Adventure Trip Archives - Page 8 of 11 - My Family Travels
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Capitol Reef, Utah, A Great National Park For Tiny Travelers

The American West is rich in National Parks that offer wide-open spaces, panoramic vistas, hiking trails and a vast menu of family recreational possibilities. What makes

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Magical Rajasthan

When thinking about family trips, at least for families with children over the age of 10, India doesn’t immediately spring to mind. Think again.  India has camel and elephant safaris, wildlife...

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The Tyler Place Family Resort, Vermont

FTF's Senior Editor was thrilled to return to Vermont's Tyler Place summer camp and find that it provides an even better family resort vacation with passing time. My family of three were guests...

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Bringing the World to Your Kids at Project World School

When we first heard about Project World School, we knew it was an intriguing concept and enriching travel opportunity that our frequent traveling families would want to explore. In...

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Hey Dude, Dude Ranches In The Northeast

Live like a Western cowhand or rodeo star in the Northeast at New York's Pine Grove Dude Ranch or other nearby Catskill Mountain dude ranches.On...

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Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri

Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Family Reunion Award, gets a fresh look in 2015.Why...

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A Short Break at a Center Parcs Vacation Village

Once your children hit seven or eight, they'll probably be as bored with play-in-the-sand beach holidays as you. That's the time to take a look at Center Parcs, an unusual short-stay vacation experience...

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YMCA Camp Du Nord Minnesota: Family Fun and Adventure

YMCA Camp du Nord, previously a winner of FTF's Top...

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Whistler Blackcomb Resort, British Columbia, Canada

Whistler Blackcomb Resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers Award, gets a fresh look...

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Dream Trips: Catching the Migration in Kenya and Tanzania

Two-by-two, the wildebeest come in a seemingly endless line of gray that cuts through the Masai Mara’s golden plains. The wildebeest and their migrating companions, the zebra, move...

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Estes Park, Colorado

Estes Park, Colorado, with its dry climate, has always been a resort community. Archaeologists say that 10,000 years ago it drew Ute, Shoshone and Comanche Indian families for summer vacations. Since...

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Exploring Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast of Florida's panhandle racks up annual accolades for its sugary beaches and emerald waters off the sea towns of Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island. Aside from breathtaking...

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Kansas Attractions

There's Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri but there's only one state that was famously called "home" by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." For further information about attractions and events...

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The Call Of The Water: Sailing Australia’s Whitsundays

Taking the family sailing into the azure blue of the Whitsunday Islands off Australia's coast is easy; the hard part could be taming them before returning to civilization.Now and then, a shared...

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True North: Off Road Wilderness, Luxury Nearby

The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello bills itself as a luxury wilderness retreat in the heart of the pristine Canadian backwoods, and that description is spot on the mark.Closer to Ottawa (1 hour...

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Family Hiking In Arkansas And The Ozarks

Easily accessible hiking along Arkansas Rivers is a no-cost way to introduce the youngest and oldest family members to the beauty of the Ozark Mountains.The best day a child or adult might remember...

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At One With Nature Along The Appalachian Trail

After a weekend exploring the Appalachian Trail from our base at the AMC Highland Center, we began to appreciate how this pioneering environmental organization brought New Hampshire's great outdoors...

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Flamingos – Ecotourists Of Celestun, Mexico

Ecotourism is basically traveling with mindfulness and a keen eye for the natural world around you and, by the look of it, the Celestun Biosphere Reserve in Yucatan, Mexico...

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Portland, Heart of Oregon

Portland, Oregon -- the Pacific Northwest's hippest city -- is also its greenest, most friendly, and a fun place for a weekend away with the family. The show Portlandia also helped put...

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Top 10 Family Camps For Family Together Vacations

Family Travel Forum's picks have been compiled from more than a decade of "Top 10 Getaway Winners" to help your family begin their lifelong love of nature. The following options combine...

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My Family Biked From Alaska To Argentina

17,300 miles is the distance from Los Angeles, California to New York, New York -- seven times. It is about 5,000 miles less than the entire circumference of the Earth. It is a number I had only seen on...

