Blue Ridge Parkway – An Outdoorsman’s Paradise
Running from Virginia south and west to the Carolinas, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America's most scenic drives.The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than just 469 miles of obscenely beautiful...
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Point Reyes National Seashore, California
Whale-watching, black raspberry-picking, hiking, good eating, arts n' crafts, and elk-tracking are a few of the quiet family pleasures to be found in California's most popular park preserve. Whale-watching,...
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Beating The High Cost Of Family Vacations
Don't let a down economy ruin plans; use my tips, tricks, and deals on everything from airfare to vacation rentals worldwide and your foursome will travel as cheaply as one. When the economy...
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Ontario, Canada Country Hotels And Resorts
The lush countryside north of Toronto boasts major manor houses for family getaways that are the prestigious luxury inns of Canada's Cottage Country .The lush countryside north of Toronto boasts major...
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Branson, A Great Place to Take the Family
"Branson? Isn't that just for older folk and those who love country-western?" That was my thought when I recently had an opportunity to be there. It was not a place I ever thought I would go to...
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Bozman, Maryland
We were RV camping on the Chesapeake Bay peninsula a few years ago, when I noticed on the map a town with my family name: Bozman, Maryland. We had to go visit, and soon discovered...
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Road Trips: Hitting The Open Road With Teens
FTF's annual teen travel writing scholarship reveals what teens really think about piling into the family car for the annual summertime roadtrip.As the traveling parent of a teen, this script...
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Hiking With Kids
Follow the advice of expert hikers at the Adirondack Mountain Club and your kids --even the littlest -- will be running up the trails in no time.The Adirondack Mountain...
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A Pioneering Weekend In Northampton, Massachusetts
A mother-daughter weekend in the hip New England town of Northampton, in the shadow of Smith College, makes for a rewarding and fun time away.My 12-year-old daughter Maddy and I recently spent...
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Comparing Budget, Moderate And Upscale All-Inclusive Resorts
FTF's guide to getting your money's worth at an all-inclusive resort, whether it's the cheapest or most expensive option available.Many parents looking for total relaxation and a...
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Croatia Trogir Dalmatian Coast
If you've been to Venice, but can't stand the prices, there's a place you can go where you can get a great taste of Venice at a reasonable rate. The place? The Dalmatian Coast - a region on the eastern...
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Save On A Roadside Room With Roomsaver.com
Need to find some cheap places -- at the last minute -- to stay on your family mega trip? Funds running low towards the end? Visit this great, old-fashoined site for hotel coupons. If you're...
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Urban Hiker: The Henry Hudson Drive Trail
I recall the days at Boy Scout winter camp when I’d be nestled comfortably inside my warm sleeping bag, only to be rudely awakened by the blaring of a bugle sounding off reveille. The...
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No-Cost Fun In Finland
With the Pound and Euro toppling our dollar, head to Helsinki for free attractions, kid-friendly festivals, and outdoor fun.Anyone who's been to the pump lately knows that skyrocketing gas prices...
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Ski On – Even During A Recession
FTF and FamilySkiHub.com offer tips on how to still enjoy the great family sport of skiing in a down economy, with some resort suggestions.You don't have to search long to find headlines bemoaning...
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Italian Villas For Your Euro Road Trip
Our kids wanted to go to Venice - my wife and I wanted to go to Tuscany. Here's how we hit the autostrada and did both. On a recent spring break in Italy, after wandering by boat and foot...
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Canada vs. US: Finding A Snowsports Bargain
How family ski resorts in Canada compare price-wise to skiing the U.S. -- with some strategies to make planning simple for your next (budget) snowsports vacation.A Winter 2005 study done by...
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Fez, Marrakech And Taroudant: Morocco A La Carte
With only a week's vacation and a spirit of adventure, families can dig deep into a thriving culture of Morocco and share it with kids, who will respond with great enthusiasm.These days, contemplating...
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What’s Chillin’ In Chelan County, Washington
This scenic road trip promises recreation, offbeat cultural festivities and learning opportunities for all ages around Leavenworth, at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state.Sometimes...
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Global Getaways: Where Flight Bargains Abound
A step-by-step guide to finding the best airfares and air/land travel packages for those long weekend getaways your family has been dreaming about.If it's Thursday afternoon and I'm promising my...
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America’s Top 10 Beaches For Dogs
When you're traveling with the family's best friend, it's important to find a dog-welcoming location that makes daily walks as much of a vacation for Spot as for the kids.When you're traveling...
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Kenya’s Enticing
Your Go-To Guide for Kenya, where family-oriented tour operators combine rustic charms with natural treasures for safari-goers.Kenya is a coastal country in East Africa. Its geography is spectacular,...
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No-Cost Fun in San Diego, California
San Diego's temperate climate, rich history, ethnic culture, and art offer budget savings for family travelers.California's second largest city of San Diego attracts year-round visitors with...
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San Diego, California Hotels And Resorts
Family Travel Forum has the inside scoop on San Diego's best places to stay for beautiful beaches and great kids clubs. There are perhaps thousands of places to sleep in this popular southern...
