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MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises offers guests an ideal vacation option that combines fun with a variety of cultural and educational experiences that the whole family can enjoy.

Why Agents Should Embrace Cost-Conscious Family Travel

August 1, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

Regardless of budget, all families deserve great vacations. To help, travel agents must embrace cost-conscious family travel.

7 Ways to Save For and Plan an Affordable Family Vacation

April 11, 2017 • Ebony Magazine

An affordable family vacation doesn’t have to be a fairytale. If it’s important, you can make it work. Here are some tips.

Ecotourism and Family Travel in Costa Rica

July 14, 2016 • Ethan Gelber

Costa Rica offers amazing product and program diversity at cross-section of ecotourism and family travel in Costa Rica. “A family vacation in Costa Rica is a way to raise awareness about sustainability for the whole family.”

Top Considerations for Volunteering Overseas… with Your Kids

May 26, 2016 • Transitions Abroad

More and more parents are considering volunteering overseas with their kids to see beyond typical tourist attractions and act as global citizens.

Beyond Family Cruises: 10 New Multigenerational Vacation Ideas

May 23, 2016 • U.S. News and World Report

A multigenerational vacation is more popular than ever, but how about something other than a cruise? Here are 10 outside-the-box ideas to consider as a family.

Join Us in Supporting the Every Kid in a Park Campaign

April 21, 2016 • Ethan Gelber

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!

Some of the Best Family-Friendly Museums Around the World

March 1, 2016 • HomeExchange

Museums aren’t what they used to be. Today’s are designed for little ones to explore as much as for adults to enjoy. Here is HomeExchange’s selection of some of the best family-friendly museums in the world.

Family-Friendly Activities in Las Vegas

December 3, 2015 • Travel Pulse

It might surprise you to learn that there are almost as many fun family-friendly activities in Las Vegas as there are fun things only for adults.

Top 5 Multigenerational Vacations for Every Budget

November 19, 2015 • U.S. News and World Report

Here are five top multigenerational vacations suited for a wide range of budgets, interests and traveler types.

FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel > Making Family Travel Affordable

August 30, 2015 • Tawanna Browne Smith

Ask average parents why they don’t travel more (or at all) and the word you often hear is: money. Are there ways for to make family travel more affordable? We think so! (This is the ninth of our 12 FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel topics.)

Debunking Family Travel Myths: The Picky Eater Won’t Starve

August 7, 2015 • All Over the Map

An attempt to debunk common misconceptions about traveling with kids. Family travel myth #3: The picky eater will starve.

The Dude Ranchers’ Association

Created in 1926, the National Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA) was founded to preserve, protect and promote the unique experience and identity of a dude ranch vacation.