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Homesteading At The Homestead Resort, Virginia

A Family Travel Forum family takes their SUV to the Omni Homestead Resort in Virginia for some wintertime fun, indoors and out! We're always amazed that people continue to visit resorts in what can...

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Washington DC Getaway With Teens

Fresh ideas for teens and their folks who are visiting (or re-visiting) the capital of the United States. We recently explored our own backyard with13-year-old daughter Maddy and 12-year-old...

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The Greystone Inn, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

An isolated private castle in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greystone sits above Lake Toxaway and welcomes families with gracious service and outdoor recreation.How many family-friendly, luxury properties...

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Washington DC, The National Cathedral

This is an architecturally dramatic monument to Christianity, past presidents and current events, as well as an engaging center for Medieval crafts and ways. In a city better known for museums...

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Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic

A European owned all-inclusive resort creates competition in the luxury class for long-time family favorites in the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic beach zone. At home, it's so damp and cold...

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Tidying Up At Virginia’s Tides Inn

Join a Virginia family as they slow up and wind down at this sleepy, multi-generational, riverside family resort. The Tides Inn,...

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Ocean Club Resorts, Turks And Caicos

On the expensive island of Provo, it's great to hear about a reasonably priced resort that offers the same beachfront as its pricey neighbors.

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A Villaful In Jamaica

Family Travel Forum contributors and their two kids decide to "relax" for a change on a Villas by Linda Smith family vacation to Jamaica.  When a travel writer friend recommended we check out...

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Italian Villas For Your Euro Road Trip

Our kids wanted to go to Venice - my wife and I wanted to go to Tuscany. Here's how we hit the autostrada and did both. On a recent spring break in Italy, after wandering by boat and foot...

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