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April 11, 2004

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Best Family Beach Vacations
Planning your next family beach vacation? The Family Travel Network has the inside scoop on the best destinations for family beach vacations. Check out these top 25 family vacation spots.
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10 Insider Tips For Getting Cheap Flight Deals
Airfares can be one of the biggest costs in any family’s vacation budget, but many experts know hidden ways of finding low cost flights. Here are ten insider tips for finding great cheap flights for your next family vacation.
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25 Top Budget Caribbean Family Resorts
Families can easily enjoy some of the Caribbean's best beaches without breaking the bank. The Family Travel Network staff has researched the market and surveyed travel agents, family travel experts, readers, and others to come up with our list of the 25 best budget Caribbean resorts for families as well as great ideas for finding cheap Caribbean family vacation deals.
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10 Reasons To Take A Vagabond Tour Of Ireland
An Ireland vacation ranks high on the list of dream trips for many travelers. If you're planning an Ireland family vacation, here are ten great reasons to explore Ireland with Vagabond.
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Take Your Family On An AmaWaterways Mekong River Cruise
An AmaWaterways Mekong River cruise will
be one of your family’s greatest adventures. Here are seven great reasons to put this unforgettable family travel experience on your family vacation bucket list.
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10 Things Families Love About Carnival Vista
Today's top family vacation destinations must please all ages and interests. Here are ten reasons why a Carnival Vista cruise is a great choice for family and multigenerational vacations.
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Find The Key To Family Fun At Hawks Cay
Choosing the right resort is the key to a great family vacation. Here are seven reasons why Hawks Cay Resort is a favorite vacation destination for families and multigenerational groups.
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10 Reasons Families Vacation At The Omni Homestead
One of the biggest challenges for families is finding the best place for their family vacation. Here are ten reasons why families vacation at The Omni Homestead Resort.
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Planning Your Family's Perfect Machu Picchu Trip
Machu Picchu is a bucket list vacation destination for many families. There are a number of alternatives for a Machu Picchu journey, making it accessible for a wide range of family travelers. Learn how to create the Peru family vacation of your dreams.
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10 Great Experiences at Disney’s Toy Story Land
Families can make memories and play big at Walt Disney World’s colorful Toy Story Land. If you’re heading to Walt Disney World, here are ten don’t–miss Toy Story Land experiences along with some great insider tips.
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Family Fun For Everyone On Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Bliss is a great family cruise choice for families seeking adrenaline-charged fun, non-stop entertainment, superb dining venues and lots of options at sea. Here are seven things families will love about this ship.
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Plan An Iceland Family Escape
Iceland is a wonderful choice for a family vacation, either on its own or as part of a stopover on a trip to Europe. Here are seven reasons to visit Iceland and some great tour recommendations for your family trip.
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Get Away On An Awesome Family Vacation
Norwegian Getaway is a top choice for fantastic family vacations. This amenity-packed ship delivers tons of fun for families with kids of all ages, from toddlers to young adults.
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10 Reasons To Take A European Family River Cruise
Parents and grandparents want to plan extraordinary international family vacations, creating shared memories that will last a lifetime. Uniworld's award–winning European family river cruises offer a outstanding way for families to enjoy Europe together.
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Cheap Disney Family Vacations
Walt Disney World tops the family vacation list for many readers, but the big question is how families can travel to Disney for less. Here are 12 money-saving ways to make a Disney family vacation affordable for your crew.
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10 Reasons To Book A Carnival Horizon Family Cruise
Family vacations are more fun when everyone gets together at sea. Choosing the right ship is key. Here are 10 reasons to choose Carnival Horizon for your family cruise vacation.
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Take Your Family On A Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Families and multigenerational groups are heading to Norway in record numbers. Here are ten great reasons to take your family on a spectacular Norwegian Fjords cruise.
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Nevis Is A Natural For Family Vacations
Nevis is an excellent choice for laid-back family vacations. This unspoiled Caribbean island paradise features beautiful beaches, world-class family-friendly resorts, championship golf, and much more. Here's why you should go.
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7 Reasons To Take A CroisiEurope Family Cruise
CroisiEurope welcomes families with children of all ages to explore the world together on their fleet of over 50 ships. Here are seven great reasons to take a CroisiEurope family cruise.
