Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Ritz Carlton, Dubai, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award in the "Best International Beach Resort" category,...
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Sea World And Discovery Cove Orlando
On a recent trip to Orlando with the team from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, we explored SeaWorld Orlando and her sister marinelife park, Discovery Cove. With Orlando vacation attractions that were...
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Dolphins and Sea Lions and Whales, Oh Alaska!
Imagine this: you stand on a dock beside a silver boat, preparing to board. The spruce-scented air caresses your face, promising gentle waves in the blue water of Resurrection Bay. Before you step onto...
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How Hotels Cater To Today’s Family Traveler
From crab hunts to organic toiletries and vegan menus, hotels are catering to children like never before. The substantial growth in the family market, particularly in multigenerational travel, makes hotel...
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Dinosaurs Are Awesome, Even If They Are Birds
Dinosaurs are awesome. We flock to museum halls to see Tyrannosaurus, and run to movie theaters to get a glimpse of our favorite scaly saurians dish it out. I have been a dinosaur fanatic for 18 years...
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FTF Supports Teen Travel Bloggers in 10th Annual Scholarship
Media Alert: FTF Grants Scholarship Money and Travel Prizes to the Best Teen Travel Blogs of the Year Students Explore the Teen Travel Experience in 10th Annual Merit Competition for...
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Just For Kids At Atlantis, Bahamas
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Nassau designed just for kids, look no farther than the Atlantis Resort
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Our trip to the Sahara Desert in Morocco
We spent one night in the desert of Morocco. We rode the camel from the Desert Luxury Camp to the sand bluff and then climbed...
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Yeehaw!! Find Your Inner Cowboy and Experience the Wild West at Bonnie Springs Ranch
"The Old West is not a certain place in a certain time, it’s a state of mind." – Tom Mix About 30 minutes off the Las Vegas Strip, tucked away at the base of the Spring Mountains, is a wonderful...
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10 Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas
Las Vegas hotel deals conjure up images of glittering high rise casinos, high-rollers and high-end luxury. But the City of Lights has plenty to offer families from outdoor fun to indoor amusement parks....
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5 top tips for an unforgettable multi-gen holiday
Taking your whole family on holiday is not an easy task to pull off, and making everyone happy on said holiday is just as impossible. When the age gaps are so big everyone tends to disagree with each...
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Fun Things to do in Pattaya with Kids- Yes, you can take a family vacation in Pattaya
There was a time when Pattaya was nothing but a humble fishing village. Now, it is one of the most famous and visited tourist places in the whole of Thailand. Pattaya has some of the best attractions...
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Themed Itineraries Add Spice To Cruises
When my family boarded Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas for a Caribbean cruise with dozens of passengers wearing black leather and chains, we didn’t yet realize that 1,850 shipmates...
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Taking the Waters in Bath, England
For centuries, the healing and calming properties of warm mineral springs have defined wellness, a tradition that flourishes in the ancient city of Bath. Named a World Heritage Site in 1987, the south...
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Canada’s Delta Resorts Come To Orlando, Florida
Having welcomed over 62 million visitors in 2015, central Florida needs lots of beds for them to sleep in. Thanks to a new partnership between the Canadian
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Meeting Banksy and Brunel in Bristol
The city of Bristol is located in the South West region of England, two hours from London. An historic city with maritime roots, it has been reshaped into a cool mecca of contemporary culture with arts,...
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Your Head Start on a Stress-Free Disney Vacation
The amount of research necessary to plan all the details of a Disney vacation can be extremely time consuming, and even intimidating. That’s why, as summer approaches, it’s time to consider working...
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8 Essential Dos and Don’ts While Volunteering in Kenya With Your Family
Immersing in humanitarian work in Kenya is a brilliant way to learn about the cultural nuances of this region and explore the wilderness at the same time. However, one must keep a note of a few important...
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Car And Booster Seat Safety
When Child Passenger Safety Week rolls around each September, auto companies and non-profits promote national campaigns to increase safety awareness of car seats and boosters. However, parents know...
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Tiny Travelers Go To Disney World
They may not be old enough to beg to go, but chances are that your babies and toddlers will appreciate and learn from a Disney World family vacation. Whether sharing the spotlight with...
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Trends: Millennial Families Travel Differently Than You or Me
The 4th annual TMS Family Travel Summit reveals how the largest leisure travel segment likes to dream, plan, go and selfie their family vacations. (New York, NY, April 28, 2016)...
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Sharing, Giving Back, and Making Memories with an Impact
There’s something about Spring as a season of renewal that makes us think about the sustainability of travel, and how long we can enjoy the planet as we do without pausing to give something back....
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Pennsylvania’s Poconos Hotels and Resorts
This friendly mountain region has welcomed outdoorsmen and honeymooners for generations, and is now setting its sights on the family market. Visiting an active outdoor area with your family does not...
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On Tour with Zappos, or Lessons in Zapponian Life
On a recent escape to Las Vegas, we found the brightest lights not along the Strip, but at the downtown headquarters of Zappos.com, the successful online department store which moved...
