A Home Of Your Own In Italy
Your complete guide to renting a holiday apartment or villa for your family in the Italian countryside, whether Florence, Chianti, Livorno, Umbria or Sicily. Agriturismo, a recent tourism trend...
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Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, Montana
This family finds going home to Big Sky's exclusive family ranch provides unforgettable outdoor fun all year round.Thomas Wolfe once said, "You can't go home again", but this summer I discovered...
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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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Boca Raton Resort And Club
This mother and daughter enjoyed a relaxing beach, plus great programs for children and adults, at the Boca Raton Resort in Florida. While Florida certainly has plenty of resorts to choose...
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Iberostar Paraiso Resorts, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Check out what this all-inclusive resort development along the gorgeous Riviera Maya has to offer you and your family in terms of value for money spent. It didn’t take my 10-year-old son,...
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Eco-Friendly Family Vacations In Asia
From the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, these green beach getaways throughout Asia give families a great way to give back to the environment while having fun.Going eco-friendly means more than just...
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Classy Adventures At Stonewater Cove Resort, Missouri
This is the place to escape the modern world and explore the great outdoors -- a 500-acre retreat with uniquely crafted lodging and fabulous gourmet meals. Surrounded by the calm, crisp waters...
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Hawk Cay Resort Review – The Perfect Family Vacation
This Florida Key resort with its many family activities is surprisingly civilized in an archipelago known for its casual vibe and funky charms.
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Custom Itinerary – Kid-Friendly Hotels in Switzerland
Q - Janae L. of Newport Beach, California inquires: We are taking a trip to Switzerland with our 6-year-old in late June. Once there, we plan to do some car travel, take the train to Jungfrau and then...
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The Buccaneer, St. Croix’s Classic Family Resort
This classic Caribbean resort offers fun and luxury for the whole family. Read on to find out why!One of the oldest and still the best on the most family-friendly of the U. S. Virgin Islands,...
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Top Cheap American Hotel Chain: Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites in the United States is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Looking for a budget hotel can be a daunting task. Granted, while en...
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Top Cheap All-Inclusive Getaway: Tamarijn Aruba
Divi Caribbean Resorts' Tamarijn Aruba is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. One of the best ways to save money on your next vacation: make one payment...
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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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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – One And Only Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored the One&Only Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico as a Top Luxury Golf Resort.In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners...
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Albany, New York Hotels And Restaurants
Suggestions for family-friendly hotels and restaurants in New York's capital region and surrounds.With so much to visit, Albany is definitely more than just a benchmark for car-weary travelers...
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Playa Azul Hotel, Cozumel, Mexico
This small, beachfront Cozumel resort delivers a winning combination of service and activities that keeps guests coming back -- plus, it's a great value.Our recent family beach vacation to...
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Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic
A European owned all-inclusive resort creates competition in the luxury class for long-time family favorites in the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic beach zone. At home, it's so damp and cold...
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Tidying Up At Virginia’s Tides Inn
Join a Virginia family as they slow up and wind down at this sleepy, multi-generational, riverside family resort. The Tides Inn,...
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Plaza Resort Bonaire | Netherlands Antilles
A reminder to look into this resort further. Scuba diving, great restaurants, kids programs -- looks ideal! "If there was ever a place worthy of being called a "diver's haven" it's Bonaire....
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Spreading Out In A Family-Friendly New York Hotel
It's not easy to find a Manhattan hotel where there's room for the kids, extra closet space, and a kitchenette that minimizes room service spend.The family-run Affinia brand has five...
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Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun - the resort with the right balance that keeps kids busy, teens happy and parents blissfully pleased - leaving the whole family wanting more.I was looking for...
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Rosarito Beach, Mexico Hotels And Resorts
A close look at the friendly enclave of beachfront resorts south of Los Angeles, just over Mexico's Baja border.The lively beach resort of Rosarito Beach, a popular getaway for southern California...
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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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Milestone Hotel, London, United Kingdom
One of the UK's finest hotels, this small boutique operation offers both luxury and convenience in bustling London, England.The Milestone Hotel is located directly across...
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Family Resort on Sanibel
I found a great family resort at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island, Florida, where we stayed for seven wonderful days. At $2520 for four of us, we thought it was real value, and your family...
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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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A Vermont Family Resort
Our favorite family inn is called The Highland Lodge. It's located in Greensboro, Vermont, about 50 minutes from Stowe. It's a lovely family...
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At the Ocean’s Edge in Cape Cod
Let me tell you about a place our family just loves, the Oceanedge Resort on Cape Cod. We stay in a little, mini-apartment style unit which is one...
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“Adults Only” Becomes “Families Welcome”
Romantic Inns Welcome Offspring... SometimesMy wife Natalie and I recently took our 15-month-old daughter to Cape Cod, Massachusetts....
