Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award,
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Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, Maui, Hawai’i
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award,
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Re-Visiting Our Original Tiny Traveler Award Winners: 1998 to 2015
In 1998 the concept of "family travel" was not as refined as it is today, with hotels mainly targeting the 5-12 age set when it came to services and activities. So, Family Travel Forum set out...
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, New Mexico
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and...
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Montecito-Sequoia Lodge
Located in the magnificent redwoods between the Sequoia National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park, Montecito-Sequoia Lodge (650/967-9502,...
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Greece’s 10 Best Family Beach Resort Getaways
As the summer heat begins to hit in full force, start planning your family’s next beach getaway, and take a real chance to “get away” by going to the Mediterranean paradise of Greece.Though...
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YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado
A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, YMCA of the Rockies...
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Key West, Florida Hotels And Resorts
There's no place in America quite like Key West, one of the most laid-back towns your family will ever visit. Its low-key attractions are certainly worth a few nights' stay, and we recommend you drive...
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Anaheim, California Hotels And Resorts
Anaheim, California brims with local delights for families: Disneyland and California Adventure, the Wild West-inspired Knott's Berry Farm theme park, Angels baseball, and Ducks hockey,...
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The Tyler Place Family Resort, Vermont
FTF's Senior Editor was thrilled to return to Vermont's Tyler Place summer camp and find that it provides an even better family resort vacation with passing time. My family of three were guests...
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The Del Hotel Ultimate Family Reunion
Recently, five generations of our family gathered to share good times at one of the most famous San Diego beach hotels, the historic Hotel Del Coronado, better...
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Pennsylvania Dutch Country Hotels And Resorts
When it comes to the beautiful, quiet countryside of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country outside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, there are many places to stay for all budgets. Read on for some of our favorite...
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Hey Dude, Dude Ranches In The Northeast
Live like a Western cowhand or rodeo star in the Northeast at New York's Pine Grove Dude Ranch or other nearby Catskill Mountain dude ranches.On...
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Miami Is Grand For Family Reunions
My three picks for a family reunion in the sun are The Palms Hotel & Spa, the Park Central Hotel, and the Trump National Doral; very different resorts that make my family return to Miami, Florida...
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Baby’s First Vacation At Madison Beach Hotel, Connecticut
The town of Madison, Connecticut, midway between the New York City and Boston shorelines, is blessed with pastoral seascapes and some of the cleanest and least utilized beaches on the...
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A Weekend In The Hamptons
The Hamptons aren't just for the rich and famous -- though it certainly helps if you are -- and we've discovered some of the top activities and accommodations in this Long Island, New York vacation...
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Lanier Islands Resort, Georgia
This fully developed private island within an hour of Atlanta transports families into their own picture-perfect world for a weekend getaway from daily life.Composed of five islands and packed...
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New Orleans, Louisiana Family Friendly Hotels
Whether you’re visiting New Orleans because you’re about to embark on a cruise, or taking a south coast beach trip, or staying for...
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Doral Arrowwood Resort, Rye Brook, New York
Looking for a weekend getaway close to the New York metropolitan and tri-state area? Check out the Doral Arrowwood for great value and a great time.The Fourth of July was approaching and my family...
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Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Family Reunion Award, gets a fresh look in 2015.Why...
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Luxury Family Hotels, England
Luxury Family Hotels, a group of small hotels throughout Britain, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for...
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Center Parcs Les Hauts de Bruyeres, France
Center Parcs Village: Les Hauts de Bruyeres, Lamotte-Beuvron, France, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for...
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A Short Break at a Center Parcs Vacation Village
Once your children hit seven or eight, they'll probably be as bored with play-in-the-sand beach holidays as you. That's the time to take a look at Center Parcs, an unusual short-stay vacation experience...
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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, New York
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, New York, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers Award, gets a fresh look in 2015. On...
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Say Yes!… When Beverly Plans Your Wedding
Everybody in Antigua knows who Beverly King is. They will tell you that this tall lady has “married” at least one couple from each country of the world here, part of Antigua and...
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Whistler Blackcomb Resort, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb Resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Travelers Award, gets a fresh look...
