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Our reviews of the top family vacation destinations and trip ideas organized by keywords (Italy, Caribbean, teens, etc) and topic (snowsports, spa, etc) to make your research easier.

Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts

Miami, Florida Hotels And Resorts

After several visits and constant change, we're ready to rate which SoBe hotels and those close to the zone will really put up with -- and put out for -- your kids. Not so many years ago, Miami wasn't anyone's idea of a kid-friendly destination--too many Jewish grandmas and Cuban...

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Miami, Florida Attractions

Miami, Florida Attractions

Miami is no longer a haven only for grandparents, but a very family-friendly place, rich in cultural diversity and just plain fun.  Perhaps it's the pervasive influence of the Latin culture with its multi-generational families, maybe it's the warm climate that encourages relaxation,...

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Miami Is Grand For Family Reunions

Miami Is Grand For Family Reunions

My three picks for a family reunion in the sun are the Palms, the Park Central, and the Doral Golf Resort and Spa; very different resorts that make my family return to Miami, Florida again and again. When it comes to multigenerational travel, it's hard to beat the universal year-round...

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Cars driven from New York- New Jersey area to Florida (or returned)

As someone who enjoys their winters in Florida, one aspect I do not like is the ride down. It's not easy to take that drive twice a year for over 20+ hours. Last year I tried www.CarToFlorida.com and they were so helpful and accomidating. I used them agaim this year and once...

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Art Basel Map

The Lowdown on Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 – Walking Maps, Dining, VIP events

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, the Art Basel has continuously grown in popularity to become one of the most illustrious art shows in the Americas. Ranging from emerging new artists to world renowned, the sheer amount of creativity is simply mind-boggling. Art Basel has transformed the whole...

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Viewed from the Canadian side on the Skylon tower

Road Trip to Niagara Falls

      My summer vacation was very astonishing and it was a combination of recreation and educational experiences.  My family and I went on a road trip for two weeks from Miami to Niagara Falls and made many stops along the way.       The first...

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Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Florida

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Florida

FTF's resort expert and her brood review the chic Loews Miami Beach Hotel, a teen favorite near South Beach, in southern Florida. FTF's resort expert and her brood review the chic Loews Miami Beach Hotel, a teen favorite near South Beach, in southern Florida. Sizzling South Beach with its...

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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami

Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami

Miami has excellent family hotels -- even amid the South Beach party scene -- but we scoured the city looking for the select few hotels that not only offer great features for kids but also have a safe, convenient location, rooms large enough to sleep a family (and with cribs available),...

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Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel

Miami Beach International Travellers Hostel

We were determined to discover Miami on a budget.  Looking for a reasonable hotel in South Beach for a girlfriend getaway within proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shopping wasn't an easy feat. We were determined to discover Miami on a budget.  Looking for a reasonable...

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Miami, and Clifford the Big Red Dog

Miami and the Big Red Dog kaleel.tvp@gmail. Miami and the Big Red Dog kaleel.tvp@gmail.com Just heard from our friends at the Miami Children’s Museum that the hero of the PBS KIDS series, Clifford The Big Red Dog, will be part of a “paws-on’ interactive presentation opening...

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