Can Airports Be More Comfortable!
Delays, lost luggage, security fears, giving yourself plenty of time before the plane takes off...traveling through an airport is no picnic these days. But to their...
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Neosho: Home of the World’s Largest Flower Box
"Once I got my driver's liscence, I was so excited. I could now drive wherever I wanted. And now I realize that there is nowhere to go..." Despite that statement, my current place of residence...
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Sanya, Forever Tropical
Sanya City is located at the southern most tip of Hainan Island and to the east of Vietnam. Sanya City is the second largest city on Hainan Island covering an area of 1.919 sq.m with a population of...
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My Memoir
I always go with the family to visit my relatives! It's become a family tradition over the years. The road trip is the best part, hainging with the family in the car and being cooped up, but...
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The Sweet Sound of North Wales: A Special Family Vacation
Maybe it’s the impossible to pronounce names like Llangollen or Betws-Y-Coed or Llandrillo that makes traveling in North Wales a fun experience.But when the language is spoken in lyric...
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St. Lucia’s Windjammer Landing
Known as a wonderful destination for families with infants, Windjammer expands its appeal to adult children as well.Set on the lush tropical island of St. Lucia, West Indies, Windjammer...
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Kwahri Slums and Confetti Cake
I realize that my role right now is as a youth of this world; I am an American in a comfortable place in life with opportunity beaming from my fingertips....
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Panama – Tips / Food / Lodging
Drawing from his trip to Panama, the author offers tips on travel, lodging, and restaurants in this Central American country. If you are considering a visit to Panama, here are some general...
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Family Touring In Mongolia, China
Far away from Starbucks, shopping malls, and luxury resorts lies a vast land untouched by time, where nomads travel by camel and live in felt tents.Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem “Kubla...
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Kenya’s Enticing
Your Go-To Guide for Kenya, where family-oriented tour operators combine rustic charms with natural treasures for safari-goers.Kenya is a coastal country in East Africa. Its geography is spectacular,...
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French Polynesia For Families And Lovers
Don't think just white sand beaches and sparkling lagoons. A family vacation to Moorea and Bora Bora offers special, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.Jumping off your overwater bungalow’s...
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HHAB [Healing Hearts Across Borders]
This is me on my trip to Las Playas in T. J. I went with a non-profit organization called HHAB, also known as Healing Hearts Across Borders. In Las Playas doctors, dentists, and other people of different...
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An Adventure in the Chilean Andes
In the Andes mountains of Chile, nature cooperates for the improvement of man's morale better than it does in the southern islands. There is more direct sunlight, and people...
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My Return To Guatemala
For spring brak of 2009 I was so happy to hear that my father bought me a ticket to visit Guatemala. This was my second time going. I was so excited my first trip was in 2007 and ever since I...
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Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida
Sundial Beach Resort, located on a unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida, accommodates families with the comforts of home. White sand and blue-green waters greet you on...
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Vacationing At The Eden Resort, Pennsylvania
The Eden Resort Inn and Suites is a great place for families to stay at while they're exploring Pennsylvania. It's close to a lot of fun family activities like Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland,...
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When in Rome. . . Stare in awe.
Italy. What comes to mind when this word is uttered? Is it the labyrinth of twisting canals and narrow alleys of Venice? The sweetly musical night air that is laced with the sound of serenading gondoliers?...
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Welcome Back
This is one of my poems. Welcome Back, this is a time to share what the day has brought. Teens talking amongst each other. Oh what a happy..day…oh happy day. You...
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Transitions in Iraq
Since the last time I checked in I’m happy to report that my security situation has settled down. IREX and I are in the final stages of selecting the new security company, I’m hopeful that...
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Malta Attractions
Find out about the history, culture and beach fun that Europe's small Maltese Islands have to offer family travelers. Mickey Mouse lives in Disney World, but Popeye makes his home at Sweethaven...
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The Other Side of the World
Imagine yourself flying in an airplane over the world’s largest sandbox: the Sahara Desert. That is what I did this past spring while I was on my way to Kenya. I went on a two-week mission trip...
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Long Beach, California
Here's a southern California getaway designed with little travelers in mind: small towns, animals, beach fun, and gentle surf.Long Beach, the city by the sea, embraces the charm of a bustling...
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Bus On!
We planned the ginormous trip about one week before departure. It was pretty cut and dry: pack for a week; drive three days; spend five days in the capital of Paraguay, Asuncion, for the World Mennonite...
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Lexington, Kentucky Attractions
One of the world's capitals for horse breeding, this fun city offers racetracks, horsey theme parks and museums, and family horseback riding.Lexington is the place where more racehorses are...