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Explore Costa Rica And Panama With UnCruise Adventures
Families are immersed in nature, culture and history on small ship cruises in Costa Rica and Panama. Find out why these family adventure vacations might be right for your next trip.
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A Grand Choice For Luxury Mexico Family Vacations
Mexico's Caribbean coast is a popular choice for family vacations. If you're looking for a luxury family-friendly resort in this area, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun is the place to stay.
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10 Reasons To Vacation At The Broadmoor
Looking for a great place for your Colorado luxury family vacation? Put The Broadmoor at the top of your list. Here are ten reasons to choose The Broadmoor for your next family getaway.
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Taking A European Family Cruise Without Kids
As many parents know, family vacations don't always include the kids. For these types of trips, parents seek out vacation options that allow them to experience new destinations and cultures. European river cruises fit the bill perfectly.
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Finding Family Fun In The Florida Keys
Islamorada is a great choice for a Florida Keys family vacation. Here's what to do with kids and why Cheeca Lodge is the best place to stay.
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7 Tips For Visiting Walt Disney World's Pandora
Exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World is an amazing adventure. Here are seven tips for making magical memories and getting the most out of your visit.
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Fabulous Maui Vacations
Maui is a popular family vacation destination for families with kids of all ages. Here are ten great reasons to make Maui your top choice for family travel.
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7 Things Families Love About Norwegian Escape
The new Norwegian Escape offers families a wide variety of exciting features. Here are seven reasons to choose Norwegian Escape for your next family vacation.
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Top US All-Inclusive Resorts Families Will Love
All-inclusive family vacations are a top choice for many parents planning family travel and multigenerational family reunions. With their included daily meal plans and extensive activities for all ages, these properties offer an exceptional family vacation value.
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10 Reasons To Vacation In Anguilla
Family vacations in Anguilla are filled with spectacular beaches, world-class accommodations and unforgettable experiences. Here are ten reasons this Caribbean island paradise should be your next family vacation destination.
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Make Great Family Memories On Carnival Vista
There are so many fun things for families to do on a Carnival Vista vacation. Best of all, they're free for guests. Here are seven great ways to make priceless family vacation memories on Carnival Vista.
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7 Hot Family Beach Getaways
If your crew is in need of a 3-5 night family vacation, travel to the sun for a long weekend family escape. The Family Travel Network staff has found the perfect spots for your warm weather family beach vacation this year.
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Give Back On Your Next Family Vacation
Many families want to have fun on their family vacations and also make a difference in the lives of others. This new travel brand makes it easy for families to do both.
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12 Reasons Why Families Choose Beaches Turks & Caicos
Looking for a top all–inclusive resort for your Caribbean family beach vacation?  Make sure to check out this luxury all-inclusive resort in Turks & Caicos.
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7 Reasons To Plan A Disney Multigenerational Vacation
Multigenerational family vacations are all about having fun together and creating vivid lifelong memories. Here are seven reasons to take your next multigenerational vacation at Walt Disney World.
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Let The Sunshine In On Your Next Family Vacation
When Carnival Cruise Lines crafted the Carnival Sunshine through a $155 million extreme ship makeover, it created a massive vacation playground for families with kids of all ages. Here are ten of its most popular family-friendly features.
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Finding Frozen in Norway
Disney's Oscar-winning Frozen is the most popular animated motion picture of all time. Here's how Disney’s filmmakers found their inspiration for the movie’s setting in Norway.
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10 Reasons To Take A Winter Ranch Vacation
There's something magical about a snowy winter family vacation. Find out about this Colorado dude ranch where families come together to enjoy all the best winter activities and adventures.
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Great All-Inclusive Family Vacations At Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Cancun is a popular family vacation destination. The Hyatt Ziva Cancun has redefined the "all-inclusive" concept and makes Cancun family vacations fun for everyone.
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Five For Action-Packed Fun In Arizona
Arizona is a top family travel destination for families looking for memorable experiences. Here are five top places for exciting Arizona family vacations.
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8 Reasons To Take A Mediterranean Family Cruise
Cruises are one of the best ways for families to see Europe. Here are eight reasons to go now.
