Activities & Adventures
Everything the family planner needs to know about the top Family Vacation Activities at destinations around the world, whether you're interested in family cruises, road trips, hotel reviews, great cheap vacations or weekend adventures.
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Top Family Mardi Gras And Carnival Celebrations Around The WorldFebruary and March are the time for party-loving cultures and Catholics everywhere to celebrate Carnival, Carnaval, Carnevale, Mardi Gras and other pre-Lenten festivals. With the winter season comes Carnival. New Orleans' Mardi Gras, Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval and Venice's Carnevale... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Top 10 Family Ski ResortsLooking for the top ski resorts for a family ski or snowboarding vacation? The following are winners of FTF's Top 10 Getaway awards in the snowsports category, honored for their top family facilities and instruction. Our "Top 10 Getaways" award winners, selected annually since 1998... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Dream Ski Vacation to Aspen Snowmass Won by Pignataro FamilyCongratulations to Diane Pignataro, winner of our Families Dream Big Ski Vacation to Aspen Snowmass. In December 2011, this ski vacation giveaway by Ski.com presented family vacation planners with a skier's scavenger hunt and several ways to earn chances to win via social media and partner... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Celebrate First Night On New YearsFamilies around the world love community-organized First Night festivals that help ring in the New Year in high style. Adults appreciate the many daytime shows for children, open-air activities that parents can drop in and out of, and the festive but civilized, alcohol-free environment. We know... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Europe In Winter: Favorite Holiday MarketsDespite some freezing temperatures, the family fun radiating from the tents and stalls of Europe's Christmas Markets is enough to keep all visitors feeling welcomed and toasty warm. Here's our pick of the very best places in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Belgium and Great Britain to celebrate... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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It's Getting To Be Christmas Tree TimeFamily excursions make the holidays special, so why not take the kids Christmas tree hunting this winter? We make it easy with this guide to the U-Pick Christmas Tree Farm nearest you. Did you grow up with a fake Christmas tree? According to the National Christmas Tree Association (636/449-5070... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Colonial Winter In Williamsburg, VirginiaAn enriching holiday experience that families will cherish for years can be found in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Since 1934, this 301-acre historic area has put on its holiday finery from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Besides visiting historic buildings, encountering “People... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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All American Thanksgiving CelebrationsA Thanksgiving recipe for fun: FTF's A-Z guide to local events marking the settlers' gratitude, from traditional eats to marathons. Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, was first celebrated in 1621 by the pilgrim settlers to show thanks for the bountiful harvest that would... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Dream Big Ski Aspen Snowmass On Your Colorado Family VacationOur Families Dream Big promotion is featuring a fabulous family ski vacation to Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado. Pack your woolies and join us in the hunt to win a family of four vacation to Aspen/Snowmass courtesy of our sponsor, Ski.com Note: Twitter Party on Monday, Dec. 12th, 9pm... Category: Activities & Adventures |
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Galapagos Expedition Winner Jean Carlisle Faces New ChallengeCongratulations to Jean Carlisle of Menomonie, Wisconsin, winner of the Families Dream Big Galapagos Family Expedition provided by Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic. Out of the more than 1,000 entries received in the online scavenger hunt run by three partner sites -- MyFamilyTravels.com,... Category: Activities & Adventures |
