Tel Aviv, Israel Restaurants
These family-friendly restaurants in Tel Aviv offer the best of both worlds. It goes like this. You've covered Israel. You've eaten St. Peters fish in Tiberias. You've had Shish...
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Free Travel Fun in Toronto, Canada
FTF's free-fun-loving columnist shows you how Ontario, Canada's most child-friendly city is offering a wealth of summer freebies.FTF's free-fun-loving columnist shows you how Ontario, Canada's...
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Free Travel Fun in Maui
Whale watching, hiking, museums -- all free of charge when you follow FTF's No-Budget columnist to Hawaii's favorite isle.The island of Maui is a natural wonderland. From its hilly mountains,...
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Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, Arizona
Based on her experience staying at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess with her teenage son, Family Travel Forum's resident resort reviewer takes a look at this luxurious Arizona property.
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Theme Parks Grow Globally
Theme parks are popular not only in the United States, but all over the world, including Europe and Latin and South America. The United States is home to more theme parks than any other country...
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Enjoying Museums With Children
An interview with an expert on the joys and benefits of sharing a museum experience with your child or grandchild. Exploring museums locally, or as part of a vacation itinerary? The following...
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Eternal Rome Is Fun For Students
Family Travel Forum's Editor in Chief offers her advice on seeing Rome, Italy, with your big bambini, when they're old enough to appreciate a bit of history. "Mom, it's so funky here. Look at all those...
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Airfare Savings: Alternate Airports For Less
Shave dollars off your airfare bill and grief from the crowds by avoiding the major hubs; instead, fly in and out of convenient regional airports.Savvy international travelers and families who've...
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All-Inclusive Caribbean Vacations
Here's a primer on what all-inclusive vacations mean at DR, St. Lucia and Bahamas resorts, where one price buys room, board and fun!Recently I read a plaintive letter to a popular travel magazine...
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Can Business = Family Travel?
Road Warriors share their experiences - good and bad - about toting kids on business trips. Longtime financial journalist Achs delivers the bottom line on how to make a productive business trip a successful...
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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,...
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Newport Beach is Great for Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as the heart of "The OC" in California - make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.Beach house rentals at America's...
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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...
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Wildlife Viewing Tips
To get the most out of your wildlife-viewing experience, in Estes Park, Colorado or elsewhere, read Family Travel Forum's tip sheet. Wild animals in Estes Park, Colorado? They abound. Not...
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Reality Camping
Everything you need to know about camping with the family, and how to get started in a nearby park so you can practice before your national park expedition. I have a confession to make. I...
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The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, Hawai’i
One of Waikiki's oldest hotels, the Royal Hawaiian, offers 10-acres of exclusive beachfront property and fun for the entire family One of Waikiki's oldest hotels, the Royal Hawaiian, offers 10-acres...
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Keystone Resort, Colorado
Find out how this skiing destination in the Colorado Rockies rates according to Family Travel Forum's ski expert. Find out how this skiing destination in the Colorado Rockies rates according to Family...
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Our SUV Parks In New York City
FTF's contributing editors make a road trip to New York City and live it up in midtown at the family-friendly Parker Meridien Hotel.While many luxury hotels in New York pay lip service to...
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Russians Say: St. Petersburg
Use FTF's guide to Russia's "Venice of the North" to learn all about the family attractions in this beautiful city.In case you were wondering, zdraftst'voitye means "hello" in...
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Packing Tips – Pack Lightly And Carefully
Read the experts' advice on what to take, what to leave home, and suggestions for packing carefully.Next to flight delays and long lines at the airport, packing is probably the least pleasant...
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North America’s 4 Top Family Ski Resorts
Colorado, Utah, British Columbia, Idaho...which of these family-welcoming ski resorts is best for your family?Read on to find out why contributing editor Laura Sutherland, author of "The Best...
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Old School Cool in West Virginia
Coolfont Resort in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia is a rustic resort and spa: the perfect place for your family to unwind. You may not need an SUV to get to Coolfont in the panhandle of West...
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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....
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Hotel Del Coronado, California
As a family-friendly resort in California, the Hotel Del Coronado is both classy and fun for kids. Find out the scoop on Family Travel Forum's ratings of this famous property.The "Del"...
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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...
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A Road Trip Through Oregon
Pack your luggage, load the kids in the car, and let FTF tell you how best to enjoy a scenic road trip though Oregon.There's probably no better state for scenic touring than Oregon, and no better...
