The Family Vacationist February 2, 2012

The Family Vacationist


Greetings Fellow Traveler,
We are very excited about our upcoming Family Travel Conference in New York -- the first ever chance we've had to meet with other family travel writers and bloggers to talk about trends, best practices in covering family vacations, and how to make a positive change in the way the travel industry caters to travelers with kids and family.
Sponsor: VisitAruba.com - Win a Family Vacation in Aruba
Aruba Beach at Sunset The winter winds might be howling in the Northern Hemisphere, but the winds that blow across the Caribbean island of Aruba are always warm. Experience it for yourself if you win this fabulous family of 4 vacation, including plane tickets. Just watch "Mom vs. Electronics" and tell us how you control the use of electronics on vacation!

Please take a minute to tell us how you pick vacations. We've written about many perks offered with family vacation packages, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on their value. Please go the the Forums to vote on the real decision-making factors for you when booking a hotel, cruise or vacation destination.
Sponsor: Spring to the Beach This Year with Great Offers & Fun for All Ages
Sandestin ResortSandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort in Destin, is the perfect destination for your family's 2012 spring break vacation. Sandestin is making it easy for travelers to get away this spring with its FREE* Night offer. *Mention Code: FREE5 - Book Online or call (877)547-112

In more big news, we have just launched our annual FTF Young Teen Travel Writers Scholarship for travel bloggers ages 18-26. We are proud that our colleagues at the American Society of Travel Writers will be judging the winners of this merit scholarship. Submissions will be accepted through March 1, 2012; see the FTF YTW Scholarship page for eligibility and all rules.

Over at our sister TakingtheKids.com, you can read a guide's view of family adventure travel in this personal account by the daughter of famous tour operator, Austin-Lehman Adventures. At TravelingMom.com, all fingers are poised to join the Feb 6th Monday night #TMOM Twitter Party on Perfect Family Vacations.

Bon voyage. Safe there, safe home!
Kyle & the FTF team

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