Wisp Mountain Resort, Maryland
Head to Deep Creek Lake for skiing at Wisp Mountain, dogsledding, winter sports and more in a little known, top value resort. Within driving distance of many East Coast and upper Midwest communities...
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Welcome to Our Chateaux
One mom recalls her family's favorite vacation chateaux, manor houses and villas in Europe and shares exclusive B&B sources. Charles-Henry de Valbray, one of France's youngest chateau...
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Charleston Is Making History
Charleston has long appealed to all age family members with its Southern charm, history, recreation possibilities and unique museums. The single best reason to visit Charleston, South Carolina...
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Smith Fork Ranch
Have you ever thought about truly getting away and enjoying nature? Sitting in a rocking chair looking at the beautiful mountain scenery? Breathing in fresh crisp air? Riding horses (trails, team penning,...
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Skiing 101: Adult Novices Feel No Shame
A West Coast mom and an East Coast dad throw caution to the wind and become middle age novice skiers.One of the best things about having kids is that when they're younger, they make their parents...
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Deep Creek Lake – Maryland’s Seashore In The Mountains
Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and hiking, keeping tadpoles and tree huggers happy, too.Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and...
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Broken Arrow Lodge caters to inner cowpersons
My wife and I have had inner-cowpersons forever. Despite the disdain for such things now shown by our grown children, we’ve wanted to ride something passing for range ever since it became clear...
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Family Resorts of St. John, USVI
A family of 5 sleeps around at several of this US Virgin Island's top resorts to judge the best.Our family of five travels often from Washington DC. We swim in rooftop pools in New York hotels...
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Americans have rules, Iraqis have friends
My report, 8 weeks after the elections, still here working with journalists to promote freedom of the press in this rapidly changing country.
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Villa Life On St. Barths
Veteran family travel writers put their favorite island, St. Bartholomew's, to the test. And the wonderful Caribbean retreat does more than pass; it excels!In our...
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Budapest, Hungary Hotels And Restaurants
Often referred to as the "Paris of Central Europe," this glamorous city is full of cultural sights and fun activities for families. Here are some ideas for where to rest after a busy day.Budapest...
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Travel Anxiety or Mummy Tummy?
What to do when your child has a tummy ache, from FTF's MD.Abdominal pain, or bellyache, is a common childhood complaint which extends to the teen years, with everything from flu, to school...
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New Hampshire’s Lost River Valley
Take it from this camping enthusiast: Lost River is just the right balance of active family adventure and the quietude of nature in the White Mountains. The Lost River Valley Campground was...
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Cruising Thailand’s Similan Islands
Join a Canadian family of adventurous sailors as they embark on a clipper ship to transit the calm waters between Thailand and Singapore. Thailand is one of our family's favorite vacation destinations,...
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Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
A clubby lakefront resort offers roomy accommodations, tons of activities, an active children's program, great food and a laid back atmosphere.What makes for a perfect family resort? How about...
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Ottawa, Canada -The Sights Are No Secret
Canada's charming capital, on the border between Ontario and Quebec, offers great summer festivals and low-cost national attractions.Canada's charming capital, on the border between Ontario and Quebec,...
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Cocoa Cottages Eco-Lodge, Dominica
Cocoa Cottages captures the best of the Caribbean for eco-trekkers: an intimate family atmosphere and plenty of opportunity for adventure! Among all the Caribbean islands, Dominica is known for...
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Costa Rica: The Monteverde Area
Monteverde, northwest of San Jose, is both a major tourist attraction and an amazing place to learn about the country's nature and culture.The best approach to one of my favorite areas of...
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Singapore Swing
Singapore is such a great city to take children we are forever grateful that it is a main stopover from Australia (where we live) to most...
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Sydney, Australia Hotels And Resorts
The accommodation choices in the heart of Sydney city are many, so traveling with family does not mean you have to lower your standards....
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Sunset Key Guest Cottages – Luxury Resort in Key West
Find out if the exclusive Sunset Key Guest Cottages off the coast of Key West make the grade for those seeking...
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Vermont Inns With A Storied Past
What do Norman Rockwell, Ethan Allen, Bob Newhart, and Maria von Trapp have in common? They are all somehow associated with inns in Vermont.After spending a day skiing Vermont's hills, how about...
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Utah’s Quiet Snows
An expert skier mom reviews what's what for families with all-age skiers at Utah's Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton mountain resorts.My family has enjoyed skiing Utah's mountain...
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Hotel Montmartre
I love Montmartre!! From the moment I watched the cute Audrey Tautou 10 years ago in the famous artwork, Amelie Poulin (the story involves 90 percent in Montmartre area), I know that one day I would...
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The Lodge At Torrey Pines, La Jolla
Fit for multi-generational travel and the U.S. Open, it's the place to stay and play on the beautiful southern California coast. Blessed with an ideal climate year-round, California's La...
