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Did you know that Mexico’s Baja Peninsula measures nearly as long as the entire West Coast of the United States? From Todos Santos to La Paz, Baja remains among Mexico’s great family vacation destinations. What to do in Baja on a family vacation? Kid-friendly activities prove plentiful, including swimming with whale sharks in the bay, learning more about gray whales at the atmospheric Museo de la Ballena in La Paz, and lending sea turtles a helping hand at the hatchery in Todos Santos. Let’s go!

January 8, 2020

What to Do in Baja on a Family Vacation

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What do the best family vacation ideas of 2020 include? Plenty of culturally-immersive, experiential travel. Opportunities for kid-friendly, adrenaline-packed activities. And sustainable practices that give back to local communities. Check out 2020’s family adventure hotspots and learn more about family-friendly itineraries to visit each.

November 20, 2019

Our Top Family Vacation Ideas for 2020

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.

September 3, 2019

Travel with a Learning Curve: Educational Travel Adventures Your Family Will Love

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.

May 23, 2019

Family Travel that Makes a Difference: Global Sea Turtle Conservation

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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 Mesoamerican ruins such as Teotihuacan, or snorkeling with whale sharks […]

February 9, 2019

8 Interesting Facts About Mexico

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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 some ages than others. When it comes to travel with […]

January 28, 2019

Travel with Teens: 8 Places to See by Age 18

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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 some ages than others. Preteens or tweens have increased physical […]

January 25, 2019

 Travel with Tweens: 8 Places to Visit by Age 13

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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 others. School-aged kids, for example, are filled with boundless energy […]

January 19, 2019

Travel with Kids: 8 Places to Visit by Age 8

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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 fish-filled reefs to friendly sea lions, the archipelago of Espíritu […]

August 7, 2018

Mexico Family Vacations: Espíritu Santo Island

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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, the Christian church instituted All Saints’ Day, also called All […]

October 29, 2016

World Stories: Halloween and the Origin of Trick-or-Treating

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