Trends – Skiing Strong, Marketing Stale
After a week of skiing in Utah at five different resorts, it's apparent that some big changes are rocking the snowsports industry today. Hopefully the work I do at
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Homesteading At The Homestead Resort, Virginia
A Family Travel Forum family takes their SUV to the Omni Homestead Resort in Virginia for some wintertime fun, indoors and out! We're always amazed that people continue to visit resorts in what can...
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Custom Itinerary: Ideal One-Month Tour of California with Kids
Q. Alan T. of Perth, Western Australia, is planning a month-long family vacation in California with his young children, and wants suggestions for the ideal itinerary.
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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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Star Trekker: Justin Bieber Wins NBA Celebrity All-Star
While Hollywood's elite watched, the 60th NBA All-Star Game played out Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California....
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Lights, Camera, Action Sheraton Universal Hotel, Hollywood
Rides and attractions, backlot tours, movie stars and a great hotel. Los Angeles, California's Universal City is sounding good and good value.There's no shortage of star power atop Universal...
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Sandusky Ohio Family Hotels And Resorts
Reviews of the top family hotels around Sandusky, Ohio -- a classic Midwestern family destination of themeparks and waterparks near Lake Erie.Ohio’s Ottawa County may be...
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Traverse City, Michigan Attractions
Situated at the foot of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers visitors access to some of Michigan's most beautiful peninsulas, golf resorts and waterfront hiking areas. Parasailing, skiing, ballooning...
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Custom Itinerary: Fun For Teens on a California National Parks Roadtrip
Q. Kiki N. of Farmington, Connecticut is planning a road trip with driving age teens to see California's national parks, and wants advice on their itinerary, costs, hotels, and airfare.
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World’s Best Hotels: TripAdvisor’s 2011 Travelers Choice Awards
When TripAdvisor came out with its highly-publicized list of the world’s dirtiest hotels, many thought it was a shameless grab by the review giant for publicity. But others, including...
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Custom Itinerary: Top Value Hotels for San Antonio Family Vacation
Q. Deborah B. of Shreveport, Louisiana is driving to San Antonio, Texas and looking for top value hotels along the way. A. ...
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Custom Itinerary: Tennessee Family Hotels, 3 Kids, 8 Days
Q. Amanda B. from Texas is planning a trip to Tennessee with three kids under 15, and would like to find the most family-friendly hotels in the state.
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Custom Itinerary: Best of Wyoming with Teens
Q. Eva S. of Wisconsin asks for help planning which destinations and wildlife viewing activities to plan on their summer family road trip to Wyoming.
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Custom Itinerary: First Trip to Big Island Hawaii with Baby
Q. Stephanie L of Colorado and her husband plan to introduce their baby to the Big Island of Hawaii and want some ideas for baby-friendly hotels and activities.
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Brunswick And The Golden Isles Of Georgia
You don't have to be Gatsby to savor the family activities available in the little-known, mid-Atlantic coastal retreats of St. Simon's and Jekyll Islands, Georgia. The Golden...
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Star Trekking: Funny Guy Jon Stewart & Family in Orlando
We all love Jon Stewart on his Emmy-Awarding winning TV show, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." He is well-known for making America laugh on the hit, self-titled Comedy Central show because he's so...
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Star Trekking: Celebrities Flock to Dallas Super Bowl XLV
Football lovers will say that the Super Bowl is about the two best teams in the NFL battling it out for the top spot. Some believe it is about the commercials and others might claim...
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This Guide Plans Your East Coast Road Trip
With so many suggestions for what to do, where to eat and stay, the Drive I-95 guidebook can certainly help any road trip planner.Ever wonder what it would be like to travel down the entire East...
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Dearborn Inn Celebrates Henry Ford and American History from $169/N BnB
There's no better way to enjoy the spirit of American invention than a visit to Dearborn, Michigan. We also like the idea of a nice hotel, enjoying leisurely breakfasts, pool time,...
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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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Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Family spring breakers should head to Fort Lauderdale if they want guaranteed fun in the sun and activities to keep kids busy from dawn to dusk.The faint mist that sprinkles the tropical air has...
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10 Best Family Destinations For Snowsports
In a new family vacation planning guidebook, the FTF community selects their 10 favorite snowsports destinations for a family vacation.In the winter and spring, family ski trips can be a fun and...
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Best Family Destinations Guidebook Helps Create Idiot-Proof Vacations
While opportunities are endless in terms of travel, how does one decide where to go and what to do once you are there? The
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National Park Travelers Welcome New Airport in St. George, Utah
St. George, Utah is a gateway to Zion and Bryce National Parks. St. George, Utah is a gateway to Zion and Bryce National Parks. These National Parks are popular...
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Virginia’s Family Values
A year-round, top value destination where families can learn history, absorb culture and appreciate the environment, the sand, and and old-fashioned boardwalk. Viriginia is a value vacation...
