Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass from Japan is US$1200, 8 Cities, 30 Days
The Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific, winner of every conceivable comfort and efficiency award, continues to issue a version of their popular All Asia Pass but for now, it's...
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Prague In Winter: Czech Bargains
Families will find top value entertainment choices, hotel ideas, and bargain cultural attractions in Prague, Czech Republic, an ideal getaway for the off-season visitor to the hippest spot in eastern Europe.
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Megabus Offers 200,000 Free Seats in Winter Giveaway
Megabus is giving away 200,000 seats on North American routes for travel between January 9 and February 28, 2013! Megabus buses come equipped with Wi-Fi, bathrooms...
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Single Moms Tame The West: New Mexico With Kids
These adventuring single moms show that museums and monuments aren't just for parents as they take two active boys on a road trip through Colorado and New Mexico.
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The Best Credit Card And Foreign Exchange Rates For International Travel
Looking for the best credit card with no international fees and the smartest way to exchange currency? Savvy travelers know the challenges and money-saving strategies for managing their vacation dollars...
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Tweet It: Fall is the Time to Visit Orlando
Fall is a magical time of year to visit Orlando, central Florida's nexus of heat and crowds during summer. It's the time of year for great hotel values, reduced waiting lines everywhere,...
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Railing Across Europe With Kids In The Caboose
Nine solid reasons why train travel is an ideal way to get around Europe for some family travelers. Are you counting yourself in that some? Read on. Does Europe's excellent railroad service...
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Top Ten Ways To Make A Reunion With In-Laws A Real Vacation
Wondering how to enjoy both a cheap vacation and a family reunion that's much better than a staycation? Here are our 10 Tips for turning family events into real vacations. You...
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Explore Harry Potter’s England By Road
Harry Potter fans, inspired by new books and thrill rides, can tour Great Britain by car and visit many of the actual filming locations inspired by the book series. Harry Potter fans who want even more...
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Memorial Day Getaways and Last Minute Summer Escapes
At the recent Leisure Travel Summit hosted by AAA, Best Western and the US Travel Association, we learned that Memorial Day Travel is estimated to be 1.2% higher than it was last year. Due...
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Family Camping Trip Options
When you think about camping, what do you picture? Do you see a tent, or a pop-up camper? Are you boiling spring water, or drinking from the campground water spigot? Camping means different things to different...
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A Vacation Date to the Finger Lakes Wineries
On a recent romantic getaway upstate, my wife and I discovered the little town of Hammondsport, New York, located at the base of Keuka Lake, one of the many Finger Lakes. The pace of...
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Summer Wednesday Night Market in Santa Rosa, CA
If your gonna be in the San Francisco area this summer the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market is a MUST on your to do list. The Wednesday...
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It’s all Greek to Me
Last year, on a few days off work in Kosovo, we went to Greece! The country was amazing, but the most exciting part was the journey. Or, as I like to call it, The Odyssey.It all started...
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Europe Low Cost Carriers Sell The Cheapest Air Tickets
The European airlines known as low fare or low cost airlines (LCAs to the trade) provide fantastic advance and last-minute air fare bargains on the continent, as well as to some African and Asian destinations....
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Custom Itinerary: Camping Out in Indiana
Q. Crystal H. of Dundee, Michigan asks for help in planning what to do and where to camp out in Indiana for her family and friends, a group of 11 in total.
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Dominican Republic Beach Vacations At LHVC Resorts – All-Inclusive And Kosher Too
The two families seated in front of me, like many other passengers on my flight to the Dominican Republic, will soon be sharing an oceanfront condo near the north coast port of Puerto Plata.
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Maryland Beach Resorts Along The Chesapeake Bay
Rich in seafaring heritage, outdoor recreation, water sports, fishing – and, of course, great seafood -- southern Maryland’s western shore offers a wide array of cultural attractions, historical...
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Free Travel Fun In New York
FTF's "free" columnist (yes, we pay her) shares her tips on finding the most fun and top value for time spent at the top attractions in New York City. You don’t have to be rich...
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How I spent 10 days in a camper in New Zealand
It is true what they say about New Zealand: "The world in one Country". As European I have seen a lot of countries especially in Europe but also outside, but what amazed me the most was how much...
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Extreme Family Adventures In Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah has two vital assets -- warmer winter temperatures than much of Rockies and low-altitude mountain resorts -- that make it a special destination for active families.
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Gourmet To Go Healthy Snack Recipes
When my family and I go on road trips we pretty much have a set road trip snack menu: sliced cantaloupe, granola bars, grape tomatoes and of course, a stash of candy bars (for “energy”...
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rant on roadtrips!
i love to travel! roadtrips are fun but i don't mind taking other forms of transportations: airplanes and what not. umm let me list the places ive been too. my parents travel...
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Maine Adventures In The Forks
From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, Maine's northern outdoors has it all, and one company makes the fun easy to share with active kids and teens. From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, Maine's...
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U.S. Regulations For Special Groups Crossing U.S. Borders
The latest regulations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection explain some of the exceptions being made for Special Group travel, such as teen and school group tours. U.S. border crossing...
