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Family Travel Association
Week of March 18, 2019
   


FTA NEWS



Book Your 2019 FTA Summit Resort Accommodations Now!

Accommodations for the 2019 FTA Summit at the majestic Custer State Park Resort are now open for booking. If you have already registered, great!  You can go online and reserve your room(s).  If you have yet to register, please do so now to ensure the Early Bird rate (until July 1st). For more information, please visit familytravel.org/summit.


Matching The Right Resort With The Right Family Isn’t Always Easy

Heidi Verschaeve fills us in on the four Sandos Hotels & Resorts she represents in Mexico in episode 20 of Family Travel Radio. Listen now


NEW FTA MEMBERS


Embrace The Magic Travel
Embrace The Magic Travel is committed to helping families create lasting memories, deeper connections & richer experiences through family travel and we are excited to join forces with the Family Travel Association who values and promotes travel as "an essential part of every child’s education.
- Penny Cooper, Owner


Malta Tourism Authority
The Malta Tourism Authority is very excited to join the FTA. Together we can learn how to meet the needs for of the travelling families and highlight Malta as a family travel friendly destination.
- Michelle Buttigieg, Representative - North America



MEMBER NEWS


Il Viaggio Travel Helps Create Central America’s First Accessible Beach

Costa Rica-based ground operator Il Viaggio Travel recently celebrated the opening of the first accessible beach in all Central AmericaRead more



AMAWaterways to Host 56 Children on European Travel Adventure

Local news stories capture the anticipation and educational opportunities travel engenders for middle schoolersRead more



Have You Caught An Austin Adventures Family Travel Vimeo Episode?

Join Kasey Austin exploring family travel, national parks, and what makes these trips so coolRead more



Don’t Overlook Argentina When Looking For New Family Travel Destinations 

The diversity of Argentina won’t fail to wow families looking for something completely different, says FTA member Say HuequeRead more



INDUSTRY NEWS



Travel Remains A Child’s Most Amazing Educational Experience

For parents seeking confident and compassionate travelers, few investments are better than travel. Read more


Travel Advisors Help Every Type Of Family Find The Perfect Vacation

Recommend Magazine speaks with three travel advisors who help families that don’t fit what some might call “traditional” definitions. Read more


What Are The Hot Spring Break Family Destinations? 

Can you name all of the FTA member destinations mentioned in this TravelPulse story? Read more


How One Family of Four Travels Without a Trust Fund

FTA member Monet Hambrick travels regularly with her family of four, following seven principles of saving and vacation shoppingRead more


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