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Take a Marvelous Molokai Family Vacation
Families often travel to Hawaii seeking an unspoiled island paradise filled with nature, beauty, uncrowded beaches, and memorable outdoor activities. They'll find it on Molokai. Here are ten reasons to take a Molokai family vacation.
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This Jamaica Family Vacation Gives Back
Parents are often looking for all-inclusive family vacations where they can have fun and do good. At Beaches Ocho Rios, families have plenty of opportunities to do both.
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10 Reasons To Vacation at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Looking for an extraordinary luxury resort that's both all-inclusive and family-friendly? Find out why AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit fits the bill perfectly.
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Freedom Appeals To Cruising Families
Parents and kids love the wide variety of experiences and the freedom cruising offers. That's one reason why cruises make great family vacations. It's just important to choose the right ship.
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Great Family Vacations Happen At Lost Valley Ranch
There are a few very special family vacations that I can't get out of my head. Our trip to Colorado's Lost Valley Ranch is one of them. A family ranch vacation is about so much more than the place - it's the feeling you get when you're there.
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Abaco Family Vacations Bring Unexpected Pleasures
The Abacos and Abaco Beach Resort are a magical spot for family travel. Find out why this should be a top choice for your next family vacation.
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Norwegian Breakaway Delights Cruising Families
Cruising from New York City, the Norwegian Breakway is perfect for family cruise vacations. Find out why this ship is a hit with family travelers and get the latest insider tips.
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10 Reasons to Visit Disney's New Fantasyland
Planning a Walt Disney World family vacation? Here are ten reasons your kids will love visiting Disney's New Fantasyland on your trip.
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Take A Multigenerational Cruise To Canada
Cruises through Canada and New England offer tons of family vacation fun for multigenerational families. These family travel opportunities are perfect choices for family vacations, family reunions and celebratory events.
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12 Reasons Families Love The Carnival Breeze
Cruising is a great choice for family vacations, especially on ships packed with kid-pleasing features. Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Breeze is perfect for family travel and multigenerational family vacations, earning rave reviews from parents and kids alike.
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Family Vacations On Ecuador's Pacific Coast
If you're heading to Ecuador on a family vacation, stay a few days on the mainland to travel along Ecuador's Pacific Coast. There's so much for families to see and do here.
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Round Up The Family For An All-Inclusive Ranch Vacation
  Disney family vacation options extend far beyond the Disney theme parks - especially in 2012. Take a look at all the new family travel excitement happening at Disney this year.
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10 Great Reasons To Visit Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a treasure trove for travelers. Family travel to this gem provides opportunities for learning, adventure, and a broader perspective on the world.
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What To Do In Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida is already a natural for a family vacations. Add Winter from Dolphin Tale, and Clearwater becomes a blockbuster for family travel. Here's what to do in Clearwater on your next family vacation.
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Take The Family On A Carnival LIVE Cruise
Does your family love music and cruising? This exciting family vacation experience combines the best of both worlds.
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Fun Family Vacations in San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean's most exciting places for a family vacation. No passports are necessary, so family travel is easy. You'll have a great family vacation with all the activities and top family resorts here.
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Awesome Family Adventures On An Alaska Un-Cruise
Family vacations in Alaska are memorable, particularly on an American Safari Un-Cruise. The experiences and wildlife viewing are truly extraordinary, creating lifelong family travel memories.
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A Family Playground at Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Looking for family travel excitement? A family vacation at this New York mountain resort is filled with loads of thrills.
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Resort Spotlight: Terranea Resort
Looking for a great spot for your next family vacation? Southern California is perfect for family travel. It's home to beautiful beaches, world-class theme parks, legendary Hollywood attractions and the Terranea Resort.
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Carnival Fun Ship 2.0: The Next Generation of Family Fun
Family cruise vacations are even more exciting, thanks to Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements. Here are five reasons why.
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Families Go Wild for South Africa's Eastern Cape
South Africa ranked as one of the world's top five "most ideal family travel destinations" in recent travel and vacation polls. The Eastern Cape's extraordinary wildlife viewing, cultural experiences and beaches make it the family vacation destination of a lifetime.
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Disney's New Ship Is A Fantasy Of Fun
Disney's ships are designed for family vacations with kids of all ages. The Disney Fantasy is perfect for family travel and a great choice for any family vacation, including multigenerational events.
