Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Of The Seas – How It Fared
Our cruise specialist reports on whether size matters on the new Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas - the largest cruise ship sailing the seas today.As a family travel specialist, I often preview...
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Metatlonoc, a Hungry Driven Town
Young and curious, I smiled at the children that gave me the preciously wrapped chiclets. I loved the minty savor...
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Mexico as I never saw it before
For the first time in my life, my eyes were opened to the intense and unimaginable world of poverty when I traveled to Mexico two years ago. My mother and I had vacationed in Mexico many times, but...
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Curacao Attractions
A southern Caribbean gem with a Dutch flair that has it all for families: eco-attractions, great beaches, historical culture, friendly locals and more.Just a mere 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela,...
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A Third-World Paradise I Call Home
I have paid multiple visits to the diverse island of...
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Ayiti:The Land of High Mountains and even Higher Hopes
When the massive earthquake hit Haiti, and I saw the hundreds of...
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La Republica Dominicana
For spring break this year, I went on an ASB trip with the Pre Med Club. It was really a turning point for me. I had so much fun, and it really renewed my motivation. After the trip, I really felt a...
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Young Travel Writers Scholarship Entry: Magical Punta de Mita
The mystique of travel and the discovery of new and exciting places have the ability to give one feelings that are indescribable. When reflecting...
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Sea of Cortez
January 2009, the second half of my junior year of high school, I traveled to Baja Mexico with a group of students from school and my science teacher to study Humpback Whales. I lived on a research...
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With Peru as My Teacher (with photos)
As the aircraft lifted off the runway and propelled itself into darkness, I clutched my travel pillow and hoped for a smooth flight. I was heading to Peru to study the effects of tourism on culture...
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Traveling Through Life: How Education Lead to Service-Young Writers Scholarship
When I was at the University of California I was always envisioned myself leaving the comfort of my country to volunteer abroad. A travel study abroad program in Carribbean and South...
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Young Travelers Writers Scholarship
It was the time of my life after I came back from the Bahamas just last October. It was even more fun because we left on Halloween. There was...
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Terremoto’s Impact
I was a sophomore in high school, traveling with my youth group to Aguas Calientes, Mexico with an organization called Terremoto. It was my first mission’s trip and there was...
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My trip to Morelia, Mexico
I woke up with the warmth of the morning sun on my face, yet my feet were cold due to the fresh, morning breeze. Then what do I hear next? Fluttering noises and a squawk of a rooster,...
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Top 10 Spring Skiing And Snowboarding Resorts
When the snow starts melting in your hometown, ski resorts begin to rock with sun tans, bikini tops and soft, fluffy runs. For many, spring is the best time to ski. Crisp snow softens into glistening mid-morning...
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They Blessed Me in Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico is an awful place. Driving through this city for the third time, for my third mission trip, doesn't make it any easier to see. The houses I see from the major highway are made of multicolored...
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One Island, Two Worlds — Dominican Republic
One Island, Two Worlds - Dominican Republic, June 2009 The town of Cabarete in Dominican Republic is one of fascinating beauty and disparity. Although far less of a resort destination than the...
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Weekending in Washington
You are a young professional and very stressed, reading this newspaper bleary eyed and desperately seeking to know enough current events to avoid being labeled by your boss as one of those-GenYers...
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To Soar With Courage
Every year, regardless of school, work, or any other distractions, my...
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Etch in Desolation
Squinting at the sudden onslaught of light, I stepped out of the van into a dry, dusty scene. Poverty and desolation...
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Florida/Bahamas Summer Trip 2009
In the summer of 2009, my family and I took a 10 day trip to Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a 3 day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas (the cruise being included in the 10 days). The first place we arrived...
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A Little Slice of Heaven
I left on my mission trip to Haiti expecting to have a memorable and life-changing experience. At that point I thought of Haiti solely in terms of "the poorest country in the...
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Star Trekking: 04:2010: Antonio Banderas Takes Riviera Maya by Stallion
"All I need now is for Antonio Banderas to show up on a shiny black stallion." How many times have I said that to myself, while studying my toenail polish from a chaise lounge on a pristine beach...
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Žilinska Lyžovaka Slovakia
Last week the Horeny family - close family friends - invited me to Avilina for the weekend. Avilina is a small city in northern Slovakia situated...
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My story
In Arizona I experienced a drought that had nothing to do with the weather. Instead it was a drought of lifelessness. Every teenage girl and boy seemed to be identical clones of one another. Differences...
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Atlantis Goes GaGa For Babies
Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Atlantis is a true family getaway with special programs and perks for even the tiniest travelers.A few minutes of peace, a spontaneous adventure -- The...