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Chapada Diamantina National Park – Bahia, Brazil

When was the last time you took your kids out in the nature? Studies show that children that have been constantly going out of town on weekends have way less respiratory problems, show reduced asthma...

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What Every Woman Should Know from Women Who Celebrate Travel

The first Women's Travel Fest was held to coincide with International Women's Day, and the crowd of enthusiastic...

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Great Family Fun

Yolo Boarding? Stand up Paddle Boarding or Stand up Surf BoardingNever heard of it?Well Stand Up Paddle Boarding is new thing to do in the Beaches...

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Ideas for Planning Fun Summer Vacation with Family

Since summer is the crunch time to relax at a serene place and escape from the humdrum routine, going for a holiday with family is a real good idea.India is an extremely amusing summer destination....

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Ziplining in Nicaragua: Sweet Terror

I was terrified.Knee knocking, breath holding terrified, standing on the edge of small tree platform high above the Nicaraguan jungle, looking down at all those treetops.With the...

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Kauai Adventures For Adventurous Families

Kaua’i invites families to be as active or laid-back on their Hawaii beach vacation as they choose: plop in the sand, play in the surf, or follow rainbows in a rental car exploring the island’s...

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The Lure of Dark Tourism: Murder and Mayhem

Places like Cambodia’s Killing Fields, Auschwitz, New York’s Ground Zero, or the Wolf’s Lair where Hitler barely survived an assassination attempt in 1944, exert a powerful pull on travelers.But...

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Patagonia Cruises To The End Of The World

Families who have “been there, done that” (even in Paris, Alaska or on an African safari) will be interested to learn about Cruceros...

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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From The New York Tri-State Region

Surrounded by ocean, farmland, mountains and great cities, the New York - New Jersey - Connecticut tri-state region and Pennsylvania have unlimited potential for family weekend getaways.Although...

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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Houston

Houston Metro area families can plan long weekends or short breaks in other parts of Texas, or vacation offshore on a Pacific cruise.Whether your family is looking for a short break holiday,...

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Kauai: Hawaii’s Island of Discovery

Kaua'i, the oldest island in the Hawai'ian chain, has been famous for "eco-travel" since long before that became a popular buzzword. Covered with lush mountains, green grottos, hidden...

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An Eco-Friendly Backpack With Serious Solar Panel Power

Voltaic Systems solar technology shines as a convenient way to keep batteries charged and carbon footprints low. Its line of energy producing backpacks belongs on any eco-conscious consumer's "must-have"...

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Hot Springs, South Dakota Dinosaur Dig For Kids

Does a dinosaur dig sound like a fun adventure for you and your family? If so, head over to the top dinosaur attraction in South Dakota, the Mammoth Site, where your kids  can...

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Families Hike & Volunteer with Trekking for Kids; Treks from $1650

Cindy Steuart, Executive Director of Trekking for Kids, told us about her organization's unusual service programs at a recent Family Travel...

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Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre Con Famiglia

A family hike along coastal Italy's "5 Lands" region gives sisters a perfect opportunity to bond and celebrate a milestone birthday in the Cinque Terre. If you want to plan the...

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Best Hotels For Kauai, Hawaii Family Adventures

Hawaii's westernmost shore of Kauai combines every imaginable luxury with a pristine environment, entertaining family fun and green tourism. Many people think of Kauai as a true edge of...

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Family Flashpacking In Fiji

Fiji offers offbeat budget travel opportunites for a family beach vacation that combines a hip backpacker vibe with the comforts of an all-inclusive family resort. Family Adventures...

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Snowbird Ski And Summer Resort, Utah

Snowbird, Utah is one of our top recommendations for skiing families because of its excellent children's learning programs, but it's a wonderful mountain resort for families in...

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Four Best Things to Do in Grand Cayman with Kids

If you're traveling to Grand Cayman there are four activities that should be at the top of your list: Seeing the Grand Cayman Turtle Farm, trying the Shipwreck Exploration...

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Grand-Friendly Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica

This Jamaican resort known as FDR has great kids clubs, a unique nanny system, special packages and activities for every member of your family. Thirty years ago, Jamaica invented the "all-inclusive...

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