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| Aardvark Safaris | Zoe Browne |
| Aardvark Safaris | John Spence |
| Abercrombie & Kent | Pamela Lassers |
| Abercrombie & Kent | Sarah Liaram |
| AFAR Media | Jeremy Saum |
| Ak On The Go | Erin Kirkland |
| Austin Adventures | Dan Austin |
| Big Five Tours & Expeditions | Deborah Kilcollins |
| Billings Chamber Of Commerce | Andy Austin |
| Born To Explore | Richard Wiese |
| Bound Round | Janeece Keller |
| Cayuga Collection | Ana Maria Baldioceda |
| Ciao Bambino | Amie O’Shaughnessy |
| Ciclismo Classico | Joe Luchison |
| Clear Creek Group | Morgan Bruemmer |
| Costa Rica Vacations | Rob Harper |
| Disney | Maureen Barrett |
| Dude Ranchers Association | Colleen Hodson |
| Expedia | Sarah Gavin |
| Expedia | Matt Villano |
| Family Adventure Guy | Charles Scott |
| Family Dive Adventures | Tom Peyton |
| Family On Bikes | Nancy Sathre-Vogel |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Peter Bopp |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Chris Chesak |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Ethan Gelber |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Rainer Jenss |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Jo-Ann Maude |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Diane Mclevy |
| Family Travel Assoc. | Lynn O’RourkeHayes |
| Family Travel Network | Nancy Schretter |
| Family Vacation Critic | Lissa Hamish-Poirot |
| GeoEx | Starla Estrada |
| Globus Family of Brands | Melanie Gravdal |
| HomeAway | Maddeline Bourgerie |
| HomeExchange | Jim Pickell |
| Journalist | Heather Greenwood-Davis |
| Journeys International | Robin Weber Pollak |
| Kids Sea Camp | Margo Peyton |
| KOA | Michael Gast |
| KOA | Toby O’Rourke |
| LDPR | Laura Davidson |
| Lindblad Expeditions | Amy Harrigan |
| Mandarin Journeys | Matthew Dagher-Margosian |
| Mercury CSC | Maclaren Latta |
| Momfari | Heather Mundt |
| Montana Tourism | Donnie Sexton |
| Mountain Sky Guest Ranch | RC Townsend |
| Mountain Travel Sobek | Anne Wood |
| MSC Cruises | Bonnie Levengood |
| NYU | Lynn Minnaert |
| Rothschild Safaris | Sarah Fazendin |
| Row Adventures | Candy Bening |
| Rudy Maxa’s World | Rudy Maxa |
| South Dakota Tourism | Wanda Goodman |
| Starbrite Traveler | Jesemine Jones |
| Starbrite Traveler | Ida Keiper |
| Sunny Arizona | Toni Smith |
| Taking The Kids | Eilieen Ogintz |
| The Atlantis – Paradise Island | Erin Nemeth |
| The Big Outside | Mike Lanza |
| The Wigwam Resort | Maureen Holden |
| Thomson Family Adventures | Moo Bishop |
| Tracks & Trails | Dan Wulfman |
| Travel + Leisure | Heidi Mitchell |
| Travel Age West | Mindy Poder |
| Trekaroo | Sharlene Earnshaw |
| Tripadvisor | Wendy Perrin |
| Un-Cruise Adventures | Sarah Scoltock |
| USA Today | Christopher Elliott |
| USTA | Randy Garfield |
| Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa | Glenn Sampert |
| Xanterra | Betsy O’Rourke |
| Young Safaris/Intrepid Expeditions | Nicci Young Wiese |
FTA Member Spotlight: Family Travels and Adventures
Kristin Luz has been traveling her entire adult life, so it only made sense to help others do the same. From trekking the Inca Trail to sailing on a 50-foot yacht in Greece and visiting village markets in Morocco, Luz and her family have done and see
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2023 US Family Travel Survey Results
The 2023 Family Travel Association annual family travel survey highlights post-pandemic trends, positive attitudes and opportunities for growth. Today, the Family Travel Association released findings from its 2023 U.S. Family Travel Survey on family
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Why Cruise Lines Make For the Perfect Family Trip
There are a lot of benefits to working with the largest cruise line in the world, especially for families. As of May 2023, Carnival Cruise Line operates a fleet of 25 ships, with another in the works, across 15 different home ports spread across the
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FTA Member Spotlight: Il Viaggio Travel
Sustainability, accessibility, education—Il Viaggio Travel does it all. While based in Costa Rica, “Il Viaggio” is actually Italian for “travel,” inspired by co-founder Stephanie Sheehy’s family and heritage. The initial hope was to draw
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Welcome to the Family: Discover DeKalb
Just outside of Atlanta, Georgia lies a haven for family travel. North of the downtown area, Discover DeKalb—a new FTA member—represents a group of cities and towns with a hugely diverse selection of travel offerings. Michael Vescio, Director of
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Lunch & Learn Recap: Cowboy-Cations
Every few weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a 30-minute virtual Lunch & Learn with suppliers, industry experts and panel discussions. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but also access the recordings at any
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safetravelRX: 24/7 Peace of Mind
Would you know how to call for an emergency responder in Italy? Could you find a pharmacist in Egypt that speaks English? What about the latest health guidelines in Costa Rica? Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you can’t account for every situa
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Q&A: Travel Trends and Media Members with Nancy Schretter
Nancy Schretter is the President of Beacon Group Holdings, Inc. As an award-winning editor and travel journalist, Schretter’s articles, quotes and insights on travel have been featured in dozens of leading print and online media outlets, includin
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Lunch & Learn Recap: Fiji Tourism
Every two weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn, just a half hour on Wednesdays to learn from suppliers, panel discussions and industry experts. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but al
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Q&A: Laura Burdett-Munns, Journeysmiths
For more than three decades, the UK-based Journeysmiths has been creating unique and unforgettable experiences in wildlife and wild places. While they began with a focus on Africa, the company is expanding its unique approach across the globe, and th
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Around The World at Two Years Old
A Family Travel Association member’s son is now the youngest American to ever visit all seven continents. Travel expert Lesley Carter of Bucket List Publications has been traveling her entire life, visiting nearly 100 countries at this point. While
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Q&A: Ashish Sanghrajka, Big Five Tours & Expeditions
Big Five Tours & Expeditions began in Kenya in 1973 as a safari company for East Africa. This year, the family business celebrates 50 years of offering travel all around the world. Started by Mahen Sanghrajka after he discovered a love of travel,
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