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Caribbean 101: Ports Of Call Define Islands
Here's what to expect as you step onto the most popular islands of the Caribbean, whether you arrive by sea or air.The fabled Caribbean "ports of call" -- where cruise ships make their stops...
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Rosemary Beach Rising – Florida Utopia
An idealized resort development take the Florida beach vacation in a new direction; your family guide to local resources. It takes some imagination to envision what Rosemary Beach, Florida will...
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Baghdad 2009 Election: Authorization Letters
I fear that will be written on my gravestone: She forgot to get a Letter of Authorization. I've been stationed in Baghdad, Iraq for several months, working with an NGO that promotes a free press...
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Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
Costa Rica's Pacific Coast has become its Gold Coast, a region now accessible by direct international air through the newly expanded airport at Liberia. With the beauty of beloved Quepos (home to many...
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Exploring Aspen And Snowmass, Colorado With Teens
Post X Games, a noted ski specialist totes teens to Colorado's top mountain resorts to evaluate just how hip it is.I couldn’t resist the chance for an all-girl getaway to Aspen and Snowmass...
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Isla Cozumel
The Mexican island of Cozumel is an exciting place for all ages to learn to snorkel and dive. Find out the best places to stay and play. Sitting just a few miles off of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula...
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Canalboating Along Florida’s Okeechobee Waterway
A canalboat journey is an ideal multi-generational vacation for the family who likes to earn their keep by navigating and fishing for supper. Only the sound of fish jumping nearby broke the silence...
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Old McDonald Had A Farm… And A Fax Machine, And A Web Page!
Explore the many family farms in Massachusetts that open their homes to visitors who seek a taste of the old days. It's likely Old McDonald wouldn't recognize the family farm today...
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Single Parent Getaway: Mexico’s Riviera Maya
For a great single parents getaway, head to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, where eco-activities and culture keep kids engaged. For a great single parents getaway, head to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula,...
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Britain’s Upper Class Family Hotels
Prize-winning family resorts in England, Scotland and Wales are palatial retreats offering the bygone luxuries of the Royals.These luxurious, rural hotels -- cited by The Guardian and...
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London’s Finest Values: Belgravia Bed And Breakfasts
For a bed in London, breakfast too, here's a look at some top value B&Bs with large rooms that welcome families. Delta is doing it, so is United. Several other airlines are reducing their...
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Outrigger Hotels And Resorts Say Aloha to Families
Find out what makes Outrigger a rapidly growing and truly Hawaiian family-friendly chain of hotels and resorts.Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is Hawaii's largest...
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Class VI River Runners, New River, West Virginia
Class VI River Runners in West Virginia take the family white-water rafting in style, and is a great place to get your "feet wet" in this exciting sport.As I watched my two children, then 9 and...
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Manoir de Clenord, France
FTF's European correspondent takes families on a tour through the Loire Valley while based at one of her favorite, family-owned B&B manor houses. The Manoir de Clénord, just south of...
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Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
Long Beach, California's restored museum ship welcomes the next generation aboard as her "daughter" ocean liner begins sailing the globe. Ah, the romance. The glamour. The echoes of...
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Top 10 Take-Along Classic Kid’s Movies
If you're tired of the Harry Potter and High School Musical movies, here are some old flicks for the new generation. Kids and parents alike will enjoy these (somewhat recent) classics. Hitting...
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International Home Exchange: Global House Swapping
Some pointers and anecdotes on the thrifty family travel practice of house-swapping or home exchange, from a UK-based expert in the field. Would you like a vacation base for your family with all...
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Tallahassee, Florida Attractions
Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee has its own Southern charm and family fun.Think you know Florida? Make sure you don't overlook the capital city--Tallahassee...
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Sea World Nara Resort
Imagine sleeping in a marine theme park with dolphins and sea lions to lull the kids to bed and thrill rides to wake them up.Australia's...
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Alabama’s Azalea Capital Is Mobile
Sweet Home Alabama is at its best in Mobile, where families can live the M-life touring historic sites and innovative museums.Like its neighbor 150 miles away, the lesser-known city of Mobile also...
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Central Louisiana’s Rich History
Give your kids a quiet history lesson by exploring the cultural heritage of settlers and slaves in Natchitoches, Alexandria and the surrounding areas of Louisiana.Steeped in history and surrounded...
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Alabama’s Shoals Attractions
This region of northwestern Alabama is a great budget destination for all ages, and ideal for multi-generational vacations. When you think of country music, you think Nashville. When you think...
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Burgh Island, United Kingdom
For a cozy weekend off the coast of England, head for quaint and quiet Burgh Island. In the south of England, off the coast of Devon, the mysterious Burgh...
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Cradled On The Waves Off Canada’s PEI
Come visit beautiful Prince Edward Island and discover why families flock to this little known isle of tranquility each summer. The first thing you notice are the red clay cliffs...
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