The Family Travel Files E-zine - Table of Contents

EzineIndexPageNews - The latest family vacation information about destinations, resorts, services and cruises. Ideas and Options - Specific family vacation ideas, tours, packages, cruises and adventures. On File - Reasons to create your own family vacation including specific details about locations, bonus points and fun, clever and cool stuff to do with kids. Vacation Deals - Specific family vacation offers, discounts or bonuses which ease the cash crunch but not the fun. Festivals and Events - Annual events and family friendly festivals which add value and unique memories to any vacation. Advice - Tips, suggestions and insider information to make your family vacation more fun and less stressful. (Image from Kure Beach, North Carolina.)
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ARTICLES
California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas – Fishing, Sailing, and the Comstock Silver Lode.

Reno, Carson City as well as both North and South Lake Tahoe provide families on vacation with days packed with summer recreation, and nights featuring cowboy stories and awesome Shakespeare under the starts. With miles of trails to ride and hike plus kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and golf at more than 50 spots in the area – it’s all about fun outside. [Read More]

Texas: San Antonio, The SPAhhhT Youth Spa.

It’s hip, it’s cool. It’s not your momma’s spa! The SPAhhhT (pronounced "spot") provides a first-class spa experience unlike any other in a setting that captures the feel and decor today's youth looks for. The SPAhhhT offers a variety of youth-designed services such as air-brushed tattoos, Caribbean-style hair braids, and basic salon services like pedicures and manicures as well as clothed massage treatments under the supervision of a parent or guardian. [Read More]

Arkansas: Montain Home, Scott Valley Ranch.

If you love horses this is the place to be. If you love to ride a horse, but don't know how, this is the place to be. If you want to watch horses roam freely about the grassy meadows while doing absolutely nothing yourself, this is the place to be. [Read More]

USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to tee off or putt out with a child knows that sharing the game of golf can be fun and rewarding. [Read More]

Britain: Cornwall, Family Fun - Join King Arthur and His Fabled Court.

There are few more familiar and enduring legends in British history than the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. A tale told for nearly a Millennium, first in ancient manuscripts, later on the musical stage and now in movie theaters. [Read More]

Alabama: Leesburg, Chesnut Bay Resort - Weiss Lake, Cherokee Rock Village and Sequoyah Caverns.

Located in the mountains of Northeastern Alabama Chestnut Bay is a serene and quieting place; an ideal place to unwind and regroup. Perched on the shores of mirror-like Weiss Lake, the family friendly resort provides families comfortable lake houses and poolside villas outfitted to create a home-away-from–home atmosphere. Surrounded by lush forest lands and bird songs, cloaked by starry nights and cool mountain air, the resort offers guests an easy-paced vacation complete with lake toys, and fishing poles. [Read More]

Britain: Going Green on Vacation.

This year VisitBritain invites vacationers to pass on the room service and give back with volunteer-based vacations in Britain, from wildlife conservation off the Scottish coast to restoring a 2,000-year-old Roman wall, Britain offers opportunities for the volunteer in all of us. VisitBritain, the national tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales, provides tips for travelers looking to leave a lasting imprint on local communities in Britain. [Read More]

Britain: Experience the Romance and Royal Scandal of Tudor England.

Excitement and romance await visitors who dare to recapture one of history’s most notorious and fascinating time periods, Tudor England. The Other Boleyn Girl, the bestselling and beloved book by author Philippa Gregory, has been adapted for the silver screen for a new movie. The Other Boleyn Girl is an engrossing and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in history. A peak into the exquisite opulence and intriguing history of the Tudor court will inspire travelers to plan royal getaways of their own. VisitBritain, the national tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales, shows travelers how they can follow in the footsteps of the Tudors and experience royal England. [Read More]

Illinois: Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa Family Reunions Made Easy.

In terms of effort, time and planning, family reunions are right up there with weddings - easily taking a year or more to ensure a successful and smooth event. A critical first step is finding a location that not only can accommodate groups as large as 100, but can provide one-on-one assistance with all the details. [Read More]

Arizona: Rio Rico, Esplendor Resort – Golf, Amazing High Desert Sunsets, and Family Fun.

There’s a spunky carefree attitude obvious from the moment of arrival making a family getaway in the high desert super fun. Maybe the location has something to do with it. The Santa Cruz Valley just 40 minutes south of Tucson and only 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix is the home of Esplendor Resort. Vacationing families stay in hacienda style rooms amid centuries of history framing the soul of the Old West and spirit of Colonial Mexico. [Read More]

Vermont: Stowe, Trapp Family Lodge Summertime Family Vacation Fun - Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Music.

Escape to the Green Mountains of Vermont for and energizing family vacation. Hike, swim, play tennis, go mountain biking, practice yoga, and enjoy spa time. Enjoy family time and feel rested, refreshed, recharged, and reconnected. [Read More]

Advice: Just Bug Off - Summer Family Vacation Essentials.

