A Guide to Family-Friendly Jet Ski Adventures
A curious dad and an adventurous son discover the joy of jet skis on a Connecticut River outing, and learn about personal watercraft safety in the process.
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Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Visit New England's only oceanfront amusement park for old-fashioned rides, live entertainment, lobster dinners, and a walk through history.Old Orchard Beach, Maine, known as New England's...
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Colorado Attractions
Make Denver your family basecamp as you hit the road to experience the natural glory and man-made wonders of the Centennial State, at any time of year.Colorado is a beautiful state, and one of...
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Camping In Massachusetts’ Mohawk Trail State Forest
This seasoned camper explains why a quiet and secluded state park in the Berkshires provides the ideal setting for novice adventurers. Any week between Easter and Halloween is appropriate...
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Explore Nature in Gunflint, Minnesota
If you love the outdoors and want to fish, bike, or hike with your family, then we've found the perfect, rustic, four seasons lodge for you in the Minnesota wilderness. If you love the outdoors and...
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Medical Risks In Adventure Travel
Medical practitioners caution parents to watch out for the really common things that most often go wrong.Adventure travel is growing substantially, and the family travel sector of this market is...
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Custom Itinerary – Active Family Seeks New Venue
Q - Candace P of Glenview, Illinois asks: My husband and I and our 4 kids (ages 10, 13, 14 and 16) are planning a vacation at the end of July. We are interested in rafting, river floating, hiking to...
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Geocaching With Kids Teaches Map Skills
Entice your children with geocaching – a fun, interactive, technological, original way and cheap way to explore either your next destination or your own backyard. One of the latest phenomena...
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Smith Fork Ranch
Have you ever thought about truly getting away and enjoying nature? Sitting in a rocking chair looking at the beautiful mountain scenery? Breathing in fresh crisp air? Riding horses (trails, team penning,...
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Broken Arrow Lodge caters to inner cowpersons
My wife and I have had inner-cowpersons forever. Despite the disdain for such things now shown by our grown children, we’ve wanted to ride something passing for range ever since it became clear...
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New Hampshire’s Lost River Valley
Take it from this camping enthusiast: Lost River is just the right balance of active family adventure and the quietude of nature in the White Mountains. The Lost River Valley Campground was...
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Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
A clubby lakefront resort offers roomy accommodations, tons of activities, an active children's program, great food and a laid back atmosphere.What makes for a perfect family resort? How about...
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Cocoa Cottages Eco-Lodge, Dominica
Cocoa Cottages captures the best of the Caribbean for eco-trekkers: an intimate family atmosphere and plenty of opportunity for adventure! Among all the Caribbean islands, Dominica is known for...
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Rosemary Beach Rising – Florida Utopia
An idealized resort development take the Florida beach vacation in a new direction; your family guide to local resources. It takes some imagination to envision what Rosemary Beach, Florida will...
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Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
Costa Rica's Pacific Coast has become its Gold Coast, a region now accessible by direct international air through the newly expanded airport at Liberia. With the beauty of beloved Quepos (home to many...
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Overland Across Germany
Family Travel Forum explores Germany by foot and wheel, taking the slow road to introduce children to this fascinating country. Many families find the slow pace and engaging nature of hiking...
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Class VI River Runners, New River, West Virginia
Class VI River Runners in West Virginia take the family white-water rafting in style, and is a great place to get your "feet wet" in this exciting sport.As I watched my two children, then 9 and...
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A Week In Provence, France
How a family of four exchanges their home and keeps two active teens busy on a successful vacation exploring the Provence region of France.The name conjures up images of venerable hill towns, Impressionist...
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What’s New Under the Sea
FTF investigates underwater gadgets and new programs designed to introduce children and elders to the undersea world in a fun and safe way. You probably marveled at one of those little torpedo-like...
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Beaver Creek, Colorado With Snow Bunnies
Join a family travel specialist and her family as they introduce their 4-year-old to the joys of snowsports at this upscale Colorado resort.Spring turned out to be a perfect time for us Floridians...
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Dressed To Kill Sunburn, Sweat And Mosquitoes in ExOfficio
Adventuring families embarking on a big trip need the right clothes to go from day trip to dinner table and ExOfficio makes many stylish and practical options.Regular travelers know how tough it...
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Free Travel Fun In Washington DC
America's capital city offers lots of free activities year-round, but when summer heats up and the hotel rates plummet, it's an especially desirable destination for this cheapskate columnist.There...
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North of the Notch In New Hampshire And Maine
New Hampshire and backwoods Maine offer sailing, moose-sightings, hiking and more adventures for your spring, summer or fall vacation. How many places can you play the game of "I Spy" and look...
