sans parents can be an exciting new experience for a teenager....
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Keystone Resort, Colorado
Find out how this skiing destination in the Colorado Rockies rates according to Family Travel Forum's ski expert. Find out how this skiing destination in the Colorado Rockies rates according to Family...
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New York’s Finger Lakes Region
New York's Finger Lakes Region offers quality family fun in a beautiful country setting. Here's my exclusive guide to making the most of an upstate getaway. The Finger Lakes Region...
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Vermont’s Hawk Inn And Mountain Resort
The Hawk Inn, a Vermont resort, offers plenty of options for outdoor activity, or simply lounging around, across the four seasons. Summer and Winter, Spring and Fall, the
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Star Trekking: Duggar Family and 18 Kids in Tennessee; Star Date: 08-05-2009
On May 8th, 2009, the ridiculously large family from TLC's reality show, 18 Kids and Counting, the Duggars, were invited to ride in the 24th annual Dolly Parton...
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Thailand And Vietnam: Resources for Eco-Aquaventures
Here's the family-oriented resource you'll need to plan a marine tour on the Andaman coast of Thailand or in the waters of Viet Nam. Here's the family-oriented resource you'll need to plan...
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Off-Road Adventures On Dirtbikes And ATVs
Take the high road on introducing ATV and dirtbike riding to kids: safety always comes first and practice makes perfect. As a family, we have always enjoyed the adventure sports of speed—skiing,...
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Across the World, Internet Cafes Keep Travelers in Touch
FTF tells you how to find Internet cafes worldwide. As high school and college-aged travelers visit distant lands with ever-increasing frequency, Internet cafés have popped up all over the...
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A Guide to Family-Friendly Jet Ski Adventures
A curious dad and an adventurous son discover the joy of jet skis on a Connecticut River outing, and learn about personal watercraft safety in the process.
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Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
It's a favorite with parents, kids 2 to 12-years and even hard-to-please teens, and one of Club Med's top family destinations.Club Med began decades ago, when a vacation visionary, Gerard...
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Colorado Attractions
Make Denver your family basecamp as you hit the road to experience the natural glory and man-made wonders of the Centennial State, at any time of year.Colorado is a beautiful state, and one of...
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Notre Vacances en France: A Euro Road Trip
Your guide to a pleasant drive from the U.K. - even with fussy little ones - and a delightful, budget camping adventure in the south of France. There are many good reasons for taking a holiday...
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Mission San Antonio, Should You Choose To Accept It
If learning American history sounds like Mission Impossible in your house, consider this tour of one of the lone star state's most family-friendly cities. If learning American history sounds like Mission...
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Punzabo Winner Learns That It Really Is A “Small World” After All (April 2009)
The recipient of travelBIGO's April 2009 Punzabo Award (and $100) is Molly Calahane! Her winning essay entitled "European Culture"...
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Custom Itinerary – Active Family Seeks New Venue
Q - Candace P of Glenview, Illinois asks: My husband and I and our 4 kids (ages 10, 13, 14 and 16) are planning a vacation at the end of July. We are interested in rafting, river floating, hiking to...
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2009 FTF Travel Writing Scholarship Supports Young Travelers
FTF's 3rd annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is open to teens sharing their travel tales in our community dedicated to travel "Before I Get Old."(New York, NY – April 23, 2009) - Family...
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Our Family’s Trip to New York, Rhode Island, Boston and DC
Just thought I'd send some feedback on the trip we made up and down the east board this August. We brought along our 16 year old son and daughters aged 13 and 4. We wanted to fly to the US non-stop...
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Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
A clubby lakefront resort offers roomy accommodations, tons of activities, an active children's program, great food and a laid back atmosphere.What makes for a perfect family resort? How about...
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Exploring Aspen And Snowmass, Colorado With Teens
Post X Games, a noted ski specialist totes teens to Colorado's top mountain resorts to evaluate just how hip it is.I couldn’t resist the chance for an all-girl getaway to Aspen and Snowmass...
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Fun for All Ages at Loon Mountain – Your NH Ski Trip Awaits
This small mountain of Loon will never get taller, but its family appeal includes modern amenities, friendly staff, imaginative cuisine,...
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Tallahassee, Florida Attractions
Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee has its own Southern charm and family fun.Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee...
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Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club And Indoor Waterpark
With watersports, a scenic golf course, and an indoor waterpark for chilly weather, this popular Missouri resort makes a good base in the region.The result of a project to bring electricity to...
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Punzabo Winner Gets Away From The East Coast! (February 2009)
The winner of travelBIGO's February 2009 Punzabo Award (and $100) is Alison Koenig! Her essay entitled “South Dakota” tells...
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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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A Week In Provence, France
How a family of four exchanges their home and keeps two active teens busy on a successful vacation exploring the Provence region of France.The name conjures up images of venerable hill towns, Impressionist...
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Skiing And Learning In St. Anton, Austria
A lifelong skier and his son explore the sport's Austrian roots at the modern resort of St. Anton, home of the founders of many New England ski resorts in America.A short walk from the main...
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British Columbia And Alberta: Canada Winter Adventures
Wherein the author, a city dweller, communes with ice canyons, snowshoes, and civilized travel amidst freezing temperatures in one of the most magnificent parts of North America…. Ah...
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Cave Art And Castle Armor In Southern France
The Dordogne is a destination filled with history and cultural riches for many French, and for families with children of all ages. Mention Paris and Provence and ears prick up, but mention...
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Punzabo Winner Discovers Paris Beyond EPCOT (December 2008)
The winner of the December 2008 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is Natilee Festa! Her essay entitled French Fever explains how...
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Tennis Lessons For Anyone, Any Age
With tennis in resurgence as a sport for kids, we asked expert coaches to share tips with parents on introducing children to the game. Parents may recall that tennis peaked in popularity in the mid-1970s,...
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SoCal, Where The Del Guarantees Happy Tweens And Teens
Here's a long-time classic Southern California resort that's reinvented itself as San Diego's coolest spa and sports getaway, with class and style.Looking for a way to amuse the...
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Spain’s Mythical Place
Terra Mitica offers theme park fun within a Mediterranean atmosphere. Tucked into 260 acres along the Costa Blanca at Benidorm, about 140 kms from Valencia, Spain, is Terra...
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Springfield, Massachusetts Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Let your teens imitate Michael Jordan and your little ones play with the Cat in the Hat--all in Springfield, Massachussetts. Regular readers know that Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley...
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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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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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Go West, Young Woman!
During my semester abroad, I traveled the many sides of China—Beijing in the north, Shanghai in the east, Guangzhou in the south and Sichuan in the west—but I can probably count the number of U.S....
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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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My Foreign Language School In Spain
Malaga is on the Costa del Sol, in the south of Spain. It's the capital of Andalusia, the province that consists largely of the Southern coast. It has approximately 700,000 people...
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Global Volunteers Serve Up Family Vacations
Here is a solid vacation idea: Global Volunteers can engage your teen and your parents in something truly meaningful.If you ask most teens where they'd like to go on vacation, they'll tell you...
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Teen Trips Sampler
Family Travel Forum provides information on exciting, alternative travel adventures for teens.Departing for a group tour sans parents can be an exciting new experience for a teenager. ...
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Vail Resorts Leads Snowsports Movement
There's no denying that global warming, whatever its causes, has adversely affected the snowsports industry for several seasons. And like many other businesses, the mountain resorts which drive the...
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