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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montréal is a city of 4,000 restaurants (also known as 'restos' for short) serving the cuisine of 80 countries, where appetites of all ages are indulged.  Visit these restaurants with the family...

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Baltimore, Maryland

So many families enjoy a long weekend in Baltimore that we've compiled a list of favorite family restaurants serving everything from local seafood to international cuisines.Lexington...

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The Ultimate Times Square Dining Experience

As a local, I have eaten in a ton of New York City Restaurants, but up until recently, I have never had the pleasure to eat in Times Square.  Okay, yes, I have grabbed a hot dog or quick slice at a...

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Pre-Schoolers Love San Francisco, California

San Francisco is an urban paradise when it comes to family-friendly activities. Toddlers can take in the sights, enjoy the great outdoors and maybe learn something, too.The spirit of family fun...

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Holland by Barge, With Infant

This journal chronicles one of our last trips from Rotterdam, where we lived on a restored barge in the Old Harbor with our daughter Em, now almost...

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Sugoi desu ne! Student Travels in Tokyo

Tokyo is a city of contradictions and contrasts; a delicate balance between ancient and modern, native and global, traditional and subversive. I've never encountered a city like it in all my travels,...

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My adventures across USA

I had recently finished the third year of my undergraduate studies in Communication in Caracas, Venezuela, my...

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Tiny Travelers Guide To Denver, Colorado

Toddlers and school kids will find a lot of activities directed at them, especially if they visit Denver, Colorado with this well-traveled grandfather.Golfers find Denver to be a duffer’s...

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Train Tales

If a person never took the time to appreciate their life, then a New York City cab driver will change that in an instant. Before my friend and I could even securely fasten our seatbelts,...

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Berlin

 During my time in Europe I have been blessed with a wealth of incredible experiences.  There has been no city that I have visited that has made me more aware of this - or more grateful -...

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Peace Found in Galveston

In December 2007, my fiance and I travelled to Galveston, Texas. It was a fourteen hour Greyhound bus trip each way, but it was well worth it. In the bus stations, there were amazing...

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The SmithSonian trip-My Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

It's not everyday that I actually take a wonderful opportunity to undertake something that is both unforgettable and amazing at the same time.  One instance I would mention as...

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Beirut

A few weeks back, I travelled to Beirut, Lebanon. I feel it’s important to capture what I experienced in the few days I spent in the country. As my buddy and I walked ourselves out of the airport,...

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London Bridge

Cold. Cold. Cold. My boots clatter against the icy cobblestones to this repeating mantra. I try to wiggle my toes to see if the sleet has seeped in beneath three layers of socks—but they are too numb...

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In San Francisco

Looking for a good family restaurant in San Francisco? Something both grownups and kids can enjoy? Read on for Family Travel Forum reader favorites. San Francisco, California is a diner's town...

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Four Days in Córdoba, Spain

Here are my favorite fully-packed four days in Andalucia's most charming city. DAY ONE: 12 pm: Welcome to Córdoba! Arriving...

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Breakfast at Tivoli’s: Copenhagen, Denmark With Little Ones

From museums to gardens to castles, FTF tells you where to take the kids in Copenhagen, Denmark.I remember Copenhagen, Denmark well. I lived there years ago when I was the director of a theater...

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Rotterdam, Netherlands Attractions

Centrally located, just two hours from Germany and one hour from Belgium, Rotterdam is a very diverse and intriguing base from which to explore Holland.The world’s third busiest port (after...

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US Family Tours And Attractions

A gallery view of some of our favorite daytrips, sightseeing excursions and city tours for families visiting the US.

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Paris Sightseeing: Top Family Attractions And Tours

Organize your sightseeing time in Paris with some discount attraction passes and guided tours, then make the most of your family vacation.

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Hamburg, Germany Welcomes The World

Europe's largest port hosted millions of emigrants at the turn of the century and weclomes millions more to visit today.Hamburg, Germany's largest port and one of Europe's key trans-shipment...

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Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino Brings Vegas To Connecticut

This glitzy casino resort delivers the thrilling gaming and nightlife getaway you've been craving without having to leave the kids behind.If you think Las Vegas is the only place to find amazing...

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Washington’s New Art And Soul Fuels City

A new mood in the nation's capital promotes slow food, organic produce, folk arts, and American heritage -- all to the betterment of the U.S. government.A new mood in the nation's capital promotes...

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Meet Four-Legged Friends In St. Louis

For warm and fuzzy low-cost fun, there's nowhere like Missouri, where animals make animal-lovers of all visitors.If you’ve traveled around the Midwest lately, you’ve heard a lot...