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Orlando And Central Florida Savings
FTF helps you find great deals on hotels and theme parks in the Orlando and central Florida regions.Orlando, America's #1 Theme Park Capital, must reinvent itself constantly to keep families...
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Santorini Tennis Club, Santorini, Greece
One of Santorini's traditional, value-priced apartment complexes, the STC delivers a big dose of culture along with the simple pleasures of Greece: sun, sand, and rustic charm.Having written...
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Dorney Park Pennsylvania is a great deal and fun
We just got back from our family vacation, driving from Long Island to Washington DC, then to Pennsylvania for some theme parks. Because I have 7 relatives from my husband's side of the family visiting...
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Online Travel Bargains
Short breaks by air and last minute packages - courtesy of the Internet - continue to be strong travel bargains, summer or winter. Since you're reading this story, we know you are comfortable...
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FTF Honors The Holiday Inn “Family Suites” Concept
For their family-friendly innovation, successful implementation, and tremendous value, in 2004, FTF acknowledged the inventors of the "family suites" concept that has become a staple at many Holiday Inn...
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Spring In Switzerland
This mom recounts a snowy spring trip to Murren, the Jungfrau and Gimmelwald (among Europe's highest elevations), and how she got everyone into some family hiking. Snow pelted the funicular...
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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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Ionian Islands: Greece A La Carte
Follow a British family of explorers as they roam the Ionian Sea of Greece in the tailwinds of Odysseus, and finally settle on Kephalonia for their beach vacation.From London, we landed on Kefalonia...
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New Economy Strategies For Finding Cheap Airfares
In a hotly competitive travel market, families can economize with cheap airfares and leave staycations to those who won't do the research.In a hotly competitive travel market, families can economize...
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Along The Southeastern Winding Way – Adelaide To Melbourne
Two families with infants explore the natural beauty and coastal villages of southeastern Australia by car, finding serenity in the region's small town pleasures and beauty along the Great Ocean Road. Australia...
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Free Travel Fun in Toronto, Canada
FTF's free-fun-loving columnist shows you how Ontario, Canada's most child-friendly city is offering a wealth of summer freebies.FTF's free-fun-loving columnist shows you how Ontario, Canada's...
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Free Travel Fun in Maui
Whale watching, hiking, museums -- all free of charge when you follow FTF's No-Budget columnist to Hawaii's favorite isle.The island of Maui is a natural wonderland. From its hilly mountains,...
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Free Travel Fun in Cancun
The Yucatan's sun city is a travel bargain, but families can always profit from hearing about its myriad free attractions.In Cancun, a few of the best things in life are still...
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Free Family Fun In Sin City: Lowball Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada lures visitors with freebies. FTF's no-budget columnist takes a closer look at the ones that strike gold with families.If you think Las Vegas is one of the last places on...
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Family Cruising: Catching Elusive Savings
FTF's cruise expert shares money-savings tips on with booking value cruises and discounted shore excursions. Cruise discounts and savings are still alive and kicking, but at a slower pace...
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No-Cost Fun in Jacksonville, Florida
Spend a week touring Jacksonville: see historical ships and concerts, indulge in chocolates, and play outdoors -- without spending a dime.Most families look to beach resorts, Disney World, Miami's...
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Airfare Savings: Alternate Airports For Less
Shave dollars off your airfare bill and grief from the crowds by avoiding the major hubs; instead, fly in and out of convenient regional airports.Savvy international travelers and families who've...
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Travel Trends 2009: Summer Shaping Up Local, Cheap And Unexpectedly Diverse
Trends Report, June 7, 2009. Families say they'll stay close to home and spend less, but if your kids are almost out of the house and this is your year to go.Trends Report, June 7, 2009. Families say...
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Three Generations Enjoy The Hudson In Albany, New York
NY's state capital is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's arrival with refreshed historical sites, attractions and value.My family and I recently discovered that Albany,...
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Great States – Great Fairs
Spring, summer and fall, North America's regional fairs offer cheap family fun, animal-watching and crafts appreciation, not to mention great food. Summer offers many top-value vacation ideas...
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A Road Trip Through Oregon
Pack your luggage, load the kids in the car, and let FTF tell you how best to enjoy a scenic road trip though Oregon.There's probably no better state for scenic touring than Oregon, and no better...
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Maryland’s Chesapeake And Delaware Canal
This family discovers a B&B, fascinating local museum and other sites surrounding Maryland's C&D Canal. Snowbirds that we are, we usually look for interesting stopovers, off Route I-95, on...
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Family Togetherness–RV Style
Are you new to RV travel, or an old pro looking for fresh ideas? Here's how to make your next RV journey as comfortable and fun as possible. Are you new to RV travel, or an old pro looking for fresh...
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Family Hostelling In Ireland
Here are the pros n' cons of staying in an Irish hostel, from the perspective of one mom and her American teen, both new to shared accommodations.Have you ever been on a family trip, stayed...
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Club Maeva Miramar, Mexico
The family-friendly perks at this Gulf coast resort in Mexico make it a top value all-inclusive getaway for Southerners.Tampico is a vacationer's paradise, and, as of late, one of Mexico's best-kept...
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