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Eurail Train Travel Options Explode for Families

Eurail Travel's multi-country train passes are welcoming families to Europe with discounts, kids free deals, more flexibility and new perks that totally refresh the Eurail Pass concept....

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Kiss the Cold Sweepstakes Gives You the Chance to Win a Free Florida Getaway

Does the seemingly endless winter have you craving sunshine? Enter the "Kiss The Cold Sweepstakes" and four winning families will head to Florida absolutely free. With its toasty year-round...

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Snowbird Ski Resort, Utah

Snowbird Ski Resort, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for...

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Buyer Beware: Ziplining Adventure Lacks Adventure

I flew out of my seat and a rush of adrenaline shot up my legs as the ATV tossed its passengers around -- twisting, turning and trucking over seemingly unsurpassable rugged rocks and deep pools of muddy...

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Fast Facts For Doing Europe By Rail

Everything you need to know before contemplating a trans-Europe adventure by train, including saving money on the most appropriate passes.Here a few things you should know when planning a family...

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Extreme Ice Canoeing, Only In Quebec

The "snap, crackle, pop" of crunching ice does little to distract me from the notion that ice canoeing is supposed to be fun.  Of course, that overused word – FUN...

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Sing-Along Brunch with Kids and Stars at Acclaimed New York Hotel

We don’t usually ask our kids to sing for their supper, but here’s a fun occasion where they can eat and sing  -- not with their mouths open, of course! New York’s posh

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Handy French Snow Talk for Courchevel or Quebec

If your family is headed to Courchevel, Portes du Soleil, Serre Chevalier or other French Alps hotspots, or to Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif or other snowsports regions in Quebec province, bring...

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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado

In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.

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Winter Brings On Fun And Festivals Around North America

Here's a preview of some of the top shows and festivals for the winter of 2014-2015, ones often designated as among the American Bus Association's "Top 100 Events in North America." Note that they take...

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Winterlude in Ottawa

Pack your bags and head to the capital and shy star of Ontario province -- Ottawa, Canada -- for a winter wonderland.Among Canadian cities, Ottawa best straddles the nation's cultural schisms....

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Sandestin, Florida: For Seekers Of Idleness Or Action

While planning a long weekend away with my family, I used to look for total relaxation or non-stop action, extremes that freed us from our at-home routine to step back, contemplate our personal best,...

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Ski and Stay Deals at Le Massif de Charlevoix in Eastern Canada

This winter, Le Massif de Charlevoix is offering special vacation packages for families to welcome them to one of Canada’s most beautiful mountain resorts. Book their "Happy Parents"...

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Five Reasons We Hate Air Travel

Why do we hate air travel I wonder as I leave the United check in desk at La Guardia Airport.  The United agent we paid $25 to for my son’s...

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Asheville, North Carolina

With great leaf-peeking, historic mansion tours and free music festivals, western North Carolina's favorite city is always fun for a cultural family vacation. For such a quaint town in such a quiet...

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Mount Titlis Engelberg Welcomes Families to the Swiss Alps

A revolutionary revolving cable car, a calendar of traditional festivals, and the world's first Hobbit Museum are putting Switzerland on top of many family travelers' wish lists for 2015. Picture this: ...

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Inipiring My Kids Through Nature Yosemite: A Journey into the Sierras

Nature has always been a place of refuge for me. Living on the west coast I seem to have a deep connection to the mountains and to the wild and adventurous spirit from generations past. Unfortunately...

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Bretton Woods Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in Bretton...

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Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Wild Dunes Resorton Isle of Palms, South Carolina, previously a winner of FTF's Toop 10 Getaway for Tiny Travelers award,...

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Foreign Airlines Expanding Kids In-Flight Programs

Know of any parents who haven't had a hard time flying with kids? I don't. From fussing to wrigling, crying and whining - we've all been there. Luckily, airlines have stepped up to the plate and are...

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Celebrate African American History Month in Baltimore Maryland

During Black History Month, some of the most renowned cultural attractions in Baltimore are offering special tours, lectures, performances, film screenings and other events that portray the historical...

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Club Med Resorts for Tiny Travelers

Previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, Club Med Resorts gets a fresh look in 2015. Club...

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Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama Island

Grand Lucayan, (formerly Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort as well as a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award) gets a fresh...

