Belfast, Belle Of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's capital of Belfast is home to the famous creator of Narnia, the holy St. Patrick, Giant's Causeway and many more family attractions.For most visitors, a trip to Ireland translates...
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Paris Family Hotels For Under US$200
FTF's reporter has found sweet places to dream with the kids tucked in nearby, so you can sleep in the City of Lights without breaking the bank. Here's where to go.Paris, France was ranked...
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Custom Itinerary – Italy with Kids
Q - Alisa H. of Richland, Washington inquires: My husband and I and our two children, (ages 4 and 8) are planning to visit Rome, Naples and Pompeii. We would like some suggestions on lodging, and activities...
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Punzabo Winner Gifted By Passing Bird! (October 2008)
The winner of the October 2008 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is Quinn Yanaga! Her essay entitled The Bird’s Gift retells...
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Activities For All Ages In Antwerp, Belgium
If you're looking for a very cool city that's a little bit off the beaten path, explore Antwerp, one of Belgium's most youthful and energetic places, where history and contemporary culture...
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Brussels, Belgium With Toddlers In Tow
This picturesque medieval city is a very fun destination with little ones, because you don't need a museum to show them a magical mystery tour through time.Big city sightseeing can be challenging...
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Natural Wonders Of Luxembourg
For a rural family vacation, it's hard to beat the farmhouse B&Bs, forested hike and bike trails, and sophisticated culture and cuisine of Europe's Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.While the...
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Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic
A European owned all-inclusive resort creates competition in the luxury class for long-time family favorites in the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic beach zone. At home, it's so damp and cold...
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Luxembourg Is Very Cool, Prosperous And Green
Little Luxembourg has a very cool capital with so many sights, culture and history within walking distance of your hotel that you'll feel like you're on a Grand Tour over a long weekend's...
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My European Honeymoon in Sicily
I recently got married and we decided to go to Sicily and Paris for our honeymoon. While Paris was wonderful, Sicily was to die for! We stayed at the most unbelievable hotel,
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Milestone Hotel, London, United Kingdom
One of the UK's finest hotels, this small boutique operation offers both luxury and convenience in bustling London, England.The Milestone Hotel is located directly across...
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Barcelona, Ciudad Sagrada
Buenos dias! Here are some thoughts on getting around Barcelona, things we consider to be "must dos," things you might like to do, places to shop and and eat, and day trips. Buenos...
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Paris, France Through the Eyes of Teens
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens are feeling about their latest trips across the US and around the world. Ah Paris, the City of Lights, la Cité de l’Amour....
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To Be Young And In Brussels, Belgium
At the heart of Europe, Brussels is glamorous, hip and filled with energy from all over the world, making it an ideal city with teens. Fully aware that Brussels, Belgium is the capital of the...
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Europe Ski Holidays, US Ski Holidays
Three generations of inveterate American skiers review favorite mountain resorts in the US -- East and West -- and Europe. Ski resorts out West? Ski holidays Europe? It's hard to...
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands’ Eastern Docklands
Spend a few nights in Amsterdam's hip new floating neighborhoods and taste the latest in European culture and lifestyles.From the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century until the 1970s, the harbor...
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Croatia Trogir Dalmatian Coast
If you've been to Venice, but can't stand the prices, there's a place you can go where you can get a great taste of Venice at a reasonable rate. The place? The Dalmatian Coast - a region on the eastern...
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German Wandern: Family Hiking in Bavaria
A Bavarian vacation takes a family and their dog from the urban wonder of Munich to the German mountaintops. It seems that almost everyone who comes to Germany wants to see Bavaria,...
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Croatia, Sailing The Dalmatian Coast
Cruising the Croatia coast, where islands are just a few hours' sail apart and harbors welcome overnight boats, is a breeze for all ages. Croatia has long ago been discovered. Since Roman...
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Skiing in Sestriere Italy – The Perfect Family-Friendly Resort
Skiing in Sestriere, Italy, offers families a unique blend of exhilarating slopes and Italian charm. For the ultimate ski vacation with a touch of "dolce vita," one family opted...
