Alaska: Planning A Family Trip To America’s Last Wilderness
America's largest state (586,000 sq. miles or one-fifth the entire country) and her last frontier, Alaska comprises 19 national and 55 state parks, 3,000 rivers, 1,800 islands, and over 100,000 glaciers....
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Lewis & Clark National Heritage Trail To Washington
Retrace the steps of America's greatest explorers from Pennsylvania west to Washington, and make your next family vacation an unforgettable expedition of discovery. Retrace the steps of America's greatest...
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Re-Visiting Our Original Tiny Traveler Award Winners: 1998 to 2015
In 1998 the concept of "family travel" was not as refined as it is today, with hotels mainly targeting the 5-12 age set when it came to services and activities. So, Family Travel Forum set out...
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, New Mexico
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and...
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Top Cheap Campground Getaway: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, previously a winner of FTF's Top Cheap Getaways for Family Travelers award, get...
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Montecito-Sequoia Lodge
Located in the magnificent redwoods between the Sequoia National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park, Montecito-Sequoia Lodge (650/967-9502,...
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Dallas, Texas Attractions
Whether you're a fan of Cowboys & Indians or the Dallas Cowboys, you'll have fun with the family in Dallas. And since they do everything big in Texas, there's way too much...
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YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, YMCA of the Rockies...
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Summers In Telluride And Mountain Village, Colorado
Telluride, Colorado boasts summer festivals, hiking, mountain climbing, and nature walks. Together, they make for a warm-weather getaway that's even more popular than its ski season.
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Fodor’s Family: New York City with Kids
If you have plans to visit New York City with your kids, this comprehensive little guidebook updated in 2013 can help make your trip-planning a little easier. As many parents know, Fodor's offers...
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Key West, Florida Hotels And Resorts
There's no place in America quite like Key West, one of the most laid-back towns your family will ever visit. Its low-key attractions are certainly worth a few nights' stay, and we recommend you drive...
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Anaheim, California Hotels And Resorts
Anaheim, California brims with local delights for families: Disneyland and California Adventure, the Wild West-inspired Knott's Berry Farm theme park, Angels baseball, and Ducks hockey,...
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Capitol Reef, Utah, A Great National Park For Tiny Travelers
The American West is rich in National Parks that offer wide-open spaces, panoramic vistas, hiking trails and a vast menu of family recreational possibilities. What makes
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The Tyler Place Family Resort, Vermont
FTF's Senior Editor was thrilled to return to Vermont's Tyler Place summer camp and find that it provides an even better family resort vacation with passing time. My family of three were guests...
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Cooperstown, New York For All Ages, All Tastes
Families love Cooperstown, New York -- a tripleheader for grandparents, parents and kids because of its variety of contemporary and historic amusements.There are not many family destinations...
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Maui, Hawaii Attractions
Hawaii's second most-visited island, Maui is an excellent choice for a family getaway, with 120 miles of shoreline, more than eighty sun-dappled beaches and thousands of waterfalls and pools spread...
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The Del Hotel Ultimate Family Reunion
Recently, five generations of our family gathered to share good times at one of the most famous San Diego beach hotels, the historic Hotel Del Coronado, better...
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Free Travel Fun In Santa Monica, California
In a chic westside community like Santa Monica -- the "beach" to most Angelenos -- there are many options for free family fun. All ages will enjoy the relaxed Main Street, a truly walkable route that's...
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Top 10 Disney Vacations – Hotels, Resorts And Cruises
Our Top 10 Disney vacation options allow families to choose from great themepark resorts in Florida and California, a Hawai'i resort hotel, and several cruise ships. We know there's never enough "Disney...
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Pennsylvania Dutch Country Hotels And Resorts
When it comes to the beautiful, quiet countryside of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country outside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, there are many places to stay for all budgets. Read on for some of our favorite...
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Albany, New York Attractions
New York's capital region boasts more than the Governor's mansion to attract visiting families.“And the capital of New York is...” The class fell silent. “Albany!” I shouted in triumph....
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Miami Is Grand For Family Reunions
My three picks for a family reunion in the sun are The Palms Hotel & Spa, the Park Central Hotel, and the Trump National Doral; very different resorts that make my family return to Miami, Florida...
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Baby’s First Vacation At Madison Beach Hotel, Connecticut
The town of Madison, Connecticut, midway between the New York City and Boston shorelines, is blessed with pastoral seascapes and some of the cleanest and least utilized beaches on the...
