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Trends: Vacation Habits Studied By Workaholics January 27, 2011 | FTFstaff
The state of human happiness correlates directly with the amount of vacation time taken by workers. Hotels and online travel agencies are among the many studying vacation habits in an effort...

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Colorado’s Finest Skiing Along Route I-70 January 26, 2011 | FTFstaff
Although I-70 covers ground from Maryland to Utah, it's Colorado that boasts the most snow fun along this interstate highway.Route I-70 stretches over approximately 2,173 miles from Baltimore,...

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3-Day Virginia Eco Vacations for Kids Who Hate Snow from $83 January 12, 2011 | FTFstaff
Do you love the wintertime, but hate the idea of snowsports? Head to Virginia Beach, where the brisk but mild climate of a rich coastal environment makes it the perfect vacation destination...

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Madrid’s Latest Hotspots January 10, 2011 | FTFstaff
Madrid's Latest Hotspots by Yuli Linssen KaminitzMadrid is a great city to visit and the sunny weather makes it possible to enjoy it throughout the whole...

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Custom Itinerary: Touring Harry Potter Sights & British Castles January 06, 2011 | FTFstaff
Q. Laurie H. and family from Houston, TX want tips on seeing Harry Potter sights and staying in the top castle hotels during a 16-day trip to England with their daughters.

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Civil War Turns 150 and Baltimore Celebrates Big Time January 05, 2011 | FTFstaff
Historians will be heading south to Baltimore in April to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Several of this maritime city's facilities will be looking back at the momentous event,...

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Bar Mitzvah Cruise Makes Smooth Sailing December 30, 2010 | FTFstaff
When Maritza and Jeff Weiss of San Antonio, Texas, began to plan son Warren’s Bar Mitzvah, they considered the traditional format: a temple ceremony followed by a celebration near home.

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Oahu is Home to the Obama Winter White House in Hawaii December 28, 2010 | FTFstaff
President Barack Obama and his family are once again back in Hawaii for their winter break. On Christmas Day, the President and First Lady quietly visited the Marine Corps Base Honolulu to thank...

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St. Croix Of The U.S. Virgin Islands December 21, 2010 | FTFstaff
From snorkeling to city life, the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands is an easy trip for American families seeking warm weather and something different. St. Croix is the perfect destination...

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