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There’s no better way to take full advantage of time away from work and school than with well-planned spring getaways. Here are the best spring break 2024 travel ideas.

January 15, 2024

Spring Getaways You Can Still Plan for 2024

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Ever considered a family vacation to one (or more) of the most biodiverse places on Earth? Whether you’re drawn to Ecuador’s Cloud Forests, the Alaskan Backcountry, or Brazil’s Amazon, we can help you plan the perfect itinerary based on your family members’ ages and interests. Keep reading to find out more.

March 14, 2023

10 of the Most Biodiverse Places on Earth

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Visiting Ecuador with kids includes a wide range of activities from hiking and kayaking to cooking classes and local immersion experiences. It incorporates the Amazon, the Andes, and the Galapagos Islands while letting your family learn about Ecuador’s history and cultures. Check out the perfect itinerary.

March 9, 2022

Planning the Perfect Trip to Ecuador With Kids

Ecuador with kids

Where to go in 2021? To answer this question, we’ve got new priorities and considerations to bear in mind, from cleanliness to access to local support. Monitoring destinations for changing restrictions and updates will also remain important. Here’s a look at some family adventure travel possibilities your family will love in 2021.

December 17, 2020

Family Travel Update: Where to Go in 2021

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Everything about the Brazilian Amazon proves astounding, from its sheer size to its incredible biodiversity. But is traveling the Amazon rainforest with kids safe? Yes! What’s more, the rainforest will inspire your kids to be better global citizens. Learn more about awe-inspiring Amazonia and how to make it a kid-friendly destination.

October 2, 2019

Ultimate Guide to the Amazon Rainforest with Kids

amazon rainforest with kids

  A vast region of more than 2.6 million square miles of dense forests, the Amazon spans across the South American nations of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Encompassing about 40 percent of South America, the Amazon basin approximates the size of the contiguous United States. Ready for more […]

April 5, 2019

8 Interesting Facts about the Amazon Rainforest

interesting facts about the Amazon rainforest

Did you know that 95 percent of tourists who visit Brazil can’t wait to return? Or, that 98 percent of visitors rate Brazilian hospitality as some of the best in the world? If you’ve been longing for a Brazil family adventure but dreading the thought of applying for a Brazilian visa, we’ve got news for […]

March 31, 2019

Mark Your Calendars: Visa-Free Travel to Brazil Begins June 17th

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On day 4 of our Amazon expedition in Brazil we start our day in Moura, a community of 500 inhabitants along the Rio Negro, where we meet local folks and spend a leisurely morning with the kids and teachers at Escola Santa Rita. Even though there are less than 200 families in this community, the […]

October 21, 2014

Amazon Adventure: Carnaval in Moura!

On day 4 of our Amazon expedition in Brazil we stop in Moura, a community of 500 inhabitants along the Rio Negro. Here our families meet folks from the local community. We visit their library for a story telling session before engaging in a special activity with school children from Escola Santa Rita. In addition to organizing […]

July 6, 2014

One World Futbol World Cup Giveaway: help a community in the Amazon get their own indestructible soccer ball

The sun rises at Madada. You’d think that all that excitement from the first day would have worn off a little bit after a restful night, but no. Their anticipation is palpable. After all, today we get to hike in primary forest and learn about the Amazon plants and wildlife. Before we leave for our […]

July 1, 2014

Our Amazon Adventure: Hiking in the jungle