British Columbia’s Backcountry Ski Lodges
In the back woods of Canada's far west, you can rough it in style with expert skiers or enjoy the snowy wilderness with little ones. It has been a long day - exhilarating and exhausting. We...
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A Desert Trek Across The Sahara Of Tunisia
Experience a desert journey through the north African city of Tamerza and learn what southern Tunisia offers.There’s something about the desert -- monochromatic yet shadowed and seemingly...
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Six college students leave the beach and explore DR's capital, whose history and beauty all ages can enjoy.The Dominican Republic is a popular destination for vacationers from around the globe....
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Our Favorite Roadtrip
Grandpa is a world traveler, having visited every state in the union and over 30 countries world-wide. I asked him, of all the places he'd visited, which one was his favorite, and he didn't hesitate...
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Kenya Sweetwaters
Meet our neighbors at this luxury tent camp in a private game reserve in Nanyuki, Kenya; it's a wild experience for family travelers to Africa. Going on safari is typically a series of fascinating...
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Good Morning, Panama!
The Panama Canal is fascinating, but there's a lot more to Panama than its famous waterway.Like a Latin American Rip Van Winkle, Panama is waking from a long, deep sleep. Travelers to Panama...
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European Castles Welcome Families
England, Scotland, Turkey and Romania castles offer families a chance to sleep in splendor, whiz through time, and live in history.Ever wanted to experience historical Europe through its castles?...
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Bear Lake, Utah In August
Travel back through time to Bear Lake, for an annual family ritual of berry-picking and canning next year's raspberry jam. There are no traffic lights in Garden City, Utah. There are...
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Switzerland Skiing
An avid skier ditches business to ski the Swiss Alps, then returns with his family to share the wealth of sights, slopes and culture.Every ski season is a blessing, and last year I was not once...
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Israel: Eilat And The Dead Sea
Discover the luxurious, relaxing and safe side of Israel in these exotic waterfront areas bordering the Dead Sea.Due to the recent problems in Israel, many visitors to this Mediterranean country...
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Cotton House Mustique – Luxury Hotel in Paradise
For those who like pampering and privacy, Family Travel Forum examines The Cotton House, located on a tiny but very chic island near Grenada in the British West Indies.
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From Aswan To Luxor: Egypt Along The Nile
A cruise on the Nile River makes for an exciting - and surprisingly affordable - family trip to Egypt. Here's an account of how history can come alive when you fix in some fun...
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My Family’s Up And Down Travels
My 13-year-old twins are very outgoing and have done the best in a resort setting where there are lots of activities and other kids. Horseback...
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Aspen, Colorado: Snapshot of America’s Favorite Mountain
Historic buildings, great peaks, discounted children's lift tickets; something for all ages in this legendary ski haven. Aspen, Colorado is the ideal skiing destination. There's a choice...
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New York on the Cheap
I'm a cabbie, and whenever I can, I try to take a day off from work to do something fun and not expensive with my kids, ages 10 and 14. In nice weather, our favorite thing to do is walk around...
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The Copa Marina Resort, Puerto Rico
Our favorite vacation spot is the Copa Marina Resort (800/468-4553, 787/821-0505) on Puerto Rico's Caribbean coast. I discovered it by...
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Cruising Australia’s South Pacific
A deluxe family cruise with P&O Lines from Sydney, Australia highlights the pirates' lore and pleasures of the South Pacific.Modern travel can make my head spin. Jump on a plane, whiz into...
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New Zealand’s South Island
Here is a photograph from our South Island tour in January taken on an isolated southern beach. This is one of the many family adventures we have had in New Zealand. These are my two...
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Paris For Me And Morgan
A Family Travel Forum father describes his journey to France with his 10-year-old daughter. A three-day weekend offers many vacation possibilities. Add another day and you've got the makings of...
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Venice: Italy Beyond The Sea
The entire family will enjoy a few days exploring the treasures of this Venice, Italy's unique city on water.Everything is different about Venice, Italy, perhaps the most unusual city in the...
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Smartour’s China and the Yangtze River Criuse
Our extended family returned yesterday from SmarTour's 18-day China and the Yangtze River trip. It was fabulous. I cannot tell you how much we recommend it! There were six of us (as I put...
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Galapagos Islands Cruise With Lindblad
Play Darwin with your family on an educational, unforgettable trip around the ecologically amazing Galapagos islands with Lindblad Expeditions. We just finished...
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Las Vegas and Children: The Hotels are Worth the Trip
Las Vegas is what it is; and since children can't gamble and the stage shows are often topless, can you bring your kids? Won't they be bored? No! Here's why: Each of the themed hotels...
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Sharing a Find in “Old Florida”
My wife and I enjoy your newsletter. We recently moved to Cape San Blas, to a small town on Florida’s Panhandle Gulf Coast and we love it here. We’ve...
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Namibia, Where Wishes Come True
This father and son explored Africa courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Wildland Adventures.Namibia, on the southwest coast of Africa, features the oldest desert in the world, awesome mountains...
