Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Baltimore, Maryland
So many families enjoy a long weekend in Baltimore that we've compiled a list of favorite family restaurants serving everything from local seafood to international cuisines.Lexington...
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Packing A Travel Safety Kit
Traveling parents can rest more easily knowing they are prepared for almost anything, in the event something happens to themselves, their children or their destination. With terrorism, mysterious...
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Is Grandma’s House Safe?
Here are some tips for making sure that your parent's home is child proof.Many parents pack up their young children and head off to grandma and grandpa’s house for vacations or the holidays....
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Toddler Playtime On The Road: Gymboree Goes Global
Come check out this innovative program for playing and learning with your child Restless and cranky? Been on the road too long? Comic, physical relief is available. Gymboree Play & Music,...
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Top 10 Family Reunion Destinations Announced by Family Travel Forum (2004)
Media Only, January 18, 2005: FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Reunions Examines Most Accommodating, Top-Value Venues for Uniting The Clan.Media Only, January 18, 2005: FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family...
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In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania What’s Old Is News
History buffs will love exploring the coal-mining and steam train heritage of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, a fascinating and top value weekend getaway. In scenic Lackawanna County, PA, not...
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Travel Toy Shopping For Youngsters
Finding the perfect travel gift is easy with these tips from the toy experts at Learning Curve International, Inc.After the numerous scandals involving toys manufactured in China and other countries...
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Top 10 Discover America Road Trips USA Announced by Family Travel Forum
FTF's community of family vacationers selects discover America road trips for this year's Top 10 Getaways for Family Traveler awards. The FamilyTravelForum.com community honors the original...
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Volcanic Ash Throws Cloud over European Air Travel
On Wednesday, April 15th, a plume of smoke emitted by a volcano under Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull glacier carried dark clouds over the country of Iceland, which quickly blew across the Atlantic...
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In San Francisco
Looking for a good family restaurant in San Francisco? Something both grownups and kids can enjoy? Read on for Family Travel Forum reader favorites. San Francisco, California is a diner's town...
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Family Travel Forum Consulting Clients
FTFc offers clients timely advice and compelling marketing strategies to cope with the ever-changing landscape of family travel. Family Travel Forum Consulting (FTFc) draws upon years of experience...
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Trends Report: Increase In Family Travel For 2010
March 25, 2010. TripAdvisor.com survey of 1,100 online travelers reveals growth spurt of 4% in family travel year over year for 2010 summer season.TripAdvisor,...
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Overcoming Crowds And Challenges At Walt Disney World, Florida
Wondering where to eat or how to minimize the wait? Dreaming of a theme park visit but dreading not being able to find a shady place to relax? Towing lots of little ones with no idea of where the best...
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San Antonio Playground Adapts To Special Needs
Morgan's Wonderland, a new 25-acre, fully accessible park in northeast San Antonio, Texas, opened to the public in april 2010, and to rave reviews.Morgan's was built by philanthropist...
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A Weekend Break In Breckenridge, Colorado
Colorado's Breck is a top-notch place for winter fun, with great skiing and riding -- but it shines year-round with places to visit, play, and eat around town. Breckenridge is among the most attractive...
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US Family Tours And Attractions
A gallery view of some of our favorite daytrips, sightseeing excursions and city tours for families visiting the US.
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado -- a funky, reformed mining town -- has gone upscale with gorgeous luxury properties at the mountain base, perfect for families with the splurge instinct....
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Child Restraints And Infant Fares On Major Airlines
Will she be a lap child? Get the scoop on current regulations for lap children vs. children in safety seats, as well as discount airline fares for infants.Since 1997, U.S. airlines have allowed...
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Top Family Waterparks
A quick roundup of the best of the best in outdoor waterpark fun, with great play areas around the country. If it's between April and September, chances are good that your family will be able to...
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Paris Sightseeing: Top Family Attractions And Tours
Organize your sightseeing time in Paris with some discount attraction passes and guided tours, then make the most of your family vacation.
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Iberostar – Profile Of A Family-Friendly Resort Company
Iberostar, the brand behind all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and other countries, has both a storied history and a high rate of approval from vacationing families.
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Cancun’s Royal Resorts’ Family Villas
Family Travel Forum's review of spacious condominium living at The Royal Resorts complexes located along the beachfront in Cancun, Mexico.On our recent return to Cancun after the devastating...
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Snowsports Toys And Tricks For All Ages
New snow toys makes non-skiers and too-little-to-ski-ers enjoy their day on the mountain just as much as everyone else.With every season, we become aware of new snow toys and snow fun options waiting...