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Palm Beach, Florida Hotels And Resorts
Will it be putting on the Ritz or lounging at the Four Seasons? These top four, super-luxe resorts cost 50% less in summer yet provide your family with a stay that is Oh! So enjoyable! Visitors...
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Velkommen to Solvang, California
Take this FTF family's advice on what you should see and where you should stay in the Danish-American community of Solvang , meaning "Sunny Fields" in DanishStraight out of a Hans Christian...
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Kids Rule At Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California
Grandma and Grandpa take 14-year-old cousins to this classic southern California family resort and say that being together has never been more fun. Anticipating the excitement of sharing special moments...
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Bruges, Belgium Top 10 Attractions
FTF gives you the top ten reasons why Bruges, Belgium is a great international travel destination for the family looking for a European short break. A "short break" is a European concept. When...
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Al Paraguay
After expriencing the Chaco, I feel that I have left a titch of myself there. The scenery is variations of greenery, palm trees, and this odd tree, with a middle swollen...
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OUT Adventures announces new LGBT Family trips
Canadian based OUT Adventures today announced 6 Family trips which are dedicated to LGBT parents with children above the age of 6. Trips will operate in Thailand, China, South Africa,...
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Plan Your Next Trip “Trouble-Free”
In Trouble-Free Travel with Children. this book will give you 700 ways to avoid trouble when planning a vacation, and while on a vacation with your children.This guide covers all the travel basics...
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When Looking for Ideas, This “Amazing” Book Can Help
If you're looking to plan a vacation for your family, but can't think of what to do, check out "Amazing Places To Take Your Kids".We think this beautiful coffeetable book is great because...
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Kid’s Travel Journal: a Way to Make a Trip Their Own
On your next family vacation, bring along the Kid's Travel Journal for your young ones,so they can write down their experiences and memories as you travel along.My only complaint about this...
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Top Family Camps In The South
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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Giving Accessible Ideas For Those in Need: 101 Accessible Vacations
For families who want to travel with their disabled or elderly loved ones, 101 Accessible Vacations gives tips and ideas on where to travel with little trouble.Families with individuals who are...
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Rollin’ With Rembrandt Across Holland
In the 400 years since Rembrandt's birth, the friendly country of Holland has become synonomous with his extraordinary art.Full disclosure: Holland's Tourism Bureau hosted this writer in 2006...
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Norway Attractions
FTF's family guide to the best of Norway includes the two major cities of Oslo (the capital) and Bergen (2nd biggest city) and a guide to the Fjord tours. Whether you’re itching to visit...
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Parents Away on Business Travel
How do kids feel and what do they do differently when parents travel without them? Find out the stats, plus some tips from road warriors on easing the pain of separation, courtesy of Sheraton Hotels and...
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Catskills Mountains Attractions
An easy escape from many NE metropolises, this cool mountainous countryside beckons families to explore the great outdoors.Less than two hours from New York City, the Catskill Mountains area is...
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Edinburgh Summertime Attractions
Here are some must-sees if you're planning to be in Edinburgh over the summer.For a balance of the old and the new, be sure to visit Edinburgh. The summer is a great time to come to Scotland,...
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No Snow? No Surf? Mountainboard!
Find out how mountainboarding has grown from an extreme trend to a widespread and professionally-recognized sport.Leave it to sports adventure enthusiasts to solve a duel dilemma: How can we snowboard...
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Marriott Aruba Review: A Family-Friendly Paradise
Turquoise waters, gentle trade winds, and the warm embrace of Aruban hospitality - welcome to our Marriott Aruba review blog! Join us as we dive deep into the luxurious experiences,...
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Star Trekking 07:022:09: Naked Cowboy Runs for Mayor of New York City
On Wednesday, July 22, Robert John Burck, also known as the Naked Cowboy, announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York in the upcoming election against current mayor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg....
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Mother Nature’s Poisonous Plants
What to watch out for in the wilderness and how to cope if your child brushes up against a poisonous ivy, oak, sumac or other dangerous plant.Emily had just discovered the joys of running through...
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico Hotels and Resorts
Explore the little known Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), less than 10 miles from Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula, where family rooms cost under $100 nightly.Mexico has been a leading destination...
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Views of Vancouver, BC
British Columbia's capital city offers stunning scenery, friendly citizens, great hotels and dining... and lots of surprising activities for visiting families. We left the snowy East Coast...
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Tropical Climates Demand Medical Precautions
Tips on prevention and simple remedies if anyone in your family succumbs to common ailments while traveling in tropical climates with kids.When traveling with young children to any tropical climate...
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The InterContinental Hotels’ Family Experience
At certain international properties, the upscale, business-oriented hotel chain has invested in noteworthy amenities for traveling families. The InterContinental Hotel Group has more than...
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