Planning Your Study Abroad Adventure
Should I move to Sevilla, the bull-fighting capital of Spain, or Paris, the city of love and light? Maybe I’ll go to Australia, where American girls swoon over Aussie boys’ accents, or China,...
Read More 3 min read
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa
A classic Gulf Coast Florida resort adds new villas, a fun pool and other contemporary amenities to appeal to today's families. When I was told the Pink Shell Beach Resort had an 'Octopool,'...
Read More 5 min read
Spring Snowsports in Wisconsin
For one of the snow-iest springs ever, enjoy snowmobiling and other winter-only pursuits in Wisconsin.In hilly Wisconsin, a glacier-scarred region receiving more than 40" of snowfall each year,...
Read More 2 min read
Protecting Young Eyes
FTF's resident doctor explains how early eye protection measures can prevent eye and eyelid damage from occuring during a child's adult years.You're aware of the need to protect your child's...
Read More 2 min read
Point Sebago Resort, Maine
An award-winning New England resort scores with golfing families and the youngest kids.Children riding their bicycles like they owned the place and golfers with "life is good" smiles on their faces...
Read More 4 min read
Old Bahama Bay Resort And Marina
When families find beachfront villas, attentive service and gourmet cuisine, size doesn't matter at a luxurious Caribbean resort like this one. Itching to get out of Boston's deep freeze...
Read More 4 min read
Gran Plans Home on the Range
Have you ever wondered what life would have been if you had been a part of the early West and had been a cowboy? Dixie Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas, offers an authentic glimpse of the early frontier....
Read More 3 min read
Inviting the Buddy: A Guide for Hosts and Guests
Emily Post never covered it, so FTF provides essential tips for making your family vacation, plus the "all important" friend, a success.If your child is a baby or toddler, the item most essential...
Read More 5 min read
Feeding the Titanic Fever
If the Titanic story interests you, here are a few museums and exhibits around the globe that are dedicated to the notorious ship and its demise.Interest in the Titanic, Britain's "unsinkable"...
Read More 2 min read
Family Togetherness–RV Style
Are you new to RV travel, or an old pro looking for fresh ideas? Here's how to make your next RV journey as comfortable and fun as possible. Are you new to RV travel, or an old pro looking for fresh...
Read More 6 min read
Family Hostelling In Ireland
Here are the pros n' cons of staying in an Irish hostel, from the perspective of one mom and her American teen, both new to shared accommodations.Have you ever been on a family trip, stayed...
Read More 5 min read
Discover Columbus
It's where big city life collides with small town hospitality and prices, in the heart of the Midwest.Find a variety of fun spots for kids and great dining experiences along the flower-lined...
Read More 5 min read
British Columbia Highlights
From lakes to parks to mountains, here are 10 active reasons why your kids will love Canada's westernmost province of British Columbia.From lakes to parks to mountains, here are 10 active reasons why...
Read More 5 min read
Pebbles Beach Resort, Jamaica
We actually traveled to Pebbles on the 4th of October. Yup, we finally made it to Jamaica! I wanted to thank the FTF staff very much for all the trouble you took to make this trip happen....
Read More 2 min read
Stay At Home for New Years
"With all the hoopla surrounding the millennium, we, like so many others with limited budgets but an appetite for adventure, decided to make a small trek to our local library to find out what our own...
Read More 1 min read
Travel Trends 2006: Cruising’s Up, Cruisers Up
Trends Report, June 1, 2006 The North American cruise industry celebrates rise in passenger numbers and revenues, largely due to multi-generational travel. A recent press conference hosted by the
Read More 2 min read
Travel Trends 2003: Togethering Is The Trend Of The Year
Trends Report - December, 2003: In 2003, statistics showed that families were viewing vacations increasingly as reunion opportunities, and that those in the travel industry were adjusting accordingly.
Read More 2 min read