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British Virgin Islands Resorts
Read Family Travel Forum's useful tips on how to have a great vacation in the British Virgin Islands and the top family-friendly resorts. An archipelago of 50 islands, cayes and rocks spread...
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U.S. Trusted Traveler Programs And WHTI Regulations
The latest regulations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection explain some of the alternatives to expensive passports for international border crossings in the WHTI.U.S. border crossing requirements...
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Cheaper Travel ID Options For Kids At Certain Borders
As many families already know, since January 23, 2007, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) has required all U.S.As many families already know, since January 23, 2007, the...
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Air Travel For U.S. Citizens: Necessary Documents For WHTI Countries
Read on to see if your family can save money on required identification papers when crossing borders between the US and WHTI countries.These regulations concern the Western Hemisphere...
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10 New Air Travel Regulations You Need To Know
Family Travel Forum urges families flying to the U.S. to prepare for new security regulations in place at international airports around the world. Since Northwest Flight 253 was threatened...
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Baby Adventurers: As They Grow Tips
Research the best ways to travel with babies from newborns through 36 months.Most parents would agree that any journey with an infant is an adventure! Here are some travel ideas to make it easy,...
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4 Common Sense Travel Safety Tips
Packing, planning, heading out, and arriving at a new destination are transitional moments when families should reinforce common sense safety.Make your vacation a memorable one by taking a few...
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Custom Itinerary – Trip to Spain
Q - Lauren L. of New York City writes: We are traveling with our 7 and 9-year-old boys to Spain in June and need help with kid-friendly cultural activities in Barcelona, the Costa Brava and over the French...
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Custom Itinerary – Weekend in Maine
Q - Jeff L. of Trenton, New Jersey asks: My family, including a 1, 6 and 9-year-old will be spending a long weekend in Bethel, Maine and we are looking for some activities that include watersports,...
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Let’s Make A Deal – 10 Ways To Save On All-Inclusive Vacations
Read FTF's money-saving tips for choosing the right resort, planning your vacation, and booking your next all-inclusive getaway.Read FTF's money-saving tips for choosing the right resort, planning...
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Congratulations! Winners of 2008 Teen Travel Writing Scholarship
Helping others motivates family travelers and earns scholarships for writers ages 13-18 in Family Travel Forum's 2008 Teen Travel Writing contest. (New York, November 11, 2008)...
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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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Hiking With Kids
Follow the advice of expert hikers at the Adirondack Mountain Club and your kids --even the littlest -- will be running up the trails in no time.The Adirondack Mountain...
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Save On A Roadside Room With Roomsaver.com
Need to find some cheap places -- at the last minute -- to stay on your family mega trip? Funds running low towards the end? Visit this great, old-fashoined site for hotel coupons. If you're...
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Safety First For Our Kids
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children shares valuable safety tips for the holidays, and throughout the year.Just in time for the winter 2007-2008 holiday shopping season, the National...
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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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Swing Into Playground Safety
The CPSC shares tips on safety during National Playground Safety Week, with information that is valuable every day.Playgrounds may be the site of much fun and play, but playground safety is a serious...
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Mad River Glen, A Unique Eco-Resort Celebrates 60+ Years
This ski mountain in Waitsfield, Vermont offers all the traditional amenities of a winter resort, plus a lot of eco-friendly activities.Hate the whoosh of snowboards and the heavy metal beat as...
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Kids Fun In Myrtle Beach
Great weather, lots to do -- no wonder South Carolina's playground is a national vacation destination year-round. Typically very hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper...
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Canada vs. US: Finding A Snowsports Bargain
How family ski resorts in Canada compare price-wise to skiing the U.S. -- with some strategies to make planning simple for your next (budget) snowsports vacation.A Winter 2005 study done by...
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San Francisco Fun Activities For Toddlers
San Francisco is full of fun for Tiny Travelers.We know the kids are out of school during summer, but if you visit San Francisco from September to November you're likely to have much sunnier and...
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Planning a Beach Reunion for 14
Q. I am a grandfather of five from Kansas City trying to host our annual week-long, three-generational family reunion of 14 (five kids and nine adults). We need six bedrooms and...
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Happy New Year Israel – Sweet as Honey Cake And More Popular than Ever
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebration, it's nice to hear some good news about tourism to Israel. According to a report from Arie Sommer, Israel...
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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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How To Raise Kids As Eco-Tourists
Everyone in your family can act as a responsible traveler -- here are some tips to get your youngest started on the green pathway. Lead by example -- that's the best way...
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Pickpockets: Where To Find Them And How To Avoid Them
Thanks to the popular hotel review site, TripAdvisor, we have some fresh thoughts on how to avoid pickpockets, the bane of every traveler's existence. Well, some would say that airport security...
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