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A Family Vacation in New York
If you've traveled New York City with the kids, I'm sure you've hit all of the old family vacation favorites. But there's so much more to do on a family vacation in New York – lots of it known mostly to insiders.
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Awesome Antigua Vacations
Picking the right place for a Caribbean family vacation can be tough. So is choosing the right resort for family travel. Find out why Antigua is a hot spot for family vacations or for your next romantic parents-only getaway.
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Waikoloa Beach Resort Adds The "Wow" To Family Vacations
Family travel is all about making great family vacation memories and choosing the right destination is critical. Parents and grandparents are always searching for a special place that offers something extra for their next family vacation. For families seeking loads of new adventures, Hawaii's Waikoloa Beach Resort is the place to be.
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Which Land of Disney Is Best: Disneyland or Disney World?
Family Travel Network readers often wonder which Disney park is best for a family vacation: Disneyland or Walt Disney World. This mom traveled 3000 miles to find the answer.
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Hyatt Coconut Point: A Tropical Family Escape
Sometimes a tropical family vacation is just what parents and kids have in mind. For family travel convenience, it's sometimes easier on frazzled parents – and the vacation budget – if the destination is just a drive or short direct flight away. For families seeking a tropical getaway, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point fits the bill perfectly.
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Fun International Family Vacations in Quito
is a family travel gem, just waiting to be discovered. This UNESCO World Heritage city offers a truly memorable family vacation with something for everyone.
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12 Best Family Nature Vacations
Wildlife safaris and nature vacations are always at the top of our readers' family vacation lists. If your family wants to travel to where the wild things are, here are 12 memorable spots for your next family vacation.
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Ecoventura And The Galapagos: A Perfect Match For Families
The Galapagos Islands are a spectacular destination for family travel. For adventure seekers and nature lovers, this is the family vacation of a lifetime.
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10 Great Vacations for Babies and Toddlers
Parents of little ones - get ready to travel. There are many fun family vacation options waiting for you and your family. We've outlined ten of the best vacations for families with babies and toddlers along with the resources needed to plan your trip
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Learning Is Fun On An Enrichment Cruise
Looking for an international family vacation that promotes intellectual discovery and cultural interaction? Consider taking the family on an enrichment cruise.
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A Florida Family Vacation On Marco Island
Florida family vacations are wonderful – especially when they combine sun, sand, wildlife and adventure. That kind of family travel experience goes straight to the top of my daughter's family vacation wish list.
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Enchanting Puerto Vallarta Family Vacations
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's most popular family vacation destinations. Located on Mexico's Pacific coast, this colonial city has excellent options for family travel and adventures, great shopping, and a wide variety of family friendly resorts. In addition, this tropical oasis is a watersports mecca with a wide variety of activities to match every family vacationer's interests.
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Family Adventures in Guatemala's Highlands
One of the biggest family vacation challenges is choosing a family travel destination that appeals to every family member. Guatemala is a good choice for a family trip because it offers attractions to match almost every family travel interest.
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Small Cruise Ship Alaska Family Vacations
Bears and whales and glaciers, oh my! Alaska is a family travel playground. This exciting destination can deliver an epic family vacation that will be remembered for a lifetime. Alaska cruises are a perfect way to see the Great Land, especially for families and multigenerational vacations.
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12 Tips for Cruising With Teens
A family cruise vacation can be one of the best travel options for families with teens. Today's cruise holidays are filled with teen clubs, high-energy activities and exciting shore excursions. Cruise ships offer family vacations loaded with endless choices for exploration and entertainment, but families with teens should be prepared and make their ship selections wisely.
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Tips For Choosing A Short Family Cruise
Many cash-crunched families are taking shorter family vacations this year. Luckily, the cruise industry's expanded array of quick vacation getaways is well suited to fit families' budget constraints. These 3- to 5-day sailings depart from a wide variety of U.S. ports, making them easily accessible for convenient family travel. In addition, short cruises are an excellent family vacation value and provide first-time cruisers with an opportunity to test the waters before taking a longer voyage.
