From Norwegian Cruise Line, A New Dawn
To say that New Englanders are excited to have the newly renovated Norwegian Dawn plying the waters off Boston Harbor to Bermuda is an understatement. Formerly served by the smaller Norwegian...
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Star Trekking: Jeremy Jones Rides for the Climate
It's not hard to get behind a group that calls itself Protect Our Winters. Maybe snowbirds and Mayor Bloomberg would disagree, but in general, beautiful mountains covered...
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Extreme Family Adventures In Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah has two vital assets -- warmer winter temperatures than much of Rockies and low-altitude mountain resorts -- that make it a special destination for active families.
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A Ski Utah Dream At Powder Mountain
Funky Powder Mountain resort in northern Utah is known for the 500" of powder dumped during the season and left for skiers and riders to discover. It's the perfect family destination...
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The Fairmont Hotels Of Bermuda
We headed east to review The Fairmont Southampton and The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotels in Bermuda thinking they would be the perfect resort duo for us – a family...
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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness – Marriott Vacation Club International
In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Marriott Vacation Club International as a Top Resort Chain for Family Togetherness and it's still a winner.
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A Grand Discovery in St. Lucia: Anse Chastanet
If you've had a vision of what an ideal family hotel might be on a tropical island, we think we may have found it at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia. Say "St. Lucia, West Indies"...
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Single Mom Shares Travel Tips
Single parents will find expert advice on going solo with the kids from a professional traveler and her family. I could write a book on this topic after more than 30 years in the business...
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The Buccaneer St. Croix
If you're looking for old-world elegance in a family-friendly resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this hill topper in St. Criox may be your answer . The Caribbean's Most...
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Custom Itinerary: Volunteering Vacation with Older Teens
Q: Andy L. of Conneticuit has decided that it's high time his kids learned something about the value of money. He's decided to take them on a volunteer trip so they can do some work with their...
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Aruba: Exploring Beyond The Hotels
Aruba is a friendly, top-value Caribbean isle with many resorts and fun things to do, especially in an electric car. Without a doubt, Aruba is an “in” Caribbean destination, particularly...
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Club Med All-Inclusive Resorts Make Great Family Vacations
More than six decades after its founding by Gerard Blitz in the Balearic Isles off Spain, the French-owned Club Mediterranee is treating its guests -- especially families -- better than ever. Catering...
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Trends – Skiing Strong, Marketing Stale
After a week of skiing in Utah at five different resorts, it's apparent that some big changes are rocking the snowsports industry today. Hopefully the work I do at
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Star Trekking: Miley Cyrus in Haiti Lending a Hand
Hannah Montana Disney star, Miley Cyrus, hopped a plane to Haiti last week to do some good for the Caribbean island nation. Haiti suffered horrendous damage...
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Canada Mountain Resorts For Smaller Skiers Smaller Budgets
Big White and Silver Star Mountain are Whistler area resorts in British Columbia, Canada where families with little ones can learn a lot and save. Big White and Silver...
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France Alps Spring Skiing from 345Euros 6N All In
The Serre Chevalier Hostel in the French Alps near the Italian border is welcoming families with an amazing six-night ski and board package. ...
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Custom Itinerary: Caribbean or Mexico Beach Resort with Childcare
Q. Lisa R. from Brooklyn NY is looking for a tropical beach resort with infant care where parents and baby can relax and enjoy some beach time.
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The Real Turks And Caicos
A family of FTF experts share their experience on the beautiful beaches of Providenciales and the other islands of the TCI. If you ask upscale family travelers where Turks and Caicos is, many...
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Getting Away To Mohonk Mountain House
Your guide to experiencing this lodge near New Paltz, New York as a relaxing weekend getaway. Located 90 miles north of New York City on 2,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains, and open throughout...
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10 Best Family Destinations For Snowsports
In a new family vacation planning guidebook, the FTF community selects their 10 favorite snowsports destinations for a family vacation.In the winter and spring, family ski trips can be a fun and...
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Extreme Winter Adventures In New England
Teens, dog sledding, snowshoeing, zip lining, good grub, and ice combine for an unforgettable winter getaway in New Hampshire and Maine. In my family, active vacations work best when we...
