Ready to swap your routine summer vacation for a family adventure that will leave you breathless with excitement and your kids wide-eyed with wonder? Me too! This year my family is thinking beyond the usual Disney Resort visits or road trip adventures. Instead, we're looking at a type of family travel that promises adventures of a lifetime: An overseas family tour.
What I love about the concept of a family tour is that it offers a travel experience and an itinerary specifically designed for families with children. Plus, family tours with a company like Trafalgar — whether domestic or international — are guided trips that ensure hassle-free and memorable travel experiences for both parents and children.
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We did a family tour to Costa Rica a few years ago with the grandparents and the kids. Our tour was tailored for our specific group — and turned into a trip we will never forget with the help of a guide. He knew the best spots to visit, what would engage our kids the most, and what kind of activities we could all enjoy together — like ziplining through the lush rainforest canopy with the laughter of my family echoing through the trees.
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Easy planning for me? Yes, please.
I also loved our family tour because I am the family trip planner. That's not fun for me. I often get overwhelmed by all the choices and opportunities when planning a trip, and going overseas always makes me a little more nervous. Plus, I'm never sure I'm getting us the best experiences ... or just those on top of the Google page! Using a company specializing in family travel, like Trafalgar, means they take care of all the logistics, so I can focus on making memories.
Trafalgar family tours cover everything from transport to tickets to many included meals! Say goodbye to the endless planning and hello to quality family time.
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Opening your kids' eyes to new places, wonders
Whether you're exploring new corners of our own country (check out Trafalgar's amazing USA trips like Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos!) or jetting off to international wonders (Trafalgar's 10-day tour of Ireland called Shamrocks and Leprauchans caught my eye!), travel opens up a world of opportunities for your children. It's a classroom without walls, where they can learn about different cultures, taste new foods, and meet people from all walks of life.
Travel truly allows them to see the world and gain a fresh perspective, one adventure at a time.
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Family time is the best time
As a mom with new teenagers, I can tell you — sadly — that family moments are precious and fleeting. But a family tour is designed to make every second count. Unlike trips where older kids and parents often go their separate ways, Trafalgar offers experiences that bring everyone together. Take their Italy "Gladiators, Gondolas, and Gold" tour, for example. Have you ever considered becoming a gladiator in Italy? Trafalgar can make that happen.
That's just one example. From exploring Venice on a European Wonderland adventure to spotting monkeys in Costa Rica, families — no matter a child's age — are guaranteed a wide range of experiences on a Trafalgar family tour that create family memories.
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Debunking the touring myth
I thought organized travel tours were for, well, the "older" crowd, so the idea of one made me turn up my nose a bit at first. Certainly, we are perfectly capable of exploring on our own!
But a guided family tour was one of the best vacations we've ever experienced. And they're less expensive than you might think! Trafalgar's guided tours offer unbeatable value (they even have a special section on their site with amazing overseas tours under $2,000!). Local specialists and knowledgeable tour directors give you priority access to exclusive experiences you might not have considered.
Plus, your Travel Director will know things like the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants, a must (at least for me!) on a great trip to a new place.
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Where will you go?
Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with your family in 2024? Get the travel bug by exploring the family tours available on Trafalgar's website, and join me in making 2024 the best year yet for family adventure! Plus, take the Trafalgar quiz to find the perfect family tour for your family and enter for a chance to win up to $7,500 in travel credit.
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