Aruba: Exploring Beyond The Hotels
Aruba is a friendly, top-value Caribbean isle with many resorts and fun things to do, especially in an electric car. Without a doubt, Aruba is an “in” Caribbean destination, particularly...
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Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts Make Great Family Vacations
More than six decades after its founding by Gerard Blitz in the Balearic Isles off Spain, the French-owned Club Mediterranee is treating its guests -- especially families -- better than ever. Catering...
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Star Trekking: Miley Cyrus in Haiti Lending a Hand
Hannah Montana Disney star, Miley Cyrus, hopped a plane to Haiti last week to do some good for the Caribbean island nation. Haiti suffered horrendous damage...
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Custom Itinerary: Caribbean or Mexico Beach Resort with Childcare
Q. Lisa R. from Brooklyn NY is looking for a tropical beach resort with infant care where parents and baby can relax and enjoy some beach time.
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The Real Turks And Caicos
A family of FTF experts share their experience on the beautiful beaches of Providenciales and the other islands of the TCI. If you ask upscale family travelers where Turks and Caicos is, many...
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St. John’s Maho Bay And Westin Resorts, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. John, with its low-key development and gorgeous underwater marine parks may be our favorite of the Virgin Islands for the active family.Nobody doesn't love St. John. This island, in my opinion...
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Custom Itinerary – Tropical Resort with Baby Care
Q. Andrea F. of Brazil writes: We would like recommendations for a hotel, inn or resort with a baby program, infant facilities and nearby medical care in the Caribbean or Mexico. We are traveling for 3...
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Cayman Islands Revival
The Cayman islands are flourishing with more upscale lodgings, new recreation, myriad attractions and that same superb marine environment.The Cayman islands, comprised of three islands, are a British...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Island as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The...
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Cayman Islands Attractions
Eco-friendly ideas to entertain toddlers, teens and ages in between, in the pristine marine environment of Grand Cayman island.Just a 70-minute flight from Miami, the British Crown Colony of the...
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Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
White sand, blue waters, great service, delicious food... this centrally located Marriott resort is not the largest, but it has it all.One of the first resorts nestled on the south end of Grand...
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Disappointments in Door County
My family and I went on a trip to Door County, Wisconsin in July of 2010, and stayed at a bed and breakfast called The Little Harbor...
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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea
Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch...
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Why We Travel
Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation and remind us of why we travel. I was unceremoniously...
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Puerto Rico, The Old World In The New
Here's a Caribbean getaway that you won't need a passport for. Explore history while discovering great hotels and attractions in friendly and intriguing Puerto Rico. "Rich Port" is...
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Stuck In Mexico
Just before the 2009-2010 school year finished my best freind went down to Mexico to get his permanent resident card but he answered one question wrong. So now he is stuck down there while his whole...
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San Juan Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino
Need a burst of tropical warmth? No passport? No problem, when you contemplate a getaway to this city-style beachfront resort in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico.By day, the San...
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CTO Reports Indicate a Rebound in Caribbean Tourism
Despite an unstable economy, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – a coalition of 30 countries working towards the advancement of Caribbean peoples through the development sustainable tourism...
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Star Trekking: Katy Perry Heads to Atlantis Paradise Island
Pop princess Katy Perry’s newest single “California Gurls” is currently on its way to becoming the hottest jam of the summer. In addition to burning up the charts,...
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Hardwork in Mexico
Travel is a luxury reserved for only those wealthy enough to...
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Active Adventures In St. Lucia
In addition to beaches and natural scenery, families should explore the unique allure of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with an adventurous twist.St. Lucia boasts a rugged landscape that is...
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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Of The Seas – How It Fared
Our cruise specialist reports on whether size matters on the new Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas - the largest cruise ship sailing the seas today.As a family travel specialist, I often preview...
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Metatlonoc, a Hungry Driven Town
Young and curious, I smiled at the children that gave me the preciously wrapped chiclets. I loved the minty savor...
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Mexico as I never saw it before
For the first time in my life, my eyes were opened to the intense and unimaginable world of poverty when I traveled to Mexico two years ago. My mother and I had vacationed in Mexico many times, but...
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Curacao Attractions
A southern Caribbean gem with a Dutch flair that has it all for families: eco-attractions, great beaches, historical culture, friendly locals and more.Just a mere 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela,...
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A Third-World Paradise I Call Home
I have paid multiple visits to the diverse island of...
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Ayiti:The Land of High Mountains and even Higher Hopes
When the massive earthquake hit Haiti, and I saw the hundreds of...
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La Republica Dominicana
For spring break this year, I went on an ASB trip with the Pre Med Club. It was really a turning point for me. I had so much fun, and it really renewed my motivation. After the trip, I really felt a...
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Young Travel Writers Scholarship Entry: Magical Punta de Mita
The mystique of travel and the discovery of new and exciting places have the ability to give one feelings that are indescribable. When reflecting...
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Sea of Cortez
January 2009, the second half of my junior year of high school, I traveled to Baja Mexico with a group of students from school and my science teacher to study Humpback Whales. I lived on a research...
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With Peru as My Teacher (with photos)
As the aircraft lifted off the runway and propelled itself into darkness, I clutched my travel pillow and hoped for a smooth flight. I was heading to Peru to study the effects of tourism on culture...
