Leadville, Colorado – Taste Of The American West
The Western heritage of Leadville, Colorado has withstood the test of time and lures families with mining museums, historic architecture and abundant outdoor recreation. Leadville,...
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Waterfront Fun And Festivals In Norfolk, Virginia
Each June at Harborfest, the mid-size American city of Norfolk, Virginia turns out to be a family destination of major merit and interest. Norfolk is actually home to more...
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Utah’s Park City, Where Family Fun is Not Just for Winter
With all that Park City has to offer, we are sure that your entire family will be surprised at how much this winter community blossoms during the spring and summer months. Numerous ski...
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Kids Cook at Sonoma County Summer Cooking Camp
This summer Epicurean youngsters step out of the classroom and into the kitchen at Ramekins, the Sonoma culinary school, event venue and inn. Sonoma Wineries: Family Fun for Every...
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Government Funded Summer Jobs For Young People
Eco-jobs in the great outdoors are now available for 20,000 Americans ages 15-25 this summer. Interested? Read on. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Secretary of the U.S. Department...
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Canada Day: Food, Fireworks, and Fun in Ottawa
Just as schools are letting out, it seems that July 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means: Canada Day! This...
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Family Camping Trip Options
When you think about camping, what do you picture? Do you see a tent, or a pop-up camper? Are you boiling spring water, or drinking from the campground water spigot? Camping means different things to different...
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Touring The Obama Neighborhoods Of Chicago
We walk through the Obama family's most cherished neighborhoods in Chicago, with Chicago Greeter Tours... There it is, a corner house on Hyde Park Boulevard, half hidden by trees and...
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Preview Of New Six Flags Thrill Ride SkyScreamer
The weather couldn't have been better on the morning of Thursday, May 17 for the inaugural run of Six Flags' newest ride, SkyScreamer, christened by 30 members...
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Theme Parks Try to Accommodate the Disabled
Physically disabled travelers may be limited in their destination and activity options, but they often laud theme parks for their special accommodations. It’s not just permanently disabled guests...
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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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Summer Wednesday Night Market in Santa Rosa, CA
If your gonna be in the San Francisco area this summer the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market is a MUST on your to do list. The Wednesday...
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Remember the Oklahoma City Bombing
The Oklahoma City bombing of April 1995, commemorated at the site, honors the city's lost residents... There is that clock. A mundane white clock with black trim and numerals, outstanding in its ordinariness....
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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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Winter Fun In Door County, Wisconsin
From ice fishing to snowmobiling, snowshoeing to cozy inns and fish boils, there is lots to enjoy in Door County after all the summer beach bums go home.
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Vail Hotels And Condominiums
We look at Vail's three base villages to find the top-value lodgings that will make you open your wallet for an elite vacation at this famous Colorado mountain resort. What is most surprising...
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Cali for Real na
(California) All I could see were hundreds of white windmills spinning in the breeze across the mountains, and I knew we weren't in Arizona anymore. Living in Phoenix, a mere five hour drive...
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Baby-Friendly Vacation Rentals At The Royal Cancun, Mexico
One of Cancun's older resorts, The Royal Cancun (formerly the Club Internacional de Cancún) has a small footprint, is as tall as the palm...
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Top Family Camps in the East
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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a breath of fresh air
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert...
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Weekends Far Away In Bath, Maine
Looking for a taste of small town America? The old-fashioned coastal village of Bath, Maine may be just the idyllic family summer vacation you crave.A dear friend recently moved to Bath, Maine...
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It’s Greek to Me
When my parents and I went to the Minneapolis Greek festival in the fall, I didn’t know what to expect. My only experience with Greek culture was the craziness I’d observed in the film My Big...
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Portland is for Lovers
I once fell in love with one of Portland, Oregon’s 583,776 residents. During the autumn of 2008, I packed my belongings into USPS boxes and made the move from rural Georgia to the city. While the...
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Lost and Found: Yosemite
I’m flat on my stomach flying at 9,000 feet, legs tight and arms stretched wide. My neck and head are over the edge, and 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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Custom Itinerary: Camping Out in Indiana
Q. Crystal H. of Dundee, Michigan asks for help in planning what to do and where to camp out in Indiana for her family and friends, a group of 11 in total.
