Top Beach Breaks, Places to Surf and Surfing Schools
Looking for the top surfing schools and beach breaks because surfer slang has washed over your conversations? Book one of these places to surf and your family will learn the sport...
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High Times at Fall Beer and Wine Festivals
Fall for fun beer and wine festivals with their many free outdoor activities this season. Despite the resurgence of the pandemic, there are many options for adult getaways, whether...
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Tips For Planning A Cruise With Grandchildren
What does planning a cruise with grandchildren mean for grandparents? It’s yet another way to take youngsters vacationing with us. Expect to spend bonding time together, while...
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This Will Make Flying Safer
A lot has been done to make flying safer since the age of coronavirus began. Yet, it's still a big topic as confidence in leisure air travel -- and crowds -- increase. U.S. passengers...
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Waited Long Enough? It’s Time To Cruise
Haven’t you waited long enough? It’s time to cruise, whether on a bucket list trip to Alaska, the Islands of Hawaii or...
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Parent Teen Adventures in Puerto Rico
I never expected to be writing about adventures in Puerto Rico with my teen. Once upon a time, the biggest hardship that I...
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Top Family-Welcoming Tennis Resorts
Here's your go-to resource for the top-ranked tennis resorts and tennis training camps in the world which accommodate families and their tennis-playing children. It's time to get...
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Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Luxury Family Travel, Half Moon,...
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Trending Now: Work From Home Resorts
Satisfy your wanderlust safely at one of the new Work from Home Resorts -- a hotel promising a change of scenery and a comfortable space to work online (WFH) during the pandemic....
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Doing Atlantis On A Budget At Comfort Suites Paradise Island
I am delighted to recommend the Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel, a wallet-conscious way for the family to enjoy an Atlantis family beach vacation without breaking the bank. My kids...
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Who Says Carnivals Are Just For Kids? Cruise for All Ages
Cruises are back after a long hiatus, and a cruise for all ages is one of the top family vacation options for those ready to travel. In that spirit, we are republishing this...
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20 New and Familiar Trends in Family Travel
Looking back on a year of climate crises and social turmoil, it is surprising that many of the family travel trends noted in the past continue to play out. Family, this huge segment...
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Four Reasons To Plan Your Family Cruise With Holland America
Have you ever thought about taking the family on an Alaska cruise and worried the kids would be bored? Holland...
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These Four Hotels Made Me Fall in Love with the Bahamas
Nassau and Paradise Island, among the beautiful Islands of the Bahamas not impacted by Hurricane Dorian, share a sparkling surf that melts from blue to green as it gently laps...
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11 Tips For Traveling and Coping with Food Allergies
For the millions of people with food allergies (and their families), traveling can be a source of tremendous anxiety. Dining in unfamiliar cities and restaurants -- which may or may not...
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Bahamas: Nassau And Paradise Island Guide
If you’re looking for a destination that offers a unique experience, yet is family-friendly and easy to travel to (and navigate), then Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas...
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Packing Light: The Ultimate Checklist for Traveling with Your Family
Many people believe that it isn’t possible to pack light with kids without sacrificing your sanity, however, they are wrong. Now I’m not talking about "I'm a backpacker and I wear the same clothes...
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A Cultural Immersion in Barbados
In summer, the annual May to August Crop Over cultural festival draws lots of visitors to Barbados in what is traditionally the low season. This year, Crop Over celebrates its bicenntial...
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Traveling With Grandparents And Kids
If you're planning a multigenerational vacations, follow my tips on pleasing everyone -- of all ages -- participating in your family vacation, with tips on keeping them safe and healthy, too. Look...
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Top Ten Cancun Resorts For Families
Cancun, Mexico means white sand beaches, tropical vistas, luxury resorts, and some of Mexico’s most historic sights, making it one of the hottest spots for a family vacation by the sea....
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Trending: Taking the Kids on a Cruise
Is a family cruise on your vacation wish list? It turns out that the vast majority of people recently surveyed about vacations who have never been on a cruise — 94 percent — said they’d like to try...
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5 Green Hotels that Lure Families
If you're into responsible tourism - and who isn't these days? - check into ecolodges and green hotels in the Caribbean, Central and South America and even in the US, where families can have fun while...
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Petit St. Vincent: A Luxurious Digital Detox
If your family is ripe for a digital detox, consider an escape to Petit St. Vincent, a vacation paradise so perfect you won’t miss checking your e-mail. In today’s high-tech world,...
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Celebrity Sighting! A Dazzling New Cruise Ship
Since choosing a cruise for family gatherings makes logistical issues easy and fun, Family Travel Forum was eager to experience the new Celebrity Edge, touted as the “World’s Most High-Design...
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5 Tips For Booking Successful Vacation Rentals
With more online resources available, and larger multigenerational family groups traveling together, it's time your family explores the vacation rental option for your next getaway. 1. Why a Vacation...
