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Pauline and Arthur Frommer, photo: c. Associated Press

Arthur Frommer Gets His Way With Google

Arthur Frommer just announced that he bought the company he founded, or at least the rights to publish Frommer's guidebooks, e-books and Frommers.com, from Google. A pioneer back in 1957 when he self-published the first "Europe on $5 A Day" for soldiers turned tourists, Arthur Frommer...

Center for Science in the Public Interest Kids Meals Report

Fast Food Nation On Vacation

Although fast food dining is a convenient and quick option on vacation, parents should be aware that very few children's meals at America's most popular chain restaurants meet experts' nutritional guidelines. An Applebee’s grilled cheese sandwich with fries and chocolate milk, for...

Special Needs Destinations And Programs For Travelers

Special Needs Destinations And Programs For Travelers

Special needs travel options - whether snow or sand resorts - offer fun for the whole family, including those with physical disabilities or intellectual challenges such as those on the autism spectrum. In order to assist those interested in special needs travel, we compiled a list of destinations...

FTCDallas Crew with Minnie and Mickey Mouse

What Moms And Dads Teach Us About Family Vacations

The second Family Travel Conference just wrapped up at the deluxe Omni Dallas Hotel. Family Travel Forum, along with TakingtheKids.com and Traveling Mom hosted more than 70 top media and industry leaders, 30% with kids in tow, for a weekend of sharing, discussion and learning at the state-of-the-...

Social Media and the Movies

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Your Next Vacation Destination

With the Oscars coming up, I wonder, will Zero Dark Thirty generate buzz about Pakistan?  Will Argo help to promote Iran? Will Les Miserables keep everyone away from France? A funny thing happened on the way to the movies:  forty million international movie-goers have opted to travel to a...

Pet Acoustics App Plays Music to Pets

Five Smartphone Apps To Make Pet Travel Better

If there's an app for everything, why isn't there one to make that often-stressful trip with your adorable, furry pet smooth sailing? Now there is one.... in fact, many. It's the rare traveler these days who leaves home without a smartphone to guide him along the journey. You have your...

Pet-Friendly Accommodations Welcome Kids Too

Pet-Friendly Accommodations Welcome Kids Too

Families find that hotel chains and B&Bs are putting out the welcome mat and the water bowl for four-legged friends. No longer will the lack of accommodations dictate that Spot should stay at home. There are so many chain hotels and other lodging options (see our list of pet-welcoming B&...

Air Travel With Your Pet

Air Travel With Your Pet

Before you whisk your pet around the world, read some pet-travel tips shared by a veterinarian who is used to global pet travel and has written a one-stop resource for masters about to undertake air travel with pets. Prior To Travel Make a reservation for your pet. Book a direct flight, if...

Helpful Tips For Holiday Travel With Pets

Helpful Tips For Holiday Travel With Pets

FTF loves its four-footed friends, and wants to help you make traveling on the road and in the air just a little more pet-friendly. According to the US Travel Association, approximately 29.1 million adults say they have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more, one-way, from home in the...

Car Travel With Your Pet

Car Travel With Your Pet

Keep the family's four-legged best friend healthy on the road and you'll never hear him barking "Are we there yet?" The following are tips for traveling with  by car with a pet. Remember, as soon as you make your pet-friendly travel plans, assemble a list of local...