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All aboard the USS Constitution

In November of 2007, some members of my grade were taken to Boston to see the USS Constitution in spirit of US History.  Unfortunately it was a cold, slippery, snowy day but we made the most...

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Wild Wild West

With another family, my family of four flew to California, and then rented two cars for 14 days to tour the West. Entering Nevada, the trunk lid on our car broke, but it didn't prevent the trip from...

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A Day at the Races

Less than an hour outside of our nation's capital sits Virginia's horse country: apple trees, rolling hills, vineyards, stone fences and colonial mansions. While most equestrian activities are geared...

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Albatroz Hotel, Estoril Coast, Portugal

Family Travel Forum's resort expert rates the waterfront Albatroz Hotel in Casais, Portugal. Read on to find out if it measures up to your family's expectations.Just an easy 30-minute...

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Westward To Kentucky

Recapture the historic charm of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, an integral part of America's frontier, on this rich road trip.Follow in the footsteps of Daniel Boone as he led the first group...

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Segwaying Your Way Through The World

Introducing kids to two-wheeled electric sightseeing aboard the innovative Segway personal transporter is a pleasure for adults, too. While in Paris last year, my family rented bikes for a leisurely...

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Alaska’s Yukon Territory From Ship To Shore

FTF's contributing editor joins Holland America Lines and learns how to explore Alaska's Yukon Territory by land and sea -- comfortably.One morning in '63 a new boy, Martin, from Dawson...

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Australia’s Active Beauty

For the thrill of land or air outdoors adventures, Victoria's picturesque Mt. Beauty region in southern Australia is unbeatable.I hardly believed Grandma would want to shoot herself into the...

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Pebbles Beach Resort, Jamaica

We actually traveled to Pebbles on the 4th of October.  Yup, we finally made it to Jamaica! I wanted to thank the FTF staff very much for all the trouble you took to make this trip happen....

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