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A Family Taste Of Krakow, Poland

For all of its original architecture and the many historical attractions of Poland's long history, a visit to Krakow makes for a rewarding family weekend destination.The mere mention of Krakow,...

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Traveling to Montreal

Montreal is a great city and it attracts thousands of visitors each and every day! People come into the city by flight, car and even train. However, a large sum of the visitors comes in by flight....

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London, England For Less

Visit England's biggest city on a little budget and shave off those Pounds (Sterling) with savings suggestions for airport, sightseeing and local transportation. With the Great British Pound...

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Stockholm, Sweden Attractions

Family Travel Forum's guide to how to get around, what to see, where to stay, and where to eat in Sweden's charming capital of Stockholm. With its broad pavements, green parks, and...

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Belfast, Belle Of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's capital of Belfast is home to the famous creator of Narnia, the holy St. Patrick, Giant's Causeway and many more family attractions.For most visitors, a trip to Ireland translates...

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Paris Family Hotels For Under US$200

FTF's reporter has found sweet places to dream with the kids tucked in nearby, so you can sleep in the City of Lights without breaking the bank. Here's where to go.Paris, France was ranked...

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Brussels, Belgium With Toddlers In Tow

This picturesque medieval city is a very fun destination with little ones, because you don't need a museum to show them a magical mystery tour through time.Big city sightseeing can be challenging...

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Luxembourg Is Very Cool, Prosperous And Green

Little Luxembourg has a very cool capital with so many sights, culture and history within walking distance of your hotel that you'll feel like you're on a Grand Tour over a long weekend's...

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Barcelona, Ciudad Sagrada

Buenos dias!  Here are some thoughts on getting around Barcelona, things we consider to be "must dos," things you might like to do, places to shop and and eat, and day trips. Buenos...

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To Be Young And In Brussels, Belgium

At the heart of Europe, Brussels is glamorous, hip and filled with energy from all over the world, making it an ideal city with teens. Fully aware that Brussels, Belgium is the capital of the...

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Tarpon Springs, Florida

Check out Florida's Greek village for a bit of history, fishing and wildlife viewing along the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.The charming blend of Victorian homes, Floridian-style residences,...

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands’ Eastern Docklands

Spend a few nights in Amsterdam's hip new floating neighborhoods and taste the latest in European culture and lifestyles.From the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century until the 1970s, the harbor...

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Twin Cities of Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota

Read how the Twin Cities offer lots of choices for a family with many interests -- and their stressed out mom.I was born under the sign of the twins and, like most Geminis, I am utterly indecisive....

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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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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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Los Angeles Comes Out to Play

Activities from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Los Angeles Zoo plus California's great weather makes LA a year-round travel hot spot. With flair and attitude, Los Angeles, California...

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Montreal Avec Les Enfants

Explore Montreal, Canada by water and land with a few tips from Family Travel Forum.Montréal, a small, vibrant island city on the banks of Canada's St. Lawrence River, boasts a smattering of...

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Israel at 60

As the country celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2008, we have a new Israel, a surprising Israel, an Israel that was not part of the Zionist dreams of our sturdy, malaria-fighting, kibbutz-building,...

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Cape Town, South Africa

Use Cape Town as your launching point to explore the base of South Africa. There is much for families to do and see both within the city and its surrounding areas. When people think of visiting...

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San Francisco Fun Activities For Toddlers

San Francisco is full of fun for Tiny Travelers.We know the kids are out of school during summer, but if you visit San Francisco from September to November you're likely to have much sunnier and...

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Pickpockets: Where To Find Them And How To Avoid Them

Thanks to the popular hotel review site, TripAdvisor, we have some fresh thoughts on how to avoid pickpockets, the bane of every traveler's existence. Well, some would say that airport security...

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Away From It All In Flanders, Belgium

Mix countryside and culture in Belgium. Touring the medieval farm town of Damme and using it as a homebase to enjoy the hip city of Bruges makes the perfect Belgian family holiday.Flanders was...

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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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Brussels, Belgium Family Hotels And Restaurants

Brussels, Belgium is a great European destination for a family vacation because of its reasonable prices, fine food and shopping. The climate is moderate year round, and its location is easily reached....

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Carson City, Nevada

Take a break from Lake Tahoe's slopes and Reno's casinos with a visit to nearby family-friendly Carson City, Nevada, celebrated for its namesake legendary frontiersman and scout, Kit Carson. The...

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Bateaux New York

Bateaux New York brings a touch of France to skyline sightseers along the Hudson River.Bateaux New York (866/817-3463; www.bateauxnewyork.com), based...

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