More Than Meets The Eye in Downtown St. Petersburg Florida
While St. Petersburg, Florida is only a bridge away from the more populated city of Tampa, this quaint region offers a plethora of diverse attractions and privately owned eateries and museums. While...
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The Buccaneer, St. Croix’s Classic Family Resort
This classic Caribbean resort offers fun and luxury for the whole family. Read on to find out why!One of the oldest and still the best on the most family-friendly of the U. S. Virgin Islands,...
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Custom Itinerary – Looking for Luxury in Hawai’i
Q - Steve M of Sudbury, Massachusetts writes: We need some suggestions for a luxurious resort in Hawai'i where we can to with our two teens (ages 15 and 17) and our toddler (age 2). My wife and I have...
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Top Cheap Reunion Getaway: Asilomar Conference Grounds, California
The Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award.The Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California...
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Top Cheap Reunion Getaway: Crystal Coast, North Carolina
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award.The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For...
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Top Cheap All-Inclusive Getaway: Tamarijn Aruba
Divi Caribbean Resorts' Tamarijn Aruba is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. One of the best ways to save money on your next vacation: make one payment...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – One And Only Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored the One&Only Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico as a Top Luxury Golf Resort.In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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Custom Itinerary – Caribbean Christmas
Q - Tulle H. of New York City writes: We need a recommendation for a resort over the Christmas Holiday with our 11-year-old -- maybe in Jamaica or Grenada. We want to stay on the beach, and enjoy nature...
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Playa Azul Hotel, Cozumel, Mexico
This small, beachfront Cozumel resort delivers a winning combination of service and activities that keeps guests coming back -- plus, it's a great value.Our recent family beach vacation to...
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Plaza Resort Bonaire | Netherlands Antilles
A reminder to look into this resort further. Scuba diving, great restaurants, kids programs -- looks ideal! "If there was ever a place worthy of being called a "diver's haven" it's Bonaire....
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Jamaica Attractions For Families
Explore beyond the gates of your all-inclusive resort with this guide to the sights, sounds and people of the Caribbean's "reggae nation."Christopher Columbus may never have met an island...
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Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun - the resort with the right balance that keeps kids busy, teens happy and parents blissfully pleased - leaving the whole family wanting more.I was looking for...
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Virgin Gorda By Sail
A seven day sail to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, proves to be the perfect ticket for one couple on leave from their teens.I approached Virgin Gorda as Columbus did.... by sail. Anegada...
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Rosarito Beach, Mexico Hotels And Resorts
A close look at the friendly enclave of beachfront resorts south of Los Angeles, just over Mexico's Baja border.The lively beach resort of Rosarito Beach, a popular getaway for southern California...
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Antigua’s Curtain Bluff
One of the most memorable family vacations for my high-end clients is in Antigua, at the Curtain Bluff Resort. This country club-style resort has been in operation for more than 50 years and has its...
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Anguilla is Where Our Families Meet
Once every winter my family, and my husband's siblings and parents, all try to meet for one week at the Carimar Beach Club (800/235-8667, 264/497-6881). in...
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami
Miami has excellent family hotels -- even amid the South Beach party scene -- but we scoured the city looking for the select few hotels that not only offer great features for kids but...
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Families Chillin’ Caribbean Style
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens are feeling about their latest family vacations in the Caribbean isles. Just the word 'Caribbean' brings to mind warm sandy...
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Dominica Eco-Adventures
Loved by active adventurers, low key nature buffs and kids looking for an eco-friendly Caribbean vacation that is off the beaten path.Dominica is one of the least known islands in the Caribbean,...
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Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's newest and biggest ship plies the Caribbean Sea and gets a full inspection from FTF's cruise admiral and her kids.I admit it was the promise of on-board surfing that...
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South Africa’s Garden Route
Between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, there's so much for your family to experience. Take your time and enjoy all the natural beauty, luxury accommodations and adventure that South Africa has in store.The...
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Mexico’s Rosarito Beach
Visit Rosarito Beach for an old-fashioned beach vacation, a cool movie-making theme park and amazing arts and handicrafts. Bienvenidos! Mi casa es su casa. The saying "My home is your home" embodies...
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Turks And Caicos: Hotels, Resorts, And Restaurants
Drawing from their trip to the Atlantic islands of Turks & Caicos, the authors offer tips on some of the best family accommodations and dining venues. Provo's Family Resorts and Condominiums Most...
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Loews Coronado Bay Resort, California
A luxury California resort has a variety of options for playing, dining, and having fun in the sun - no matter what your age.Enchantingly sprawled across a 5.5-mile-long peninsula, the charming...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Sandy Lane, Barbados
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award winners honored Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados as a Top Luxury Golf Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or...
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Exploring Antigua, West Indies
This tropical island near St. John beckons with wonderful weather, unusual sights, great beaches and interesting history.Legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson claimed Britain’s most important Caribbean...
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Bahamas: Island Hopping
Follow this reporter as she plans her island-hopping itinerary through the Bahamas, with a special focus on Grand Bahama Island and its attractions. Lately, when we think about the Bahamas,...
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Cebu, Philippines Is A Family Favorite
A local Cebuano shares tips on how to enjoy Cebu, the best island in the Philippines for families interested in city culture and great beaches.Cebu is just an hour's flight from the Philippine...
