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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!
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TMS Family Travel Summit Finds Families Changing, Vacations Changing

TMS Family Travel Summit Reveals Changing Needs of Changing Family Travelers Media Alert: New York, NY (May 15, 2013) – Demand for family-friendly vacation destinations, multigenerational...

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Cayman Islands Supports Families with Teen Travel Writing Scholarship

When it comes to drawing inspiration from travel, the Cayman Islands is a memorable muse: crystal blue waters, powder soft sand, boundless tropical...

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Napa Valley Vineyards And Family-Friendly Winery Tours

About an hour to the northeast of San Francisco, and comprised of the towns of Napa, Yountville, Oakville, St. Helena, Rutherford and Calistoga, the 30-mile-long Napa Valley is home to...

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Who Needs an Invite to Stay Longer on Bali? 3rd Night Free

It’s impossible to resist the lure of the magical “Island of the Gods,” one of the many nicknames for Bali, Indonesia. So, when we heard about a third night free deal -- a 33% discount...

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Endless Riffs at London’s Cumberland Hotel in Jimi Hendrix Suite

Guoman's The Cumberland Hotel, which was the last known address of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, will thrill music fans and your budding guitar burners with its 60s-inspired Hendrix...

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Baltimore, Maryland Hotels And Resorts

Our guide to the best family-friendly hotels in the waterfront city of Baltimore, Maryland reviews why each one is convenient to sightseeing and the other attractions for your next family...

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How Ice Cream Cones Predict the Cost of Living for Travelers

After doing extensive cost of living research, the folks at Kaiku.com found that the price of ice cream cones often correlates to the value of currency in a foreign destination.  Most...

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Custom Itinerary: San Diego To Yellowstone By RV

Q. Darlene K. of Poway, California asks for recommended campgrounds to accommodate her 28-foot-long RV on the route between her home and Yellowstone.

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Cheapest Of The Cheap Skiing At Lake Tahoe

Winner of FTF's Top 10 Cheap Ski Getaway award, the Lake Tahoe region remains a great family value for winter and spring during the 2012-13 season. Here are some of our favorite deals. Lake...

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