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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A Healthy Family Beach Vacation
In winter, the doctor prescribes the beach for a family vacation, along with health tips for plane travel and a safe, worry-free vacation in the sun. As the weather gets colder, the snow shovel’s...
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Health Tips For Safe Snowsports
When you've got family headed to ski resorts and mountains, it's time to think about making snowboarding and skiing vacations as safe and healthy as possible. When you've got family headed...
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Negotiating Family Airline Travel in the 21st Century
Here are 10 tips on what to bring to make family airline flights fly by Airline travel may be down this year, but there’s still the risk of H1N1 and the added airline expenses associated...
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Comparing Budget, Moderate And Upscale All-Inclusive Resorts
FTF's guide to getting your money's worth at an all-inclusive resort, whether it's the cheapest or most expensive option available.Many parents looking for total relaxation and a...
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How To Snag Quality Time With Your Doctor
Do you feel rushed by your doctor after waiting patiently in his waiting room? Here's how to make the most of your visit, and how to get attention after you've returned home.Do you feel rushed...
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands’ Eastern Docklands
Spend a few nights in Amsterdam's hip new floating neighborhoods and taste the latest in European culture and lifestyles.From the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century until the 1970s, the harbor...
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Are Your Healthy Habits Making You Sick?
Is too much of a good thing a bad thing? Read a doctor's advice.Is too much of a good thing a bad thing? Read a doctor's advice. As a society, we are constantly striving to lead healthier,...
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Back to School Tips
A doctor offers sound advice for parents on healthy lunches and playground safety. With the school season right around the corner, this is the perfect time to start preparing your elementary-school-aged...
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Ski On – Even During A Recession
FTF and FamilySkiHub.com offer tips on how to still enjoy the great family sport of skiing in a down economy, with some resort suggestions.You don't have to search long to find headlines bemoaning...
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Swine Flu Prevention
Read a doctor's practical tips on preventing swine flu both at home and in the classroom. Here's what you need to know and do, without getting everyone hysterical.As kids gear up for...
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Is The Baby Sick? Should We Call The Doctor?
First time parents are nervous every time a new baby coughs, sniffles or sneezes. How do they know if they should be? Here are a doctor's useful tips and advice for making sure you know when...
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Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: Family-Friendly Resort in St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing Villa Resort is the ideal habitat for families seeking the ultimate vacation in St. Lucia, West Indies. Tranquil St. Lucia, a 240-square-mile mountainous island,...
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Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Love
As you pack your kids off to pre-school, here are some tips for packing nutritious lunches and snacks to see them throughout the day.We all know that a well balanced meal is essential for focus,...
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Soft Adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's land activities provide plenty of "soft" adventures for vacationing families with less active -- or more fearful -- loved ones.Costa Rica's land activities provide plenty...
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Top 10 Getaway for Family Reunions – Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont
FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners highlights Stratton Mountain Resort as one of 2004's best places to host your family's next reunion.FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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A Weekend in Seattle, Washington
Come to Seattle, a perfect hotspot of fun for teens, and the whole family! Teenagers are very busy people. Hours of homework, community service requirements and extra-curricular activities fill...
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News… The High Line Park Opens in New York City
The High Line, opened in the spring of 2009, is one of NYC's newest "must sees." With its fascinating history and bright future, it is attracting Big Apple visitors, as well as many...
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Family Snowmobiling
If your family is feeling adventurous, our FTF expert suggests you try snowmobiling, available from the winter wonderland of Maine to the vast reaches of Wyoming. If you go out snowmobiling in...
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Geogia’s Golden Isles And Amelia Island
Come explore Georgia's Golden Isles! These scenic islands, which were once the playgrounds of the super-wealthy, now boast family-centered fun. Georgia's "Golden Isles" are comprised...
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The Magic of Venice
You may have been to the Venice of East or the Venice of the West but nothing compares to the real Venice, travelers' favorite stop.The distinctiveness of Venice as a city on water makes it...
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The Sagamore
This classic retreat off the shore of Lake George offers an elegant backdrop to a busy, family-friendly getaway. The scenic Lake George region boasts a long and illustrious history dating back...
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Great Vermont Restaurants
Read this story for really great food stops -- two of this family's favorites -- on road trips in Vermont.The concentration of colleges and universities in the northeast makes it very likely...
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California’s Silicon Valley: Hi-Tech Capital Of Kid’s Museums
The high-tech area around San Jose and San Francisco offers exploration and discovery on your next great family vacation.In a way, a visit to a museum makes everyone a child again. The discovery...
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Ocean Edge Resort And Golf Club
Stylish but not stuffy, this classic resort on lower Cape Cod has all the ingredients for a great beach vacation. If you imagine Cape Cod as a flexed right arm, the town of Brewster sits on...
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Newport Beach is Great for Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as the heart of "The OC" in California - make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.Beach house rentals at America's...
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Cruising’s Cool for Tiny Travelers
Planning to cruise with a Tiny Traveler? Here's the information you need on babysitting and childcare options.While a cruise vacation is a dream for many families, those with infants and...
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Custom Itinerary – Road Trip: Lebanon, Missouri to Amarillo, Texas
Q - Kim C. of Lebanon, Missouri inquires: My 2-year-old son and I are planning a driving trip to Amarillo, Texas. Once there, we will be staying with friends, but we need help with an itinerary.
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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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