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Author Fran Falkin

AUTHOR: fran falkin

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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Eastover Resort

Known for its adult retreats and Old World hospitality, this Massachusetts resort grants families their own special weeks. Quiet and relaxing, tucked into the Berkshires of Massachusetts, near...

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Custom Itinerary – Boston to Canada Roadtrip

Q - Joyce D. of North Reading, Massachusetts inquires: My husband and I, and our 9-year-old son are trying to plan a driving trip from Boston to Canada at the end of August. We will be traveling in an...

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Blogging 101

Here I am, trying to join the 21st century and figure out how people can easily add blogs to FTF.  Blogging sort of confuses me, even though several people have tried, many times, to explain it. ...

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Custom Itinerary – Active Family Seeks New Venue

Q - Candace P of Glenview, Illinois asks: My husband and I and our 4 kids (ages 10, 13, 14 and 16) are planning a vacation at the end of July. We are interested in rafting, river floating, hiking to...

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Custom Itinerary – Europe with Tiny Travelers in Tow

Q. Steve M. of Irvine, California writes: My wife and I have two daughters (age 2 1/2 and 4 1/2), and are planning a trip to Europe. We'd like to do Paris, but we're open to anything. We want...

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Where In The World Is San Mateo County?

From San Francisco, instead of heading to Marin, go south and check out the area between SF and San Jose for some great surprises.You may never have realized it, but if you’ve ever flown...

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Our Family’s Trip to New York, Rhode Island, Boston and DC

Just thought I'd send some feedback on the trip we made up and down the east board this August. We brought along our 16 year old son and daughters aged 13 and 4. We wanted to fly to the US non-stop...

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Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club And Indoor Waterpark

With watersports, a scenic golf course, and an indoor waterpark for chilly weather, this popular Missouri resort makes a good base in the region.The result of a project to bring electricity to...

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Picture-Perfect New England At Red Lion Inn

This charming inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is your base for a few days surrounded by art, music, theater, history, and natural beauty. Relaxing in a white wicker rocking chair on the porch...

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