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The Family Travel Forum team — as well as their children, our interns, professional writers and our community — have provided trusted vacation planning resources for traveling the world with kids since 1996. Over the years, our staff and contributors who "Have Kids, Still Travel!" have built a rich library of reviews. Together, we keep our community's work relevant and up-to-date to help you make the most of your own family adventures. Please send us your notes on the latest destinations, products and trends you find. After all, we are community!
Parents and kids are scrambling over rocks on summer hike in Vail Valley.
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13 Reasons to Try a Top Value Mountain Resort in Summer

Ski mountain resorts offer great summer values at rental condos, which also make a cozy home away from home. Just select your destination resort carefully.

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The lagoon pool makes a day at the Loew's Royal Pacific Resort just as fun as visiting the themeparks. Photo c. Universal Orlando Resort
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Your Perfect Universal Orlando Hotel

One of the Loews-managed hotels within Universal Orlando, the

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The How to Train Your Dragon Kids Suite at the Loews Helios Grand Hotel. Photo c. Loews Hotels & Co
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Loews Hotels Love Families

One of the top kid-welcoming boutique hotel chains, Loews Hotel family programs cater to all ages with special facilities, discounts and thoughtful amenities. According to

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The Hard Rock Hotel has an incredible Gift Shop packed with replica and original rock n'roll memorabilia.
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Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando Resort

"I love Rock n' Roll" might as well be the refrain at this elegant Orlando outpost of the Hard Rock dining and hotel empire. There's loads of rockstar and kid...

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The Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando features
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel At Univeral Orlando, Florida

The Portofino Bay combines a fantasy Italian world with useful perks from the Universal Orlando themepark for a delightful stay. Like other Loews hotels (

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Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
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Best Hotels in Philadelphia for Families: Your Perfect Stay

When you're set to visit Philadelphia, one of America's most historic cities, you need a guide to the best family hotels in each district.

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Busy dad is rading and his girls playing in the aisle of an airplane.
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Shoes Off? Shoes On! The Latest Air Travel Tips To Ease Family Vacation Hassles

The Dept. of Homeland Security just announced the end of their shoes-off mandate, proclaiming the new policy will increase hospitality for travelers. Really? Given the...

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Dusk falls over beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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Explore Cheapest National Parks – Save Big on Adventures!

Save money by exploring America outdoors on a cheap national parks vacation with our eight budget-saving trip planning tips.

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Family at airport security
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Required Documents And Travel Consent Letters For Travel With Minors

Whether you’re married and leaving a spouse behind to work; grandparents taking grandchildren on vacation; same sex couples with adopted children -- even a military family trying...

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