Jumbari Family Safaris recently launched a seven-night Lion King inspired itinerary in an effort 
to help raise awareness about lion conservation. The Lion King Adventure in Kenya begins with a visit to Sarova Lion Hill in Lake Nakuru National Park. On your way there, pass through Hells Gate National Park, which inspired the film, and see the sweeping cliffs of the gorge, the real-life Pride Rock and the Elephant Graveyard. Although you won’t see Simba and Nala, you are sure to catch a glimpse of giraffes, zebras, antelopes and warthogs. You will also visit Sand River Mara in the Masai Mara, where your family will stay in canvas tents that blend seamlessly into the vast plains of the Masai Mara and might even catch a glimpse of migrating wildebeests and zebras as they cross the Sand River. The park is noted for its large prides of lions as well as elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos.
Teen Family Cycling Tours with Intrepid
October 30, 2019Comments Off on Teen Family Cycling Tours with Intrepid
Intrepid Travel has launched a new series bike tours created specifically for families with teens. The 
trips, which will visit three of the company’s most popular destinations of Morocco, Thailand and Vietnam, will begin departing in March 2020 and were inspired in part by the recent youth-led climate strikes that took place globally this September. Each Teenage Family Cycling tour is designed to allow you to disconnect from devices and reconnect with each other during 10-day journeys that incorporate the highlights of each destination by bike as well as traveling with a low carbon footprint. The tours are designed for ages 10 and older. Tours start at only $1,345/person with moderate lodging and include unique ways to learn about each country’s food, history, landscapes and culture.
Greek Villa Holiday Offer
October 30, 2019Comments Off on Greek Villa Holiday Offer
Experience luxury and savings in the Greek Islands! The Elounda Gulf Villas on the island of Crete is 
offering up to 25% off stays next year from April 3 to October 31 with free dinner nightly, a 30-minute massage and one Greek Meze Lunch during your stay! Just book by January 31st. Families will also get one session free when you book one full day at the Cool Creche for baby and toddler care (4 months to 3 years) and one lunch session for free when you book two sessions at the Cool Kids Club (ages 3-12). Children can enjoy swimming lessons, water sports, biking, tennis lessons, crafts and more. This family-run, celebrity-loved complex of pool villas and suites is set on a steep hillside with spectacular views over to the nearby island of Spinalonga. The resort showcases a total of 33 spacious suites and pool villas with up to 4 bedrooms (see our latest trip review for more details). There is also a shuttle to their private beach club, a gym, restaurant and spa.
Adventures by Disney Discounts
September 29, 2019Comments Off on Adventures by Disney Discounts
For departures from January 5 through April 30 with Adventures by Disney, your family can save $400 per person on select international tours, $300 per person on select domestic tours and $150 per person on select domestic escape tours. Just book 30-45 days before the applicable departure date. Choose from amazing destinations around the world including Asia, Europe, South America, South Africa, Central America, North America and Australia! Where will your family travel next?
Lion King Safari
September 29, 2019Comments Off on Lion King Safari
Renovated Club Med Alpe d’Huez
August 27, 2019Comments Off on Renovated Club Med Alpe d’Huez
Club Med Alpe d’Huez, the reimagined and all-inclusive ski resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps will reopen on December 15 with $110 million in renovations. It’s is just two and a half hours from the Geneva airport, two hours from the Lyon airport and 90 minutes from the Grenoble airport. The upscale ski-in/ski-out property (the region has 155 miles of ski runs!) will showcase 441 rooms and suites including spacious two-bedroom suites. New for this ski season are family-dedicated lessons on 
two designated slopes for children as young as four years old. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, hiking, Nordic walking, cross-country skiing, skijoring (skiing pulled by dogs or horses!), dog sledding, paragliding, rail sledding, ice skating, swimming lessons at the resort’s indoor pool, and virtual reality sledding. There is also an extensive program for children age four months to 17 years of age. A new Happy Lounge will provide a dedicated area for families next to the children’s clubs with amenities such as an international library of children’s books, multicultural board games, a playground with climbing walls and a drawing wall. Club Med’s all-inclusive ski package includes premium accommodations, ski lift passes, group ski and snowboard lessons, personal equipment lockers, gourmet meals and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, children’s clubs, activities, fitness classes, evening entertainment, internet and gratuities. You may be surprised that this all-inclusive package with air can cost less than skiing The Rockies!