Pests of the insect variety can raise the stress level of any vacation. Checkout our list of solutions to pesky bugs so your family vacation time will be more pleasant. Our list offers solutions for a camping trip to the Boundary Waters or a family vacation in the tropics. [Read More]

Virginia: Alexandria, Family Vacation Ideas.

The family friendly atmosphere makes the city an ideal base for a vacation in the area or a business trip with kids included. The access to DC is easy with a metro stop in the shadow of Shouters Hill. And not far to the south is Mount Vernon with an extensive list of seasonal activities created with families in mind. But Alexandria itself has plenty to occupy vacation days and walking is the best way to enjoy the city. [Read More]

New Hampshire: Madison, Purity Spring Resort All Season Family Vacation Fun.

Go fishing at dawn or hike in the woods; row to a lakeside cookout or sample lobster on the beach; conquer the iceberg on the lake, swim in the pool or play tennis. Affordable, family-friendly and fun, escape to the beautiful White Mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, and share a vacation your family will treasure for a lifetime. [Read More]

Florida: Cocoa Beach, Space Coast Family Vacation Beach Time - Go Surfing Together.

In the last decade the sport of surfing has evolved to include just about anyone who loves the beach. The combination of sunshine, seagulls, sunscreen, sand and surf create the ultimate backdrop for a family vacation at the beach with surfing as part of the fun. In Florida surfers thrive on the waves along the Atlantic Coast. [Read More]

Arizona: Scottsdale, Fairmont Scottsdale - Family Summertime Fun Exploring Together.

Navigating with a GPS to discover desert creatures, going on a photo safari or better yet, meeting real-life adventurers who have discovered new species and traveled to the ends of the Earth, the Fairmont Scottsdale luxury hotel is making this summer an adventure to remember. [Read More]

North Carolina: Cherokee, Oconaluftee Indian Village Time Travel Experience.

Turning wood into a canoe doesn’t seem like such a big deal. All it takes is a few power tools and a little know how, or even better, a trip to the local sporting goods store. No problem. One trip to the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, NC – where the Cherokees recreate the painstaking six-month task of hulling a canoe – will change the way you look at these floating vessels forever. [Read More]

Arkansas: DeGray Lake, What Lies Beneath the Surface.

“Yoo hoo. You in the tent,” the ranger at DeGray Lake Resort State Park called to my friends and me. He told us we had to register for our campsite by 10 a.m. We checked our watches: it was 9:35. After a trip to the visitors center, we knew we were lucky to get one of the park’s last vacant sites. [Read More]

England: Cornwall, Fowey - Renting a Cottage with the Kids.

Looking at the map placed deliberately on the dinning room table it seemed simple enough; it was going to be a trip for three generations. We decided to go to England and to rent a quaint "country" cottage. I thought it was time to introduce the little ones to something not made by Disney. [Read More]

Florida: Fort Myers/Naples, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - Family, Luxury and Eco-Friendly.

With natural, lightly developed white sand beach at the front door and raw Everglades wilderness at its back, Southwest Florida takes a rare stance among exotic wild things and their unique semi-tropical habitat. The destination tops the list for travelers on a quest to become one with extraordinary nature. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Dominican Republic: Casa de Campo Resort

Book a Superior or Luxury room andget 4th night free and a $100 resort credit. KIDS STAY, EAT and PLAY FREE! [Read More]

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Brunswick and the Golden Isles Vacations

Comfortable and friendly, the Golden Isles have always been ideal for families who appreciate nature and want to enjoy an easy paced seaside vacation. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Vacation Packages

Our Vacation Packages offer action-packed family fun travel all year round! [Read More]

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Smoky Mountain Reunion Places

Thinking of a mountain reunion for your family or group? We can help to make your get together easier. We have special vacation planners to assist you. [Read More]

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Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Kissimmee St. Cloud Great Vacation Ideas

A family-friendly base place. Close to all attractions. Check out our latest deals for places to stay. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Family Get Away

Heading to the mountains? Look for the best deals in Pigeon Forge here. Check out our Pigeon Forge Value Card; savings for the whole family online. [Read More]

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Longboat Key Club and Resort

Make Family Memories together at our beach place. Enter to win a Florida family vacation at Longboat Key Club and Resort. [Read More]

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Myrtle Beach Family Vacations

Vacation on the edge, pure family fun. [Read More]

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Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa

Family Getaway. Get the 4th night free, breakfast and room upgrade this winter between January 1 and March 31, 2009. [Read More]

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Otter Tail Country

Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. [Read More]

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ACE Adventure Resort

ACE is the spot for all your family adventures filled with fun. [Read More]

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ALA: Family Adventure Tours

Family adventure vacations begin with us. [Read More]

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GTC Tour to Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s diversity attracts families of all shapes and sizes to its shores. We make the learning part of the trip come alive filled with fun-filled activities that will make the whole family laugh. [Read More]

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ALA: Canadian Rockies Family Adventure

Mighty Peaks to Mountain Goats. Enjoy wilderness as stunning as a Rocky Mountain rainbow. [Read More]

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