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Family Travel Forum has provided trusted vacation planning resources for traveling the world with kids since 1996. Over the years, our staff and contributors who Have Kids, Still Travel! — as well as their children, our interns, professional writers and our community — have contributed a rich library of compelling travel journals and reviews. We strive to keep our community's work relevant and up-to-date to help you make the most of your own family adventures. Please add your comments and corrections to any post and send us your notes on the latest destinations, products and trends you find. After all, we are community.
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Boston

Looking for a good family restaurant in Boston -- something both grownups and kids can enjoy? Read on for Family Travel Forum reader favorites.It's a college town so you know there are cheap...

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Family In Focus at the 2015 New York Times Travel Show

The first thing to put on your 2015 calendar is the upcoming New York Times Travel Show, Sunday, January 25th, when "Top Value Family Escapes: 

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Family Travel Trending Up And Adventurous For 2015

- Family Travel Consulting finds current events, active wellness, and endangered environments are among top motivators for family vacation planners in 2015 -Family Travel Consulting (FTC)...

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Tampa, Florida Hotels And Resorts

The Sunshine State boasts more than just Disney World and Miami Beach; Tampa, Florida, is a favorite value vacation spot for families. Filled with theme parks, sports (it's a big Spring Training destination),...

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Thailand’s Capital Offers a Blissful Night’s Sleep from US$185/N

Picture getting ready for a jet-lag-fighting nap as the sun sets out your window, behind the silhouette of Bangkok's famous temple, Wat Arun.Looking down at the bustling Chao Phraya River, imagine...

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Exploring Manila on these Fun, Budget Walking Tours

Explore Manila, capital of the Philippines, through the eyes -- and in the footsteps -- of its most enthusiastic proponents. Has your family seen the hit musical "Here Lies Love" about Imelda Marcos...

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South America Family Expeditions for a New Year of Adventure

Is South America on your radar for 2015?  Thanks to Jacquie Whitt, co-founder and director of US Operations for the tour operator Adios...

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Professional Travelers Share Money-Saving Tips For Holiday Travel Shopping

Annual Family Travel Conference Attendees Brainstorm Top Insider Tips to Find Bargains (New York, December 15, 2015) – Today’s savvy traveler may check out blogs, social media feeds, online...

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New York Travel Writers Association Awards Teen Writing Scholarship

New York, N.Y. (Dec. 8, 2014) - The New York Travel Writers Association (NYTWA), with the help of Family Travel Forum (FTF), has awarded 18-year-old Megha Majumder of Plainview, N.Y.  a $500 scholarship...

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