Now’s the time to plan your midwinter and spring break family vacations. From the exhilaration of whale watching in Baja, Mexico, to the stunning beauty and monumental history of Peru’s Sacred Valley, here are 6 family-friendly vacation ideas you won’t want to miss.
Category: North America
Travel with a Learning Curve: Educational Travel Adventures Your Family Will Love
From cooking classes to standup paddleboarding, there are countless ways to enjoy educational travel adventures. Read on to learn about some of the educational trip options that we offer and to find out which ones are right for you and your family.
Family Travel that Makes a Difference: Global Sea Turtle Conservation
Beautiful, gentle creatures, sea turtles serve an important role in our oceans’ biodiversity. But they face many natural and manmade threats. Fortunately, you can help them with family travel that makes a difference.
8 Interesting Facts About Mexico
A land of rich cultural traditions, ancient ruins, sprawling beaches, and delicious cuisine, a trip to Mexico comes with endless opportunities for family adventure travel. Whether you’re after the sand and surf of one of the country’s many coastal resorts, exploring the massive pyramids of …
Travel with Teens: 8 Places to See by Age 18
Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your children based on their ages? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to …
Travel with Tweens: 8 Places to Visit by Age 13
Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your children based on their ages? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to …
Travel with Kids: 8 Places to Visit by Age 8
Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your school-aged children? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to some ages than …
Mexico Family Vacations: Espíritu Santo Island
Located between Mexico’s mainland and Baja, Espíritu Santo’s tan, ivory, and blush-striped cliffs rise dramatically from the Sea of Cortez. While some visitors come for bird watching, the real party goes on beneath the water, making this an idyllic destination for Mexico family vacations. From …
World Stories: Halloween and the Origin of Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is believed to have originated with the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires, leave food and wine on their doorsteps to ward off the departed, and wear costumes to avoid being recognized by these ghosts. In the 8th century, …
Urban Adventures: City Hiking with Kids
Hiking does not require access to forest trails or mountaintops, nature preserves or valley fields. These are all great places for a trot through nature, but cities can offer some of the many same advantages when hiking with the kids. Commune with nature. The right route …