It's hard to believe, but with summer coming to a close, smart family planners are researching their kids' school calendars to pick winter holiday dates right now!

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Greetings Fellow Travelers,

While most of you are on vacation, we know some moms are just starting to plan their Christmas and spring breaks, now that school calendars are being posted online. Good idea -- we think you'll see a lot of early booker bargains showing up next month as travel businesses attempt to stimulate demand without compromising their (potentially) strong holiday season.

Feel free to dig into FTF's Custom Trip Planning service for ideas on what's fun and affordable for the next vacation; family beach getaways have been huge the past month.

Wherever you're off to, safe there, safe home,
Kyle and Fran [deals@familytravelforum.com]

Browse all deals on FTF's Flee Market or read more about these and other bargains online:

• 2-Wheel Families Tour Chicago and Enjoy Luxe Digs' Kids Discount
• 7-D Sale - Save Up to 20% and Get Free Nite at North America Fairmonts
• $800 Air Credit to Hawaii's Kona Village Eco-Luxe Resort
• Boston Back Bay Hotel has 50% Break on Adjoining Rooms, Family Treats
• Extra Value - 35% on Extra Posh Four Seasons on Lanai'i
• Venice Invites Families to Suite B&B Stay: Euro329, 50% Off Extra Rooms

Lots of beach getaways talk, true, but these fellow travelers still need your help. See FTF's Open Forums

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