Travel Essay
In my life, I have gone on many memorable trips. I look forward to my families annual trip to Georgia...
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami
Miami has excellent family hotels -- even amid the South Beach party scene -- but we scoured the city looking for the select few hotels that not only offer great features for kids but...
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A Pioneering Weekend In Northampton, Massachusetts
A mother-daughter weekend in the hip New England town of Northampton, in the shadow of Smith College, makes for a rewarding and fun time away.My 12-year-old daughter Maddy and I recently spent...
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Brianna 101
My name is Brianna nicknamed : Bri, and Bria. I am a senior at Flanagan High school located in Florida. Besides school, I am quite involved within my community and do alot of other things in my spare...
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Abilene, Texas Knows How To Have Fun
A skeptical big city dad and daughter are thrilled by the fun and Wild West culture found in the little-known Texas town of Abilene.Commonly referred to by locals as “The Big Country”...
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Tarpon Springs, Florida
Check out Florida's Greek village for a bit of history, fishing and wildlife viewing along the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.The charming blend of Victorian homes, Floridian-style residences,...
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Twin Cities of Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota
Read how the Twin Cities offer lots of choices for a family with many interests -- and their stressed out mom.I was born under the sign of the twins and, like most Geminis, I am utterly indecisive....
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KidsSuites are Family Treat at California’s Beverly Garland Holiday Inn
Minutes away from many of Hollywood’s most popular destinations, the
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St. John’s, Newfoundland – Canada At Its Best
Canada's lesser known island off the far eastern coast boasts outdoor recreation and stunning scenic attractions, making it an ideal summer playground from April to September.Part of Canada...
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North Lake Tahoe For Non-Alpine Winter Fun
Do you hate snowsports? The California - Nevada border boasts many couch potato diversions in winter, and at good prices.Skiers of all ages hail Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the U.S.,...
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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa, Texas
Enjoy the great outdoors while staying in the lap of luxury at this resort outside of Austin.According to local legend, the majestic Loblolly trees of Lost Pines were brought to the area by Native...
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Moncton, New Brunswick
Take the family to eastern Canada's New Brunswick region for history, outdoor explorations, kid-friendly activities and lots of lobster. Among the Atlantic Provinces in Canada, New Brunswick...
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Star Trekking 11:21:09: Wynonna Judd Steers Santa Train to Kentucky
Wynonna Judd will be the guest star aboard the Santa Train, an annual 110-mile journey through the Appalachia, where volunteers from...
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Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City
See what the professional hotel reviewers at Oyster.com pick for their top family hotel choices in New York, New York.New York may be full of parks, ice cream, and toy stores, but rooms are often...
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Loews Coronado Bay Resort, California
A luxury California resort has a variety of options for playing, dining, and having fun in the sun - no matter what your age.Enchantingly sprawled across a 5.5-mile-long peninsula, the charming...
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Salmon River Rafting, Utah
In 1998, Family Travel Forum asked a dozen top travel writers to share their "favorite family resorts" with readers. Here's one of their picks. My...
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Hanging Out in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona has something for everyone: shopping, festivals, fairs, food and more.In late March, early April of 2008, I took an amazing trip down to the Tempe, Arizona area (literally only a...
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Los Angeles Comes Out to Play
Activities from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Los Angeles Zoo plus California's great weather makes LA a year-round travel hot spot. With flair and attitude, Los Angeles, California...
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Pick Your Seat
I found myself being jostled into the conscious world as I awoke from my uncomfortable position on the United Airways plane. I never can seem to get used to sleeping with my knees scrunched up against...
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Working Vacation
The past summer, my Dad told me we were going to go on a camping trip. We were going to do some backcountry camping in the Black Hills and the Badlands in South Dakota. I did a quick image search in Google...
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Keeping Allergies And Asthma in Check
Here are some medically proven allergy prevention tips, designed to help you identify and overcome travel situations likely to aggravate asthma or allergies, and cause problems that can ruin a vacation. Did...