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Plan a Multi-Generational Cruise Vacation With Celebrity
Cruise vacations are noted for luxury, convenience, varied activities and distinctive ports of call. Could a cruise be the answer to your 21st century multi-generational group’s dilemma of “what...
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Yoga Tourism: The Mind Body Vacation
In this stressful age, the subject of yoga retreats as "vacation" comes up often. Travelers may ask, are they a good option for a parent-child or three generation getaway? The answer is yes,...
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St. Lucia Is Calling All Crafty Kids
St. Lucia is one of the most striking islands in the Caribbean and while beautiful beaches beckon, when it’s time to take a break from sun and sea, an artistic treasure chest should delight young visitors. Turquoise...
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The Cayman Islands Food Revolution
New kids' cooking classes and food education programs in the Cayman Islands are just the start of a food revolution aiming to support local agriculture and teach children where their food comes from. To...
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My Top 20 Bermuda Attractions
The British isle of Bermuda may be known for its traditional ways, yet there are beautiful pink sand beaches, fitness jaunts, eco-adventures, local culinary treats and a notorious geometric shape to...
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Grown Ups At Sea Aboard The Disney Fantasy
On a recent voyage of the Disney Fantasy, I had the pleasure of sharing an adult Disney experience at sea with my mom. Since the ship, sister to the Disney Dream,...
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The Internet of Things Sails Out to Sea
In a technologically stunning presentation in New York, Royal Caribbean Cruises unveiled its next generation of digital innovations aimed at making the passenger experience “frictionless”—giving...
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Vounteer Vacations Where Going Away Means Giving Back
Interest in volunteer vacations has grown as travelers seeking a local experience realize their presence affects a destination -– for better (creating jobs) or worse (degrading the environment). Because...
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Outside The Gates: Adventures In Jamaica
Jamaica has redefined what it means to have an all-inclusive beach vacation by suggesting that guests explore real island culture outside their resort. It's a great idea to share the wealth...
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St. Croix, One Of The Three U.S. Virgin Islands
From snorkeling to city life, the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands is an easy trip for American families seeking warm weather and something different.
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Riu All-Inclusive Family Beach Resorts Of Cancun Mexico
We like the laid back European style of the Riu Resorts brand, and the four Riu all-inclusives located in Cancun work hard so that family vacationers enjoy their beaches, outdoor activities,...
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Why Beaches is Better than Most All-Inclusives
While Turks & Caicos is known for its clear turquoise water, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa offers more than just sun, sand and surf; thanks to a menu of activities, eateries...
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10 Things Your Kids Will Love in Nassau, Bahamas
My name is Will, and I’m an 11-year old who loves to travel! Last month, I was able to visit Nassau and Atlantis for the first time, and trust me, your kids are going to love it! Here are 10 of...
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Life Hack: De-Stress By Celebrating Family Holidays At Sea
Thinking of spending the holidays (any holiday) on a family cruise vacation; here's my report on the stress-free pluses and minor minuses of cruising over an Easter school break. As much as I love to...
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Making Island Connections on a Caribbean Cruise
Every year my family and I take a cruise ship from Miami, Florida around the many islands of the Caribbean. My family is Afro-Caribbean, and we feel very strongly about our roots in the islands. Traveling...
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5 Reasons Families Favor Airbnb Vacations
Everyone looks forward to a family vacation, but planning for it, especially when there are so many new choices in transportation, lodging, reservations and more, can be overwhelming. After the decision...
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Secure Tourism Summit Reveals What’s Next in Airport Security
The first Secure Tourism Summit was held in New York City on April 9,2017. It was sponsored by the industry trade organization, US...
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Taking Your Sandcastles and Sculptures to the Next Level
Since most beach-goers would enjoy some tips on building better sandcastles, I interviewed the world-famous sand sculptor, Todd Vander Pluym, when he visited New York on behalf of
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Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship Applications Are Open
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Tourism Association (CHTAEF) announces it's 2017 scholarship...
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Punta Cana’s Boldest New All-Inclusive
Punta Cana is satiated with all-inclusive resorts yet the Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia Don Pablo Collection rises above the pack, delivering an energetic, all-inclusive family beach vacation that...
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Safety Tips For Hotel And Resort Vacations
When travelers are surveyed about what is most important to them when planning a family vacation, the No. 1 answer is a safe environment. But while safety is top-of-mind when planning a vacation, many...
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Where Families Will Go in 2017
After reviewing the latest travel research and trends, Family Travel Forum, the...
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Dominican Republic Family Hotels And Resorts
Pick the best hotel for your family so you can explore the luscious history and tropical sunny weather of one of the world's most beautiful islands. The Dominican Republic offers a top value...
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Cuba is Closer at the American Museum of Natural History
Cuba, a Caribbean isle whose recently unmuted siren song is attracting sophisticated travelers, has just come a little closer. In conjunction with the island nation of Cuba opening up to foreign...
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