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Mexico's Palace Resorts: So Many Playgrounds For Family Vacations
Many family travelers are looking for all-inclusive vacations that combine luxury, variety, and loads of fun. With their many unique features and amenities, Palace Resorts are a great vacation choice for types of families. If you're thinking about an action-packed all-inclusive family vacation, this is one resort brand that definitely should be on your list.
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Six Great Family Road Trips
High airfares and long security lines are making road trips a popular choice for family vacations this year. Family travel by car is also an excellent opportunity to spend time together, bonding and creating great vacation memories. The key is involve the kids in vacation planning and allow every member of the family to have something to look forward to each day.
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Kids Flying Solo: Tips for Unaccompanied Minors
Summer and school holidays are family travel red-zone periods. If you're planning to send your kids on a flight alone, here are a few family travel tips to follow.
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An Oahu Family Vacation With Tweens and Teens
Oahu is the ultimate Hawaiian hangout for family vacations - particularly if you have older kids.
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Resort Spotlight: Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe
Families love all-inclusive resorts for family vacations - in fact, it's a major family travel trend. Barceló's new flagship resort offers family vacationers an all-inclusive with great food, top-notch amenities and so much more.
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Carnival Makes European Family Vacations a Breeze
The Mediterranean is a wonderful choice for a family vacation, but it's important to pick the right ship. Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Breeze is perfect option for family travel and multigenerational family vacations.
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Travel Q&A: Ask KidTravel
In this travel column, Nancy Schretter, Managing Editor of the Family Travel Network, answers real family vacation questions from some of our readers.
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Disneyland for Teens: Where To Discover The Magic
Walt dreamed up Disneyland for his two little girls, but The Happiest Place on Earth has plenty to offer big kids as well. When we recently visited with my 17-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son, they were both charmed and thrilled by this classic park.
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10 Money-Saving Secrets For Orlando Family Vacations
If you're planning a family vacation in Orlando, there are a number of ways to stretch your family travel dollars. Here are 10 great budget-saving family travel tips help you find deals, save money, and get the most out of your Orlando family vacation.
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Give And Take: How To Give Back When Taking Your Next Vacation Family vacations always involve a lot of taking.We take plane trips and tons of pictures.Wetakeexcursionsand take in all the sights. Taking a family vacation to an interesting destination is exciting, butit's oftenmore rewarding whenwe give back as well. As my mother always said, "It's better to give than receive." Many families would like to help others when they travel, but don't have the time or money to take a separate expensive volunteer vacation. Giving to others while on vacation is easy, you just have to know where to look. We have made volunteerism a part of many of our vacations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, and it has often been the highlight of our trip.
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Family Fun in New York's Finger Lakes Most families in the Northeast have heard of New York State's Finger Lakes region. The reputation of its many wineries is world-renowned. What many parents don't realize, however, is what a great destination this region is for family travel. It's perfect for family road trips and action-packed family vacations.
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Ten Tips for Planning A Great Family Vacation Stressed about planning your next family vacation? Relax - the Family Travel Network is here to help. Here are ten family travel tips to help make your next family vacation the best ever.
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10 Spectacular Places for Families to See Sea Turtles
Family travel is booming, and family-oriented nature travel is one of the hottest travel segments of all. Travel destinations and resorts are catering to these trends by offering innovative, environmentally sensitive programs, unique opportunities for family members to observe nature, and wide variety of family packages. In this "10 Spectacular Places" article, you'll find the Family Travel Network's picks for the best places to take your family to see sea turtles in the wild
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Family Eco-Travel Adventures
Nature-oriented family travel can provide the perfect combination of excitement, shared learning, and the thrill of observing wildlife at close range. Peak family experiences can include swimming with dolphins or sea turtles, snorkeling through a colorful underwater wonderland, being eye to eye with a whale, or travel to the Galapagos Islands. For families who love the outdoors, a wide variety of eco-travel options available. An entire family vacation can be planned around nature-oriented activities, or a simple day trip can be included as part of a family weekend getaway.
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Cultural Getaways for Families
Family friendly cultural getaways are an increasingly popular vacation option. These destinations and resorts offer families the opportunity to relax, renew, and bond in a culturally significant setting. A number of resorts offer this unique family travel opportunity, with of the best being the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa.