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Skiing And Learning In St. Anton, Austria
A lifelong skier and his son explore the sport's Austrian roots at the modern resort of St. Anton, home of the founders of many New England ski resorts in America.A short walk from the main...
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British Columbia And Alberta: Canada Winter Adventures
Wherein the author, a city dweller, communes with ice canyons, snowshoes, and civilized travel amidst freezing temperatures in one of the most magnificent parts of North America…. Ah...
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Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City, Kansas
Beyond Dorothy' wildest dreams, prepare to be dazzled in Kansas City, Kansas, the fabled land of Oz, with a stay at Great Wolf Lodge. As "there’s no place like home," you may want...
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I’m In Heaven: Toting Toddlers To Heavenly Resort, California
What's in store for your tiniest travelers headed to Lake Tahoe, California? A lot of fun, if you're hanging out at Heavenly Ski Resort.For the first two years that we were in San Francisco,...
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Bahamas: Scuba-Loving Parents Pursue Excellent Childcare
Family Travel Forum's insiders guide to the best scuba destinations for divers with young children, with recommendations for superior childcare in Andros, Bahamas and Turks & Caicos. For...
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Segwaying Your Way Through The World
Introducing kids to two-wheeled electric sightseeing aboard the innovative Segway personal transporter is a pleasure for adults, too. While in Paris last year, my family rented bikes for a leisurely...
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Alaska’s Yukon Territory From Ship To Shore
FTF's contributing editor joins Holland America Lines and learns how to explore Alaska's Yukon Territory by land and sea -- comfortably.One morning in '63 a new boy, Martin, from Dawson...
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Maui, Hawaii
This mom chose to spend her vacation with the kid, as they enjoyed surfing, snorkeling, scenic drives, and other family fun in Maui. We went to Maui in search of endangered green sea turtles...
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Belize Hotels And Resorts
Find out where to stay and explore some of Central America's top waterfalls, jungles, beaches and more with your adventurous family. The small Central American country of Belize...
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Overland Across Switzerland And Italy
Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, leisurely drives, and many more on-the-ground adventures as the slow-paced way to get to know Switzerland and neighboring Italy. Mix stunning scenery with a new...
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Tasmania, Australia’s Northern Wildnerness
The pristine World Heritage forests of Tasmania are perfect for introducing kids to the wonders of wilderness camping.The moment occurs at Cradle Mountain, a beautiful and wild spot in northern...
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A Wild Weekend In North Georgia
If your family loves to whitewater raft, hike, rappel or hang glide, this scenic area around Dawsonville could be your next road trip. From Atlanta, adventurous families can find a starting...
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White Water White Hair: River Rafting For All Ages
With grandparents along, a Canadian whitewater rafting trip becomes an unforgettable multi-generational adventure. As they sipped a caffe latté in the Nouveau Monde office off Mont Tremblant's...
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Tunis And The Wonders Of Northern Tunisia
North Africa's best kept secret is whitewashed Tunis, the sophisticated Mediterranean port where Arab culture meets French chic. Welcoming more than five million tourists last year, Tunisia has slowly...
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Springfield, Massachusetts Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Let your teens imitate Michael Jordan and your little ones play with the Cat in the Hat--all in Springfield, Massachussetts. Regular readers know that Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley...
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Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags over Texas is a great theme park. Even though it is a bit overpriced ($40-$50...
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Teen Trips Sampler
Family Travel Forum provides information on exciting, alternative travel adventures for teens.Departing for a group tour sans parents can be an exciting new experience for a teenager. ...
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Costa Rica Keeps Teens Busy
Costa Rica has plenty of outdoor activity for adventure-loving teens, and a tour operator who specializes in this age group. Seeing Howler monkeys atop tall trees and magnificent Blue Morpho...
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Snowshoes, Dog Sleds And Non-Sporty Winter Pursuits
Families with snowbirds will be pleased to learn that they can safely avoid the tropics in winter and learn to love the "stay-warm" fun of snowshoeing and dog sledding, great family fun for un-sporty mountain...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: The Li Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: The O’Neill Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Ultimate Family Adventurers: Sonnad Family
In the spring and summer of 2007, the Hyatt Hotel and Resorts company decided to challenge their family clientele to the "ultimate adventure challenge" -- a two week once-in-a-lifetime competition for...
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Children’s International Summer Villages
Find out here about a unique, international, peace-fostering summer program for children ages 11 to 18, and this exchange program's new schedule for ages 11 to 25.If you're wondering about...
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The Bridges Family Resort And Tennis Club, Vermont
Passionate about tennis? Here's a comfortable, low-key resort offering excellent instruction in the scenic Green Mountains, Vermont. Located in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont and...
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