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Welcome to The Family Vacationist, the e-newsletter from FamilyTravelForum.com. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the official beginning of summer for many families, we are featuring our 51 favorite summer vacation ideas. Yes, maybe that's #TLDR... but with so many choices, you're bound to find an escape that fits. Please dive in...

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BUCKET LIST: CULTURAL CARIBBEAN

Longing for a beach break with a splash of island culture? Editor Allison Tibaldi says Barbados is just the ticket. Learn more...

ESCAPE: FLOP N' DROP BEACHES

What destination has 361 days of sunshine and a laid-back family resort right on the sand? Susan Finch finds out. Learn more...

TRENDS: CRUISES FOR EVERYONE

A recent survey finds that cruise travelers want variety and choice. They're getting them -- and cheaply. Learn more...

Eileen Ogintz of Taking the Kids says there's so much new at theme parks this summer -- in addition to Disney's Star Wars Land --that you'll have to do two thrilling vacations.

Happy Memorial Day! Wherever you're off to, safe there, safe home.

Kyle & Fran, the FTF team