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Educational Travel!
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 ...
Meet the Elephants!
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 ...
Ahoy Matey!
Family Sailing Aboard Maine's Tall Ships
Each ship is different: different size, different crew, different vibe. And, while most windjammers accommodate teens and up, there are several that ...
Mangia!
Little Chefs in Italy
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 ...
Fantasy Camps
At Atlantis, Paradise Island
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 ...
The Hills of Africa
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 ...



