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 Whether you’re dreaming big with a #bestsummer Bucket List adventure to the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, or fancy a charming weekend escape to Pennsylvania Dutch country, we’ve got wallet-friendly and super easy-to-plan options for everyone.TL;DR Dive into the list below and zoom in on whatever sparks your interest! But first, we’ve got some handy tips for smooth sailing with

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How's your summer going? We're still busy planning some vacation time. If you're in the same boat we are, here’s our pick of the 15 very best summer vacation ideas from the amazing #bestsummer directory issued by FamilyTravelForum.com.  We love that they’ve done the homework, and we can load our cart with some of the best ideas for our family. In the hopes of providing you with hope for a (

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We love to share good deals, so this one – a free, five-day car rental for Americans traveling to Scandinavia -- caught our eye.&nbsp; From now through March 15, 2018, any party of two can book flights and add on a rental car, at no extra charge, for any trips taken from May 18 to August 16, 2018. Egeskov Castle seen from the local park, , photo courtesy Visit Denmark The Scandinavian

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Orange has become the new cool, as Orange County announces the 2020 opening of a LEGOLAND New York themepark. Rendering of LEGOLAND New York, with announced opening of 2020. The 170-acre LEGOLAND New York resort is expected to attract approximately two million visitors annually to Goshen, a small town in the foothills of the Catskills – a region that has undergone a lot of development in

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In big news from the happiest place on earth, Walt Disney World started welcoming pets to four of its on-site hotels on Sunday, October 15, 217. In time for Halloween, you say? Well, perhaps that's because it is mascot Pluto's favorite holiday. According to our source, the designated pet-friendly hotels are: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Art of

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Getting ready for the total solar eclipse coming to the United States on Monday, August 21st? We are! We're super excited about what families will be able to see of this natural phenomenon, whether it's a partial solar eclipse or the Full Monty: a Total Solar Eclipse. The difference for viewers in the United States is that the sun will be partially or fully obscured from view by the moon

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On your family trip to the Black Hills region, you've likely experienced nature, western and Native American culture and American history. &nbsp;If you're traveling with younger kids who are looking for old fashioned fun, there's plenty of that too. &nbsp; In&nbsp;Keystone, 10 minutes from Mount Rushmore and a town with an old west vibe, check out&nbsp;Big Thunder Gold Mine&nbsp;for a tour of an

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As the Family Travel Forum 2017 TeenTravel Writing Scholarship submission period draws to a close July 14, we are happy to share the news that (our sponsor) Allianz Global Assistance USA, a leading travel insurance provider, hosts their own scholarship program, ScholarTrips.&nbsp; ScholarTrips&nbsp;gives students the opportunity to travel abroad and experience new places and cultures. The

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&nbsp;Or, One Big Welcome from the Travel Industry Between June 2- June 7, 2017, more than 6,300 international travel buyers, American sellers and international media representing 70 countries met in Washington DC at IPW. The travel convention, formerly known as International Pow Wow in a nod to the world’s affection for America’s cowboy and Indian mythology, is one of the industry’s largest

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It's not often that Spirit Airlines, the notoriously cheap low cost carrier, gives anything away. In fact, they like to boast that, on average, their fares are 30% less than other airlines. They love to promote their "unbundled, stripped-down Bare Fare" and "Frill Control" which allows fliers to pay only for the options they choose – like bags, seat assignments and refreshments. Photo

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Leading travel insurance provider&nbsp;Allianz Global Assistance USA&nbsp;has created&nbsp;ScholarTrips&nbsp;to give students the opportunity to travel abroad and experience new places and cultures. The company has now provided over $150,000 in travel grants to students across the county. ScholarTrips Honoree Using Her Scholarship to Travel This year, students were asked to submit a video or

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Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award from the United Nation's World Tourism Organization. The prize, given to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to &nbsp;the global tourism sector, is richly deserved. Maureen and Tony Wheeler, founders of Lonely