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Three Days In Family-Friendly Copenhagen, Denmark
Castles, museums, and sightseeing boat tours await you in this Denmark city, making it a great place to bring children if you have a weekend to visit.On our recent "Denmark Bicycling Trip"...
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Alpine Dreams In Gimmelwald, Switzerland
Take a family of hikers in Europe and join them as they conquer the Swiss Alps over an exhilarating spring weekend. I had always dreamed of being in the Alps, not just seeing them from miles...
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Amalfi: Italy’s Coast With The Most
Known as Italy's Rodeo Drive, this is a convenient coastal base for enjoying cathedrals, Greek temples and wonderful food, especially in autumn.Italy’s Amalfi Coast, running from about...
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Kid Suites At International Family Resorts
Some popular family hotels and resorts in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia boast large family suites whose decor and amenities have been designed with kids in mind. Between June and September 2009,...
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The Best Part of My Summer
I was heading into the summer before I would be a senior. My entire junior year consisted...
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Swiss-Land!
When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Chocolate? Cows? Cheese? Mountains? If you thought of one of those- you’re right! But let me tell you, there is so much more!
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Europe 09
My name is John Jackson and I am a senior at Spring-ford High School. Over the summer I had a great opportunity to go across the world and visit the continent of Europe. As time passed, departure...
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The Art of Fainting in France
I woke up to find a sea of strange faces hovering over me. Hands and water bottles were pushed towards me by a half dozen strangers speaking several languages at once. My dad, who I then realized was...
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Ireland Goes Green
As I boarded the plane, I felt the familiar anxiety surge through...
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Italian Villas For Your Euro Road Trip
Our kids wanted to go to Venice - my wife and I wanted to go to Tuscany. Here's how we hit the autostrada and did both. On a recent spring break in Italy, after wandering by boat and foot...
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Adventures that changed my life. As simple as that. (2)
Italy. Beautiful, romantic, laid back, peaceful, inviting, all words to describe the intriging country of Italy. Our stay in Italy was much longer than our stay in France. We visited Piza, Rome, Pompeii,...
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College Blah turns Family Hoorah!
Okay, so the title is a little cheesy, but it accurately describes my family’s latest vacation. I am a senior in high school, and have been planning my college career...
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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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Pickpockets: Where To Find Them And How To Avoid Them
Thanks to the popular hotel review site, TripAdvisor, we have some fresh thoughts on how to avoid pickpockets, the bane of every traveler's existence. Well, some would say that airport security...
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Away From It All In Flanders, Belgium
Mix countryside and culture in Belgium. Touring the medieval farm town of Damme and using it as a homebase to enjoy the hip city of Bruges makes the perfect Belgian family holiday.Flanders was...
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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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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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Brussels, Belgium Family Hotels And Restaurants
Brussels, Belgium is a great European destination for a family vacation because of its reasonable prices, fine food and shopping. The climate is moderate year round, and its location is easily reached....
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Santorini Tennis Club, Santorini, Greece
One of Santorini's traditional, value-priced apartment complexes, the STC delivers a big dose of culture along with the simple pleasures of Greece: sun, sand, and rustic charm.Having written...
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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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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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Florence, Italy Attractions
With good planning and careful choices, your kids can enjoy Florence and the best of Italy's fine art galleries. P.S. Don't forget the gelato. The...
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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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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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Wonderful Wales
Go off the beaten path in the United Kingdom with a trip to Wales - a fascinating country whose culture combines history, literary legends and natural mystery.Rising between the Irish Sea and the...
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Spring In Switzerland
This mom recounts a snowy spring trip to Murren, the Jungfrau and Gimmelwald (among Europe's highest elevations), and how she got everyone into some family hiking. Snow pelted the funicular...
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Buried In Time At Pompeii, Italy
Learn how the Romans lived when you visit the ancient city of Pompeii, a fascinating family destination outside the southern Italian city of Naples.The stone streets are gouged by the tracks of...
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Paris with Max
A happy reader revisits her favorite haunts in Paris and sees them anew through the eyes of a three-year-old son enjoying his first French vacation.I wanted other families to know about our wonderful...
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