Skiing On A Budget
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...
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Kids Ski Free And Learn To Ski Passes
Make getting out on the snow your New Year's resolution with amazing Kids Ski Free and Student Learn To Ski Passes. These free and low-cost passes are available to local (and visiting)...
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids
Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...
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Real Christmas Tree Farms: Where and How to Harvest Your Own Tree
Family excursions make for great holidays, so why not take the kids to harvest your own tree in the wild or at a real Christmas tree farm? We make it easy with...
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Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty
Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...
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Step And Blended Family Vacations
Planning a family vacation with your step or blended family? We share resources and expert advice to make step and blended family vacations -- and any travel together -- a success.
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Road Trip USA: Exploring The Diverse Cultures of New Mexico
Explore the byways and historic Camino Real on a New Mexico road trip and add unexpected pleasures to your Southwestern overland adventure.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival For July 4th Getaway
Thinking down home at a Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival for Independence Day this year? Dreaming of pie eating contests, quilting bees, and Civil War re-enactments?
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Wet And Wild At Schlitterbahn Waterparks
Being voted the “World’s Best Waterpark” for 24 years is a guarantee that your family will find Schlitterbahn a fun, imaginative, aquatic entertainment center. Just ask the...
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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions
The St. Petersburg Clearwater family attractions include so much of what a vacation in Florida should have. Expect some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow...
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Road Trip USA: Great Sights of the West – Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone And The Grand Tetons
Plan a Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone road trip to experience the West's top national parks and monuments. Share other interesting Western sights in South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming...
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You Thought Beach? Myrtle Beach Golf Is The New Game
Many families expect a beach when they get to Myrtle Beach, but our family prefers a Myrtle Beach golf vacation. The beach is there, of course. The Grand Strand...
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A Real Kid’s Guide to Washington DC
Just in time for summer, there's a brand new edition of
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Big City Deals With City Pass Savings
Who's not interested in multi-attraction tickets and city pass savings for several US cities? Many of these discounted attraction passes cover sights in Canada and the top European...
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Making Our Travels More Meaningful
Social, economic and political forces have persuaded many families to commit to more meaningful travel since the pandemic pause.
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours
One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...
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Alexandria, Virginia In Winter – Top Attractions
Historic Alexandria, Virginia in winter is all about Scottish traditions and holiday cheer. It's a great time of year to visit this small town neighboring the nation's capital....
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10 Tips To Get The Most Bang for Your Orlando Buck
Families on a budget heading to Florida's theme park capital should heed these money-saving Orlando tips to get the most bang for their vacation buck. Planning ahead with the help...
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Quebec City, Canada Attractions
Tour an 18th-century European old town, water parks, zoos, monuments and the river -- Quebec City attractions that are fun for families in all four seasons.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions
Typically hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper 80's F) yet more temperate during the rest of the year, Myrtle Beach attractions make it South...
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The King of Tupelo, Mississippi
I recently overheard two guys who'd scaled Kilimanjaro, run Class VI rapids on the New River, and rested their heads on the most expensive pillows in Paris agree that none of their...
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Foodie Families In Puerto Vallarta
The Pacific coast Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta has made a name for itself among the foodies of the world, thanks to a chef-friendly culture and its proximity to great seafood,...
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Surfing Resorts In California And Hawaii
I have been an avid surfer since I was a kid, so when my wife and I vacation with Hannah, now 2, I expect to go to a surfing resort. The
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Top Family-Welcoming Tennis Resorts
Here's your go-to resource for the top-ranked tennis resorts and tennis training camps in the world which accommodate families and their tennis-playing children. It's time to get...
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Farms Stays and Agritourism Around the World
Use this directory of agritourism resources -- agricultural businesses that extend hospitality to guests -- to plan farm stays. Your kids will learn where food comes from and will...
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Star Trekking: Lady Gaga Shrieks Viva Las Vegas
The Grammy's make us dream about the big year for Lady Gaga. When one of the world's most flamboyant and individual performers joined the A-list at Madame Tussauds in...
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America’s Top 10 Snowy Cities
Think you've got it bad? Here is a list of the average annual snowfall in America’s 10 Most Snowy Cities, according to The Weather Channel
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Family Road Trip USA: The Grand Canyon From Phoenix To Las Vegas
This great American family road trip, the Grand Canyon road trip, takes you through Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada past red rocks, blue...
