3-Day Virginia Eco Vacations for Kids Who Hate Snow from $83
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
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
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
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
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
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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Custom Itinerary – Month In Peru & Colombia, South America with Kids
Q. Brent J. and his wife from Washington are going to South America with their 5 and 7-year-olds, spending 10 days in the Galapagos with his sister, and looking for ideas for the rest of their stay.Thanks...
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Custom Itinerary – Driving Toddlers Around Texas
Q. Nate C. of Longview, Texas asks for fresh vacation ideas for a 4-day Texas getaway over Christmas for his wife, baby and toddler.
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Resort Life: Spreading Out With The Comforts Of Home
Frugal travelers looking for a homey touch have evolved from house swaps with strangers to booking furnished homes, condos and timeshares for their vacations. Families are the original group...
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Massachusetts Learning Getaways Warm Up Winter
Reading a good book by a fireplace with a child in your lap is one of the best winter vacations we know, but you can make it even better by bringing that book to life. We love the winter holiday...
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Custom Itinerary – Exploring Yellowstone and Mountain States with PreSchoolers
Q. Michael V. of Newport, California is planning a summer 2011 trip to Yellowstone and is looking for special activities and supervised programs for two preschool boys.
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How Travel is an Institution Disguised as Recreation
How many times have you found yourself dishing for reasons to justify your need to travel, take a break, or go on a vacation?At the risk of sounding presumptuous, a lot of us today perceive travel...
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Free Travel Fun In San Francisco
San Francisco, the beautiful City by the Bay, may demand top dollar at hotels and restaurants but lots of free fun activities can make your vacation a bargain. California is a dream destination...
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Star Trekking: 11:2010: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Family Does Harry Potter
Guess who wasn't home in Pacific Palisades, California basting the Thanksgiving turkey? We're talking about actor Michael Douglas, who toted his family to Orlando, Florida for the school break. With...
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Custom Itinerary – Guatemala on a Six-Month Vacation
Q. Diane W-L of Washington asks for ideas for a home base, as well as a culture and history-focused travel itinerary for a 6-month trip to Guatemala, where she will travel as a single mom with adventurous...
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New Secure Flight Procedures Required By TSA
New screening protocols, full body scans and mandatory ID verification at least 72 hours in advance of flights are among new regulations. In response to two packages sent by air freight to...
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Family Travel Forum Announces Winners of 4th Annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarships
(New York, November 15, 2010) - Family Travel Forum, the award-winning family vacation publisher, is proud to announce the winners...
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Custom Itinerary – Tropical Resort with Baby Care
Q. Andrea F. of Brazil writes: We would like recommendations for a hotel, inn or resort with a baby program, infant facilities and nearby medical care in the Caribbean or Mexico. We are traveling for 3...
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Trends: Youth Travel Abroad Enhances Education, Career And Success
October 25, 2010. As foreign travel by young Americans continues to be a growing trend, its long term benefits are being measured.Despite the challenges of the current economy, study abroad by...
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The USA Book: A Journey Through America
Sometimes it takes an outsider to make you really appreciate what you have. In this case, Lonely Planet, originally an Australian publisher of low-budget backpacking guides and now a powerhouse...
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Cayman Islands Attractions
Eco-friendly ideas to entertain toddlers, teens and ages in between, in the pristine marine environment of Grand Cayman island.Just a 70-minute flight from Miami, the British Crown Colony of the...
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Top 10 Beatles Attractions In Great Britain
If your family is into the Fab Four, celebrate John Lennon's birthday by making your passion the goal of a fun family vacation in Great Britain.October 9, 2010 would have been John Lennon's...
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StarTrekking:12:10: Winfrey Takes Show Down Under to Sydney’s Oprah House
In a surprise announcement that brought incredulous delight to audience members at the popular "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Ms. O herself told her fans that they would all be going to Australia this Christmas...
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Finding A Group Tour For Relatives With Special Needs
Group travel options for people of all ages with special needs are becoming more popular and more varied, and trained travel agents make the planning easy. Are you a traveler with a special...
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Beijing and Shanghai in Living Color
Comprehensive information of Beijing and Shanghai, China's most visited cities.One of DK's Eyewitness Travel series of guides, "Beijing & Shanghai" offers an introductory section with a fascinating...
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10 Favorite Historic Sights of Cracow, Poland
If you're going to visit the historic Polish city of Cracow (also written Krakow), here's the short list of the top attractions that families should visit.
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To Be Baroque in Budapest
Here is our list of the top sights where you can appreciate the baroque architecture of lovely Budapest, Hungary. Most are free or very low in cost, and the cafes -- where...
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Wyndham Worldwide
Wyndham Worldwide has emerged as a leader in the family hotel market, with accommodations in all price ranges.Wyndham Worldwide became the corporate name for the hotel and lodging...
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US Mint Celebrates National Parks on Quarters – Kids Get Commemorative $.25 Coins
In economic times like these, it takes imagination and ingenuity to come up with fresh and affordable family vacation ideas. If you, like many last-minute family planners, are looking for a great vacation...
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Paris, France Hotels And Resorts
Paris offers families so much sightseeing, culture, and museum-hopping; check out Paris family-friendly hotel reviews and make trip planning a little easier. With 1,470 hotels (that is 76,200...
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Custom Itinerary – Kansas Driving Trip
Q - Terri E. of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas inquires: We have recently moved here and are looking for some exciting locations to visit with our kids (ages 5 and 8) on weekend getaways within driving distance...
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Loaner Carseats = Travel Safety
Left your car seat at home? Don't feel like shelling out for a new one? AAA member? Then this is the story for you!We've all heard the mantra "Buckle up for safety!" but it's particularly...
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Airlines Reviving Customer Service
International carriers are developing new customer service initiatives for families to lure the next generation of travelers. Family travelers know what little regard the US airlines show to families...
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British Airways Treat Families Right
The Brits make air travel fun for kids. It's that time of year when many families are planning the most-dreaded of all journeys with children -- THE LONG PLANE FLIGHT. To the rescue...
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Summer Fun Savings And Budget Getaways
Families on a budget can look to zoos and local museums for great fun and overnight programs, plus yard sales, and other local learning adventures. Family vacations and saving money may seem contradictory,...
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Theme Park Smarts
How can you find out where the really thrilling new rides are located? Check out this parks guide, along with tried and true tips for getting the most for the least out of your theme park visit with family.Ever...
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8 Ways To Prepare Grandchildren For Grand Vacations
Are you thinking of taking your precious grandchildren on a vacation without their parents? Here are 8 travel tips to ease the process.Interested in a vacation with grandchildren sans...
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Touring Texas On A Family Road Trip
To conquer Texas -- the largest state in the Lower 48 and one of its most colorful -- a Texas road trip vacation needs forethought, planning and stamina.America's immense highway system, built...
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Quebec City, Canada
Family Travel Forum's restaurant picks for the entire family in Quebec City, Canada. Family Travel Forum's restaurant picks for the entire family in Quebec City, Canada. Whether the...
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montréal is a city of 4,000 restaurants (also known as 'restos' for short) serving the cuisine of 80 countries, where appetites of all ages are indulged. Visit these restaurants with the family...
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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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