Bargain Family Beach Vacations Along Florida’s Palm Coast
If you are looking for a slightly under-the-radar Atlantic beach town, with bargain prices all year round, get ready to discover The Palm Coast. Along the 19-mile stretch of northeast...
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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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Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest
Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.
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Families Say Y.E.S. to Trump Soho New York Hotel’s Free Kids and Teens Events
Trump Soho New York is pleased to announce that it has started its y.e.s. program, Young Entrepreneurs Soho, an extension of Trump Kids...
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Connected to Broadway Gets Theatre-Goers Up Close and Personal
A new service designed to enhance the Broadway experience for fervent theatergoers recently debuted on the Great White Way. The series features a pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred...
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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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Disney’s New Fantasyland
Disney has a talent for giving guests a reason to keep coming back to its parks – they never get old. Keeping with the classic elements of Disney while adding some fresh additions, the Magic Kingdom’s...
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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort
The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...
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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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Orlando Theme Parks For The Reluctant Parent
First of all, a disclaimer: I have been putting off for years the increasingly insistent demands of my kids to visit the theme parks in Orlando. They wanted the rides at Universal and Disney World... I...
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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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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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LA’s The Grove and Farmer’s Market
One of the best places to take kids in Los Angeles is The Farmer's Market. It is centrally located and really fun, with several food stalls and lots of small souvenir shops. I...
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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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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Family Attractions
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a Great Lakes city full of urban charm that strikes the right balance between big city verve and small town friendliness. Ideal for a Midwestern weekend getaway,...
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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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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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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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Blacktip Reef Sharks are Baltimore, Maryland’s Latest Family Attraction
This summer, July 10th marks the opening of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s latest exhibit, Blacktip Reef. Visitors will be able to get...
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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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Mayflower Park Hotel and Seattle Hit Sweet Spot for Teens and Tweens
There are many well-known toddler attractions in Seattle, but once this verdant, hip city gets into your blood,...
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Hollywood And Beverly Hills, California Hotels
Family Travel Forum's guide to some of the best kid-friendly lodging in the Hollywood and Beverly Hills neighborhoods of central Los Angeles, California.We love the variety in central Los Angeles...
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Kauai: Hawaii’s Island of Discovery
Kaua'i, the oldest island in the Hawai'ian chain, has been famous for "eco-travel" since long before that became a popular buzzword. Covered with lush mountains, green grottos, hidden...
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Why a Boston Marathon Victim is So Important to Our Business
On April 19, 2013, I did something I've never done before -- I used our company's email list of more than 75,000 family travelers to send out a plea for help for one of the Boston Bombing victims. ...
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The Arrabelle At Vail Square, Colorado
Luxury housing, friendly and flawless service, mountains outside the window, and Vail's classy ambiance combine for a super family outdoor vacation at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a Rock Resort.There's...
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Vermont’s Inn Tune With Young Foodies
Fine dining, a great location, and top-notch service make the large Essex Resort -- and wonderful cooking school for families and guests -- a delightful retreat near Burlington, Vermont.
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Napa Valley Vineyards And Family-Friendly Winery Tours
About an hour to the northeast of San Francisco, and comprised of the towns of Napa, Yountville, Oakville, St. Helena, Rutherford and Calistoga, the 30-mile-long Napa Valley is home to...
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The Maine Getaway: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
A family vacation in Maine brings to mind beautiful coastal views, relaxation, sandy beaches, outdoors exploration, and great seafood -- all of which are found at the
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Tech Tools Make Car Rentals Easier And Better
Corporate consolidation and price wars have diminished the customer experience with most car rentals, so it’s great to see a company like
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Family Vacation Survey Confirms That Vacations Are Worth Every Penny
The majority of adults polled for a 2013 U.S. Travel Association...
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Baltimore, Maryland Hotels And Resorts
Our guide to the best family-friendly hotels in the waterfront city of Baltimore, Maryland reviews why each one is convenient to sightseeing and the other attractions for your next family...
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Bring Baby Einsteins to Free Science Festival in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Science Festival is a 10-day celebration of science that takes place each April. This year’s event runs from April...
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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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USTA Introduces Kids To Lifelong Sport Of Tennis
Tennis is considered by many to be the ultimate lifetime sport that simultaneously sharpens your mind and body. In an effort to introduce more kids to its benefits, the United...
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A Delicious Chocolate and American History Traveling Show
If your kids have a hankering for history and a craving for chocolate, take them to the fun traveling museum exhibit, Journey of Chocolate in the Americas. Families can travel back in...
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Elephant Odyssey at the San Diego Zoo
Elephant Odyssey in the San Diego Zoo is Enormous Fun. Begin a journey through time at the awesome 7.5-acre, multi species natural habitat at the San Diego Zoo. Discover animals that roamed...
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San Diego’s Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Loves Families
Squeals of playful laughter and contagious giggles fill the air at San Diego's Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, a convention style hotel where families are very welcome. Overlooking...
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Custom Itinerary: San Diego To Yellowstone By RV
Q. Darlene K. of Poway, California asks for recommended campgrounds to accommodate her 28-foot-long RV on the route between her home and Yellowstone.
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Hot Springs, South Dakota Dinosaur Dig For Kids
Does a dinosaur dig sound like a fun adventure for you and your family? If so, head over to the top dinosaur attraction in South Dakota, the Mammoth Site, where your kids can...
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Vermont’s Winter Wonderland
New England offers a wide variety of ski hills, but nowhere moreso than in verdant Vermont, whose 41 resorts with strong learning programs are easy to sample for a family winter vacation. The...
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Cheapest Of The Cheap Skiing At Lake Tahoe
Winner of FTF's Top 10 Cheap Ski Getaway award, the Lake Tahoe region remains a great family value for winter and spring during the 2012-13 season. Here are some of our favorite deals. Lake...
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12 Ways To Recover From Orlando Themeparks
Within a short drive of Minnie, Winter the Dophin and E.T. are dozens of less-taxing activities than actually taking a family themepark vacation. Some favorites with those who...
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Best Hotels For Kauai, Hawaii Family Adventures
Hawaii's westernmost shore of Kauai combines every imaginable luxury with a pristine environment, entertaining family fun and green tourism. Many people think of Kauai as a true edge of...
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Ride the Rails to Maine and Win Amtrak’s Video Challenge
New Englanders have long appreciated Amtrak’s popular Downeaster train route, with its five daily round-trips between Boston...
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Sunset Hill House Is A Snowbound Oasis
New England is not an easy place to get to know in winter, but Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire is an island of light in snowbound...
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