Staycation at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Times Square
Robert Leroy Ripley started out by drawing sport oddities for The Globe and ended up as the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums,...
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Room Service Out Of Service
Hotels with room service are synonymous with a luxurious experience. A phrase as simple as 'Let's order room service!' seems fun, indulgent, and evokes memories of Home Alone star...
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Culture, Arts, Museums On A Catskills Weekend Getaway
New York State’s Catskill Mountains are a four-season recreational playground with a cultural undertone. It is easy to blend active pursuits with a dose of learning in this scenic...
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Beyond The Brooklyn Bridge
New York's most populous borough and the star of countless TV shows, Brooklyn has multi-ethnic neighborhoods, world famous attractions and great restaurants. It is the most sprawling and richly diverse...
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New York City Looks Good To The Blind
Sightseeing in New York City is surprisingly compatible with traveling with the vision impaired. Sidewalks often have raised bumps, tactile cues that you are reaching the end at the curb. And though midtown...
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It’s Tough To Get Around Without The Rough Guide to New York
New York is not only the Big Apple, it's a really big city with so much to see and do for the visitor that even long-time residents cannot keep up with it -- that's why you need a good travel guide....
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Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, Lake Placid, New York
Families and outdoor enthusiasts alike will enjoy the down-home feel and state of the art eco-friendly accommodations at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York. The...
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Lake Placid Eco Resort Hosts Family Farm Tour
Lake Placid, a scenic, mountainous getaway in upstate New York, has earned a world-renowned reputation as an athletic haven. Not surprisingly, the landscape of the Adirondack region is part of what...
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Short Break From NYC – Hudson Valley Weekend Getaway
Tarrytown, New York and the historic Hudson Valley have a multitude of things for families to do, while offering small town charm and a brief escape from the city.If a busy schedule or a tight...
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A Vacation Date to the Finger Lakes Wineries
On a recent romantic getaway upstate, my wife and I discovered the little town of Hammondsport, New York, located at the base of Keuka Lake, one of the many Finger Lakes. The pace of...
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Emerson Resort & Spa, New York
The Emerson, a quiet, New York Metro-area resort, provides a perfect mother-daughter spa getaway or teen weekend for families who want to enjoy the Catskills together. Emerson Resort and Spa The...
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The Biggest Loser Resorts Focus On Fun Family Weight Loss
The Biggest Loser Resort – Niagara set to open in May, 2012 in Java, New York promises the same supportive, weight loss programs made famous by the reality TV series. Owned...
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Free Travel Fun In New York
FTF's "free" columnist (yes, we pay her) shares her tips on finding the most fun and top value for time spent at the top attractions in New York City. You don’t have to be rich...
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Why Families Love New York Bus Tours
Double-decker bus tours are a New York institution. They rank alongside the Statue of Liberty costumes, the incredible chaos of Times Square and...
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Time Out New York is Timeless City Guide
When you're a native New Yorker you judge a travel guidebook about your hometown a little bit differently than other readers. That's what makes the new
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Sail Along the Hudson, Bike New York Harbor with Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
For families looking for a great New York City harbor vacation, the Ritz-Carlton in...
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Celebrate Bastille Day Around the World
Join Frenchmen and Francophiles around the world in celebrating the mid-summer holiday of Bastille Day, an independence day for millions. Every July 14th, the French celebrate liberté,...
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Pamper Mom With Finger Lakes Spa Vacation
Central New York offers a lot of family fun. But this weekend, why not take some adult time that’s just for mom? La...
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Cheap Kayaking on the Hudson: New York City’s Best Kept Secret
A chance to kayak on New York City’s Hudson River. Sounds fun, right? But, hey, what’s the catch? Believe it or not, this personal cruise can cost less than a Venti cappuccino at Starbucks thanks...
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Custom Itinerary: Foodie Favorite New York Restaurants with Kids
Q. What happens when real foodies come to New York to chow down but have fussy eaters in tow? Two things usually. # 1. Parents get childcare through their hotel and go out in the...
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Cheap Tickets For A Broadway Show
Broadway bound? Get the most out of your trip to the Big Apple with a visit to a live show or performance. New Yorkers know how to find cheap seats.We think catching a live show or musical is a...
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Getting Away To Mohonk Mountain House
Your guide to experiencing this lodge near New Paltz, New York as a relaxing weekend getaway. Located 90 miles north of New York City on 2,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains, and open throughout...