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Free Lodging, Lift Tix and Air Offers at Snowy Mammoth Mountain California
Savvy skiers and snowboarders have known that Mammoth Mountain offers some of the best and most scenic skiing in the West. It's been a tough start to winter for many mountain...
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Le Meridien Cancun Resort For Families With Pets
If a Cancun beach resort vacation with the family means snorkeling, sunbathing, and day trips to some of Mexico’s exciting Mayan ruins, why are you worrying about the dog? At the French-flavored...
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Bigger Is Better At The All-Inclusive Iberostar Cancun Resort
If you’re looking for an all-inclusive Cancun beach resort with a biggest-and-the-best attitude, the Iberostar...
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Eco travel an innovation to spread an awareness to save the environment
Nowadays, eco-tourism industry is a rapid developing area. It is getting famous and is being admired by all the tourists all around the world. Eco travel is designing a dependable holiday to the places...
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Top 10 Family Ski Resorts
Looking for the top ski resorts for a family ski or snowboarding vacation? The following are winners of FTF's Top 10 Getaway awards in the snowsports category, honored for their top family facilities...
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Putting On The Ritz In Mexico At The Ritz-Carlton Cancun
If white sand beaches and a bit of sun are your cure for winter blues, the Ritz-Carlton Cancun is one of the most luxurious places to...
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Chateau Lake Louise is a great place to hang your hat after a day of wildlife viewing in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about what this unique destination...
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Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts For Family Vacations
Want to go on a vacation where you don't have to carry your wallet around? Here are FTF's winners of our "Top 10 Getaway" awards in the category of Top All-Inclusives. Want to go on a vacation where...
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Crazy Fun Hilton Waikoloa Offers Family Rates from $198/N this Winter
Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, a 62-acre Hawaii playground located on the Kohala Coast, encourages families to experience the best of the Big Island with an Ocean Explorer Family Escape...
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Maryland Beach Resorts Along The Chesapeake Bay
Rich in seafaring heritage, outdoor recreation, water sports, fishing – and, of course, great seafood -- southern Maryland’s western shore offers a wide array of cultural attractions, historical...
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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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Dream Big Ski Aspen Snowmass On Your Colorado Family Vacation
Our Families Dream Big promotion is featuring a fabulous family ski vacation to Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado. Pack your woolies...
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Club Med: Mexico And The Caribbean
Club Med remains on the top of our list for favorite family brands as one of the few family all-inclusive resorts, with good packages, award-winning baby care and Kid's Clubs (and you should all know,...
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Over Holidays, Affinia Makes It Easy to Choose Hotels Over In-Laws
According to a recent survey undertaken by Affinia Hotels and STUDYLOGIC LLC, 80% of American travelers would prefer a hotel room without a bed over staying with their significant other’s...
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From Norwegian Cruise Line, A New Dawn
To say that New Englanders are excited to have the newly renovated Norwegian Dawn plying the waters off Boston Harbor to Bermuda is an understatement. Formerly served by the smaller Norwegian...
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Gaylord Palms Resort
It's a rare breed of hotel which lures travelers to its facilities rather than its locale. Families may expect to see so-called "destination resorts" in the Caribbean or Hawai'i, but...
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Extreme Family Adventures In Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah has two vital assets -- warmer winter temperatures than much of Rockies and low-altitude mountain resorts -- that make it a special destination for active families.
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A Ski Utah Dream At Powder Mountain
Funky Powder Mountain resort in northern Utah is known for the 500" of powder dumped during the season and left for skiers and riders to discover. It's the perfect family destination...
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How Will Your Family Fly Again?
To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of 9/11/01, FTF editors chose to reprint this open letter sent originally to FTF families on September 24, 2001. Sadly, its advice is still relevant to many. Dear...
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Idaho has Gone to the Dogs
Traveling with pets is not always easy; but in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, bringing your dog along for...
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Bus Tours Introduce The World’s Great Cities
Double-decker hop-on, hop-off bus tours can be found all around the world, but have a longer history in Europe than in the US. Imagine a clever guide, a place to rest your feet, great photo opportunities,...
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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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