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FTA Honors Dinner Set for Mt. Rushmore 

MSC Cruises will host the 2019 Summit's FTA Honors evening reception & dinner at Mt. Rushmore, honoring those who advance our mission in unique and innovative ways. Read more

African Sky of Diamonds

African Sky of Diamonds
“I am specialising in family travel for over 20 years and am one of the few specialists in family travel to Africa.” Luciemarie Swanepoel, Owner

Family Style Traveling
I'm an advocate for family travel and I wanted to be part of an organization that feels as passionate about family travel as I do.”
Ebonee Bachman, Owner


Voyageur Tours

Voyageur Tours
Family is where we learn the beauty of Life, and traveling as a family is what gives meaning to Life!”
Miguel Gonzalez, Director


Member News


Iceland Travel Specializes In Families

We interview Ágústa Björg Þorsteinsdóttir, about the many options they offer, the impact on children and their families from visiting Iceland, and encouraging more families to travel together.


Learn About Family-Friendly Options In Peru

Inkaterra recently hosted a webinar about two of its top properties, Reserva Amazonica and the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Listen in here



Do Americans Value Vacations Enough?

A recent survey from Allianz Global Assistance underscores one of the biggest problems our industry faces -- about 50% of Americans would accept a higher salary for less time off.  Read more

Industry News


Understanding Adventurous Family Travelers

Virtuoso reports active/adventure trips ranked No. 1 on its list of Top Ten 2019 Family TrendsRead more


Why Childhood Travel Makes Better Leaders

Millennial families are more likely to travel farther, seek out new destinations and open kids to new travel experiences, writes FTA Media Center Member Laura Begley Bloom. Read more


The Best Outlander Tour In Scotland

A day trip from Edinburgh with Highland Tours to see filming locations for the Outlander TV series fully engaged Media Center Member Kirsten Maxwell‘s two boys.  Read more


5 Ideas For Planning A Family Vacation

FTA Media Center Member Lynn O'Rourke Hayes offers a variety of vacation ideas that won't take weeks for families to plan. Read more


Why Iceland Is Perfect For Kids

Glaciers, waterfalls, horse-back riding. Something for children of all ages. We journey with FTA Media Center Member Shellie Bailey-Shah

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