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How To Avoid Typical Travel Ripoffs
As smart as we all are about buying vacation packages online, it's important to refresh our scam antennae to avoid travel ripoffs.
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Two Days in Cappadocia, Turkey
Get away from Turkey's big cities and find all the culture, beauty, and fresh air you're searching for in the west: Cappadocia. Ready...
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Free Travel Fun In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known for its proximity to the historic Gettysburg Battlefield, as well as for its institutions of higher learning including Gettysburg College and...
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Introduce Family Camping To Little Explorers
Is it time to introduce family camping to your little explorers? This year especially, when warm nights beckon cooped-up kids to brave the wilds of the back yard and beyond, you'll...
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Fighting Cattle in Valais, Switzerland
Fighting cattle are an unusual natural attraction and a good enough reason to go to places we've never heard of to experience such a treasure. Since we know that cattle...
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Playa del Carmen Best Places To Stay
Mexico's busy little port Playa del Carmen is a hotbed of small boutique hotels and condos that are the best places to stay for families who want to get away from large all-inclusive...
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See Istanbul with Free Sightseeing and Stopover Tours
We really appreciate what Turkish Airlines has done to make families feel welcome, by offering free sightseeing and stopover tours in addition to in-flight toys, family entertainment...
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Playing With Ice – Ice Safety
Whether you're snowboarding, fishing, skating, or just taking a slippery stroll, knowing ice safety could save your life. During...
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Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Welcome Beginners
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Pennsylvania ski resorts want all the beginners in your family to learn in their state! Did you know that tens...
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Family Travel Forum Announces Winners Of 2019 Teen Travel Writing Scholarship
(New York, NY – September 24, 2019) Family Travel Forum (FTF) and its travel industry partners congratulate the winners of the 2019 FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship. Completing...
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attractions
Take a closer look at spots tourists love and local families' favorites to discover don't-miss attractions when exploring Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the family. To make exploring easier, Philadelphia...
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Travel in the Machine Age: Robots Join the Frontline Workforce
Since HAL and his offspring, C-3PO and R2-D2, first entered popular culture, humans have grown accustomed to the notion of benevolent robots being trained to serve them. And while...
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Lake Compounce – Fun Family Activities In Northwest Connecticut
The northwestern corner of Connecticut around Waterbury has many fun attractions for the family including the traditional Lake Compounce amusement park. Whether you’re going for a day or a weekend away,...
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Hershey, Pennsylvania Attractions
A trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania is not complete without the taste of chocolate, and the Hersheypark themepark, ZooAmerica and Chocolate World are all fun attractions for everyone in the...
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Rome, Italy Hotels
When in Rome, you'd prefer to do as the Romans do, and have a nice villa with extra bedrooms available for your family visit. But Italy's capital can seem unwelcoming if you're trying to find a family-friendly...
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The Baby B’Air Infant Vest For Lap Children
Just because the airplane doesn't give your little ones their own chair, doesn't mean they can't buckle up in a Baby B'Air designed Flight Travel Harness. If you've read our 8...
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San Francisco, California Hotels
With so many lodging options and a plethora of unattended rentals, choosing the right hotel -- with a good staff and a convenient neighborhood -- can make your visit to San Francisco, California less stressful....
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Car Rentals: Child Safety Not Included
One would think that at any car rental agency, child seats would be available without much fuss. Think again; our report just may convince you that the only safe thing to do is bring your own. According...
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Bend, Oregon For High Desert Adventure Vacations
Bend is the focal point in central Oregon for active lifestyles and outdoor adventures, with sun all over, snow fun at Mt. Bachelor and recreation for all ages and athletic abilities. Nestled at the...
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8 Ways Travel Alerts Should Impact Your Vacation
Frightening travel alerts, amplified by the 24-hour news cycle and lots of genuinely bad news, have become a daily occurrence… and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Although terror incidents, strikes,...
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France Skiing Hostel Style – Six Nights Room, Board from 248 Euros
In a special promotion only a youth hostel could afford, the Serre Chevalier Hostel in the...
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