Family Vacations are on the rise!

FAMILY VACATIONS are on the rise!

- Costs have come down. Family trips are the most affordable they've been in years.

- Family Vacations are overdue. For the average American family, it has been several years since they had a truly great trip together with their loved ones.

- Nostalgia. Many parents who have enjoyed family vacations in the past want to take their own family to a destination they visited as a child.

Teens no longer Break your Bank! At a select all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya Mexico, teens can stay FREE with their parents in the guaranteed connecting suite, PLUS parents receive $100 towards a couples massage! The guaranteed connecting Jacuzzi ocean view suites feature 2 oversized suites with a connecting door. Your teens will love all the fun things this hotel has to offer, including the Teens Club with DJ spinning classes, dance parties, Wii Tournaments, sports on the beach ( volleyball, soccer, etc), Smores parties on the beach, nightly entertainment to meet other teens, and much more!

Disney Cruise Line sets sail this summer for Northern Europe, visiting lands where The Little Mermaid, Cinderella and Snow White were first imagined.

Adventures by Disney - The Gateway Collection, a new Disney vacation option for your family provides the magic of an Adventures by Disney vacation at a price that's more affordable than ever. The Gateway Collection offers select trips to Costa Rica, or Italy, London, and Paris. This vacation option features the perfect blend of scheduled activities and free time for your family. Adventures by Disney invites travelers to experience the world with guided vacations created especially for families. There are breathtaking trips available all over the world - from Asia and Australia to Africa, Europe, South America, and North America:

Enchanted China - Families will learn about Chinese culture and explore amazing wonders - hiking the Great Wall of China, spending an afternoon cruising down the Lijiang River and visiting the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.
Highlights:
Private, guided tour of Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City
Hike up the Great Wall to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Lessons in Chinese calligraphy, kite-making, fan-dancing, tai chi and stick-fighting
Private cruise on the Lijiang River
"Pedicab" tour of Beijing's ancient alleyways
Musical presentation at Shanghai Children's Palace
VIP experience at Hong Kong Disneyland

South African Safari - Welcome to the land of the Lion King! Discover a world of adventure with a castle visit in Cape Town and a trip through South Africa's wild Garden Route. Enjoy an African safari in Big Five Country, home to lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo.
Highlights:
Wild Game Drive at Kruger National Park
Learn to make Afrikaans pastry at a world-class cooking school near Stellenbosch
Breathtaking views of Cape Town during a nature walk on Table Mountain
Shopping excursion in an authentic African market
Discover Cape of Good Hope, hike Cape Point and lunch at Boulder Beach with African penguins
Explore the indigenous forest of the Garden of Eden, encounter the exotic residents at Monkeyland and Birds of Eden. Experience an authentic Bush Walt, plus Junior Adventures craft-making and archery, at Kapama Game Reserve
Pitch a tent for a traditional pan-African lunch with a Bedouin tribe

London and Paris - Step into the stories of characters and kings in two of the most magical cities in Europe. Families can enjoy VIP and private, guided experiences to some of the world's most famous landmarks.
Highlights:
Explore London aboard a private double-decker bus
VIP experience at the Disney theatrical production of "The Lion King"
First-class train travel from London to Paris, at up to 186 mph
Dine in the Eiffel Tower
Special Junior Adventurers-only art detective game at the Louvre
Lessons in the French game pentanque
Climb the 422 twisting stairs of Nôtre Dame for a gargoyle's view of Paris
Bike trip through the royal gardens of Versailles

Ireland - Families will feel like they have reached a pot of gold as they discover the real treasures of Ireland. With excursions through legendary castles and authentic Irish dancing lessons, one can't help but embrace the luck of the Irish.
Highlights:

Spend two nights in an authentic castle
Guided tour through Dublin Castle and the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy lunch overlooking the city
Visit the Muckross House, a 19th century palace and Dublinia Historical Museum
Visit an Irish farm for scone-making and sheep-herding
Traditional cheese-tasting and private Irish dancing lessons
Festive dining at a traditional Irish celebration
Private river cruise on Kenmare Bay



Germany - Embark on a fairy-tale journey through the German countryside complete with stories and tales of medieval times as well as exclusive visits to historic castles, themed dinners and unique activities. One never knows when a beloved storybook character may make a surprise appearance!
Highlights:

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, part of Walt Disney's inspiration for Cinderella Castle
Private archery lessons and traditional pretzel-making demonstrations
Medieval castle tours with local guides plus a two-night stay at Trendelburg Castle
Private picnic lunch at Alsfeld Museum
Bike riding at Hofgut Stammen and dance lesson with an Oompah band
Teddy bear-making activity at Stieff Bear Factory


Quito and the Galapagos Islands- Join an ecological adventure in the volcanic islands of the Pacific Ocean. Families will not believe their eyes when they spot the Galapagos' swimming lizards, silvery sea lions, giant prehistoric tortoises and exotic colored birds.
Highlights:

Stand on the center of the world at the Quisato Sundial
Cruise the Galapagos Islands in the 293-foot-long Galapagos Explorer II and learn to make island cocktails with the crew
Lessons in Peguche flute-making, traditional weaving and kite-making
Private, guided nature walk to Peguche Waterfalls
Come face-to-face with penguins, sea lions and iguanas on Bartolome Island
Commune with tropical fish and sea turtles on a deep-water snorkeling excursion
Visit a cheese farm, organic garden, horse stables and an embroidery shop at a countryside hacienda
Private, guided tour of North Seymour Island to see the famous blue-footed boobies and scarlet-throated frigate birds


USA: The Grand Canyon - Venture into the depths of the Grand Canyon; get vertical in a jeep excursion through the red rocks of Sedona and white-water raft down the Colorado River as you and your family explore all the beauty and adventure the Southwest has to offer.
Highlights:

White-water rafting down the Colorado River (Class 1-2 rapids)
Guided Grand Canyon tour by a naturalist
Cowboy & Cowgirl Cookout dinner complete with singing tales of the West
Interactive entertainment from Native American performers
Thrilling, off-road jeep tour of Sedona's red rocks
Three nights at a working ranch on the banks of the Colorado River featuring hiking and tennis
Four-wheel tour through Monument Valley with Navajo guide
Native craft-making demonstrations at Sedona's Heritage Museum


USA: Spirit of America - Come home to the cities that celebrate American heritage and explore some of the United States' most iconic and educational landmarks as historical characters come to life and tell the story of the nation.

Highlights:

Privately guided trolley tour of Philadelphia, including Independence Hall and Liberty Bell
Barbecue lunch along the banks of the Potomac
Get your hands dirty with real colonial brick-making
Junior Adventurer game - find the missing Declaration of Independence
Biking tour of Washington D.C., including the Capitol and the Washington and Lincoln Monuments
Privately guided tour of Williamsburg including Minuteman presentation
Private lunch at ESPN Zone including arcade games
Lunch at King's Arm in Williamsburg - a historic tavern with costumed servers


USA: Wyoming, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - Escape the routine of modern life and explore some of Earth's most natural wonders in an adventure that will give your family a true western experience.
Highlights:

Junior Adventurers enjoy a scavenger hunt in Yellowstone National Park
White-water rafting on the Snake River (Class 2-3 rapids)
Trick-roping and lasso-tying lessons
Scenic picnic at Lake Yellowstone
Private, guided tour of West Thumb Geyser Basin and fun with laser thermometers
Private picnic at String Lake
Fly-fishing lessons on crystal-clear mountain lakes and spring-fed streams


USA: Alaska - Travel with your family to the "Great Land" of the United States and experience all of the adventure it has to offer. Race along with "man's best friend" while visiting the Trail Breaker Kennel Iditarod. Gaze upon massive icebergs as you float down the serene Placer River and get close to the last American wilderness featuring bears, moose and bison.
Highlights:
Watch for whales and other marine life on a Kenai Fjords Cruise
Learn how to track wolves on an educational hike with a private guide
Experience a Native Alaskan dance and drum performance
Discover Denali on an exclusive jet boat and "strike" gold in the Nenana River
Scenic views of Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad
"Underwater" dining experience at the Alaska SeaLife Center

Do you know that your family can also enjoy a wonderful relaxing Alaska Cruise either before or after your Alaska Land Adventure? Contact us today for all the details!