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Family Volunteer Vacations
planning to travel and looking for something different for your next family getaway or teen's spring break? Family travel experiences can be used as a time to experience different cultures and help others in need. Consider a family volunteer vacation for an upcoming family trip. Researchers at the Family Travel Network have found some great sponsoring organizations that would greatly appreciate your help.
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How to Get to Disney Cheap
Disney family vacations are one of the most popular topics for our Family Travel Network readers. So is how to get to Disney on a budget. Here are 12 ways to get to Disney on the cheap so you'll have plenty of money to spend at the parks on your Disney family vacation.
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SeaWorld Family Vacations
Family travelers to Orlando will find a great alternative to the usual Disney family vacation by taking in SeaWorld's exciting theme parks. With the wide variety of attractions at the SeaWorld Parks, family vacations here will be packed with fun.
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Take the Family on a Fascinating Factory Tour
Family travel does not have to be expensive -- and factory tours fit the bill perfectly. Your family will enjoy these educational glimpses into the inner workings of companies and how products are made. In addition, since there are hundreds of tours available throughout the United States, one is sure to easily fit into your upcoming family travel or weekend getaway plans. For this article, the staff of the Family Travel Network has selected some of the best factory tours available, paying particular attention to those that would be of most interest to the family market.
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Hot Bargains

Super Deals at Cancun’s Moon Palace Resort
Looking for a hot family vacation deal? Check out these great family travel offers from the Moon Palace Resort.
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Save Money On Your Vacation With Go Card USA
Go Card passes can help save you money on dozens of attractions in your vacation or travel destination. Passes are available for Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, San Diego, Orlando, Miami, Oahu, Maui, Los Angeles and the Blue Ridge. In addition, a Powder Passport provides multi-mountain access to 16 ski destinations in the Northeast with no blackout dates. Powder Passports are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days.(read more)

Fridays Are Free In The Bahamas
Travel to the Bahamas for your family vacation and get Friday free! As part of Bahama Fridays Free Getaway, families get a free vacation night with a stay of four nights or more.
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Save on Family Vacations at FDR ResortsJamaica is a popular destination for family travel and this FDR Resorts special offer provides big savings on all-inclusive family vacations. Now families staying at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa and Pebbles Resort can save up to 50% off on family vacations during Summer and Fall, 2009.
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Current Features

Family Travel With Babies and Toddlers
With a little bit of preparation and an open mind, you can travel with your young family AND survive to do it again. Believe it or not, family travel is often easier with an infant than an older child. Infants are very portable, they can sleep nearly anywhere, and if youre breastfeeding, you dont need to find the nearest supermarket as soon as you land. Toddlers, with their new awareness of the world, make family travel seem like fun. They're fascinated by everything: snack trays, miniaturized food served at mealtimes, earphones for the movies, movie screens, things they see out the window --- basically everything to do with family travel.
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Carnival Caters To Families With Tots
Cruising is a great choice for a family or with young children. Carnival has added programs that enhance its appeal to cruising families with little ones.
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Romance In The Virgins
If you're thinking about getting away on a romantic Caribbean vacation without the kids, think about the Virgin Islands. Here are three options for the perfect Caribbean romantic vacation - on any budget.
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A Grand Resort on Grand Bahama Island: Grand Lucayan
Check out the Grand Lucayan - a good choice for a fun tropical family vacation at a non-luxury price.
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Resort Spotlight: New Jersey's Crystal Springs Resort
East Coast travelers looking for a great family vacation escape and four seasons of adventure should check out this convenient family travel destination.
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Virginia Beach Family Vacation Highlights
Virginia Beach is a great family travel choice for a beach vacation. But there's lots for families to do here on a family vacation beyond the beach, including a world-class aquarium, newly-renovated water park, and much more.
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Pigeon Forge: The Place for Family Fun
Families seeking a family vacation packed with thrills, music, excitement and fun should consider a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Because of its wide variety of attractions and close proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this family travel destination attracts more than 11 million people a year. Pigeon Forge is a popular choice for large family reunions and well as a year-round family vacation getaway.
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Family Travel Adventures by Karen Rubin
Cybertravel to exotic destinations and find out the best places for families.
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What To Do In Durango
Durango, Colorado is an excellent choice for family vacations. Family vacation activities include river rafting, train trips, horseback riding and ziplines - all perfect for family travel. Here's what to do in Durango on your next family vacation.
