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An Eye-Opening Family Visit to a Chinese Migrant Workers’ School
An eye-opening account of the complex context and experience of an American family’s visit to a Chinese migrant workers' school.
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Celebrating the Bicycle’s Bicentennial in Germany (with Family)
A bicycle tour of SouthWest Germany is a fun, eco-friendly family adventure with teens.
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Why Agents Should Embrace Cost-Conscious Family Travel
Regardless of budget, all families deserve great vacations. To help, travel agents must embrace cost-conscious family travel.
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Vacation Trend: Slow Travel for Families Living in the Fast Lane
Living in the fast lane? Slow travel for families is highly recommended. Fortunately, slow travel family destinations are on the rise.
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Family Travel and Camping
Family travel and camping go together like summer and vacation! Here are a few important reasons why everyone should do it.
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8 Family Travel Safety Tips for a Hassle-Free Vacation
To ensure the best holiday possible, it’s important to plan for different eventualities. Here are some family travel safety tips for hassle-free trips.
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Making Hotels Friendlier for Families: 1+1=3
An expert analysis at the types of amenities that make a hotel stand out to family travelers looking for family-friendly hotels.
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Family Travel by Bicycle
Growing numbers of people take off each year for family travel by bike. Here’s what our family travel experts have to say about it.
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Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Travel
Off-the-beaten-path family travel — is it appropriate as more and more parents travel with their kids in search of powerful learning experiences?
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Family Travel and Road Tripping
An in-depth examination of both the magic and mystery of family travel and road tripping, including testimonials and suggestions from experts.
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Family Travel and River Cruising
More and more river cruise lines are offering special family-focused sailings and ships designed to meet the needs of vacationers of all ages and interests.
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Discover Lisbon as a Family with Martinhal Chiado Family Suites
Set in the center of Lisbon’s historic and fashionable district of Chiado, Martinhal Chiado Family Suites is the world’s first elegant city-centre family hotel.
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Family Vacation Critic Names the Best Hotels for Families in 2017
Family Vacation Critic has released its annual list of the best hotels for families in 2017, including a handful of FTA members.
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The FTA Taps Top Family Travel Agents for Industry Intel
The Family Travel Association successfully completed its first-ever FTA Travel Agent Council Forum of the industry's leading family travel agents.
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Active Family Travel Demand Continues to Rise… and Travel Operators Respond
The trend of immediate and extended families pursuing active family travel together continues to grow. Backroads is rising to the challenge.
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To Keep Families Flying Together, U.S. Congress Passes New Law
The hard work has paid off! Within a year, airlines will be required to keep families flying together thanks to a new law passed by the U.S. Congress.
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Event Summary: FTA Summit, Days 2 and 3
Learning and living. That's how attendees of the second-annual FTA Summit spent the last two days at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.
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Event Summary: FTA Summit, Day 1
The second annual FTA Summit kicked off in grand fashion today, with three keynote speakers and original research data headlining the Family Travel Association festivities.
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New Study Finds Significant Growth Ahead for Family Travel Market
The family travel market is poised for significant growth, according to a new study from the Family Travel Association.
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Join Us in Supporting the Every Kid in a Park Campaign
The Family Travel Association is proud to partner with and pledge its support to the White House's Every Kid in a Park campaign. Join us!
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Family Travel Must Stand Up for Families and #StopOrphanTrips
Nobody likes to be played for a fool, but that’s what’s often the case when you visit, volunteer at or contribute to an overseas “orphanage.” Perhaps traveling families should take a stand and call for an end to orphanage tourism.
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