Springfield, Massachusetts Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Let your teens imitate Michael Jordan and your little ones play with the Cat in the Hat--all in Springfield, Massachussetts. Regular readers know that Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley...
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Three For The Road
As we do every year, we plan to spend two months in Italy visiting family this summer. In the past, we have flown to London so our daughter, Julia, could go to Legoland...
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Hawaii By Sea
Cruising the Hawaiian Islands on NCL's American-flagged ocean liner means never packing and unpacking the kids as you tour around a state made to be seen by sea.Is exploring Hawai'i by sea...
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Tokyo Is A Grand Destination
Discover activities for families traveling with juniors, seniors and in-betweens in Tokyo and the countryside of Hakone, both highlights of a country where age comes before beauty (and guarantees wisdom!)
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Asia: Shangri-la Hotels And Resorts Family Programs
This information about the family facilities available at one of Asia's leading hotel chains is provided courtesy of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Many of the deluxe Shangri-La...
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Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California
Hollywood's classiest upscale hotel transforms itself on request into an urban resort for sightseeing families.You might have heard of the Beverly Wilshire, a legendary hotel smack dab in the...
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The Phoenician for “Ph”amilies
You may remember I wrote about our family vacation at the Pointe Hilton at Squaw Creek last summer. Well, just recently, a business conference brought my husband back to Phoenix, this time...
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Le Mezze Lune, Tuscany, Italy
This summer, we spent a week at the seaside on the Costa Selvaggia in Italy. We were staying at a little pension in Vibbona,...
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Yucatan Paradise in Tulum
We found a pocket of paradise about 2 hours south of Cancun, on the Yucatan coast at Tulum, and have just returned from our third visit. This community of 16 thatch...
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MassMOCA: A Weekend In North Adams, Massachusetts
This contemporary art museum in the rehabilitated mill town of North Adams proves that contemporary art can have family appeal, and can attract some quality lodging for visitors.Are you interested...
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New York City is a Festival
"Visiting New York City is like going to a festival!" That's how my 10-year-old son Nicolas described our recent visit to the Big Apple. We visited last August, two weeks before the World...
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Global Volunteers Serve Up Family Vacations
Here is a solid vacation idea: Global Volunteers can engage your teen and your parents in something truly meaningful.If you ask most teens where they'd like to go on vacation, they'll tell you...
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Vail Resorts Leads Snowsports Movement
There's no denying that global warming, whatever its causes, has adversely affected the snowsports industry for several seasons. And like many other businesses, the mountain resorts which drive the...
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British Columbia’s Backcountry Ski Lodges
In the back woods of Canada's far west, you can rough it in style with expert skiers or enjoy the snowy wilderness with little ones. It has been a long day - exhilarating and exhausting. We...
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Costa Rica Keeps Teens Busy
Costa Rica has plenty of outdoor activity for adventure-loving teens, and a tour operator who specializes in this age group. Seeing Howler monkeys atop tall trees and magnificent Blue Morpho...
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Kenya Sweetwaters
Meet our neighbors at this luxury tent camp in a private game reserve in Nanyuki, Kenya; it's a wild experience for family travelers to Africa. Going on safari is typically a series of fascinating...
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Good Morning, Panama!
The Panama Canal is fascinating, but there's a lot more to Panama than its famous waterway.Like a Latin American Rip Van Winkle, Panama is waking from a long, deep sleep. Travelers to Panama...
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Cotton House Mustique – Luxury Hotel in Paradise
For those who like pampering and privacy, Family Travel Forum examines The Cotton House, located on a tiny but very chic island near Grenada in the British West Indies.
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From Aswan To Luxor: Egypt Along The Nile
A cruise on the Nile River makes for an exciting - and surprisingly affordable - family trip to Egypt. Here's an account of how history can come alive when you fix in some fun...
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Aspen, Colorado: Snapshot of America’s Favorite Mountain
Historic buildings, great peaks, discounted children's lift tickets; something for all ages in this legendary ski haven. Aspen, Colorado is the ideal skiing destination. There's a choice...
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New York on the Cheap
I'm a cabbie, and whenever I can, I try to take a day off from work to do something fun and not expensive with my kids, ages 10 and 14. In nice weather, our favorite thing to do is walk around...
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Perahera Feestival, Kandy, Sri Lanka
If you're near Sri Lanka and have a few days to fill, don't miss the annual mid-summer Kandy Perahera Fest, reviewed here by Family Travel Forum's travel experts. Sri Lanka,...
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Nikko, Japan
A Samurai-era living history museum and theme park, the beautiful Nikko National Park filled with temples, and UNESCO's World Heritage Sites are part of the charm of this central Japanese city.The...
