Prince Edward Island: The Gentle Province
The first view is of red clay cliffs, gently sloping to the Northumberland Strait. The plane banks slowly… and all of Prince Edward Island (PEI) comes into sight: a patchwork of color...
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Shuck ’em and Eat ’em: PEI Mussels
Shuck ‘em and Eat ‘em Prince Edward Island’s Malpeque Oysters and Blue Mussels have earned Canada’s smallest province a big reputation worldwide....
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Dude Ranches for Families
When 180 horses’ hooves pounded the ground a few feet from me, manes flaring and breaths misting ghost-like in the chill Colorado mountain air, this city boy was transfixed.It was the 5:30...
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Miccosukee Resort And Gaming, a Florida Resort
An enterprising Indian tribe has built a full-service family resort and casino in south Florida. Miccosukee Resort, Miami is an...
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Be One With The Trees In Nebraska
Lied Lodge is located at Arbor Day Farm and, like trees in a forest, the lodge and the farm are firmly entangled in each other’s business. Both are operated by the Arbor Day Foundation n Nebraska...
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Alaska Aboard Holland America’s Noordam
Parents, adult son, seven days, mega ship, mucho scenery: an Alaska family cruise is transporting -- no matter what your age -- and summer is the time to take one. Imagine a destination...
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Royal Caribbean and Universal Orlando Surf and Turf Family Vacations
In an exciting move to offer family vacation planners an all-in-one kids vacation, the Royal Caribbean cruise line is offering a deluxe Caribbean cruise vacation...
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Travel Packages Don’t Always Mean Big Savings with Toddlers
We live in Chicago and have a 4-year-old we enjoy traveling with a great deal. Prior to Matthew (the 4 YO), we usually booked package deals from the airlines or Apple Vacations (large wholesaler.) They...
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Custom Itinerary – Off The Beaten Path Thanksgiving Getaway
Q. Donna C. of Northern California writes that her family with 5 and 6-year-old children is looking for a Thanksgiving getaway within driving distance, that is off the beaten path, relatively quiet,...
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In and Around Eugene, Oregon
Below are some highlights for a family visit to Oregon, as selected by a group of "ten something" age...
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Montreal, Quebec Hotels
Our pick of charming Old Town B&Bs, downtown Quebecois favorites and Montreal, Canada's greatest luxury hotels will help you plan the best vacation ever to this wonderful city.Located along...
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Learning English on A Cheap American Vacation
Looking for affordable vacations where you can experience a new culture or maybe even learn a new language while still being able to enjoy the sunshine, beaches, fresh air...
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New York Grand Hyatt Woos Kids with American Girl Big City Deals
Embarking on a family trip to Manhattan takes a little planning, and perhaps more than in other urban destinations, a key consideration is hotel location. Do you want to be in...
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Weekend Adventures with Kids Around the Bay Area
We love San Francisco’s Bay Area and the Monterey Peninsula and return often with our family to sample new hotels, restaurants and the ever-changing scene. Fans who have been leery of attempting...
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Kauai Adventures For Adventurous Families
Kaua’i invites families to be as active or laid-back on their Hawaii beach vacation as they choose: plop in the sand, play in the surf, or follow rainbows in a rental car exploring the island’s...
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Amelia Island Plantation: All Natural Florida
Amelia Island is an all natural, friendly and all-comfortable resort in north Florida that is often overlooked by the beach traveler. Don't make that mistake, especially now that a...
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Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Devil's Thumb Ranch typifies the best of western Colorado and Western culture, the way it was meant to be experienced by all ages. Located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Ranch encompasses 4,000...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Washington DC
Capital region families are ideally poised to head north or south along the Atlantic coast for a variety of urban and beach getaways suited to every season. If you and your family live near...
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Short Breaks And Midwest Weekend Getaways From Chicago
Living in the center of the US, Chicago area families have some driving to do for weekends away at fun museums, waterparks, and great cities. The Midwest is both the Land of Lincoln and the...
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Kauai, Hawaii Hotels And Resorts
Hawaii's so-called "Island of Discovery" Kauai boasts so many natural treasures that families often don't spend much time thinking about the man-made facilities available...
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Los Angeles Hotels: Westside And Santa Monica
Find out the best places to stay west of Hollywood or near the Pacific Coast beach in this California playland. As you move west across Los Angeles, the real estate values rise and the smog disappears...
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Downtown Los Angeles Hotels And Resorts
Your guide to the personalities and amenities of top value "downtown" hotels in California's largest city.LA's "Downtown" has become one of those commercially rejuvenated neighborhoods that...
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Los Angeles, California
A team of Oyster reporters spent weeks exploring 52 top hotels in and around Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Santa Monica. We slept in the beds, lounged by the pools, ate in the...
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Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts
After several visits and constant change, we're ready to rate which SoBe hotels and those close to the zone will really put up with -- and put out for -- your kids. Not so many years ago,...