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Traveling Through Life: How Education Lead to Service-Young Writers Scholarship
When I was at the University of California I was always envisioned myself leaving the comfort of my country to volunteer abroad. A travel study abroad program in Carribbean and South...
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Young Travelers Writers Scholarship
It was the time of my life after I came back from the Bahamas just last October. It was even more fun because we left on Halloween. There was...
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Terremoto’s Impact
I was a sophomore in high school, traveling with my youth group to Aguas Calientes, Mexico with an organization called Terremoto. It was my first mission’s trip and there was...
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My trip to Morelia, Mexico
I woke up with the warmth of the morning sun on my face, yet my feet were cold due to the fresh, morning breeze. Then what do I hear next? Fluttering noises and a squawk of a rooster,...
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They Blessed Me in Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico is an awful place. Driving through this city for the third time, for my third mission trip, doesn't make it any easier to see. The houses I see from the major highway are made of multicolored...
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One Island, Two Worlds — Dominican Republic
One Island, Two Worlds - Dominican Republic, June 2009 The town of Cabarete in Dominican Republic is one of fascinating beauty and disparity. Although far less of a resort destination than the...
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Weekending in Washington
You are a young professional and very stressed, reading this newspaper bleary eyed and desperately seeking to know enough current events to avoid being labeled by your boss as one of those-GenYers...
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To Soar With Courage
Every year, regardless of school, work, or any other distractions, my...
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Etch in Desolation
Squinting at the sudden onslaught of light, I stepped out of the van into a dry, dusty scene. Poverty and desolation...
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Florida/Bahamas Summer Trip 2009
In the summer of 2009, my family and I took a 10 day trip to Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a 3 day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas (the cruise being included in the 10 days). The first place we arrived...
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A Little Slice of Heaven
I left on my mission trip to Haiti expecting to have a memorable and life-changing experience. At that point I thought of Haiti solely in terms of "the poorest country in the...
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Star Trekking: 04:2010: Antonio Banderas Takes Riviera Maya by Stallion
"All I need now is for Antonio Banderas to show up on a shiny black stallion." How many times have I said that to myself, while studying my toenail polish from a chaise lounge on a pristine beach...
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My story
In Arizona I experienced a drought that had nothing to do with the weather. Instead it was a drought of lifelessness. Every teenage girl and boy seemed to be identical clones of one another. Differences...
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Atlantis Resort’s AKA Tropical Family Paradise
When you have a mega-resort that thrills all ages and you add a new kids club, tween and teen entertainment, and a Lego playroom, you get paradise.
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Atlantis Goes GaGa For Babies
Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Atlantis is a true family getaway with special programs and perks for even the tiniest travelers.A few minutes of peace, a spontaneous adventure -- The...
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Viaje a Mexico Que Tomo Cuatro Dias
"Pasajeros, que pongan sus cinturones "(Fasten your seat belts), some of the first words aboard Mexicana Airlines in Tijuana. It felt pretty strange sitting in the window seat of this massive...
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Four Seasons Nevis, St. Kitts And Nevis
Find out why Four Seasons Nevis is not just a playground for the rich and famous, but for families as well. Their excellent childcare programs are even affordable during the quieter summer season. [
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Crystal Cruises And The Smithsonian Sail The Panama Canal
A luxury Crystal Cruise includes the super teaching skills of the Smithsonian Museum staff to offer families at sea a sailor's life of learning.Take one magnificent ship, add a dash of mouthwatering...
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St. Kitts Marriott Resort And The Royal Beach Casino
The St. Kitts Marriott is a sweet luxury resort offering fun in the sun, a relaxing setting and much more, including interesting environmental programs for kids.The local Kittitians call their...
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Iberostar – Profile Of A Family-Friendly Resort Company
Iberostar, the brand behind all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and other countries, has both a storied history and a high rate of approval from vacationing families.
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Star Trekker: Zac Brown Band Cruises to Grand Cayman
On September 2, 2010, the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will be taking the long way to Grand Cayman aboard the Carnival Inspiration. The country music ensemble will depart...
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Cancun’s Royal Resorts’ Family Villas
Family Travel Forum's review of spacious condominium living at The Royal Resorts complexes located along the beachfront in Cancun, Mexico.On our recent return to Cancun after the devastating...
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The Norwegian Gem Sets Sail – My Review
Read about our cruise expert's sneak peak at a brand new ship, Norwegian Gem, in her review of an inaugural "cruise to nowhere."
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British Virgin Islands Resorts
Read Family Travel Forum's useful tips on how to have a great vacation in the British Virgin Islands and the top family-friendly resorts. An archipelago of 50 islands, cayes and rocks spread...
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Star-Trekking: John Travolta Flies Doctors and Medical Supplies to Haiti
On Monday, January 25th, in continuing efforts to send aid to Haiti, a nighttime flight piloted by John Travolta took off from Tampa, Florida carrying 50 doctors and over 7,000 pounds of...
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My First All-Inclusive – Mexico’s Aventura Cove Palace
A wary mom's first experience with an All-Inclusive family beach vacation in Tulum, Mexico turns out to be a success, and won't be her last. I admit that we are an unlikely family...
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Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica Resort And Golf Club
Newly renovated, this Jamaica resort provides families -- with teens and older -- an all-inclusive vacation that meets all of life's simple requirements for sun, food, drink and fun.Nestled...
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