Adventure tour operator, Thomson Family Adventures, is adding villa based tours perfect for large families and multi-generational groups.  The tours will be created as private family trips which The Family Traveler has coordinated with Thomson in a variety of destinations with great success.  Destinations where villas are available include Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Turkey.  Privacy and exclusivity are also a great benefit for using a villa, even for adventure style travel.   You’ll have all of the Thomson features like a private guide, transportation for your group and included activities depending on your interests.  And only unpack once!  In 2013, Thomson is also rolling out two more destinations with the Smithsonian stamp of experiential learning: Ecuador and the Galapagos and Panama. Did you know the Smithsonian Institute has research stations in Panama? You’ll visit one of their initiatives, the Punta Culebra Nature Centre, to learn about ocean habitats.