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The New Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim has long been my pick for that very first theme park vacation with little ones, because of its manageable size and laid back California vibe. You don't need a car or a shuttle...

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Babymoons are Back in Fashion

After a rush of offers for expecting mothers and fathers a few years ago, pampering babymoons with pickles and massage are back in fashion. Giving a name to the urge to savor your adult relationship before...

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Five Reasons We Love Montego Bay For Families

Montego Bay, the second largest city in Jamaica, is a popular location for a family Caribbean holiday. With history dating to the mid-17th century when it was a sugar port, “MoBay”, now a tourist destination,...

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Family Guide To Disney Cruise Lines

Disney is the mother of all family-friendly cruise lines, and for passengers looking for quality youth programming, it's an obvious choice. In addition to abundant activities for young passengers, there...

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Arrg, Piracy On The Rise: Tips For Smooth Sailing

From the coast of Peru to the South China Sea, acts of piracy have been a fear of cruisers since about 2009, when these incidents were widely reported. How likely is it to happen to your family? Fortunately,...

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Eastern Canada And New England Cruises Star Fall Foliage

Want to cruise, but not interested in the Caribbean -- fall is the time of year to visit ports-of-call between Baltimore and Quebec, Canada. Last year, Cruise Atlantic Canada reported...

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Taboo Resort, Golf And Conference Centre, Ontario, Canada

This family-friendly resort in the Muskoka Lake region of Ontario, is the backdrop for a low key but luxurious vacation where watersports,...

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Karisma Resorts, Purveyor of Luxury Family Vacations

Imagine an all-inclusive resort with beautiful rooms, excellent food and well run children’s programs; add in great service and superstar mascots, and you’ll get the Azul by Karisma Hotels &...

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Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize

A previous winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness award, The...

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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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Yangtze River Cruise: Slow Boat In China

Find out if a slow but fascinatingly timeless cruise on China's Yangtze River will be fun for families with children -- and why. The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world. Starting in...

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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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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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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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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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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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Princess Cruises Offers Family Fun And Learning

The elegant and low-key Princess Cruises appeals to family cruise vacation planners with its interesting itineraries (especially to Alaska), flexible dining options, and kid-friendly programming such...

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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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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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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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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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Club Med Resorts for Tiny Travelers

Previously a winner of FTF's Top 10 Getaways for Tiny Travelers award, Club Med Resorts gets a fresh look in 2015. Club...

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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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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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A Week of Perfect Health

It takes a visionary like Deepak Chopra to understand that in this day and age, being able to successfully achieve “Perfect Health” in one week is an irresistible offer. Anyone interested in practicing...

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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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Escape to Mexico with All-inclusive Resort Packages

Trends research from our 2013 Family Travel Summit underscored just how much families...

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Primland, A Chateau Rises in Appalachia

"Wow!" was my first reaction to The Lodge and Cottages at Primland, a chateau style resort on 12,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty. Located about two hours' south of Roanoke,...

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Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort

The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is an elegant, but low-key, family-friendly headquarters, the perfect base for a relaxing vacation....

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Stoweflake At Stowe, Vermont’s Spa Resort

Summer is approaching, and parents with Vermont on their vacation radar will find an entire menu of kid- and adult-friendly activities at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, which...

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Divine Healing At Devaaya Ayurveda Resort, Goa

Travelers who are stressed out, overweight, or looking for a natural way to cope with many chronic illnesses should check into the Devaaya Ayurveda and Nature Centre. Located on Divar...

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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Grove, Great Britain

Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and your family or a treat reserved for a special occasion, our Top 10 awards in 2006 focused on the latest...

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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – Evian Royal Resort, France

In 2006, FTF's 9th annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Evian Royal Resort, Evian-les-Bains, France as a Top Luxury Spa. Whether a high-end vacation...

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Hotels Offering Royal Pampering to Expecting Parents and Families

When Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement, the world rejoiced. In America and elsewhere, people wore their best dresses and hats and watched the ceremony live on TV. So when...

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Kauai, Hawaii Hotels And Resorts

Hawaii's so-called "Island of Discovery" Kauai boasts so many natural treasures that families often don't spend much time thinking about the man-made facilities available...

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Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts

After several visits and constant change, we're ready to rate which SoBe hotels and those close to the zone will really put up with -- and put out for -- your kids. Not so many years ago,...

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The All Male Spa Comes of Age

Ladies, did you know that there are six men-only spas in the United States? These include Nickel Spa for Men in New York City, The Grooming...

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Barbados, West Indies Hotels And Resorts

Barbados is a very civilized Caribbean Island that takes its British heritage seriously, offering families beautiful beaches, a proud and well educated citizenry, and quality accommodations at a price...

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Take Your Grandkids On A Cruise

Taking the grandkids on a cruise, without the soothing buffer of having their parents on board? If so, heed the advice of a savvy senior sailor a.k.a. Grandma who cruised from Los Angeles to Mexico. Planning...

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