Fast Facts For Doing Europe By Rail
Everything you need to know before contemplating a trans-Europe adventure by train, including saving money on the most appropriate passes.Here a few things you should know when planning a family...
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Winterlude in Ottawa
Pack your bags and head to the capital and shy star of Ontario province -- Ottawa, Canada -- for a winter wonderland.Among Canadian cities, Ottawa best straddles the nation's cultural schisms....
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Inipiring My Kids Through Nature Yosemite: A Journey into the Sierras
Nature has always been a place of refuge for me. Living on the west coast I seem to have a deep connection to the mountains and to the wild and adventurous spirit from generations past. Unfortunately...
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A Chilling Winter Weekend in Montreal
What better way to weather the wintry cold than to travel north for a long weekend of icy immersion in Montreal?The logic seems skewed, but the warmth of the staff, décor, and outdoor Jacuzzi...
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Touring British Columbia Virtually: The Oculus Rift VR Experience
This December, I was able to take part in the Wild Within, Destination BC's virtual reality experience used to promote travel to British Columbia. As pioneers in the use of this technology,...
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Star Trekking: Beach Getaways for Celebrity Stalking
If you’ve got the funds and your family feels like doing some star-gazing while you hang out on the sand, here are some of the A-Listers’ favorite getaways this summer.The Maldives:...
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The Hideout at Flitner Ranch, Wyoming
If you find it hard sending your kids off to camp because you yearn to go with them, then you might want to book a family holiday at The Hideout...
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Meet Melbourne, Australia’s Capital of Cool
Central Melbourne is filled with a gorgeous and eclectic combination of wide, easily walkable boulevards and narrow, graffiti-covered alleys. This contrast perfectly conveys what makes the city so diverse...
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Exploring Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast
The Emerald Coast of Florida's panhandle racks up annual accolades for its sugary beaches and emerald waters off the sea towns of Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island. Aside from breathtaking...
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Dreams Los Cabos Suites, Golf Resort And Spa
Personal service and special touches make this Dreams Resort by Hyatt a standout among all-inclusive Cabo San Lucas resorts on Mexico's busy coast of Baja California.
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Hold off on that new car — plan a trip, instead
Why investing in experiences will make you happier than buying more stuff I’ve had some great experiences in my life, and I cherish the memories, but I also feel quite...
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British Columbia, Canada by Rail
Here are some great train options for gliding your way through Canada's most scenic western province of British Columbia. Rail journeys are a multi-generational favorite for relaxing travel. Here are...
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Vancouver, Canada Attractions
Vancouver, Canada's great Western city and the third largest in the entire nation was the host of 2010 Winter Olympics. In addition to the scenery of the rugged Pacific Ocean coast on one side,...
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A Very Cool California Road Trip
My husband and I are trying to squeeze a lot of family travel into our lives, since our firstborn son will be going away to college soon. That prompted us to take a trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon...
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Avid Skiers + Toddler = Thrills in Banff
Imagine taking your two-year-old on a ski trip to Alberta, Canada? Here;s how one Family Travel Forum family made it a success.Several years ago, my husband, 2-year-old son and I spent a one...
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Kansas Attractions
There's Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri but there's only one state that was famously called "home" by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." For further information about attractions and events...
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Crown Paradise Club, Cancun
My family of five vacationed at the Crown Paradise Resort in Cancun and I have to say that if there is one thing that really made our vacation, it was the child care facilities. Here's a report of our...
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Mia Resorts For Cancun Fun And An Isla Mujeres Getaway
Everybody loves a good deal, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cancun's Mia Hotels, both formerly the Avalon brand, with a boutique hotel on the Cancun peninsula and the more...
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Best Guided Tours Of New York City
When little –- or big -- people get tired out from sightseeing in New York City, it’s time to join a guided tour and let others do the hard work of navigating traffic, mass transit, and the city's...
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Single Moms Tame The West: Colorado With Kids
Upon our somewhat reluctant departure from Taos, New Mexico, we drive west across an unassuming but incredible bridge that spans the Rio Grande Gorge. It's not visible...
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Studying abroad in high school
For those of you looking for a study abroad program for your teen, go with SPI Study Abroad:Both...
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Louisville, Kentucky: It’s All In The Family
General George Rogers Clark founded Louisville, Kentucky on the banks of the Ohio River in 1778. Throughout the century when the Ohio River represented the dividing line between America's North and...
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Exploring The Wild West In Fort Worth, Texas
For over 140 years, Fort Worth, Texas has fully earned its nickname, “Cowtown.” So, if you’ve come to Texas for a taste of the Old West, this is the place.From the late 1870s until the...