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Migis Lodge Cabins, Lobster Bakes and a Lakeside Maine Getaway
Migis Lodge has delivered a classic Maine summer vacation to families since 1916 – one of those rare resorts that attracts generations of families....
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Beautiful Seychelles In-Vogue In Africa
Located off the African continent’s east coast in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is the new destination hot spot for all types of vacations, ecotourism, culture adventures, water sports...
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Spruce Point Inn, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and the Spruce Point Inn are tailor-made for family vacations -- especially with grandparents...
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Quebec City, Canada Hotels And Resorts
Presenting our comprehensive guide to the top family-friendly hotels and urban resorts in Quebec City, Canada, a culture and cuisine-packed family destination that has something for every...
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Canada’s Quebec Province Celebrates Diversity as a Gay-Friendly Destination
As same-sex marriage gains a legal foothold, more gay families are looking for the perfect honeymoon combining romance and family-friendly fun.With the recent expansion of same-sex marriage laws...
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Hotel Jerome and Aspen, Colorado
In the winter skiing Mecca and flourishing cultural center of Aspen, families will adore the historic and very luxe Hotel Jerome.
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Sandestin, Florida: For Seekers Of Idleness Or Action
While planning a long weekend away with my family, I used to look for total relaxation or non-stop action, extremes that freed us from our at-home routine to step back, contemplate our personal best,...
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Bretton Woods Mountain Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in Bretton...
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Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Wild Dunes Resorton Isle of Palms, South Carolina, previously a winner of FTF's Toop 10 Getaway for Tiny Travelers award,...
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Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama Island
Grand Lucayan, (formerly Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort as well as a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award) gets a fresh...
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Crown Paradise Club, Cancun
Crown Paradise Club Cancun, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.
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Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
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Beaches Negril, A Jamaica Favorite
More than 25 years ago, Jamaica invented the "all-inclusive resort" and while singles and couples love the concept, surely guests with kids and grandkids need it most...
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Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, Fiji
Shangri-La' s Fijian Resort in Fiji, previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, gets a fresh look in 2015.A...
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Tampa, Florida Hotels And Resorts
The Sunshine State boasts more than just Disney World and Miami Beach; Tampa, Florida, is a favorite value vacation spot for families. Filled with theme parks, sports (it's a big Spring Training destination),...
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Dallas, Texas Hotels And Resorts
The FTF Staff reviews the most family-friendly, comfortable hotels in Dallas, Texas, where budgets range from fancy enough for the TV show "Dallas" to funky drive-by motels. Since the city is so...
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The Hilton Anatole Boasts Big Dallas Style
The Hilton Anatole Hotel is a big Dallas convention center hotel whose many facilities, fun events schedule and bargain, off-peak pricing make it...
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Laying Back At The Oyster Bay Beach Resort, St. Martin
Having a Caribbean timeshare without an owner's headaches can add a lot of value for a family looking for sun, sand, a gorgeous pool and the laid back lifestyle of a quiet island like Sint Maarten. Sint...
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Dreams Los Cabos Suites, Golf Resort And Spa
Personal service and special touches make this Dreams Resort by Hyatt a standout among all-inclusive Cabo San Lucas resorts on Mexico's busy coast of Baja California.
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Atlanta, Georgia Hotels And Restaurants
Georgia's fair city of Atlanta packs a lot of fun accommodations and good eating into a Southern vacation destination. The Omni Hotel...
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Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado
When there's snow in Colorado, having Bachelor the golden lab reclining by the grand fireplace makes the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch the ultimate in luxury and warmth for a family snowsports vacation. As...
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Avid Skiers + Toddler = Thrills in Banff
Imagine taking your two-year-old on a ski trip to Alberta, Canada? Here;s how one Family Travel Forum family made it a success.Several years ago, my husband, 2-year-old son and I spent a one...
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Mia Resorts For Cancun Fun And An Isla Mujeres Getaway
Everybody loves a good deal, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cancun's Mia Hotels, both formerly the Avalon brand, with a boutique hotel on the Cancun peninsula and the more...
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