Austin-Lehman Adventures learned recently during an online focus group for kids that few children (20 percent) have a say in family vacation planning, that children want most to see new places on vacation (as opposed to spending quality time with their family) and that if a guide is involved, the Pied Piper must have a …
Chabil Mar Resort in Placencia Belize has been selected in Trip Advisor’s 2012 Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Hotels for Families in Central America. A recent guest review on Trip Advisor shared the following “Chabil Mar provided the best of three great family visits to Belize . . . For active families, who also cherish some …
Summer is right around the corner, making right now the perfect time for travelers to plan a much needed family summer vacation. Families can give themselves a break from sensory overload this summer by experiencing a truly “unplugged” vacation in the great outdoors: A once-in-a-lifetime experience on a Grand Canyon rafting trip. Guests can relax …
Improving infrastructure, transportation and accommodations, plus general political calm have made it easier for tour operators to provide dependable, high-quality products in Africa. SITA World Tours has seized on the opportunity and introduced new Africa itineraries with special emphasis on providing family-oriented adventure. An African safari is one of the most engaging and memorable prospects …
Does any family look forward to summer in the city? Royal Belize says “no way!” Escape is what it’s all about, and the more exotic and luxurious the destination, the better. The resort is offering a five night summer getaway packed with fun and educational activities for the whole family (or just the kids, if …
The brand-new, 200-room Magdalena Grand Beach Resort on Tobago had a soft opening on December 15, 2011 and welcomed the New Year with a 15% discount on all reservations for travel by April 14, 2012. In addition, to celebrate the grand opening the resort is paying a 12% travel agent commission on all bookings made …
The new Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii is offering a sixth night free plus complimentary breakfast, when guests book a five-night consecutive stay at the oceanfront resort with a touch of Disney magic. Now there’s an opportunity to experience even more of the resort’s family activities, world-class entertainment and dynamic water playground. …
Jamaica was a big winner at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held on January 11 at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. In addition to winning the award for World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Jamaica was recognised for the sixth consecutive year as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination. The destination also won …
Travel during March Break can be costly. To help minimize costs and maximize fun, families who book with Enjoy Whistler by January 31, 2012 for travel in March, kids 12 and under will receive free lodging, lift tickets, rental and transfers with the purchase of an adult equivalent. To sweeten the offer, Enjoy Whistler will …
Connecticut’s location in southern New England makes it an attractive one-day or weekend winter ski trip destination, especially for families and beginners learning to ski. Indeed, Connecticut takes its snow seriously and lets no winter weather go to waste; a little known fact, snow making was actually invented in Connecticut at Mohawk. Within Connecticut, winter …