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The Call Of The Water: Sailing Australia’s Whitsundays
Taking the family sailing into the azure blue of the Whitsunday Islands off Australia's coast is easy; the hard part could be taming them before returning to civilization.Now and then, a shared...
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Digging Dinosaurs At Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaurs populated the planet so long ago it’s hard to fathom such a phenomenon that humans today never personally experienced. We’re not saying we would’ve liked to live among these scaly monsters,...
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Rome, Italy With Teens In Tow
One family tackles Rome, Italy with their teens, who adore the few days they spend in the beautiful city while learning all about the Colisseum. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to...
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Halifax: By Sea and By Land
Our ship eases into Halifax' vast harbor, foggy with mist. The pilot ship has already come alongside to guide our cruise ship, Premier's SeaBreeze, into port. There we are greeted by bagpipers...
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The Keys To The Florida Keys
The Florida Keys extend south of Miami in a string of narrow limestone and mangrove islands bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. The main artery, Route...
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True North: Off Road Wilderness, Luxury Nearby
The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello bills itself as a luxury wilderness retreat in the heart of the pristine Canadian backwoods, and that description is spot on the mark.Closer to Ottawa (1 hour...
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London’s Notting Hill Neighborhood: Economies Of Scale
One family discovers the most comfortable shortcuts to savings over a long weekend in London, a town where the Great Britain Pound weighs heavily.
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Top 3 Kid-Friendly Beaches in Sydney
Following my dreams, I moved to Sydney a couple of years ago and ever since, I couldn't help, but fall in love with the city. Its astonishing museums, quirky markets and breath-taking...
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Tips For Healthy Adoptions
Families traveling to adopt a new family member must take special health precautions to prevent unnecessary illness for themselves and for their newest bundle of joy.In 2012, approximately 8,600...
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Free Family Fun In New York’s Greater Niagara Region
A fun, cheap, scenic alternative to more mainstream road trips - tour western New York state's Jello Museum, farms, minor league games, theme parks and so much more.This summer, when travelers...
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California Roadtrips On Roads Less Traveled
If your clan has already done the family roadtrip up and down Route 1, rest assured that there's more to explore among the Golden State’s endless shoreline and sweeping landscapes. Whether you want...
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Road trip to England with teens
Road trip to hogwardy, old-style England with teens in a slim carWhen travelling through Southern and Central England, it's easy to see how J.C. Rowling was inspired to write her Potter...
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Orlando Magic! Autumn Vacations Are Unexpected Bargain
It’s not magic; September is the cheapest month of the year to visit Orlando, with room rates among the lowest all year. Yes, you can find a room for $50 per night and there...
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The Renaissance Faire, A Weekend Escape From The Ordinary
Escape from the bland humdrum of the everyday and into a vibrant realm straight out of the history books with a weekend getaway at the New York Renaissance Faire. Located at Sterling...
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London: Wouldn’t It Be Luverly?
Discover where children can be seen and heard, and the best walks, in London, from a mom who spent three years with her own three kids exploring this fabulous British city.Samuel Johnson once...
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Value Vacations in Alabama Gulf Coast Getaway
Take a close look at Alabama's beautiful Gulf Shores, a bargain getaway and you'll know that Florida isn't the only southern state with great beaches.Alabama's Gulf Shores region...
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There’s Still Some Undiscovered Europe in Southwest Germany
You may be surprised to learn that the one lament we heard over and over again from locals, guides and shop owners in Baden-Wurttemburg was, “We don't get a lot of Americans here.”...
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Fort Lauderdale is a Family Affair
With the fall season leading soon to winter – and hopefully another polar vortex to spur sales from the Northeast -- Nicki Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale C&VB, invited an audience...
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Nebraska Family-Friendly Attractions
A Buffalo Bill show, Gerald Ford memorabilia, wagon trains and a roller skating museum add to the fun in Nebraska for families touring the state.Visit the Nebraska...
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Summer Fun At Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia is a great place to spend the chilly winter holidays, skiing and snowboarding with the family. However, the resort offers even more fun in...
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Catch It in the Rye Excursions
With exciting events and award winning spirits, the Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has quickly found its way into many people’s hearts. The owners' entire family is involved in this small artisanal...
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Four Seasons At Whistler Blackcomb British Columbia
Get ready to hit the ski slopes, the mountain bike trails or the lake, with family traveler reviews about Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada.If British Columbia is Canada's premier...
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A Youtful Dowager: Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria Island, British Columbia
The beautiful Empress Hotel is a landmark on British Columbia's Victoria Island that has attracted stylish travelers for close to a century. Many of today's grandparents (and their parents, as well)...
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A Quebec City Weekend By Rail
Enjoy charm, history, music, adventure and great food - all with a French accent -during a weekend rail trip to Quebec City in Quebec province, Canada. Many Americans think of Francophone Canada as...
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