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Experience of A Lifetime
It felt like we had been hiking forever when I finally saw it; the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. I was in Monterey, California in June 2007 with my sister visiting my mother’s side...
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Peace in Nature
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson In the midst of Washington,...
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my trip to the slot machines
my trip to the slot machines The sparkling lights, the sound of slot machines, and the busy...
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The Summit that Smiles
For as long as I can remember I spent summers lounging on beach chairs, but this year...
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Writing Away from Home
A simple brochure has changed my life forever. Writing has always been one of my strong points in school, but I never thought that it would carry me to foreign places.
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The Art of Fainting in France
I woke up to find a sea of strange faces hovering over me. Hands and water bottles were pushed towards me by a half dozen strangers speaking several languages at once. My dad, who I then realized was...
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Where in the World is Blacksburg, Virginia?
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving with my mom from the hotel to look at my 5th college in five days. By now I was a little bored of doing the same thing day after day but...
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A Quiet Paradise
What makes a great trip? Is it the food, the fun, or the local attractions? For me it is the whole experience. Getting to visit new places and learning about the area is very exciting...
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Mad River Glen, A Unique Eco-Resort Celebrates 60+ Years
This ski mountain in Waitsfield, Vermont offers all the traditional amenities of a winter resort, plus a lot of eco-friendly activities.Hate the whoosh of snowboards and the heavy metal beat as...
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Coffee City
Have you been to a beautiful rainy city, full of the smell of coffee, convenient transportation, fresh seafood and varied kinds of international cuisine that is located in the Northwest...
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Softball Stories
Softball has been my favorite sport from the time I was little. My favorite team is the Arizona Wildcats. I love everything about them. I want to be just like their shortstop, Kristy Fox. On June 4th,...
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Proud Marine Sister (the real thing)
It was a cold and rainy day in Oklahoma when I was getting on the plane to go to San Diego, California, to watch my brother, Cory, graduate into the marines. I was nervous and anxious to see him. All...
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Kids Fun In Tallahassee
Welcome to Florida's capital, a city that combines history, southern charm and family fun. Why is the capital city of Tallahassee, located 25 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, affectionately...
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, Texas
See a different side of San Antonio by leaving the city behind and experiencing Texas Hill Country hospitality at a deluxe countryside spa and golf resort. Just 30 minutes away from downtown...
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The gapsters
I LOVE TO GO OUT WITH MY FRIENDS, AND JUST CHILLAX. FAV COLORS ARE RED, BLUE, BLACK, PINK, AND PURPLE. THE HOMEGIRLS ARE: LESLIE, MARIA, JENNY, STEPHANY, EVELYN,...
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San Francisco Fun Activities For Toddlers
San Francisco is full of fun for Tiny Travelers.We know the kids are out of school during summer, but if you visit San Francisco from September to November you're likely to have much sunnier and...
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Amarillo Texas For History, Horses And So Much More
From cowboy museums to red rock canyons to Route 66, this region offers a true variety of family activities. No wonder Texans take so much pride in their state.When you think of great museum cities...
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Planning a Beach Reunion for 14
Q. I am a grandfather of five from Kansas City trying to host our annual week-long, three-generational family reunion of 14 (five kids and nine adults). We need six bedrooms and...
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College Blah turns Family Hoorah!
Okay, so the title is a little cheesy, but it accurately describes my family’s latest vacation. I am a senior in high school, and have been planning my college career...
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Top Family Hotels in Gay Urban America
While the country struggles with the issue of same-sex marriage, hotels in Boston, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Francisco are proclaiming themselves both gay and family-friendly.Same-sex...
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What’s Chillin’ In Chelan County, Washington
This scenic road trip promises recreation, offbeat cultural festivities and learning opportunities for all ages around Leavenworth, at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state.Sometimes...
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Neosho: Home of the World’s Largest Flower Box
"Once I got my driver's liscence, I was so excited. I could now drive wherever I wanted. And now I realize that there is nowhere to go..." Despite that statement, my current place of residence...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Hotel Del Coronado, California
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, California as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your...
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