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Hotel guests watch fireworks display over the Pacific Ocean from their balcony at Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, Oahu. Photo c. Hilton — Article
Forget Chasing Bargains: These Are Top Value Spring Break Vacation Deals March 06, 2024 | FTFstaff
Whether you're suffering from Tiktok fever, relentless blizzards or restless kids, many families are looking for a last-minute spring break vacation. Don't worry -- last minute...

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Busy dad is rading and his girls playing in the aisle of an airplane. — Article
Air Travel Tips To Ease Family Vacation Hassles February 28, 2024 | FTFstaff
Study these air travel tips because travel by plane, car, train or boat has never been as challenging for families. Plan for under-staffing and over-waiting at every part of your...

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Family on snow-covered porch of cabin at YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park. — Article
The Best Ski and Snow Family Vacations February 09, 2024 | FTFstaff
The weather forecast is for fun in the snow with Family Travel Forum’s annual Ski and Snow family resorts and vacations guide.

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Couples dancing to live music at the Sunday Jamboree in the Floyd Country Store, along the Crooked Road. Photo c. Floyd Country Store. — Article
Banjo, Folk, Country Songs – Driving The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail February 07, 2024 | Kyle McCarthy
Spend time in Floyd or Galax watching fiddle pickers perform and fall in love with Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. Old time, bluegrass, folk,...

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Family on an inflatable raft ride the rapids down the Grand Canyon with OARS outfitters. Photo by Josh Miller for OARS — Article
24 Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas for 2024 February 01, 2024 | FTFstaff
Are sun and sand, snow, or city lights among your spring break ideas? Maybe you want to sail away being pampered every minute (No meals to cook! No beds to make!) Maybe you want...

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Dominica Carnival women in costumes — Article
Our 18 Favorite Mardi Gras Carnival Celebrations Outside New Orleans January 17, 2024 | FTFstaff
Here are the top 18 places known among party-lovers and Catholics for superb Mardi Gras Carnival celebrations. The Mardi Gras or Carnival is such a popular and...

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A 400-pound Peeps chick rings in the new year in Bethlehem, PA. — Article
Celebrate First Night On New Years December 01, 2023 | FTFstaff
Archaeologists believe the Babylonians were the first civilization to celebrate "First Night" or the New Year. They planned an 11-day holiday tied to the vernal (spring) equinox...

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Living area at the Cashe House hostel, part of the Anvil Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming. — Article
Skiing On A Budget November 26, 2023 | FTFstaff
Mountainside hostels at ski areas -- as well as some private inns and Airbnbs -- make skiing on a budget possible. These cozy, new style ski hostels invite families to enjoy snow...

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