A Villaful In Jamaica
Family Travel Forum contributors and their two kids decide to "relax" for a change on a Villas by Linda Smith family vacation to Jamaica. When a travel writer friend recommended we check out...
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Family Hotels Learn To Monetize The Family Market
Travel Trends, October 1, 2009: Five years after first examining family hotels and family resorts, FTFc discovers even more investment in themed hotel rooms and children's programs around the world.Travel...
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Planning The Family’s First Perfect Trip
Family Travel Forum editors answers some of most frequently asked questions on choosing vacations and traveling with the family.Q: ...
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Los Angeles Comes Out to Play
Activities from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Los Angeles Zoo plus California's great weather makes LA a year-round travel hot spot. With flair and attitude, Los Angeles, California...
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Pick Your Seat
I found myself being jostled into the conscious world as I awoke from my uncomfortable position on the United Airways plane. I never can seem to get used to sleeping with my knees scrunched up against...
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Working Vacation
The past summer, my Dad told me we were going to go on a camping trip. We were going to do some backcountry camping in the Black Hills and the Badlands in South Dakota. I did a quick image search in Google...
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Canada, Eh?
Every year, my family and I take a road trip during summer vacation. In 2008, my parents revealed our next summer destination -- Nova Scotia, Canada. As the word "Canada" ran through my mind, all I...
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Hong Kong Hotels And Resorts
Hong Kong's colorful accommodations include skyscrapers and pagodas, hostels and former monasteries. Here's FTF's round-up for every budget. Hong Kong has a variety of accommodations...
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The Best Part of My Summer
I was heading into the summer before I would be a senior. My entire junior year consisted...
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Costa Rica Family Cruising
Exploring this coastline by ship provides a rich South America adventure and learning opportunities, without the hassles of getting around a foreign country. If you're looking for a family adventure...
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A Whole New World
I felt a gush of cool wind touch my bare and exhausted skin as I walked towards the baggage claim area with my father at Allama...
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Swiss-Land!
When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Chocolate? Cows? Cheese? Mountains? If you thought of one of those- you’re right! But let me tell you, there is so much more!
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The Other Side of Cancun
Cancun , Mexico is every traveler’s dream vacation, but the part I remember...
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Experience of A Lifetime
It felt like we had been hiking forever when I finally saw it; the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. I was in Monterey, California in June 2007 with my sister visiting my mother’s side...
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Peace in Nature
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson In the midst of Washington,...
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my trip to the slot machines
my trip to the slot machines The sparkling lights, the sound of slot machines, and the busy...
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The Summit that Smiles
For as long as I can remember I spent summers lounging on beach chairs, but this year...
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Europe 09
My name is John Jackson and I am a senior at Spring-ford High School. Over the summer I had a great opportunity to go across the world and visit the continent of Europe. As time passed, departure...
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Writing Away from Home
A simple brochure has changed my life forever. Writing has always been one of my strong points in school, but I never thought that it would carry me to foreign places.
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The Art of Fainting in France
I woke up to find a sea of strange faces hovering over me. Hands and water bottles were pushed towards me by a half dozen strangers speaking several languages at once. My dad, who I then realized was...
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Where in the World is Blacksburg, Virginia?
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving with my mom from the hotel to look at my 5th college in five days. By now I was a little bored of doing the same thing day after day but...
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A Quiet Paradise
What makes a great trip? Is it the food, the fun, or the local attractions? For me it is the whole experience. Getting to visit new places and learning about the area is very exciting...
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Ireland Goes Green
As I boarded the plane, I felt the familiar anxiety surge through...
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Italian Villas For Your Euro Road Trip
Our kids wanted to go to Venice - my wife and I wanted to go to Tuscany. Here's how we hit the autostrada and did both. On a recent spring break in Italy, after wandering by boat and foot...
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Coffee City
Have you been to a beautiful rainy city, full of the smell of coffee, convenient transportation, fresh seafood and varied kinds of international cuisine that is located in the Northwest...
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Softball Stories
Softball has been my favorite sport from the time I was little. My favorite team is the Arizona Wildcats. I love everything about them. I want to be just like their shortstop, Kristy Fox. On June 4th,...
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Proud Marine Sister (the real thing)
It was a cold and rainy day in Oklahoma when I was getting on the plane to go to San Diego, California, to watch my brother, Cory, graduate into the marines. I was nervous and anxious to see him. All...
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Kids Fun In Tallahassee
Welcome to Florida's capital, a city that combines history, southern charm and family fun. Why is the capital city of Tallahassee, located 25 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, affectionately...
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Israel at 60
As the country celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2008, we have a new Israel, a surprising Israel, an Israel that was not part of the Zionist dreams of our sturdy, malaria-fighting, kibbutz-building,...
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, Texas
See a different side of San Antonio by leaving the city behind and experiencing Texas Hill Country hospitality at a deluxe countryside spa and golf resort. Just 30 minutes away from downtown...
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The gapsters
I LOVE TO GO OUT WITH MY FRIENDS, AND JUST CHILLAX. FAV COLORS ARE RED, BLUE, BLACK, PINK, AND PURPLE. THE HOMEGIRLS ARE: LESLIE, MARIA, JENNY, STEPHANY, EVELYN,...
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One Summer: A Multitude of Life Experiences
Experiences, both good and bad, pave the road and open the doors to our future. Every summer my family and I travel to places we never...
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Ziplining in the Costa Rican Rainforest
Over the summer I went to Costa Rica with my school and some of my friends. one of the best parts of the trip was ziplining through the rainforest. It was exhilarating to be one hundred and fifty...
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Cape Town, South Africa
Use Cape Town as your launching point to explore the base of South Africa. There is much for families to do and see both within the city and its surrounding areas. When people think of visiting...
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Adventures that changed my life. As simple as that. (2)
Italy. Beautiful, romantic, laid back, peaceful, inviting, all words to describe the intriging country of Italy. Our stay in Italy was much longer than our stay in France. We visited Piza, Rome, Pompeii,...
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Molded
I was soaked to my elbows in ice water and frozen clay while a penetrating chill bit my core. My back ached from hunching over as my legs flexed...
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Learning To Scuba Dive In Thailand
Follow along as this Canadian mom takes her teen to Phuket, Thailand, a dive mecca in Southeast Asia, to learn all about safe scuba diving and a new culture. Our son doesn't know how lucky he is....
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Safe Travels for Families with Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg and Dairy Allergies
I was visiting Disney World with my family when I happened upon the Divvies treats. My son, who has a severe Nut allergy was so excited that he found chocolate chip cookies and caramel...
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Amarillo Texas For History, Horses And So Much More
From cowboy museums to red rock canyons to Route 66, this region offers a true variety of family activities. No wonder Texans take so much pride in their state.When you think of great museum cities...
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