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Family-Friendly River Outfitters
Selecting the best outfitter for your family's whitewater rafting adventure may be the most crucial decision you'll make; here are some recommendations. When you're ready to raft with...
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Europe Cycling
Avid bicyclists pack up the kids and the Burley trailers for an escorted ride across Denmark that gives new meeting to the word "deluxe." When I was a child, my mother rode me around...
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Kicking Back on Palm Island, Florida
If you want a peaceful few days of long walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets each evening, head to the Palm Island Resort in Cape Haze, Florida. It isn't easy. We hated the Florida...
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Eastover Resort
Known for its adult retreats and Old World hospitality, this Massachusetts resort grants families their own special weeks. Quiet and relaxing, tucked into the Berkshires of Massachusetts, near...
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Thailand And Vietnam: Resources for Eco-Aquaventures
Here's the family-oriented resource you'll need to plan a marine tour on the Andaman coast of Thailand or in the waters of Viet Nam. Here's the family-oriented resource you'll need to plan...
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Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
A family traveler explores Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park in beautiful Costa Rica.In addition to my many other Costa Rican travels, I have spent some time along the Caribbean coast....
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Columbus, Ohio Summertime See And Do
Columbus shines with family activities throughout the summer. Here are some favorite family festivals and special events. June and July Events Early...
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Euro Collectors Arise! New Currency To Horde
Find out how to collect the current European currency and how each Euro reflects the character of the country you are visiting. Since January 1, 2002, when 12 European Union nations formally converted...
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Bike Smart
Using the acronym b.i.k.e.s.m.a.r.t. with your kids will introduce them to the basic rules of bicycling safety. Using the term "bike smart," the Virginia...
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Club Maeva Miramar, Mexico
The family-friendly perks at this Gulf coast resort in Mexico make it a top value all-inclusive getaway for Southerners.Tampico is a vacationer's paradise, and, as of late, one of Mexico's best-kept...
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Cape Breton And Nova Scotia
History, culture, and nature in Canada's beautiful Nova Scotia.One of my favorite regions, the province of Nova Scotia, also known as Canada's "Festival Province," lies to the east of Maine...
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Underwater Adventures Afloat at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Interactive aquarium programming for children makes the Monterey Bay Aquarium a cut above the rest.A trip to California's Monterey Bay Aquarium...
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Avoiding Turista, Coping with Travelers’ Diarrhea
Studies presented at the annual International Society of Travel Medicine Conference offer new preventive measures for avoiding the most common travel illness.When you run a travel medicine clinic...
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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...
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August in Sardegna is Worth the Crowds
The eternal question: is Italy in the summer worth the crowds? On the island of Sardinia, the answer is a resounding YES! Last summer, in the middle of August, we went for 10 days to the northwestern...
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Austria’s Seefeld
This family explores Europe's small towns and festivals on nice n' easy ski weekends.From our home in Heidelberg, Germany we are exploring as much of Europe as possible on long weekends....
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America’s Scenic Road Trips
Get on the road again with a tour of some nationally-honored Scenic Byways, whose history, culture and local importance have endeared them to travelers across the nation. "We took our children...
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Napa Valley, California Hotels And Resorts
Since vineyard-hopping is an adult pleasure, where should you stay with your under-age family members while visiting the wine country? What's the best way to enjoy a sublime adult experience if...
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Holiday In Zermatt, Switzerland
Family Travel Forum's resort expert hits the slopes to review Zermatt, Switzerland in winter. Horse drawn sleighs still travel over the- cobbled streets of this quaint mountain town where...
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Paris Passion en Famille
Join avid museum-goers and make the rounds of Paris' greatest collections... Let's say you, like me, have been there before and fallen in love. Madly in love with Paris' beauty, sophistication,...
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Notre Vacances en France: A Euro Road Trip
Your guide to a pleasant drive from the U.K. - even with fussy little ones - and a delightful, budget camping adventure in the south of France. There are many good reasons for taking a holiday...
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Mission San Antonio, Should You Choose To Accept It
If learning American history sounds like Mission Impossible in your house, consider this tour of one of the lone star state's most family-friendly cities. If learning American history sounds like Mission...
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The Azores
Learn more about these intriguing islands off the coast of Portugal and how to enjoy a bargain vacation in a little known spot. From...
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