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Fuji-Q: In the Shadow of Nature’s Perfection
Given a long weekend out of Tokyo and the chance to ride the first or second biggest coaster in the world, this family goes to Japan's premier theme park at the foot of Mt. Fuji. We were...
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New Zealand’s South Island
Here is a photograph from our South Island tour in January taken on an isolated southern beach. This is one of the many family adventures we have had in New Zealand. These are my two...
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Paris For Me And Morgan
A Family Travel Forum father describes his journey to France with his 10-year-old daughter. A three-day weekend offers many vacation possibilities. Add another day and you've got the makings of...
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Smartour’s China and the Yangtze River Criuse
Our extended family returned yesterday from SmarTour's 18-day China and the Yangtze River trip. It was fabulous. I cannot tell you how much we recommend it! There were six of us (as I put...
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Las Vegas and Children: The Hotels are Worth the Trip
Las Vegas is what it is; and since children can't gamble and the stage shows are often topless, can you bring your kids? Won't they be bored? No! Here's why: Each of the themed hotels...
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San Francisco’s SoMa District
Follow a family of movie buffs as they trace the steps of royalty from "The Princess Diaries" and find a little fun of their own in San Francisco, CaliforniaIf my family hadn't loved The...
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Doing The O.C. In The Real Orange County
Taking the kids to the real Newport Beach, California to live like the rich teen stars of Fox TV's legendary hit show, The O.C.Whether real or fictitious, "Peyton Place" or "90210," "The Blue...
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Kona Village Resort, Hawaii
Note : Due to the debris and water damage resulting from the tsunami that struck Hawaii's Big Island after the March 11 earthquake that shook Japan, the Kona Village Resort has closed. We...
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Paris With Jeremiah
FTF has always been helpful, so I thought I'd pass on a few tips we picked up on a recent 10-day trip to Paris, France (my 27th, but first with a 5-month-old baby). We did not bring a car seat,...
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Dining Medieval Family Style in Orlando
My mom and I were able to visit a place and time long gone at the "Castle," located on Highway 192 in Kissimmee, Florida. Not sure what to expect, I was intrigued by the place called...
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Daufuskie Island: The Perfect Family Vacation Spot
Are you dreaming of a family vacation that's off the beaten path, where you can escape the crowds and reconnect with nature and each other? Look no further than Daufuskie...
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Alaska: Cruising In Comfort With Teens
Stunning natural beauty, adventure, ease and a thirst for knowledge about the region await travelers on a fully equipped vessel cruising Alaska.Stepping out on the deck an hour or so after departing...
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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
Athletic families will be right at home at this laid back sailing and sun resort on a tranquil Caribbean isle. After our visit in the mid-90s my family wanted to return to this resort precisely...
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Japan Journal: 2 Weeks with a 9-Year-Old
ENTRY #1: TURNING JAPANESE Welcome to our journal of two-week's traveling through Japan. We decided to visit the country my husband has always longed to see because the currency...
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Travel Trends 2006: Family Travel Is Up And Going Higher Across USA
Trends Report - June 2006: FTFc finds family travel is up within the United States, from Americans vacationing domestically and foreigners visiting the U.S. with children in tow. Here's...
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Corning Ware Where?
From the history of glass to to the history of flight, there is plenty to keep you and the children occupied in this pleasant upstate New York town. Even if you're never been to an outlet mall,...
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Travel Trends 2005: British Parents Share Travel Fears
In July 2005, a travel trends survey done by Britain's ICM interviewed more than 600 parents with children aged 18 or under to gauge their travel concerns. In July 2005, a travel trends...
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Sit (Or Stay) In The Lap Of Luxury At Pet-Friendly Hotels
Looking for accommodations where the family pet can come along? Several of the major American hotel chains and resorts have started saying "Lassie and Whiskers Welcome Here." From...
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France’s Parc Asterix
Discover a distinctly French theme park just outside of Paris.Ah, Paris, France: city of art, and history, and monuments; and when the kids need a break from all that haute culture,...
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Wonderful Washington DC with my Grandchildren
A grandmother remembers a fun family trip to the USA's capital. A grandmother remembers a fun family trip to the USA's capital. Traveling with grandchildren is a very exciting and...
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Travel Trends 2003: We Will Miss Kemmons Wilson
Feb. 2003: The inventor of "kids stay free" and other family travel concepts at the very first Holiday Inn has passed away. FTF recently learned that Kemmons Wilson, founder of the...
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Tiny Travelers Hero 2002: Barry Sternlicht
Safe, clean and comfortable cribs give babies and their parents the best night sleep.Barry Sternlicht, father of three and chairman and CEO of Starwood Hotels...
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