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Take 50% Off Oahu Resorts while Kids Play Free at Sea Life Park
Castle Resorts & Hotels is treating families with kids ages 12 and under to a day's outing at one of O'ahu's favorite family attractions: Sea Life Park Hawaii.
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Cherokee Celebration of American History in Oklahoma; $20 for kids
This year will mark the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. While many historic and cultural events are taking place across the country, some stand out above the rest. If you...
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Extreme Winter Adventures In New England
Teens, dog sledding, snowshoeing, zip lining, good grub, and ice combine for an unforgettable winter getaway in New Hampshire and Maine. In my family, active vacations work best when we...
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Colorado’s Finest Skiing Along Route I-70
Although I-70 covers ground from Maryland to Utah, it's Colorado that boasts the most snow fun along this interstate highway.Route I-70 stretches over approximately 2,173 miles from Baltimore,...
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Michael Jackson Is Disney’s Captain EO
After more than a decade, a classic Disney 3D show has returned to Disney themeparks to thrill a new generation of Michael Jackson and ride fans.Given the resurgent interest in Michael Jackson...
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3-Day Virginia Eco Vacations for Kids Who Hate Snow from $83
Do you love the wintertime, but hate the idea of snowsports? Head to Virginia Beach, where the brisk but mild climate of a rich coastal environment makes it the perfect vacation destination...
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New Jersey’s City By The Sea
Ocean City, New Jersey offers a great getaway with gentle pleasures for families of all ages.Ocean City, New Jersey is working hard to live up to its claim as "America's Greatest...
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Guileless days
Currently listening to: "Bankousu Yume Uta" by Diggy-Mo Currently in: My hometown,...
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Nantucket Video PostCard-Poets, Whales and Celebrities
(Please watch the 1-minute, sound-rich Nantucket Travel Video PostCard at the end of this post)Nantucket Island is one of those places where the images linger...
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The Harry Potter Bachelorette Party
Writer, with girlfriends in tow, heads to Universal Orlando to explore the latest addition to the theme park: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.It wasn’t a typical Bachelorette Party with...
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Rustic Ranches: A Family Escape To The Western US
We are huge advocates of eco-tourism and environmental awareness. With this in mind, we have scouted out some Western US resorts that do just this.Providing environmental insight, the following...
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Oahu is Home to the Obama Winter White House in Hawaii
President Barack Obama and his family are once again back in Hawaii for their winter break. On Christmas Day, the President and First Lady quietly visited the Marine Corps Base Honolulu to thank...
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Scenic Highway 120 thru Groveland to Yosemite
Almost any trip from the San Francisco Bay Area to Yosemite National Park will take you along scenic Highway 120 through the gold rush era town of Groveland and on into the park itself. Almost every...
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Snowbirds Arrive in Florida for Same Old Same Old
It's the Christmas week and we, like thousands (if not millions) of other families make the annual pilgrimage to the sun. Presents, sunblock, and bagels from our special place back home crowd too many...
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Custom Itinerary – Driving Toddlers Around Texas
Q. Nate C. of Longview, Texas asks for fresh vacation ideas for a 4-day Texas getaway over Christmas for his wife, baby and toddler.
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Massachusetts Learning Getaways Warm Up Winter
Reading a good book by a fireplace with a child in your lap is one of the best winter vacations we know, but you can make it even better by bringing that book to life. We love the winter holiday...
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Custom Itinerary – Exploring Yellowstone and Mountain States with PreSchoolers
Q. Michael V. of Newport, California is planning a summer 2011 trip to Yellowstone and is looking for special activities and supervised programs for two preschool boys.
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Star Trekking: 11:2010: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Family Does Harry Potter
Guess who wasn't home in Pacific Palisades, California basting the Thanksgiving turkey? We're talking about actor Michael Douglas, who toted his family to Orlando, Florida for the school break. With...
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Discover San Francisco & Wine Country Through Restaurants
With over 100 years of experience, the France-based Michelin Red Guide gives readers confidence in the dining and hotel choices they honor.If you are planning a trip to San Francisco or if you...
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Iconic Roadtrips With A Sense Of Humor
Lonely Planet publishes a detailed guide to the best US road trips for those who like to travel with a plan.Aside from the first few pages that are filled with color photographs, "USA’s Best...
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Navigate St. Louis with a Helpful Moon City Handbook
Written with the insight of local experience, passion and deep knowledge, the Moon Handbook city guides are a perfect companion for your next trip. With more than 30 years of experience, Moon...
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Tennessee’s Music City: Nashville Rocks Year-round
Newly revived Nashville has emerged from the May 2010 floods bigger and better, with the lights on at all the attractions that lure all ages to play, eat, and relax among Southern comforts. In...
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Without Social Media, Stewart & Colbert Restore Sanity
Having spent the weekend in Washington DC to attend the Rally for Sanity And/Or Fear, I am delighted to discover that real life can...
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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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