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Crown Paradise Club, Cancun

Crown Paradise Club Cancun, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.

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Four Seasons With The Family In Lake Placid, New York

Check out the top summer and winter activities, as well as the best in local lodging and dining, at Lake Placid in upstate New York.

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Montreal, Quebec Attractions

With fun activities like ice-skating, visiting an unusual biodome science center, boat tours, eating crepes, and admiring 17th-century architecture, the city of Montreal in Quebec province, Canada knows...

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A Chilling Winter Weekend in Montreal

What better way to weather the wintry cold than to travel north for a long weekend of icy immersion in Montreal?The logic seems skewed, but the warmth of the staff, décor, and outdoor Jacuzzi...

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Touring British Columbia Virtually: The Oculus Rift VR Experience

This December, I was able to take part in the Wild Within, Destination BC's virtual reality experience used to promote travel to British Columbia. As pioneers in the use of this technology,...

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Boston

Looking for a good family restaurant in Boston -- something both grownups and kids can enjoy? Read on for Family Travel Forum reader favorites.It's a college town so you know there are cheap...

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Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 2001

FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 2001 were honored for their support of parents with infants and toddlers.In the fourth year of honoring establishments which cater to...

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Star Trekking: Beach Getaways for Celebrity Stalking

If you’ve got the funds and your family feels like doing some star-gazing while you hang out on the sand, here are some of the A-Listers’ favorite getaways this summer.The Maldives:...

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Snowmass, Aspen, Colorado

Snowmass in Aspen, Colorado, previously...

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Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 2000

FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 2000 were honored for their support of parents with infants and toddlers. Our third annual "Tiny Travelers" survey once again focuses...

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Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 1999

FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 1999 were honored for their support of parents with infants and toddlers.Welcome to the second edition of our very popular "Tiny Travelers"...

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Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 1998

FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers, 1998 were honored for their support of parents with infants and toddlers.You've recently become parents and you're exhausted...You've...

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Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia

Windjammer Landing on the island of St. Lucia,  previously a winner...

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Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

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Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming

Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny...

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Beaches Negril, A Jamaica Favorite

More than 25 years ago, Jamaica invented the "all-inclusive resort" and while singles and couples love the concept, surely guests with kids and grandkids need it most...

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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, Fiji

Shangri-La' s Fijian Resort in Fiji, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.A...

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The Hideout at Flitner Ranch, Wyoming

If you find it hard sending your kids off to camp because you yearn to go with them, then you might want to book a family holiday at The Hideout...

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Family In Focus at the 2015 New York Times Travel Show

The first thing to put on your 2015 calendar is the upcoming New York Times Travel Show, Sunday, January 25th, when "Top Value Family Escapes: 

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Family Travel Trending Up And Adventurous For 2015

- Family Travel Consulting finds current events, active wellness, and endangered environments are among top motivators for family vacation planners in 2015 -Family Travel Consulting (FTC)...

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Munnar – A Calm Place to Add Special Effects to Life

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Tampa, Florida Hotels And Resorts

The Sunshine State boasts more than just Disney World and Miami Beach; Tampa, Florida, is a favorite value vacation spot for families. Filled with theme parks, sports (it's a big Spring Training destination),...

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Dallas, Texas Hotels And Resorts

The FTF Staff reviews the most family-friendly, comfortable hotels in Dallas, Texas, where budgets range from fancy enough for the TV show "Dallas" to funky drive-by motels. Since the city is so...

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The Hilton Anatole Boasts Big Dallas Style

The Hilton Anatole Hotel is a big Dallas convention center hotel whose many facilities, fun events schedule and bargain, off-peak pricing make it...

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Thailand’s Capital Offers a Blissful Night’s Sleep from US$185/N

Picture getting ready for a jet-lag-fighting nap as the sun sets out your window, behind the silhouette of Bangkok's famous temple, Wat Arun.Looking down at the bustling Chao Phraya River, imagine...

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Exploring Manila on these Fun, Budget Walking Tours

Explore Manila, capital of the Philippines, through the eyes -- and in the footsteps -- of its most enthusiastic proponents. Has your family seen the hit musical "Here Lies Love" about Imelda Marcos...

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South America Family Expeditions for a New Year of Adventure

Is South America on your radar for 2015?  Thanks to Jacquie Whitt, co-founder and director of US Operations for the tour operator Adios...

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