Me and My Monkey in Costa Rica
We were told about the monkeys when we checked into to the Hyatt’s Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, a delightful, all natural spot nestled on Culebra Bay on the Pacific...
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These Trends Will Impact 2017 Vacation Plans
Why would families leave the comfort of home after a year marked by terror incidents, volatile currencies, global refugees, the Zika virus and extreme politics? You might expect parents, who cite safety...
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Where Families Will Go in 2017
After reviewing the latest travel research and trends, Family Travel Forum, the...
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10 Reasons Not to Race Through Cabarrus County
Race fans and car nuts know all about Cabarrus County, a corner of North Carolina that’s home to the
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Floating Across The Sky At U.S. Hot Air Balloon Festivals
Up...up...and away into the world of hot air balloon festivals for a new point of view. Hot air balloon festivals are visually thrilling, whether you choose to ascend or not.
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Getting Your Speed Fix #WhereRacingLives
We are in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, because my husband is an absolute car nut. However,...
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St. George Island, A Vintage Florida Family Vacation
Some people call St. George Island, part of the Gulf Coast, "Florida like it used to be" in its golden era. I suppose that would be true if a Florida family vacation in the old days...
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The Skier First Makeover Plan for Taos Ski Valley
Change continues at Taos Ski Valley, a New Mexico mountain resort whose 2013 purchase by billionaire hedge...
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Celebrating Oktoberfest in Florida
Oktoberfest has always been a reason to celebrate whether you're traveling with family or reveling in the fun and sampling German "Bier" without the kids. You can find an Oktoberfest festivity in just...
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5 Places in Europe Every Kid Should Visit One Day
Europe is not only full of fantastic old buildings, churches, and museums but is also full of many places where every child, and every adult who’s a kid inside, can have the best time of their lives....
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China Launches Action-Packed Adventure Park
Coinciding with the 2016 Year of China-U.S. Tourism, Discovery Communications has launched its first branded “outdoors” theme park in China. The Discovery Adventures Moganshan Park,...
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Cody, Wyoming And The Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Authentic Wild West activities for all ages and a world class museum draw families to Cody, in the area of northeastern Wyoming known as Yellowstone Country. Drive into the small city of Cody,...
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A White Water Rafting Adventure In Maine
If your offspring are anything like mine, the thought of limited cell phone coverage is worse than root canal, so I never imagined my college age son would be game to head to a remote corner of Maine...
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Milford Sound And Fiordland National Park
Fiordland on the South Island, one of New Zealand's most scenic regions and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of those bucket list destinations every family should...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From San Francisco
We love vacationing in the Bay Area and its environs, but sometimes even families lucky enough to live there have to find weekend getaways from San Francisco.
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Overnight At America’s Top Aquariums And Zoos
From coast to coast, special sleepovers at aquariums and zoos are available to travelers who book ahead. Interested in sleeping with the fishes or feeding reptiles after dark? Not only...
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Joie de Vivre On A Family River Cruise
On a CroisiEurope river cruise through Germany our family experienced the joie de vivre of France’s prized lifestyle, while learning about German history....
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Souvenir Shopping Savvy
Souvenir crazy? We are. With Americans spending $5 billion on souvenirs annually, we want to share shopping tips that should reduce your family’s chances of buying junk and maximize the odds of bringing...
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Merida, Mexico: An Authentic Taste of the Yucatan
Charming Merida is the capital of the Yucatan state. Its dreamy town center is bursting with crayon colored buildings and elegant Colonial architecture straight out of a Mexican fairytale....
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Florence, Oregon – A Sandlot Full Of Dune Buggy Fun
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in coastal southern Oregon provides active families buckets of fun -- in a unique setting of enormous sand dunes near the town of Florence. No matter how...
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10 Best Family Destinations For Learning Vacations
I usually hate 10 Best Lists because when it comes to vacations, the “best” for each family is a subjective choice based on circumstance and timing. When my family is exhausted from work and school,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dark Tourism and Light in India
It wasn’t until I had traversed the street running past Mumbai’s main CST rail station three times, that I realized I was seeing the same people over and over; a woman hanging dohtis out...
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Wyoming’s Jackson Hole
Whether it's winter, spring, summer or fall, Jackson, Wyoming is the place to be for wannabe' cow folk, outdoorsmen, and extreme sports enthusiasts. Jackson, Wyoming is a half-tamed...
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The Ultimate Montana And Wyoming Comfort Expedition
Hike, bike, swim and raft your way around the world with Austin Adventures, on a soft adventure with ages 7+ or on a more challenging trip with teens. They call it "Big Sky Country," and just...
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How Travel Brings Social Good to El Salvador
Michael Jackson’s song, "Man in the Mirror," a retro anthem of the social activist movement, is playing as I disembark my Avianca flight in Sal Salvador. I am here because El Salvador, almost as big...
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Sustain and Develop: India Tourism
Tourism is big business according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), accounting for about one-third of total world trade in services. It’s also important at the global policy level, because...
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Junior Adventurers – As They Grow Guide
Here are some simple and useful guidelines for travel and activity planning with infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and tweens... your own or someone else's.Once adults hit...
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10 Things People Get Wrong About Goa
Finding enlightenment in India is such a cliché that I was surprised my trip to Goa, India served a similar purpose, illuminating psychic baggage of long-ago travel myths.My misconceptions...
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Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, The...
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Alaska: Planning A Family Trip To America’s Last Wilderness
America's largest state (586,000 sq. miles or one-fifth the entire country) and her last frontier, Alaska comprises 19 national and 55 state parks, 3,000 rivers, 1,800 islands, and over 100,000 glaciers....
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Our Top Family Adventure And Educational Tours
If you ready to plan the next big family adventure, here's our short list of educational and family-oriented tour operators. Whether you're interested in those led by an educational institution, or...
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Another Shangri-La: Pony Trekking in Ladakh, India
Leh, Ladakh is your destination if you're looking for an active adventure with kids in a place none of your neighbors have been. Ponies are used to enable family trekking in northern India, even with young...
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Riviera Maya’s Underwater World
Although Cancun is the gateway to the Yucatan peninsula’s coastal resorts, since the late 90s, many families have chosen to bypass this exciting city and spend their holiday time south along the Riviera...
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San Blas, Mexico is for the Birds and the Food
For an authentic Mexico eco-adventure along the Riviera Nayarit coast, head to the remote San Blas Peninsula. Go now, while the closest international airport is in Puerto Vallarta,...
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