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Be An Exchange Student In Egypt – Respect Is Free
Interested in seeing the world, meeting new friends and exploring different cultures? Hostelling International is hosting a two-week learning program in Egypt that will include four very lucky American...
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Arizona Family Hotels And Resorts
Many Arizona family resorts take advantage of the state's renowned sunshine to make every vacation day perfect. Perfect, that is, for those seeking golf, sightseeing, hiking, horseback...
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Leaving Las Vegas, A Western Road Trip
Our Road Trip: You may know the slogans: Vegas, Baby Vegas, What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. You may know the sites; the fountains at the Bellagio, The Pirates at Treasure...
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands Hotels
Whether afloat or on dry land, it's fun to stay like a local in Amsterdam, the city of canals. This friendly central European city has many lodging and dining options for traveling...
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Rotorua Hobbits and Maori Culture
A New Zealand family introduces their kids to the wonders of Maori culture, with a bit of Hobbit lore from Hobbiton, as seen on Rotorua. Last January, the warmest month in New Zealand, is the...
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Acadia National Park, Maine’s Best Idea
One of the few national parks near the Atlantic Ocean, and the oldest one east of Mississippi River, Acadia National Park is comprised of several islands off the coast of Maine and a few small towns....
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Toronto, Ontario Canada Attractions
Toronto is Ontario's cultural center, a sophisticated city whose global perspective thrills foodies, fans of fine art, and families with kids of any age. If there is one word that defines Toronto, it's...
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Elitch Gardens Celebrates 126 Years as Colorado’s Theme Park
Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, Denver's very own downtown amusement district, is officially 126 years old, making it the oldest existing theme park west of the Mississippi. But...
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Utah’s Brian Head Resort
Brian Head, Utah is a family-oriented mountain resort which offers first-class alpine skiing, a terrific...
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Alaska’s Alyeska Resort
Experience a variety of scenic adventures for all ages in and around Anchorage, from your home base at the 50th state's favorite ski resort.How does someone who feels frozen as soon as the temperature...
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Real Northern Florida Attractions
Unforgettable wet and wild family fun can be found in northern Florida's crystal clear springs and meandering rivers, just a short drive from Tarpon Springs. Try an eco-oriented getaway on the Gulf...
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Omotenashi:1,300 Years of Japanese Hospitality Await
Families traveling to Japan who want to give their children a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality will find it easier than ever plan their vacations, thanks to the
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The New Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim has long been my pick for that very first theme park vacation with little ones, because of its manageable size and laid back California vibe. You don't need a car or a shuttle...
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Beautiful Downtown Burbank, Where Movies Live
Johnny Carson always opened "The Tonight Show" with Greetings from beautiful downtown Burbank! because his show was taped in this sleepy, southern California city dominated by the aerospace...
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Athenaeum Hotel London has Magic Access to Harry Potter’s World
Get the hottest and most magical ticket in town -- Warner Bros. Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter -- with a stay at The Athenaeum, one of our favorite...
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8 Essentials Tips For Planning a Family Safari in Africa
When planning a safari -- one of those bucket list trips we can all agree on -- you need advice on when and where to go, where to stay, what's best for kids, health and safety, and some suggested tour...
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Dinosaur Dig Spotlight: Hunting Giants in Patagonia
In light of the American Museum of Natural History’s unveiling of their new 122-foot-long, 19-foot-tall Titanosaur, we offer a snapshot of the great dinosaur’s home in Patagonia, Argentina. Prehistoric...
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A Perfect Getaway in Bali at The Best Western Kuta Beach
Bali is like heaven for everybody, especially foreign tourists from Western countries such as America, Australia and Germany. Of course, before you spend your holiday on this island, you want to be...
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Kauai, Hawaii Attractions
Aloha! Has George Clooney's family bonding trip to Kauai in "The Descendants" tempted your family to do the same? There is so much for the active family to enjoy year round in this eco-tourism destination...
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Babymoons are Back in Fashion
After a rush of offers for expecting mothers and fathers a few years ago, pampering babymoons with pickles and massage are back in fashion. Giving a name to the urge to savor your adult relationship before...
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Costa Rica’s Lapa Rios: River Of Scarlet Macaws
If eco-lodge makes you think "rustic," read on about a high-end place that offers unique accommodations, gourmet meals, attentive staff and spa treatments on the remote Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.
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Gloom Is Not A Port Of Call On A Weatherproof Cruise
It's winter, and while everyone from Scottsdale, Arizona to St. John's, Newfoundland yearns for spring just a few months away, I have discovered the ultimate weather-proof getaway.A most wonderful...
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Summer At Sun Valley Resort, Idaho
A traditional family resort in Sun Valley, Idaho offers recreation during both summer and winter seasons. Readers may remember...
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Five Reasons We Love Montego Bay For Families
Montego Bay, the second largest city in Jamaica, is a popular location for a family Caribbean holiday. With history dating to the mid-17th century when it was a sugar port, “MoBay”, now a tourist destination,...
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Journey to Myanmar
For some families, vacations are about returning to the same destination year after year. Whether it’s a beloved beach shack, a frosty mountainside ski lodge or a trip to see the world’s favorite...
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