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Melia Cabo Real, Los Cabos
One of the only Los Cabos all-inclusives that accepts babies and toddlers in supervised nursery programs.The Buckley family of Northern California -- mom Ita, dad Shane and children Chloe age...
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A Villaful In Jamaica
Family Travel Forum contributors and their two kids decide to "relax" for a change on a Villas by Linda Smith family vacation to Jamaica. When a travel writer friend recommended we check out...
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Pick Your Seat
I found myself being jostled into the conscious world as I awoke from my uncomfortable position on the United Airways plane. I never can seem to get used to sleeping with my knees scrunched up against...
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The Other Side of Cancun
Cancun , Mexico is every traveler’s dream vacation, but the part I remember...
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Experience of A Lifetime
It felt like we had been hiking forever when I finally saw it; the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. I was in Monterey, California in June 2007 with my sister visiting my mother’s side...
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The Art of Fainting in France
I woke up to find a sea of strange faces hovering over me. Hands and water bottles were pushed towards me by a half dozen strangers speaking several languages at once. My dad, who I then realized was...
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The gapsters
I LOVE TO GO OUT WITH MY FRIENDS, AND JUST CHILLAX. FAV COLORS ARE RED, BLUE, BLACK, PINK, AND PURPLE. THE HOMEGIRLS ARE: LESLIE, MARIA, JENNY, STEPHANY, EVELYN,...
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Foodies On Isla Mujeres
It's easy to find 3 great meals a day on Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Cancun, but who knew we should even try to?Isla Mujeres is a peaceful, still unspoiled island in Quintana Roo, Mexico,...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Hotel Del Coronado, California
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, California as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your...
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Sanya, Forever Tropical
Sanya City is located at the southern most tip of Hainan Island and to the east of Vietnam. Sanya City is the second largest city on Hainan Island covering an area of 1.919 sq.m with a population of...
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St. Lucia’s Windjammer Landing
Known as a wonderful destination for families with infants, Windjammer expands its appeal to adult children as well.Set on the lush tropical island of St. Lucia, West Indies, Windjammer...
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Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: Family-Friendly Resort in St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing Villa Resort is the ideal habitat for families seeking the ultimate vacation in St. Lucia, West Indies. Tranquil St. Lucia, a 240-square-mile mountainous island,...
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French Polynesia For Families And Lovers
Don't think just white sand beaches and sparkling lagoons. A family vacation to Moorea and Bora Bora offers special, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.Jumping off your overwater bungalow’s...
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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
A luxurious show-stopper along the Pacific coast of Mexico takes advantage of a pristine eco-paradise to thrill families looking for a tropical getaway.Among the world's great luxury hotels, this...
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Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida
Sundial Beach Resort, located on a unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida, accommodates families with the comforts of home. White sand and blue-green waters greet you on...
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Malta Attractions
Find out about the history, culture and beach fun that Europe's small Maltese Islands have to offer family travelers. Mickey Mouse lives in Disney World, but Popeye makes his home at Sweethaven...
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Long Beach, California
Here's a southern California getaway designed with little travelers in mind: small towns, animals, beach fun, and gentle surf.Long Beach, the city by the sea, embraces the charm of a bustling...
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Palm Beach, Florida Hotels And Resorts
Will it be putting on the Ritz or lounging at the Four Seasons? These top four, super-luxe resorts cost 50% less in summer yet provide your family with a stay that is Oh! So enjoyable! Visitors...
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Bermuda Shorts On Resort Hotels
Triangulate sun, sand and kids, then apply this one-stop guide to the best places to stay and explore on this Atlantic isle.Bermuda's dignified yet laid-back style has long been an attraction for...
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Wailea Beach Villas, Maui, Hawaii
Upscale Maui condos where an opulent at-home environment helps families who want to play together, stay together.Wailea Beach Villas on Maui’s south coast is a great choice for families who...
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Marriott Aruba Review: A Family-Friendly Paradise
Turquoise waters, gentle trade winds, and the warm embrace of Aruban hospitality - welcome to our Marriott Aruba review blog! Join us as we dive deep into the luxurious experiences,...
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico Hotels and Resorts
Explore the little known Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), less than 10 miles from Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula, where family rooms cost under $100 nightly.Mexico has been a leading destination...
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Tropical Climates Demand Medical Precautions
Tips on prevention and simple remedies if anyone in your family succumbs to common ailments while traveling in tropical climates with kids.When traveling with young children to any tropical climate...
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Top 10 Getaway For Family Togetherness – Beaches Family Resorts, Caribbean
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Beaches Family Resorts in the Caribbean as a Top Resort Chain for Family TogethernessIn 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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My Favorite Resort: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida
"Mommy, I see a little bit of the sun, it's time to go!" I turned toward the voice. There stood my 4-year-old in bathing trunks, holding his complimentary Ritz-Carlton pail and shovel, eagerly...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Breakers, Florida
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and...
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Olymbos, Greece: Flashback To The Past
Step back in time onto the shores of a Greek island whose isolation has helped it preserve the traditions of long ago.The F/B Nearchos steams silently across the moonlit Aegean. Destination:...
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort And Spa, Thailand
This lush family resort and spa on a tropical southeast Asian isle offers the best of Thai hospitality and a gorgeous beach overflowing with family activities. If you're thinking about a tropical paradise...
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America’s Top 10 Beaches
From Hawaii to the Hamptons, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, find out which beaches make the list of this scientific study of sand and surf. Presenting the "10 Best Beaches in America" as selected...
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