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Canada And US Partner To Clarify Border Regulations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency recently joined efforts to remind travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries.
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Two Nation Road Trip, Maine to New Brunswick
Looking for a fun way to experience the beauty of North America’s Atlantic coast? Try the two nation vacation from Maine in the US to New Brunswick in Canada for scenic...
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Gateway Adventures from Disney Cut Big Trip Costs
Disney has been offering Adventures by Disney, a guided tour program that provides hassle-free, guided family vacations...
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Idiot Proof Vacation Guide Announced by FamilyTravelForum.com
Media only. January 25, 2011. FamilyTravelForum.com teams up with The Complete Idiots Guide series to produce a vacation planning guidebook for every traveler. Announcing The Complete...
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The Road to Cannes: Aix to Cannesdemonium
My account of our family vacation in the south of France continues. After 3 days of bliss and quiet at le Mas des Etoiles in Provence, we were almost in Cannes. The D7 from Gordes...
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Cheap Kayaking on the Hudson: New York City’s Best Kept Secret
A chance to kayak on New York City’s Hudson River. Sounds fun, right? But, hey, what’s the catch? Believe it or not, this personal cruise can cost less than a Venti cappuccino at Starbucks thanks...
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Easy To Cook Enchiladas Say Hola! Mexico
Most children have had some introduction to Mexican food, whether it's a visit to Taco Belle or an order of guacamole and chips at the local cantina. Nonetheless, it's hard for families with...
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Road to Cannes – Exploring Provence
Awakening in le Mas des Etoiles, a farmhouse whose white sheers blow in carrying the lavender scented breeze and chatter of...
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Road to Cannes – Our Hotel de Charme in Provence
It's only our second day on a family vacation to the Cannes Film Festival and we're in the chill phase before the Cannesdemonium, as my clever friend calls it. From Marseilles,...
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Road to Cannes – Exploring Marseilles
Marseilles is not as bad as I've heard. The overnight flight via Lufthansa was more comfortable than any of us imagined, because we were on a new A380...
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Malaysia Adventures Welcome All Ages
It's safe, prosperous, progressive and a great value: This southeast Asian country welcomes all visitors with a surprising array of attractions.It's safe, prosperous, progressive and a great value:...
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All-American Family Weekend from $269/N
Baseball season is now open and that means plenty of family bonding over this great American pastime. Ballparks across America are welcoming kids of all ages -- while munching on classics like peanuts...
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Family Nature Summits Celebrate The Great Outdoors
Michael and Sabina Shelby of West Hartford, Connecticut and their two children are decade-long regular attendees at an annual event called a Family Nature Summit. These active family...
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Two Wheel Touring in Europe
One family's European biking experience with two kids along for the ride, and tips for planning your own family bike excursion. Our family of four went on a five-week bicycle tour from Kiel,...
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Custom Itinerary: Ideal One-Month Tour of California with Kids
Q. Alan T. of Perth, Western Australia, is planning a month-long family vacation in California with his young children, and wants suggestions for the ideal itinerary.
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Canada Mountain Resorts For Smaller Skiers Smaller Budgets
Big White and Silver Star Mountain are Whistler area resorts in British Columbia, Canada where families with little ones can learn a lot and save. Big White and Silver...
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Sandusky Ohio Family Hotels And Resorts
Reviews of the top family hotels around Sandusky, Ohio -- a classic Midwestern family destination of themeparks and waterparks near Lake Erie.Ohio’s Ottawa County may be...
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Custom Itinerary: Fun For Teens on a California National Parks Roadtrip
Q. Kiki N. of Farmington, Connecticut is planning a road trip with driving age teens to see California's national parks, and wants advice on their itinerary, costs, hotels, and airfare.
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Custom Itinerary: Top Value Hotels for San Antonio Family Vacation
Q. Deborah B. of Shreveport, Louisiana is driving to San Antonio, Texas and looking for top value hotels along the way. A. ...
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Custom Itinerary: Best of Wyoming with Teens
Q. Eva S. of Wisconsin asks for help planning which destinations and wildlife viewing activities to plan on their summer family road trip to Wyoming.
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This Guide Plans Your East Coast Road Trip
With so many suggestions for what to do, where to eat and stay, the Drive I-95 guidebook can certainly help any road trip planner.Ever wonder what it would be like to travel down the entire East...
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Colorado’s Finest Skiing Along Route I-70
Although I-70 covers ground from Maryland to Utah, it's Colorado that boasts the most snow fun along this interstate highway.Route I-70 stretches over approximately 2,173 miles from Baltimore,...
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3-Day Virginia Eco Vacations for Kids Who Hate Snow from $83
Do you love the wintertime, but hate the idea of snowsports? Head to Virginia Beach, where the brisk but mild climate of a rich coastal environment makes it the perfect vacation destination...
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Custom Itinerary: Touring Harry Potter Sights & British Castles
Q. Laurie H. and family from Houston, TX want tips on seeing Harry Potter sights and staying in the top castle hotels during a 16-day trip to England with their daughters.
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