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EATALY Transports New Yorkers to Italia
If you like Italian food, you will find plenty to like in the 50,000-square-foot food mall and eatery EATALY. Opened recently by uber chefs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, the food...
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure...
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Normandie Beach Club, Family Fun On Lake Champlain
A low-cost resort getaway catering to the whole family can be found on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain in New York's Adirondacks state park.A low-cost resort getaway catering to the whole family...
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Hudson Valley Weekend Getaways In Dutchess County New York
Take advantage of the sightseeing, outdoor activities, and scenery the Hudson River Valley offers on a weekend getaway just a few hours from major cities. Many families living in the New York -...
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Train Tales
If a person never took the time to appreciate their life, then a New York City cab driver will change that in an instant. Before my friend and I could even securely fasten our seatbelts,...
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High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, New York
This traditional lodge in the heart of Lake Placid provides an easy and comfortable base for families who choose outdoor adventures in the Adirondacks.Located in the northernmost park of New York...
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Albany, New York Hotels And Restaurants
Suggestions for family-friendly hotels and restaurants in New York's capital region and surrounds.With so much to visit, Albany is definitely more than just a benchmark for car-weary travelers...
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Spreading Out In A Family-Friendly New York Hotel
It's not easy to find a Manhattan hotel where there's room for the kids, extra closet space, and a kitchenette that minimizes room service spend.The family-run Affinia brand has five...
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Fun Together and Fun Apart in Upstate New York
Horseback riding at the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort (800/647-2624; 845/691-2927) in Highland, New York was great family fun. Besides the...
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Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City
See what the professional hotel reviewers at Oyster.com pick for their top family hotel choices in New York, New York.New York may be full of parks, ice cream, and toy stores, but rooms are often...
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Bateaux New York
Bateaux New York brings a touch of France to skyline sightseers along the Hudson River.Bateaux New York (866/817-3463; www.bateauxnewyork.com), based...
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Star Trekking 07:022:09: Naked Cowboy Runs for Mayor of New York City
On Wednesday, July 22, Robert John Burck, also known as the Naked Cowboy, announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York in the upcoming election against current mayor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg....
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Beaverkill Valley Inn, New York
A Family Travel Forum member shares her experience at Beaverkill Valley Inn, a little known getaway in New York's Catskills region.We went to a wonderful place over Thanksgiving - it's really...
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News… The High Line Park Opens in New York City
The High Line, opened in the spring of 2009, is one of NYC's newest "must sees." With its fascinating history and bright future, it is attracting Big Apple visitors, as well as many...
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Through Scenic Central New York And Beyond
Join a railroad buff on his vintage railway tour from Binghamton to Syracuse to relive the early days of train travel.As a child of the 50's, even before I could read, I could recognize the railroad...
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Historic Lower East Side Of New York
The Tenement Museum on the lower east side of Manhattan offers visitors a chance to see what life was like for the millions of immigrants who came to America between 1863 and 1935. Come check it out.Looking...
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Custom Itinerary – New York City With 10-Year-Old
Juanita D. of Fort Mill, South Carolina writes: I am taking my daughter to NYC for her 10th birthday. Her grandmother and aunt are also going. We need help with daily itineraries so we do not go out of...
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Chinatown, NYC Restaurants
Join Family Travel Forum on a tour of New York City's historic Chinatown, then stay awhile to dine at some of our favorite Asian restaurants. Join Family Travel Forum on a tour of New York City's...
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Our SUV Parks In New York City
FTF's contributing editors make a road trip to New York City and live it up in midtown at the family-friendly Parker Meridien Hotel.While many luxury hotels in New York pay lip service to...
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New York’s Finger Lakes Region
New York's Finger Lakes Region offers quality family fun in a beautiful country setting. Here's my exclusive guide to making the most of an upstate getaway. The Finger Lakes Region...
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Three Generations Enjoy The Hudson In Albany, New York
NY's state capital is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's arrival with refreshed historical sites, attractions and value.My family and I recently discovered that Albany,...
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Bus Bazaar Lee: New York to Boston
Every once in a while, some brilliant employee behind a desk at Megabus headquarters decides to bestow unbelievably low-priced tickets upon a lucky traveler such as myself. Taking advantage of the bus...
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New York City is a Festival
"Visiting New York City is like going to a festival!" That's how my 10-year-old son Nicolas described our recent visit to the Big Apple. We visited last August, two weeks before the World...
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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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