Our family just returned from our summer vacation to Washington, DC.  We stopped at Gettysburg, PA on the way for a little Civil War introduction.  We spent nine days in DC doing all the typical tourist things:  monuments, White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, museums etc.  We followed up with several days on Chincoteague Island to see the wild ponies and then a day in Williamsburg, VA on the way home.  Sound like the perfect educational trip?  It was.  But the reality is ...

Sanctuary Retreats invites families with children 12 and over to learn a bit about the African bush from local residents Jabu, Thembi and Morula.  These three guides take guests on long walks and introduce them to local culture.  Elephant culture that is.

Jabu, Thembi and Morula are three elephants who were orphaned and adopted by "elephant whisperers" Doug and Sandi Groves.  They welcome guests at the beautifully appointed Sanctuary Baines' Camp in Botswana where guests enjoy an intimate, luxurious setting and learn how elephants live and interact with their environment ...

Sailing off the coast of Maine is a fleet of traditional “tall ships,” individually owned and operated sailboats that offer a major twist on the family vacation cruise.  There are no fancy restaurants, no drop-off kids clubs and no midnight chocolate buffets.  Instead, these historically interesting and unique sailing vessels provide a dose of nature sprinkled with a dash of history, along with lots of wholesome family fun. 
 
Each ship is different: different size, different crew, different vibe.  And, while most windjammers accommodate teens and up, there are several that ...

Picture this.  Trips to a farmer’s market, a country farm and an olive oil press.  Walks, bike rides and beach walks.  You and your kids in a well-appointed kitchen creating fabulous meals inspired by all you’ve seen and under the tutelage of knowledgeable chefs, with lessons infused with a light dose of food facts and subtle healthy-eating messages. 
 
Now, imagine you’re doing it all in Italy.
 
Cooking Vacations offers four different family programs that inspire with their names alone: Secret Garden Positano, Roman Holiday, The Fabrizio Tuscan ...

Maybe you can have your frozen drink and a little learning too.  This summer, Atlantis Paradise Island is offering several different “fantasy camps” where kids seven to 17 can pursue a dream or dabble in a possible future career.
 
During these seven different camps, kids can learn to cheer with one of the world's most famous cheering squads during Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Camp, cook up culinary creations at the Kids Culinary Adventure Fantasy Camp or practice their building skills alongside LEGO Master Builders.

Do you have a budding marine ...

There are many, many options for families looking to experience the wonders of Africa, but Hills of Africa is run by a mother of two young children and seems to bring a unique understanding of the needs of families. 

CEO Sandy Salle promises that a family safari will "create memories your family will cherish for a lifetime" and that her experienced team will lead your family on an "adventure into the bush to see The Big Five up close, explore golden beaches on horseback, and enjoy a family dinner."  Their ...