Campeche, Mexico
The welcoming Campechanos invite you to explore their town's rich blend of history, a Mayan legacy, and the influences of the colonial period.Mexico’s State of Campeche lies along the Gulf...
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Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort
The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is an elegant, but low-key, family-friendly headquarters, the perfect base for a relaxing vacation....
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Top 10 Family Camps For Family Together Vacations
Family Travel Forum's picks have been compiled from more than a decade of "Top 10 Getaway Winners" to help your family begin their lifelong love of nature. The following options combine...
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A Perfect Philadelphia Getaway For Every Age And Stage Of Life
Philadelphia, Greek for “city of brotherly love,” really is perfect for a city-focused family getaway with kids of any age. Running the gamut from stirring American history sites, to arts and culture...
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Disney Invites You to Get Social with Vacation Memories
"Remember when we had breakfast with Mickey Mouse?" "Remember when we got soaked on Splash Mountain?" These kinds of comments put smiles on faces around dinner tables everywhere, and demonstrate how...
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Top 10 European Family Hotels And Resorts
Dreaming of doing Europe with the kids? The following winners of FTF's "Top 10 Getaways" awards are the most accommodating family hotels in Europe's major cities and rural resorts. Family Travel...
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Escape to Argentina’s Estancia La Bamba de Areco
Not far from the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires -- with its historical and religious venues, sightseeing and museums, not to mention tango lessons -- is
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Family Travel Forum Honors Teen Travel Writing 2012 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to all student travel...
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Patagonia Cruises To The End Of The World
Families who have “been there, done that” (even in Paris, Alaska or on an African safari) will be interested to learn about Cruceros...
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St. Louis, Missouri Attractions
Our guide to St. Louis, Missouri attractions shows you where to walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and explore the Gateway Arch which overlooks this exciting city. Many...
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Win Two Free Nights with Embassy Suites Hotels by Sharing Good Guest Tips
Just in time for holiday travel planning, Embassy Suites Hotels, the brand that brings travelers those great all-suite accommodations,...
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Family Travel Forum Announces 2013 Teen Travel Writing Scholarship Winners
(New York, NY - September 22, 2013) Congratulations to all student travel bloggers who earned 2013 Scholarships from Family...
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Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers
In 2002, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners hightlighted North American destinations that provide the fun and enriching experiences that families want to share. In the months after...
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Writing Scholarship Asks Teens To Promote Their Hometowns
College Scholarships Support Teen Literacy and Community(New York, NY – May 6, 2013) Family Travel Forum, the award-winning resource for family vacation planners, announces its 7th...
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Kauai: Hawaii’s Island of Discovery
Kaua'i, the oldest island in the Hawai'ian chain, has been famous for "eco-travel" since long before that became a popular buzzword. Covered with lush mountains, green grottos, hidden...
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The Maine Getaway: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
A family vacation in Maine brings to mind beautiful coastal views, relaxation, sandy beaches, outdoors exploration, and great seafood -- all of which are found at the
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Vermont’s Winter Wonderland
New England offers a wide variety of ski hills, but nowhere moreso than in verdant Vermont, whose 41 resorts with strong learning programs are easy to sample for a family winter vacation. The...
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Marriott Hotels Love Families
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia
If Route 66 is part of your family road trip itinerary, it helps to stock up the knowledge bank with this fun little guidebook about the famous byway. Planning to "get your kicks on Route...
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Custom Itinerary – A Trip to France and Italy
Q - Alfred P. of Shanghai, China writes: My wife and I and our 2 daughters (ages 8 and 15) are trying to plan a trip to France and Italy. For lodging, we would consider a hotel, or a home exchange, but...
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San Diego Is Great For Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at top coastal resorts, such as picturesque southern California, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.Thinking about a famiy reunion at the beach?...
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Free Travel Fun In Kauai, Hawaii
Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kaua'i -- its natural beauty and Hawai'ian culture -- are free or, at least, pretty affordable.Like most everything in life, the best...