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Attractions
You don’t have to go far to find fun things to do when you plan a family vacation to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a large suburb of Philadelphia, conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and...
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Sesame Place And Bucks County
From the six-story-high water thrills of Sky Splash down to the smaller scale fun of Slimey's Chutes – and all points in between – Pennsylvania's
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A Weekend In The Hamptons
The Hamptons aren't just for the rich and famous -- though it certainly helps if you are -- and we've discovered some of the top activities and accommodations in this Long Island, New York vacation...
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Lanier Islands Resort, Georgia
This fully developed private island within an hour of Atlanta transports families into their own picture-perfect world for a weekend getaway from daily life.Composed of five islands and packed...
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Top 10 Resorts For Skiing And Snowboarding 101
Our picks may not be the most famous of ski resorts, but here are 10 top learn-to-ski and ride programs that know how to teach -- kids or adults. They're not in any particular order;...
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New Orleans, Louisiana Family Friendly Hotels
Whether you’re visiting New Orleans because you’re about to embark on a cruise, or taking a south coast beach trip, or staying for...
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Windham Mountain Resort, New York’s Best Kept Ski Secret
Sometimes time and circumstances don't permit us to get to the very best or biggest mountain resort for a family snow getaway - that's when you discover resorts like this metro-area New York secret...
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Doral Arrowwood Resort, Rye Brook, New York
Looking for a weekend getaway close to the New York metropolitan and tri-state area? Check out the Doral Arrowwood for great value and a great time.The Fourth of July was approaching and my family...
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Legoland Florida Hotel And Friends Open In Winter Haven
At a recent family press event in New York City, the Legoland team from both coasts came together to announce the latest Legoland...
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Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Family Reunion Award, gets a fresh look in 2015.Why...
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Mackinac Island, Lost in Time
What's old is new on Mackinac Island, Michigan, a unique family destination that's been cherished by mid-Westerners in the know for more than 150 years. Early inhabitants included Native...
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YMCA Camp Du Nord Minnesota: Family Fun and Adventure
YMCA Camp du Nord, previously a winner of FTF's Top...
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Miami, Florida Attractions
Miami, Florida is no longer a haven only for grandparents, but a very kid-friendly place, rich in cultural diversity and just plain fun. Perhaps it's the pervasive influence of the Latin culture with...
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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, New York
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, New York, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers Award, gets a fresh look in 2015. On...
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Migis Lodge Cabins, Lobster Bakes and a Lakeside Maine Getaway
Migis Lodge has delivered a classic Maine summer vacation to families since 1916 – one of those rare resorts that attracts generations of families....
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Austin Beyond the City Limits
We recently visited Austin, Texas on a nostalgia tour led by my husband, a long-ago resident. Our son was delighted to see the town made famous by SXSW and my husband,...
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Spruce Point Inn, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and the Spruce Point Inn are tailor-made for family vacations -- especially with grandparents...
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Alta, On Top Of The Ski World In Utah
Snow-loving families know Little Cottonwood Canyon shelters the hardcore charms of Alta, a classic mountain resort which celebrated its 75th anniversary in the 2012-2013 winter season....
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Virginia Beach is Great for Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as friendly Virginia Beach, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.If your family members are scattered between...
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Julian, California: A Gem in Eastern San Diego
A natural landscape encased by iridescent skies and crisp mountain air dominates the view heading into the Gold Rush era town of Julian in the heart of San Diego's backcountry.
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Savannah Georgia is Hot
Savannah Georgia is Hot. Oh sure, the temperatures soar in August. But I'm talking about the whole town. Yes, Hot with Heat. Hot with Charm. Hot with Heart. Hot with Southern Hospitality. On a...
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Snowbird Ski Resort, Utah
Snowbird Ski Resort, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for...
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Winter Brings On Fun And Festivals Around North America
Here's a preview of some of the top shows and festivals for the winter of 2014-2015, ones often designated as among the American Bus Association's "Top 100 Events in North America." Note that they take...
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Sandestin, Florida: For Seekers Of Idleness Or Action
While planning a long weekend away with my family, I used to look for total relaxation or non-stop action, extremes that freed us from our at-home routine to step back, contemplate our personal best,...
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Five Reasons We Hate Air Travel
Why do we hate air travel I wonder as I leave the United check in desk at La Guardia Airport. The United agent we paid $25 to for my son’s...
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