Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Chateau Lake Louise is a great place to hang your hat after a day of wildlife viewing in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about what this unique destination...
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Gaylord Palms Resort
It's a rare breed of hotel which lures travelers to its facilities rather than its locale. Families may expect to see so-called "destination resorts" in the Caribbean or Hawai'i, but...
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How Will Your Family Fly Again?
To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of 9/11/01, FTF editors chose to reprint this open letter sent originally to FTF families on September 24, 2001. Sadly, its advice is still relevant to many. Dear...
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Maine Adventures In The Forks
From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, Maine's northern outdoors has it all, and one company makes the fun easy to share with active kids and teens. From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, Maine's...
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Reunion Destination – Door County Wisconsin
Plan ahead to book a top value, successful family reunion in Door County, Wisconsin -- a family vacation destination that's perfect for mixed age groups. Plan ahead to book a top value, successful...
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Stony Corals Spawn On Maui – While We Watch!
Sometimes the most wondrous things in life happen when you least expect them, as we found on a spring break to Maui from our home in Minnesota. Such was the case when Jayme...
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Single Mom Shares Travel Tips
Single parents will find expert advice on going solo with the kids from a professional traveler and her family. I could write a book on this topic after more than 30 years in the business...
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The Buccaneer St. Croix
If you're looking for old-world elegance in a family-friendly resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this hill topper in St. Criox may be your answer . The Caribbean's Most...
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Suncare’s My Three C’s: Covered, Cool, Coated
Summer's coming, the time when kids are vulnerable to dehydration and skin cancer from the sun. Despite decades of educational efforts, the average American is still not getting the message about the...
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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea, Hawaii
This particular Four Seasons is on Maui's sunniest and driest crescent of white sand in Wailea, on the island's southwest shore. Hawaii's only AAA 5-diamond and Forbes 5-star resort, it's...
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Four Seasons Hualalai, Hawaii
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai expands across the exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast in Ka`upulehu-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. After repairs to landscaping damaged by the tsunami that...
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Destin, Florida Hotels And Resorts
Discover the best places to stay and
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Halifax, Star of Nova Scotia, Canada
Calling at the port of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, can be a both an entertaining and educational experience, as the scenic city has great museums, gardens and historic forts.For a small...
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Homesteading At The Homestead Resort, Virginia
A Family Travel Forum family takes their SUV to the Omni Homestead Resort in Virginia for some wintertime fun, indoors and out! We're always amazed that people continue to visit resorts in what can...
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Getting Away To Mohonk Mountain House
Your guide to experiencing this lodge near New Paltz, New York as a relaxing weekend getaway. Located 90 miles north of New York City on 2,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains, and open throughout...
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Virginia’s Family Values
A year-round, top value destination where families can learn history, absorb culture and appreciate the environment, the sand, and and old-fashioned boardwalk. Viriginia is a value vacation...
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St. John’s Maho Bay And Westin Resorts, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. John, with its low-key development and gorgeous underwater marine parks may be our favorite of the Virgin Islands for the active family.Nobody doesn't love St. John. This island, in my opinion...
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New Jersey’s City By The Sea
Ocean City, New Jersey offers a great getaway with gentle pleasures for families of all ages.Ocean City, New Jersey is working hard to live up to its claim as "America's Greatest...
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Theater Magic: 9 Steps To Create Theatre Lovers
A real showgirl reviews some Broadway and Off-Broadway shows for theater-goers under 16, with tips on introducing kids to live theater on any vacation.I live and grew up in New York, and some of...
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Unique Family Journeys In The African Wild
One family of travelers explores the culture and wildlife of Kenya while on safari in Africa. It was the sheer number of animals that took our breath away in Kenya. There was something new...
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Succesful Travel With Today’s Teens
How to make those teen-parenting years and family vacations fun for the teens in your life, as well as the adults. Since those who woke up at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius began discussing...
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Coastal Connecticut’s Mystic Country
Come explore Mystic Country: an area of southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island that has maritime museums and early American history the whole family will enjoy.A reproduction of Amistad,...
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Motion Sickness And Its Causes
Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous, can be a big drag for a family on the go. Read the Doc's tips on prevention, medical and/or homeopathic remedies. Motion sickness, though rarely dangerous,...
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San Diego Is Great For Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at top coastal resorts, such as picturesque southern California, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.Thinking about a famiy reunion at the beach?...
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Singapore Is A Kid’s Shangri-La
It's easy to find family fun around Sentosa Island, a man-made recreational area off the coast of Singapore that provides a countryside escape from the big city. Note: For 2010, the Shangri-La...
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Free Orlando!
After spending all or most of your money at the local theme parks, what do you do with the rest of your vacation? Families and others who find that being a tourist here is synonymous with thin wallets...
