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Introducing: The 2009 FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship Judges

As the Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship entered its third year, the experienced FTF judges were ready for anything...

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Punzabo Winner Gifted By Passing Bird! (October 2008)

The winner of the October 2008 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is Quinn Yanaga! Her essay entitled The Bird’s Gift retells...

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Family Travel Forum Announces 2009 Student Travel Scholarship Winners

(New York, November 13, 2009) - Family Travel Forum (FTF), the award-winning family vacation publisher, is proud to announce the winners of its 3rd annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship competition....

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Punzabo Winner Learns About Medicine and Friendship in Boston (September 2009)

The winner of the September 2009 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is John Vitello! His essay entitled "My Trip To Boston" tells...

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Punzabo Winner Learns About Medicine and Friendship in Boston

The winner of the September 2009 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is John Vitello! His essay entitled "My Trip To Boston" tells...

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Hanging Out in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona has something for everyone: shopping, festivals, fairs, food and more.In late March, early April of 2008, I took an amazing trip down to the Tempe, Arizona area (literally only a...

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Punzabo Winner Discovers the Beauty of Friendship in Maui (July 2009)

The winner of the July 2009 Punzabo Award (and $100) is Arielle Pardes. Her story, “Whispers of a Summer on Maui,”...

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Beyond Toronto: Exploring the City’s Suburbs

While in Toronto, Ontario recently, my mother and I escaped the city and headed north to York County where nature, farms and quaint villages awaited us with open arms.  We stayed in Markham’s...

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Welcome Lords and Ladies to Medieval Times

Looking for a blast from the past, hot grub and some entertainment for your last vacation supper? Enter the castle, eat, and cheer on your favorite Knight.If your family is in the mood for adventure,...

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