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Maximize The Magic Onboard MSC’s Lirica
Thinking of taking a cruise? Check out what makes the MSC Lirica a great choice for an upscale onboard experience for the whole family.Pack lots of fun gear, toss in some chic party clothes, stir...
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Children’s International Summer Villages
Find out here about a unique, international, peace-fostering summer program for children ages 11 to 18, and this exchange program's new schedule for ages 11 to 25.If you're wondering about...
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Kona Village Resort, Hawaii
Note : Due to the debris and water damage resulting from the tsunami that struck Hawaii's Big Island after the March 11 earthquake that shook Japan, the Kona Village Resort has closed. We...
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A Teen’s 10 Tips For Traveling With Teens
Share the insights offered by a well-traveled, articulate teen to make your next family vacation successful, fun and yes - pleasant. Teen travel. Sigh. It is the most difficult age for parents...
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Why Did God Make Mothers And Other Important Questions
A second grade class answers the essential questions regarding motherhood, the mysteries of parenting and how kids see the world.This anonymous email was sent to an FTF editor in December...
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Stay At Home for New Years
"With all the hoopla surrounding the millennium, we, like so many others with limited budgets but an appetite for adventure, decided to make a small trek to our local library to find out what our own...
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Paris With Jeremiah
FTF has always been helpful, so I thought I'd pass on a few tips we picked up on a recent 10-day trip to Paris, France (my 27th, but first with a 5-month-old baby). We did not bring a car seat,...
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Stratford Festival Of Canada
Introduce your kids to the plays of Shakespeare and other literary lions with exciting productions of classics, musicals and more.It may be celebrating its 55th birthday, but the Stratford...
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Dining Medieval Family Style in Orlando
My mom and I were able to visit a place and time long gone at the "Castle," located on Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida. Not sure what to expect, I was intrigued by the place called...
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Tasmania, Australia’s Gentle South
Like a Champagne diamond hidden under other precious gems in a jewelry box, Tasmania is one of the most intriguing parts of Australia.Tassie, as it is affectionately known, is Australia’s smallest...
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Family-Friendly Flying In Europe
This traveling mom has discovered that major airports make the getting there as much fun as the being there. Here's what's on offer.Imagine this scenario: you've been traveling for 14...
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Strollercize Makes the Baggage Lighter
FTF tells traveling parents how to get a workout in an unexpected place -- the airport, at your hotel, or in the park. [Editor's Note: In 1990, a new baby changed Elizabeth Trindade's career as...
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Daufuskie Island: The Perfect Family Vacation Spot
Are you dreaming of a family vacation that's off the beaten path, where you can escape the crowds and reconnect with nature and each other? Look no further than Daufuskie...
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Kamloops And Sun Peaks Resort
Cowboy culture to First Nations sites, ranching, and museums attract families to Canada's Kamloops and the nearby Sun Peaks mountain resort.Travelers touring the Rockies are familiar with...
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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
Athletic families will be right at home at this laid back sailing and sun resort on a tranquil Caribbean isle. After our visit in the mid-90s my family wanted to return to this resort precisely...
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Sailing On The ms Westerdam
Holland America Line now welcomes grandparents, their kids and their kid's kids, and treats them all to a memorable and classy cruise vacation.Holland America Line's ms Westerdam...
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Travel Trends 2006: Family Travel Is Up And Going Higher Across USA
Trends Report - June 2006: FTFc finds family travel is up within the United States, from Americans vacationing domestically and foreigners visiting the U.S. with children in tow. Here's...
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Travel Trends 2006: Cruising’s Up, Cruisers Up
Trends Report, June 1, 2006 The North American cruise industry celebrates rise in passenger numbers and revenues, largely due to multi-generational travel. A recent press conference hosted by the
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Joining The Peace Corps
My family is plagued by a travel bug. My Dad spent two years with the Peace Corps in Korea. Aunt Karen and Uncle Tom met in Saudi Arabia, were married in Bahrain, and lived in the Marshall Islands....
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Aboard Carnival’s Triumph
My family and I sailed on Carnival's Triumph from New York to Halifax last September. The Assistant Chief Cabin Steward Mr....
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Total Tennis for Total Tennis Buffs
If you're trying to improve your tennis skills and get the kids interested or motivated in the sport, the 42-room Total Tennis Camp (Box 28 Saugerties, NY 12477; 800/221-6496;
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How My Family Reunion Changed My Life
My family reunion of 1978 changed my life, forever. It was then- it was there that the baton of "family history" was handed to me.My family reunion of 1978 changed my life, forever....
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Our Time in India
We arrived in Mumbai, the native name for Bombay, at 5am after a long, sleepless night. This was a unique experience for myself and for our two daughters, 11 and 13-years-old. The weather was warm...
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Travel Trends 2005: Kids Dig Hotels Designed With Their Needs In Mind
Family Travel Forum's FTFc consulting division reports on forward-thinking hotels with kid-pleasing rooms and amenities.Family Travel Forum's FTFc consulting division reports on forward-thinking...
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