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Family Vacation Guide: Boston, MA
Boston is a great family destination for a vacation during any time of the year. There is so much to do here for every member of the family. In fact, the abundance of activities and sights can often be overwhelming. Do take the time to plan your trip and resist the urge to cram too many sights and experiences into your getaway. You'll have so much from which to choose.
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15 Tips For Planning Wallet-Friendly Family Vacations
If you’re looking for an affordable family vacation and hot family travel bargains, here are fifteen ways to find the biggest family vacation deals, cut costs, and make great memories on your family’s next trip.
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12 Tips for Multigenerational Family Vacations
Multigeneration family vacations are very popular, but planning can be stressful. Here are twelve family travel tips that will make your next multigenerational family vacation or family reunion the best ever.
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Top 10 Family-Friendly U.S. Bargain Hotels
Money constraints are the hardest part of taking family vacations, according to a recent family travel survey conducted by TripAdvisor. In a survey of over 2,400 people worldwide, more than half of the respondents said that the most difficult aspect of family vacations is staying on a budget.
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Great Aquariums For Families
If you’re looking for underwater adventure, travel to one of these favorites on your next family vacation.
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Maui
Island of Adventure

When choosing a Hawaiian island for your next family vacation, say aloha to Maui. Our family vacationed there this past summer, and Maui delivered everything two work-weary parents and two active teens could want in an island getaway. My husband and I logged hours of lounge-chair time on the beautiful beaches and reveled in the peacefulness of the place. At the same time, our restless teens still found plenty to do there. Magical Maui was able to meet our divergent needs by offering the perfect balance of relaxation and action.
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Top 10 Florida Keys Hotels for Families
Looking for where to stay in the Florida Keys with kids? Check out this list of the best places to stay for families.
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Top Resort Spas for Kids and Teens
Savvy family friendly resorts have spotted one of today’s fastest growing trends: demand for spa services by teens and their younger siblings. In the past, "family friendly spas" used to mean resorts that offered kids programs to entertain the kids while Mom and Dad went to the spa. Now that is no longer the case. Teens and younger children want to be pampered with spa treatments as well.
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Getting Back To Nature On A Multigenerational Ranch Vacation
The scent hits you immediately upon reaching the grounds of the Kay El Bar Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona (www.Kayelbar.com), and it’s not the aroma of horses, even though those pretty creatures are everywhere.
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Annapolis For Families: Its All About Water and History
Annapolis is an exciting family travel destination, offering lots of activities for the entire family. Home to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis has a lovely waterfront location and a legendary past. Whether you choose to stroll the citys historic streets or cruise the picturesque waterways, Annapolis is a great choice for a weekend getaway or as part of a Washington D.C. family vacation.
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Resort Spotlight: Gaylord Opryland Resort
Looking for a tropical spot for your next family vacation, but don’t want to travel far? Check out Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort.
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Take A Las Vegas Family Vacation
Family vacation JACKPOT! Where in the world can the whole family travel to find 24-hour-a-day vacation excitement, swim nearly year round, and see exciting bits of "Americana"? The answer is Las Vegas, Nevada.
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5 Great International Family Eco-Lodges
If you’re looking for a family vacation surrounded by nature and wildlife, consider choosing a family friendly eco-lodge as your family’s next travel destination. These lodges offer family oriented accommodations and meals, as well as a wide variety of activities, tours and adventure opportunities. Here are five of our favorites.
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Fishing, Family and Fun at Florida’s
Cheeca Lodge

Cheeca Lodge has long been a mecca for fishing lovers. The resort’s location in Islamorada, the sports fishing capital of the world, offers guests a wide variety of angling opportunities. In recent years, however, this Florida Keys resort has been luring more than fishing enthusiasts to its 27-acre property. Families have discovered all of the wonders that Cheeca Lodge has to offer, and have been beating a path to its door. In addition, nearby attractions add to Cheeca’s appeal as a family travel destination.
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Leave The Kids With the Dolphins On Your Next Family Travel Adventure
Parents who are divers are often faced with a dilemma when selecting their family travel destinations. They want to dive, but they hate leaving family members behind. Now, divers can travel to a resort that has developed a unique approach to family vacations. At Anthony’s Key Resort, dolphins are part of a unique kids program that makes nature and learning a unique part of the family travel experience.