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Boston, Massachusetts Hotels And Resorts
If your family is visiting historic Boston, Massachusetts for its many attractions, or just taking the teens to see local colleges and universities, we know you'll enjoy a centrally located hotel near...
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Hershey, Pennsylvania Hotels And Resorts
If drifting off to sleep to the sweet aroma of chocolate sounds yummy, check out read these reviews of top family hotels in Hershey, a fun central Pennsylvania town. Hershey may be most often...
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St. Louis, Missouri Attractions
Our guide to St. Louis, Missouri attractions shows you where to walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and explore the Gateway Arch which overlooks this exciting city. Many...
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Nashville, Tennessee Attractions
Learn about Music City Nashville's history, visit an 1800's print shop, cruise on a riverboat, and see the Parthenon without ever leaving the South -- and at great prices to boot. When...
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Anaheim – Orange County, California Attractions
With Disneyland and other themeparks, the city of Anaheim in Orange County is a must-stop vacation destination for any family touring souther California. The region also has some great Southern California...
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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Cradle Of Independence
Discover patriot history in the Valley Forge area, not far from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and you'll be delighted to see how history comes to life for all ages. When I told a friend from college...
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Ski Mammoth And Enjoy Family Fun At Mammoth Lakes
One of our favorite things about a winter or spring vacation in Mammoth Lakes, California is that it's as fun for skiing and riding families as it is for those who just want to get...
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Going To Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama's Gulf Shores promises the pleasures of a sand beach, watersports and fine golf, with the gracious ways, slower pace and lower prices of the Old South. And, while America's...
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
There's more than a choo-choo train in Chattanooga, an example of what the U.S. News and World Reports dubs a "Smart City" -- a city that exemplifies extraordinary...
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History Comes Alive At Mississinewa 1812
History buffs will love the War of 1812 reenactment of the Battle of Mississinewa in Marion, Indiana. This annual reenactment of a major battle from the War of 1812 has been called the...
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Good Golly! Macon, Georgia For Music And History
A mom takes the family back to her old stomping grounds in Macon, known as Middle Georgia, and discovers museums, monuments, music and great eats in the heart of the Peach State. Not long...
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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground
Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...
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Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers
In 2002, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners hightlighted North American destinations that provide the fun and enriching experiences that families want to share. In the months after...
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Virtual Internship for College Students
We live in the digital age where many things can be done without ever leaving home: shopping, getting a degree, and now eInternships, or virtual internships. I really shouldn’t...
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Canada’s Provinces Have Cool Summer Crafts, Creatures and Cuisine
This summer experience all that Canada’s unique culture has to offer through a variety of workshops and classes across the Canadian provinces. Visitors of all ages can learn about Canada’s...
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Cheap Bus Travel Options: More Than A Chinatown Bus
Traveling along America’s East coast at the drop of a hat can be pretty easy and cheap, as long as there is a Chinatown nearby with Chinatown Buses.... So wrote student reporter Mary Kearl...
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Bringing Outdoor Waterparks Indoors
If your family get the winter blues or your kids are itching for some summer fun without the sunburn, it's time to visit an indoor waterpark, where the fun continues year round.
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Water Play – Wisconsin Dells Family Hotels
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. True, Coleridge has a point here, but who cares? At these amazing indoor waterparks, the last thing you'll be thinking about is drinking!Water, water...
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The Royal Caribbean Barbie Doll Cruise Aboard Allure Of The Seas
Like many of you, the last time my husband and I took a proper vacation was our honeymoon, long before our daughter was born. Whenever I daydreamed about taking a vacation it definitely involved...
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Small Town Charmer: Bristol, Rhode Island Delights Couples And Kids
Located just outside Providence, charming Bristol, Rhode Island offers a host of rural and cultural activities for everyone, plus fine dining for adults and hands-on summer camps for younger...
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Orlando’s Best Resorts For Reunions
Planning a family reunion in Orlando can be challenging, and picking the best resort hotel or vacation rental to meet your needs can be the toughest part. One has to find a hotel that...
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, which emerged brilliantly from a major renovation of one of Maui's top beach and golfing areas, keeps on getting better, partially because the AAA five-diamond...
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Great Yosemite Lodging at Cheap Scenic Campsite
School is over and thousands are flocking to Yosemite National Park for summer fun in great lodging. But if you don’t want to deal with crowded camping sites, waiting for a permit or, worse, being...
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Have A Whale Of A Time With Mystic Aquarium’s Family Titanic Hotel Package
This summer, discover your inner sailor at the charming seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, and explore the deep with
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Tiny Astronauts Touch Down In Florida
Calling all astronauts-to-be. Take-off for a visit to Florida's Space Coast and see the Kennedy Space Center and much more. If your child prefers Discovery Kids to the Disney Channel...
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