Teen Wellness in Portugal
August 27, 2019Comments Off on Teen Wellness in Portugal
This summer, Vita Vila Parc Resort in The Algarve in Portugal, launched its innovative Teen 
Wellness program as part of the new VITAL by VILA VITA Parc Wellness offering. The program is available for ages 13-18 and offers healthy and fit options to get teens off their tablets and more active during their vacations. It will be available during the summer and school holidays. Teens can experience a full day session or a weekly program filled with a variety of diverse activities and workshops that focus on supporting their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as equipping them with some essential life skills. Each day is divided into three sessions which include a strength-based training session, nutritional overview and group sports activity, complemented by holistic wellbeing sessions taking place throughout the week. All activities are led by an experienced instructor in a non-competitive environment, so teens can be taught key techniques, as well as skills such as leadership, team work and mental and physical endurance. An optional healthy balanced lunch, specially curated by the in-house dietitian, is also available.
Luxury Family Safari
July 30, 2019Comments Off on Luxury Family Safari
The Farmstead at Royal Malewane in Kruger National Park in South Africa recently opened with 
several family sized accommodations. The hotel comprises a main lodge, three freestanding Luxury Farm Suites, and The Farmhouse, a three-and-a-half-bedroom villa with its own private pool! Services include a chef, housekeeper and butler. Your family will also have their own private safari vehicle with a dedicated Ranger and Tracker! Children of all ages are welcome at The Farmhouse, while the Luxury Farm Suites are suitable for children over the age of 10. To celebrate, the property is offering a second free night in Cape Town at their sister hotel, The Silo with three nights at The Farmstead. This package is available through December 15.
Family Time at Rosewood
July 30, 2019Comments Off on Family Time at Rosewood
This summer, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is debuting their new Family Time program; a mix of activities designed to help your family get an insider’s perspective on each of its 27 hotels’ unique destinations while enjoying quality family time. Experiences range from visiting an elephant sanctuary at a Laotian World Heritage Site to truffle-hunting with trained canines in Tuscany, “adopting” a coral garden in Bermuda’s ocean waters, horseback riding through a California redwood forest and walking through the doors of a chef’s own home for an authentic Middle Eastern feast. Each hotel’s program of experiences has been inspired by the brand’s “A Sense of Place” philosophy and showcases each destination’s unique culture, traditions and attractions. The activities follow three themes: cultural exploration, culinary bonding and wellness and sports. Recognizing, however, that too much family time might not always be a good thing, each of the properties also continues to offer the brand’s signature Rosewood Explorers and Rosebuds programs to keep younger children and toddlers entertained while you enjoy some downtime.
Perillo’s Family Tours
June 28, 2019Comments Off on Perillo’s Family Tours
Immersive family tours are now being offered by Perillo’s Learning Journeys, a division of Perillo Tours. Three new family vacations provide opportunities to explore destinations, spark imaginations and often give back to local communities. A nine-day private tour through Italy includes Rome, Florence and Venice with plenty of hands-on activities such as gladiator training, 
food tasting and pizza and mask making. A 10-day river cruise through Southern Africa travels along Lake Kariba, Gache-Gache and the Sanyati Rivers on the luxury MS African Dream, which has just eight cabins. This itinerary includes Victoria Falls and a visit to local villages in Namibia to learn about the traditions, culture and customs of the country. Other stops include Chobe National Park in Botswana and Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe for amazing animal viewing. Finally, a seven-day Peru Family Adventure showcases nature, archaeology and handicrafts. The trip begins in Cusco with a visit to an alpaca farm and a textile showroom to learn about traditional weaving. The itinerary also includes Machu Picchu, Coricancha and a visit to the home of Sabino, a talented musician raised in Cusco who makes traditional instruments, where your children can learn to play Andean drums and the traditional charango from Spain. Other tour destinations available include Greece, Ireland, Spain/Portugal and the Baltic Sea region.
Disney Goes to Egypt
June 28, 2019Comments Off on Disney Goes to Egypt
Bookings are now open for 2020 Adventures by Disney trips. New for 2020 is a family tour of 
Egypt featuring adventures by land, river and sea. Highlights from the 10-day, nine-night trip include visits to ancient monuments with the guidance of a world-class Egyptologist and an immersive experience at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which opens to the public in 2020. Your family can embark on an interactive King Tut-themed treasure hunt or peruse the museum’s state-of-the-art exhibits at your leisure. Also get access to the inner wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza during a tour of the burial chamber of Pharaoh Cheops. Other interactive cultural activities include a chef-led cooking class on Egyptian specialties, a Nubian folkloric show and henna tattoo experience, and a hieroglyphic writing lesson. Then take a voyage on a traditional Egyptian felucca sailboat and visit lively local markets and have a private beachside Bedouin-themed dinner. A three-night cruise along the Nile River includes premium accommodations and themed entertainment, followed by a two-night stay at a luxurious beachside resort in Sharm El Sheikh, including a full day snorkeling excursion on a private boat to visit the famous coral reefs of the Red Sea.