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As snow resorts start reporting their daily snow totals, the season is officially underway. So far, no one can beat Lake Tahoe's record set January 11, 2017 -- 16'6" of powder fell in a 10-day period! So to celebrate the great 2016-2017 ski season everyone is hoping for, we've been checking out several of the "Top Mountain Resorts" lists. Learning how to ski is awesome! It's Learn a

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If you’re a parent whose first New Year’s resolution is “spend more quality time with the kids,” there’s no need to wait until January 1st to act. Here are five favorite destinations that celebrate the arrival of the New Year with early and, often, alcohol-free public events designed for families. MoonPie Drop over Mobile, Alabama. Photo Courtesy Tad Denson,&nbsp;MyShotz.com.&nbsp;

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With brutal winter storms expected across the Midwest over the upcoming Christmas holiday, we know many families will want to curl up in front of their big screen TV and catch up on favorite movies or... hit the cineplex and see something new. For you couch potatoes, we share this delightful infographic produced by AttractionTix.com which details some of the actual places that these great movies

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On your way to the airport with a Samsung Galaxy Note7 in your pocket? If so, you need our travel tips on better packing and ever-changing security rules. Everyone needs them, because making the airport experience less painful means smoother travels, especially during the frantic holiday season. Travel light and keep smiling, the best airport advice we have. 1. Research what the FAA

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Although 44% of Americans say they’d rather visit a dentist than an airport over Christmas, most families enjoy holiday travel, especially a drive to see over-the-top décor.&nbsp; Amazing Thompson House illuminated in Glen Allen, VA, c. TackyLightTour.com This tradition is facilitated by&nbsp;TackyLightTour.com, a directory founded by Matt Burgess to help travelers find places with a

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Here's a travel inspiration tool that we enjoyed playing with, so if you're feeling frustrated by the high costs of holiday travel, maybe you should reconsider that 'dream' trip and try again! Read on for tips on how to select the ideal vacation for a lover of all things urban... This infographic with urban getaway ideas is from CityPASS. We've long promoted them to families because,

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As many of us recover from a busy Halloween, the travel industry is gathering at the annual World Travel Market in London, a meeting and sales venue that influences where tour operators and media will send clients in the year ahead. Since there's a global gathering of travel industry represented at WTM, it's also the time when a lot of other organizations present studies, innovations, and awards

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A July 2016 travel survey conducted by ExpertFlyer.com reveals that the majority (81%) of travelers believe taking a vacation is very important.&nbsp; Interestingly, the survey was conducted among about 1,200 travelers who had already downloaded the ExpertFlyer.com app, which provides seat alerts, flight deals and other travel tools -- typically to frequent business travelers. Like most

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We always say autumn brings great travel bargains, and the fun cities of San Diego and Miami, among others highlighted by Family Travel Forum's&nbsp;fall getaways roundup, are aiming to prove us right. In October, both family-friendly destinations have partnered with local attractions to make big discounts available to visitors. San Diego Kids Free Month San Diego, California calls itself "

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Among the many fall festivals this season is the world’s largest "K-culture" celebration taking place October 1-23 in Busan, Korea. Known for its long and welcoming Haeundae beach, Busan is a modern city that still has a traditional Korean feel at heart. Traditional Korean Market in Haeundae, one of Busan's popular tourist sites. Officially known as the 2016 Busan One Asia Festival, there

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“I came for the winter and stayed for the summer.” I hear it all the time when I visit North America’s top ski resorts.&nbsp;Mountain townies swear by the cool temperatures, clean air and natural beauty of an environment that changes from the stark white of long winters to the lush greenery of all too brief summers.&nbsp; Since travelers find lodging and activity rates at 30% to 50% off the

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It’s wonderful news but it's not magic – the three-day grand opening of The Walt Disney Company’s Shanghai Disney Resort is the product of years of planning among the builders of five other global theme parks, the Shanghai Municipal Government, and joint venture partner Shanghai Shendi Group. The resort's website,&nbsp;www.shanghaidisneyresort.com, is counting down to the opening. “

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