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami
Miami has excellent family hotels -- even amid the South Beach party scene -- but we scoured the city looking for the select few hotels that not only offer great features for kids but...
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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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No More Sitting in Hotel Bathrooms While the Kids Fall Asleep
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Read how a mom's desire to travel with kids led to forming her own touring company.As I sat in the hotel bathroom (eating carry-out with my...
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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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KidsSuites are Family Treat at California’s Beverly Garland Holiday Inn
Minutes away from many of Hollywood’s most popular destinations, the
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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa, Texas
Enjoy the great outdoors while staying in the lap of luxury at this resort outside of Austin.According to local legend, the majestic Loblolly trees of Lost Pines were brought to the area by Native...
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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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Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City
See what the professional hotel reviewers at Oyster.com pick for their top family hotel choices in New York, New York.New York may be full of parks, ice cream, and toy stores, but rooms are often...
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Ocean Club Resorts, Turks And Caicos
On the expensive island of Provo, it's great to hear about a reasonably priced resort that offers the same beachfront as its pricey neighbors.
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Turks And Caicos: Hotels, Resorts, And Restaurants
Drawing from their trip to the Atlantic islands of Turks & Caicos, the authors offer tips on some of the best family accommodations and dining venues. Provo's Family Resorts and Condominiums Most...
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Loews Coronado Bay Resort, California
A luxury California resort has a variety of options for playing, dining, and having fun in the sun - no matter what your age.Enchantingly sprawled across a 5.5-mile-long peninsula, the charming...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Sandy Lane, Barbados
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award winners honored Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados as a Top Luxury Golf Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or...
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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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Melia Cabo Real, Los Cabos
One of the only Los Cabos all-inclusives that accepts babies and toddlers in supervised nursery programs.The Buckley family of Northern California -- mom Ita, dad Shane and children Chloe age...
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Kid Suites At International Family Resorts
Some popular family hotels and resorts in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia boast large family suites whose decor and amenities have been designed with kids in mind. Between June and September 2009,...
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Family Hotels Learn To Monetize The Family Market
Travel Trends, October 1, 2009: Five years after first examining family hotels and family resorts, FTFc discovers even more investment in themed hotel rooms and children's programs around the world.Travel...
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Hong Kong Hotels And Resorts
Hong Kong's colorful accommodations include skyscrapers and pagodas, hostels and former monasteries. Here's FTF's round-up for every budget. Hong Kong has a variety of accommodations...
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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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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa, Texas
See a different side of San Antonio by leaving the city behind and experiencing Texas Hill Country hospitality at a deluxe countryside spa and golf resort. Just 30 minutes away from downtown...
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Top Family Hotels in Gay Urban America
While the country struggles with the issue of same-sex marriage, hotels in Boston, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Francisco are proclaiming themselves both gay and family-friendly.Same-sex...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Hotel Del Coronado, California
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, California as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your...
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St. Lucia’s Windjammer Landing
Known as a wonderful destination for families with infants, Windjammer expands its appeal to adult children as well.Set on the lush tropical island of St. Lucia, West Indies, Windjammer...
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Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: Family-Friendly Resort in St. Lucia
Windjammer Landing Villa Resort is the ideal habitat for families seeking the ultimate vacation in St. Lucia, West Indies. Tranquil St. Lucia, a 240-square-mile mountainous island,...
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Panama – Tips / Food / Lodging
Drawing from his trip to Panama, the author offers tips on travel, lodging, and restaurants in this Central American country. If you are considering a visit to Panama, here are some general...
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French Polynesia For Families And Lovers
Don't think just white sand beaches and sparkling lagoons. A family vacation to Moorea and Bora Bora offers special, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.Jumping off your overwater bungalow’s...
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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
A luxurious show-stopper along the Pacific coast of Mexico takes advantage of a pristine eco-paradise to thrill families looking for a tropical getaway.Among the world's great luxury hotels, this...
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Chattanooga, Tennessee Hotels And Restaurants
The experts at Family Travel Forum rate Chattanooga's most family-friendly hotels and restaurants.The experts at Family Travel Forum rate Chattanooga's most family-friendly hotels and restaurants.
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Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida
Sundial Beach Resort, located on a unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida, accommodates families with the comforts of home. White sand and blue-green waters greet you on...
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Vacationing At The Eden Resort, Pennsylvania
The Eden Resort Inn and Suites is a great place for families to stay at while they're exploring Pennsylvania. It's close to a lot of fun family activities like Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland,...
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Travel Writers Share Their Favorite Resorts
Family Travel Forum asked a dozen top travel writers to share their "favorite family resorts" with readers, and here's their list.To celebrate Family Travel Forum's 2nd Anniversary in 1998,...
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