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Our Sea Turtle Adventure On Anna Maria Island
Join this family help save baby sea turtles as they hatch along the coast of Anna Maria Island, Florida, then make their way to the sea.My previous coverage of Anna Maria Island revealed a myriad...
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South Texas Welcomes Families
Travel throughout the Corpus Christi, Rio Grande, and South Padre Island regions of the Lone Star State. As children, we all can remember the excitement surrounding the annual family vacation....
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Have Kids, Still Spa At The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Offering a great Kids Club and entertaining nearby attractions, this Farmington, Pennsylvania resort pampers families with an amazing spa getaway. Before I visited, I put Nemacolin...
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8 Ways To Prepare Grandchildren For Grand Vacations
Are you thinking of taking your precious grandchildren on a vacation without their parents? Here are 8 travel tips to ease the process.Interested in a vacation with grandchildren sans...
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GeoSentinel: Global Illness Surveillance
International health organizations are using new tools and technology to keep travelers and those who stay home free of illness. As all travelers know, the World...
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Selecting A Travel Medicine Clinic
The discipline of travel medicine involves specialists in infections, environments, tropical diseases and more to help diagnose illnesses abroad or at home. Planning an exotic family adventure...
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The Big Island with Little Ones
Is Hawaii still fun for kids? One family retraces its grandparents' steps and their toddler's adventures tell all. Hawai'i, or the Big Island as it's fondly known, was...
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Toddling through Morocco
Find out how Africa's intriguing kingdom won over one mom and her toddler with its kid-friendliness, remarkable people, and endlessly fascinating culture. Morocco is one of the most engaging...
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Akumal: The Yucatan’s Playground
Join the Crespi/Sparks clan on their first vacation abroad as they experience the natural and historical wonders of Mexico's Yucatan coastline in the beach village of Akumal.The...
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Holland by Barge, With Infant
This journal chronicles one of our last trips from Rotterdam, where we lived on a restored barge in the Old Harbor with our daughter Em, now almost...
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Efteling Park And Golden Tulip Efteling Hotel, Holland
For a fairy-tale family adventure in the Netherlands, visit Eftling Park and the Golden Tulip Efling Hotel in Kaatsheuvel. Fairy tale forests and gnarly little gnomes rub shoulders with white-knuckle...
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Traveler’s Thrombosis
This report from an international panel of travel medicine specialists looks at Deep Vein Thrombosis and how to prevent it. A press conference on the hot topic of "Economy Class Syndrome" was...
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Family Welcoming Eco-Lodges
Tips on great places to stay in Belize, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Panama where you can enjoy hiking, canoeing, or just relaxing as beautiful birds and butterflies surround you.Sandwiched between...
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Preventing Malaria On Tropical Travels
Tips from FTF's Doc Holiday on a topic of interest to any families heading to South America or Asia -- malaria, its prevention and treatment strategies.Malaria, a serious but preventable...
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Legoland Windsor, Britain’s Themepark
Let Family Travel Forum show you around this wonderful theme park for children in England, a fabulous day trip from London for kids ages 3-11 years and Lego fans of any age. Let's cut straight...
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In Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania What’s Old Is News
History buffs will love exploring the coal-mining and steam train heritage of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, a fascinating and top value weekend getaway. In scenic Lackawanna County, PA, not...
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Smooth Sailing Without Seasickness
Feeling Sick at Sea? FTF's Doc Holiday has tips on how to prevent it, and if that's not possible, how to make it go away quickly so you can enjoy your sea cruise. Onboard, at last!...
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Quebec Calls Filmmakers to the Slopes
When my husband David Gil executive-produced Snow Board Academy at the Chantecler (888/916-1616)...
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Immunizations – Don’t Leave Home Without Them
Doc Holiday on recommended immunizations, which regions are likely to require them, and where to get the shots you need.If you think immunizations are just for children, think again. As...
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Top 10 Spring Skiing And Snowboarding Resorts
When the snow starts melting in your hometown, ski resorts begin to rock with sun tans, bikini tops and soft, fluffy runs. For many, spring is the best time to ski. Crisp snow softens into glistening mid-morning...
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What Guidebooks Don’t Say: 5 Tips For Families Traveling In Europe
When my husband envisioned a family summer in Europe, it fell on me to make it happen. While he imagined sophisticated city tours, long walks in high mountains, and short stays in remote, unspoiled...
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Marbella Club Hotel, Costa del Sol, Spain
Find out how this resort on Spain's fashionable Malaga coastline measures up to other hot properties at these wonderful beaches.Some of my family's most successful vacations combine the beach...
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Summer Fun, Vermont Style
Want to enjoy budget summer fun in Vermont? FTF gives you the inside scoop on where to stay and what to do in the snow-free Mt. Snow Valley. It's not sleek or chic like Woodstock, but...
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