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Adopt a Dragon in Grand Cayman
If your family is planning to travel to Grand Cayman, make your vacation even more exciting by adopting a dragon. Well, maybe not the fire-breathing kind, but an animal that closely resembles one.
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Puerto Vallarta Offers Adventure and Luxury for Families
It is easy to fall in love with a place as warm and inviting as Puerto Vallarta, and families all across North America are finding that out. A beautiful place to stay, if you want to be close to the ocean and every amenity that an all-inclusive resort can offer.
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Choosing Age-Appropriate National Park Family Vacations
For every family, there is a perfect national park vacation. Choosing the right family vacation experience, however, requires a bit of planning and research as well as factoring in family dynamics such as age and fitness level.
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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Family Travel Budget
Parents in the midst of family vacation planning are always looking for ways to stretch their travel budget. In this article, the Family Travel Network staff reveals some of today’s latest and best money-saving travel tips for family trips. If you’re busy planning your family’s next getaway, these twelve tips and insider secrets will save tons of travel dollars on your family’s next vacation.
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Super Family Resorts
At the Family Travel Network, we’re constantly receiving requests for all-season resorts with a wide variety of activities and amenities. These are the types of places that are perfect for multi-generational trips, family vacations, and long-weekend getaways at any time of the year.
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Vacationing With Teens Can Be A Breeze
Planning a warm weather family vacation certainly seemed a lot easier when my children were in elementary school. Our family was relatively easy to satisfy -- all we needed was a family friendly resort with great beach, a large pool (preferably with a water slide), a room that could accommodate four, and restaurants with children’s menus. A captivating children’s program was a big plus, of course, but we could make up for its absence with lots of family time.
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Terrific Trips with Babies & Toddlers
The Family Travel Network has found some great resorts that will take care of your bundle of joy.
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Family Travel’s Best-Kept Secret
If you’re dreading that upcoming family trip by car or plane, here’s a great way to banish the "are we there yet?" travel blues. To eliminate frayed nerves on your journey, pack a travel knapsack for your kids. Travel knapsacks make family travel so much easier, and soon will become a much beloved part of your family’s vacation memories.
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CRUISE PACKING LIST FOR KIDS
Cruising is a great vacation option for families. Figuring out what to pack, however, can be one of the hardest parts of heading off on a family cruise. Here’s a list of everything to consider bringing along on your family cruise vacation.
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Costa Rica With Kids the Easy Way Fifteen red poison dart frogs! yelled seven-year old Cammy Resnick excitedly as she hopped up and down on the jungle path. Now its sixteen No, seventeen! her nine-year old sister Katie hollered back.
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Teens For A Change: Finding A Great Volunteer Vacation Trip
The popularity of teen volunteer vacation programs has soared in the last few years. These trips with a purpose allow teens to travel, get a new perspective on the world, make a difference in the lives of others, and grow in the process.
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Resort Spotlight: Club Med Sandpiper Bay
Family travel is easy at this Club Med, one of the few all-inclusive family vacation options located in the United States.
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A Riviera Maya Family Vacation
Family vacations in Mexico’s Riviera Maya are filled with sun, fun. history and adventure. If your family travel expectations include both beach and excitement, the Riviera Maya might be the perfect place for your next family vacation.
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Families are Going Goofy for the Disneyland Hotel
The Disneyland Hotel is a modern family travel destination for family vacations. Check it out here.
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Planning a Mediterranean Family Cruise
Mediterranean cruises make great European family vacations and multigenerational trips. If you’re planning to travel with the kids on a Mediterranean cruise family vacation, get tips and answers to your most frequently asked questions here.
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What to do in Jamaica Looking for some fun activities for your family vacation to Jamaica? Figuring out what to do in Jamaica is no problem for family travelers. The island is packed with tons of opportunities for family vacation fun.
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5 Tips For Meeting Anna And Elsa At Disney
If you and your kids want to meet Anna and Elsa from Frozen at Disney, check out these five tips.
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Escape to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Family vacations are fantastic. Sometimes parents need their own kind of family travel, though - a romantic escape to relax and reconnect with each other. Nemacolin is a great choice.
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