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Illinois, Looking For The Land Of Lincoln
From the world's first drive-up diner to the old Capitol building where Abraham Lincoln served the people, the attractions of Springfield and central Illinois will delight families.Springfield,...
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Visiting Rotorua, New Zealand
If you're planning a vacation to New Zealand, read on about the Maori people, sheep, geothermal activity, kiwi and hobbits.Families who want to explore what makes New Zealand unique should...
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Puerto Rico, The Old World In The New
Here's a Caribbean getaway that you won't need a passport for. Explore history while discovering great hotels and attractions in friendly and intriguing Puerto Rico. "Rich Port" is...
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Kent State Massacre – It Was Forty Years Ago Today
When people meet my husband and the subject of college attendance comes up, most are intrigued when he mentions having been a student at Kent State University in Ohio. Those of you who were around in...
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Drop-Side Cribs About To Be Dropped
Tucking your sleepy little one into his crib brings a sigh of relief to most parents. Here he will be quiet, safe and sound. Not necessarily so, say the Consumer Product Safety Commission and members...
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Top 10 Getaways For Family Togetherness
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners highlighted vacations that feature family togetherness by offering a variety of activities, learning experiences and fun for everyone.In...
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10 Tips for Happy Airline Travel
Helpful tips for keeping baby safe and happy while onboard an airplane.Airline travel may be down this year, but there’s still the risk of H1N1 and the added expenses associated with checking...
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Day Camps Offer Camp Benefits Close To Home
If your kids are too young for sleep-away camp, consider local day camps as a great introduction to the camping experience. A camp experience is beneficial to children for so many reasons...
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How To Avoid Back Pain
A pain specialist offers travel tips for flying and/or sitting for long period of time without any back pain. Most people cringe at the thought of flying: long lines, invasive security checks,...
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Summer Camp Tips for Parents
Planning for your kids' summer? If you are considering day camp or sleep away camp, here are some issues to consider.Planning for your kids' summer? If you are considering day camp or sleep away...
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Preventing Pediatric Melanoma
Protect your entire family from this potentially serious illness, be aware of the warning signs, and be extra vigilant. Melanoma affects seven out of every million children in the U.S., according...
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Yoga Safety For Moms-To-Be
Yoga can help you feel great while you are expecting (and beyond). Here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind.Yoga can help you feel great while you are expecting (and beyond). Here are some...
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Ireland Attractions
From Dublin to Limerick to Killarney, FTF reviews dozens of kid-friendly ideas for places to go on your next family vacation to Ireland.Ireland, also known as "The Land of Youth," is brimming...
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An Affair Of The Heart And Heart Health Tips
A doctor shares heart healthy advice and tips on nutrition and overall fitness during National Heart Month, but they should be followed throughout the year. February is National Heart Month...
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Best Toys, Music and More
The National Parenting Publications Awards generate great ideas for children's gifts to keep them entertained on the road.Grandma and Grandpa call to ask you for another idea for a birthday...
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Tips On Healthy Eating
Read tips from a nutrition expert who believes "you are what you eat" and learn how to eat healthier and control cravings. It is no secret that obesity and a lack of good nutrition...
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Yoga for Kids
Stress effects kids as well as adults, and yoga for kids can be helpful.The sounds of “ohm” and “Namaste” are filling Gymboree classes, after school centers, and yoga studios....
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Stowe Mountain Resort For Four Season Family Fun
All year round, the picture-perfect village of Stowe and the mountain resort that crowns it welcome families with outdoor adventures and activities to suit every interest. While strolling...
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Custom Itinerary – Driving the Pacific Coast Highway and Visiting Yosemite National Park
Q. Amelia M. of Van Nuys, California writes: My family of four, including myself, my 73-year-old mother and two sons (ages 11 and 22) want to drive the PCH from Southern California, and visit Yosemite....
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