fran falkin author at My Family Travels

As Senior Editor at Family Travel Forum for 15 years I wore several hats. It was fascinating to visit destinations from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, the Netherlands to Italy, China to New Zealand and places in between for research. I wrote about locations and experiences for families with children of all ages - from the tiniest travelers to reunion groups of several generations, and was delighted to share my love of traveling. Additionally, I managed Family Travel Forum's Annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship contest for young writers for 12 years. Now retired, I spend my time volunteering at an animal shelter, helping people with genealogical research, and singing in a community chorus. I keep my suitcase near and am always ready to pack for a trip.

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Marriott Hotels Love Families January 25, 2013 | Fran Falkin
Reviews, rates and features of the five Marriott International brands most popular with families, and what's waiting for you and the children at check-in. Marriott, a name synonymous with...

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Family Travel Forum Announces 2012 Young Travel Writers Scholarship Winners April 16, 2012 | Fran Falkin
After hosting five Teen Travel Writers Scholarship contests with the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), Family Travel Forum and SATW decided this winter to...

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Top 10 Family Ski Resorts January 19, 2012 | Fran Falkin
Looking for the top ski resorts for a family ski or snowboarding vacation? The following are winners of FTF's Top 10 Getaway awards in the snowsports category, honored for their top family facilities...

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Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts For Family Vacations January 10, 2012 | Fran Falkin
Want to go on a vacation where you don't have to carry your wallet around? Here are FTF's winners of our "Top 10 Getaway" awards in the category of Top All-Inclusives. Want to go on a vacation where...

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Crazy Fun Hilton Waikoloa Offers Family Rates from $198/N this Winter January 07, 2012 | Fran Falkin
Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, a 62-acre Hawaii playground located on the Kohala Coast, encourages families to experience the best of the Big Island with an Ocean Explorer Family Escape...

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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness – Marriott Vacation Club International August 26, 2011 | Fran Falkin
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Marriott Vacation Club International as a Top Resort Chain for Family Togetherness and it's still a winner.

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Pins on a Map: A Family’s Yearlong Journey Around the World June 08, 2011 | Fran Falkin
Pick up this charming memoir by David Boesch and join his family of five on their enlightening one-year, 6-continent, 17-country journey. The kids (ages 7, 10 and 13) helped select...

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Getting Away To Mohonk Mountain House February 01, 2011 | Fran Falkin
Your guide to experiencing this lodge near New Paltz, New York as a relaxing weekend getaway. Located 90 miles north of New York City on 2,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains, and open throughout...

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Resort Child Care – Choosing The Best November 29, 2010 | Fran Falkin
High quality childcare goes a long way to making successful family vacations, especially when you're traveling with babies and toddlers.High quality childcare goes a long way to making successful family...

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