America’s Scenic Road Trips
Get on the road again with a tour of some nationally-honored Scenic Byways, whose history, culture and local importance have endeared them to travelers across the nation. "We took our children...
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Avalon Baccara, Cancun, Mexico
After a stay at this sophisticated B&B and some fabulous meals, a family of Mexicophiles discovers that Cancun has changed for the better.As we drive in from the airport past elegant highrises...
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Low Cost Carriers: 5 Days, 9 Airplanes
A business travel specialist discovered aviation's new frontier in a five-day, eight-airline, first-person trial in May 2004 to judge the service and value of America's low cost airlines, and...
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Camping In Massachusetts’ Mohawk Trail State Forest
This seasoned camper explains why a quiet and secluded state park in the Berkshires provides the ideal setting for novice adventurers. Any week between Easter and Halloween is appropriate...
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Koh Samui, Thailand
One of Thailand's famous resort islands in the Gulf of Siam offers a lot of options for the family -- as well as fabulous beaches.Legendary as a party island, Koh Samui is...
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Notre Vacances en France: A Euro Road Trip
Your guide to a pleasant drive from the U.K. - even with fussy little ones - and a delightful, budget camping adventure in the south of France. There are many good reasons for taking a holiday...
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Deep Creek Lake – Maryland’s Seashore In The Mountains
Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and hiking, keeping tadpoles and tree huggers happy, too.Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and...
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Family Resorts of St. John, USVI
A family of 5 sleeps around at several of this US Virgin Island's top resorts to judge the best.Our family of five travels often from Washington DC. We swim in rooftop pools in New York hotels...
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Nomad Alert: Round the World Travel Resources
Homer did it, why not you? FTF explains how RTW fares can save you money on your next family trip whether you roam with a group or independently. If circumnavigating the globe by air, with the...
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London’s Finest Values: Belgravia Bed And Breakfasts
For a bed in London, breakfast too, here's a look at some top value B&Bs with large rooms that welcome families. Delta is doing it, so is United. Several other airlines are reducing their...
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Garden Of The Gulf: Prince Edward Island
The International Shellfish Festival comes to Canada's remote eastern island in time to catch changing leaves and uncrowded trails.Ah, Prince Edward Island. In my many visits to Canada, somehow...
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International Home Exchange: Global House Swapping
Some pointers and anecdotes on the thrifty family travel practice of house-swapping or home exchange, from a UK-based expert in the field. Would you like a vacation base for your family with all...
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Alabama’s Shoals Attractions
This region of northwestern Alabama is a great budget destination for all ages, and ideal for multi-generational vacations. When you think of country music, you think Nashville. When you think...
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Following The Clinton Trail In Arkansas
Find out how Arkansas' tourism developed in the 1990s in response to its famous native, then-President Bill Clinton. Ever since Bill Clinton urged America to "come on down" to visit his...
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A Week In Provence, France
How a family of four exchanges their home and keeps two active teens busy on a successful vacation exploring the Provence region of France.The name conjures up images of venerable hill towns, Impressionist...
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Free Travel Fun In Washington DC
America's capital city offers lots of free activities year-round, but when summer heats up and the hotel rates plummet, it's an especially desirable destination for this cheapskate columnist.There...
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Free Travel Fun in Paris, France
Follow the lady who never pays for anything and learn how touring Paris with your infant can rekindle romance.Paris was made for lovers and lovers of life. Where else are flower bouquets sold in...
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Wild Wild West
With another family, my family of four flew to California, and then rented two cars for 14 days to tour the West. Entering Nevada, the trunk lid on our car broke, but it didn't prevent the trip from...
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Maui, Hawaii
This mom chose to spend her vacation with the kid, as they enjoyed surfing, snorkeling, scenic drives, and other family fun in Maui. We went to Maui in search of endangered green sea turtles...
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Overland Across Switzerland And Italy
Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, leisurely drives, and many more on-the-ground adventures as the slow-paced way to get to know Switzerland and neighboring Italy. Mix stunning scenery with a new...
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A Wild Weekend In North Georgia
If your family loves to whitewater raft, hike, rappel or hang glide, this scenic area around Dawsonville could be your next road trip. From Atlanta, adventurous families can find a starting...
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Austin, Texas Restaurants
In Austin, the next meal never looked so good. Endless variety and great local specialties such as barbecue, chicken fried steak, cheesey chili dishes, grilled chicken and grilled steak sandwich, New Texas...
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Maui By Car
What a surprise to find out my cousins Rachel and Jessica Hastings decided to come back for their graduation trip to visit their cousins Tom and Diane here on Maui. So I decided...
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Scotland Beyond The Bagpipes
Ceud Mile Failte - one hundred thousand welcomes greet families who choose a Scottish road trip (including a stop to see Loch Ness) during the summer festival season. Scotland is known for its...
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Travel Tips From Parents Who Know
Whether it's camping, road trips or riding the rails with kids, we like to hear everyone's strategies for a stress-free trip.Road trips can be among the most challenging and the most...
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Bus Bazaar Lee: New York to Boston
Every once in a while, some brilliant employee behind a desk at Megabus headquarters decides to bestow unbelievably low-priced tickets upon a lucky traveler such as myself. Taking advantage of the bus...
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London Hotels: Value For Money Reviews
Whether the British Pound is soaring or stable, it's handy to have a choice of family-friendly value hotels in England's favorite city (and the United Kingdom's priciest destination). It often grieves...
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Mexico City Hotels And Resorts
Family Travel Forum's recommendations for the top family-welcoming places to stay in this massive and exciting city.For additional travel and lodging information, visit the México...
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Le Mezze Lune, Tuscany, Italy
This summer, we spent a week at the seaside on the Costa Selvaggia in Italy. We were staying at a little pension in Vibbona,...
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Snowshoes, Dog Sleds And Non-Sporty Winter Pursuits
Families with snowbirds will be pleased to learn that they can safely avoid the tropics in winter and learn to love the "stay-warm" fun of snowshoeing and dog sledding, great family fun for un-sporty mountain...
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Our Favorite Roadtrip
Grandpa is a world traveler, having visited every state in the union and over 30 countries world-wide. I asked him, of all the places he'd visited, which one was his favorite, and he didn't hesitate...
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Aspen, Colorado: Snapshot of America’s Favorite Mountain
Historic buildings, great peaks, discounted children's lift tickets; something for all ages in this legendary ski haven. Aspen, Colorado is the ideal skiing destination. There's a choice...
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Hype vs. Reality at All-Inclusive Resorts
Find out the difference between the hype your family is sold, and the reality of a vacation experience at an all-inclusive tropical resort.I am often asked about all-inclusive...
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