Family Travel Forum's Top 10 Family Vacation Getaways for 2005

Family Travel Forum honors the top 10 family vacation getaways promoting togetherness.

(PRWEB) January 30, 2006 -- Family Travel Forum, the leading publisher of family vacation / travel websites, announces the winners of the 8th annual Top 10 Getaways For Family Togetherness (http://www.familytravelforum.com/what/resorts/11605-Top-Getaways-For-Family-Togetherness.html) awards acknowledging the latest travel trend: family vacations, where families stay, play, relax and learn together.

The Top 10 Getaways For Family Togetherness:

Top Active Getaways for Family Togetherness:

Fairmont le Chateau Montebello, Quebec, Canada

Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, Florida

Sunriver Resort, Oregon

YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado

Top Cultural Vacations for Family Togetherness:

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, New Mexico

Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, Maui, Hawai'i

Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize

Top Resort Chains for Family Togetherness:

Beaches Family Resorts, Caribbean

Great Wolf Lodges, North America

Marriott Vacation Clubs International, Worldwide

"In 10 years, we've seen the family sector explode to encompass 37 percent of all American leisure travel. Family Travel Forum's grandparents and parents want to experience new destinations and adventures with their children - not in spite of them," notes publisher John Manton. "It's our job to support them."

The 2005 award winners were selected from more than 100 active, cultural and resort vacations nominated by readers and correspondents. By evaluating the potential for on-site shared experiences, guided adventures, desirable locations and a variety of accommodations in different price ranges - before making site inspections - the FTF staff selected the very best family vacation destinations.

Read more about the Top 10 Getaways For Family Togetherness (http://www.familytravelforum.com/what/resorts/11605-Top-Getaways-For-Family-Togetherness.html). To subscribe to FTF's free travel alert, visit: http://www.familytravelforum.com/.

About Family Travel Forum

Family Travel Forum Inc, founded in 1996 to serve the needs of members who "Have Kids, Still Travel," publishes the award-winning www.FamilyTravelForum.com, the leading subscription site dedicated to family vacation; www.TinyTravelers.net, supporting travel with children under age 3; www.KidTravels.com, the travel site for kids, by kids; www.FamilyTravelBoards.com, the premier bulletin board for destination tips, safety and parenting issues; www.FamilyTravelConsulting.com, for market intelligence on the family sector; e-FTF, the monthly e-zine devoted to events, new destinations and family travel topics; and The Family Vacation deals e-alert, for up-to-date discounts on family getaways.

Contact:

John Manton

Publisher FTF Inc.

212/665-6124

www.familytravelforum.com

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