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Viaje a Mexico Que Tomo Cuatro Dias
"Pasajeros, que pongan sus cinturones "(Fasten your seat belts), some of the first words aboard Mexicana Airlines in Tijuana. It felt pretty strange sitting in the window seat of this massive...
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Four Seasons Nevis, St. Kitts And Nevis
Find out why Four Seasons Nevis is not just a playground for the rich and famous, but for families as well. Their excellent childcare programs are even affordable during the quieter summer season. [
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Vail, Colorado For Snowsports
FTF's ski experts rate the family-friendliness and ski-ability of the popular Vail ski and summer mountain resort in Colorado.Vail has one of the single biggest ski mountains in North America,...
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Crystal Cruises And The Smithsonian Sail The Panama Canal
A luxury Crystal Cruise includes the super teaching skills of the Smithsonian Museum staff to offer families at sea a sailor's life of learning.Take one magnificent ship, add a dash of mouthwatering...
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A Weekend Break In Breckenridge, Colorado
Colorado's Breck is a top-notch place for winter fun, with great skiing and riding -- but it shines year-round with places to visit, play, and eat around town. Breckenridge is among the most attractive...
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado -- a funky, reformed mining town -- has gone upscale with gorgeous luxury properties at the mountain base, perfect for families with the splurge instinct....
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St. Kitts Marriott Resort And The Royal Beach Casino
The St. Kitts Marriott is a sweet luxury resort offering fun in the sun, a relaxing setting and much more, including interesting environmental programs for kids.The local Kittitians call their...
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Iberostar – Profile Of A Family-Friendly Resort Company
Iberostar, the brand behind all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and other countries, has both a storied history and a high rate of approval from vacationing families.
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Star Trekker: Zac Brown Band Cruises to Grand Cayman
On September 2, 2010, the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will be taking the long way to Grand Cayman aboard the Carnival Inspiration. The country music ensemble will depart...
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Cancun’s Royal Resorts’ Family Villas
Family Travel Forum's review of spacious condominium living at The Royal Resorts complexes located along the beachfront in Cancun, Mexico.On our recent return to Cancun after the devastating...
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Snowsports Toys And Tricks For All Ages
New snow toys makes non-skiers and too-little-to-ski-ers enjoy their day on the mountain just as much as everyone else.With every season, we become aware of new snow toys and snow fun options waiting...
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British Virgin Islands Resorts
Read Family Travel Forum's useful tips on how to have a great vacation in the British Virgin Islands and the top family-friendly resorts. An archipelago of 50 islands, cayes and rocks spread...
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My First All-Inclusive – Mexico’s Aventura Cove Palace
A wary mom's first experience with an All-Inclusive family beach vacation in Tulum, Mexico turns out to be a success, and won't be her last. I admit that we are an unlikely family...
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Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica Resort And Golf Club
Newly renovated, this Jamaica resort provides families -- with teens and older -- an all-inclusive vacation that meets all of life's simple requirements for sun, food, drink and fun.Nestled...
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What’s happened in Haiti
I have been reading about the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti, just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Estimates are now of more than 100,000 people killed by this earthquake with...
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Tortola BVI
This British Virgin Island is one of those civilized places where families can do as much or as little as they please and still have fun.If you swim and snorkel in its radiant bays, dive in its...
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Star Trekking: Justin Bieber Swims with Dolphins at the Atlantis
Justin Bieber, the 15-year old Canadian pop star famous for his hits like “One Less Lonely Girl” and “One Time,” loves the Atlantis...
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Stowe Mountain Resort For Four Season Family Fun
All year round, the picture-perfect village of Stowe and the mountain resort that crowns it welcome families with outdoor adventures and activities to suit every interest. While strolling...
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Is Your Child Ready For Snowsports?
Great tips from professional instructors dedicated to creating, offering and maintaining the "best resort for family fun, anywhere." Winter offers many opportunities for families...
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Aruba Attractions
Like most Caribbean family beach getaways, Aruba offers visitors opportunities to rest in the sun on a tranquil beach, as beautiful, gentle blue waves lap at the sand. Conversely,...
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Cayman Islands Calling Stingrays
This "hot" three-island British Crown Colony markets to families interested in sun n'surf, a pristine environment and accessible marine wildlife with tours to meet its native stingrays. Having...
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Snowmass, Colorado In Winter: All Ages And All Abilities
Physical and cultural activities abound at the four Aspen mountains, some of Colorado's most family-friendly snowsports and adventure destinations. Physical and cultural activities abound at the four...
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