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Colorado’s Finest Skiing Along Route I-70
Although I-70 covers ground from Maryland to Utah, it's Colorado that boasts the most snow fun along this interstate highway.Route I-70 stretches over approximately 2,173 miles from Baltimore,...
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St. John’s Maho Bay And Westin Resorts, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. John, with its low-key development and gorgeous underwater marine parks may be our favorite of the Virgin Islands for the active family.Nobody doesn't love St. John. This island, in my opinion...
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Top 20 Family Ski Resorts 2010
The snow-loving experts at FamilySkiHub.com honor their Top 20 Family Ski Resorts of 2010 so you can plan a winter or spring getaway for 2011.One of our partners in promoting happy family travels,...
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Skiing The Dolomites In Italy
Interested in the snowy side of the Italian Dolomiti? Follow this road map to the friendliest family lodging ever, and a local mountain whose slopes welcome all abilities and ages. My husband...
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Custom Itinerary – Tropical Resort with Baby Care
Q. Andrea F. of Brazil writes: We would like recommendations for a hotel, inn or resort with a baby program, infant facilities and nearby medical care in the Caribbean or Mexico. We are traveling for 3...
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Cayman Islands Revival
The Cayman islands are flourishing with more upscale lodgings, new recreation, myriad attractions and that same superb marine environment.The Cayman islands, comprised of three islands, are a British...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Island as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The...
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Apres Cranmore Mountain There’s North Conway Outlet Shopping
Local favorite Cranmore Mountain expands with a new children's center and year-round Adventure Park to keep kids busy while shoppers hit New Hampshire outlet malls.There's lots going on at...
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Cayman Islands Attractions
Eco-friendly ideas to entertain toddlers, teens and ages in between, in the pristine marine environment of Grand Cayman island.Just a 70-minute flight from Miami, the British Crown Colony of the...
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Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
White sand, blue waters, great service, delicious food... this centrally located Marriott resort is not the largest, but it has it all.One of the first resorts nestled on the south end of Grand...
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The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
In both summer and winter, the Adirondack Mountains and its posh Whiteface Lodge (800/903-4045) offer an abundance of outdoor fun and adventure...
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Disappointments in Door County
My family and I went on a trip to Door County, Wisconsin in July of 2010, and stayed at a bed and breakfast called The Little Harbor...
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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea
Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch...
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Why We Travel
Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation and remind us of why we travel. I was unceremoniously...
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Puerto Rico, The Old World In The New
Here's a Caribbean getaway that you won't need a passport for. Explore history while discovering great hotels and attractions in friendly and intriguing Puerto Rico. "Rich Port" is...
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Stuck In Mexico
Just before the 2009-2010 school year finished my best freind went down to Mexico to get his permanent resident card but he answered one question wrong. So now he is stuck down there while his whole...
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Adventurous Olympic Vacations In Park City
Experience a mountain of family adventures year-round in cozy, secluded Park City, situated in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Utah.Once a major gold and silver mining town, Park...
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San Juan Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino
Need a burst of tropical warmth? No passport? No problem, when you contemplate a getaway to this city-style beachfront resort in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico.By day, the San...
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CTO Reports Indicate a Rebound in Caribbean Tourism
Despite an unstable economy, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – a coalition of 30 countries working towards the advancement of Caribbean peoples through the development sustainable tourism...
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Star Trekking: Katy Perry Heads to Atlantis Paradise Island
Pop princess Katy Perry’s newest single “California Gurls” is currently on its way to becoming the hottest jam of the summer. In addition to burning up the charts,...
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The Place Curious George Calls Home
Try Waterville Valley, New Hampshire for family fun in the White Mountains and learn about one of the most treasured children's book charactersTry Waterville Valley, New Hampshire for family fun in...
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Hardwork in Mexico
Travel is a luxury reserved for only those wealthy enough to...
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Active Adventures In St. Lucia
In addition to beaches and natural scenery, families should explore the unique allure of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with an adventurous twist.St. Lucia boasts a rugged landscape that is...
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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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