Tips & Advice Blog Posts
December 21, 2017
5 Very Last Minute Gift Ideas
There is one thing that is always a guarantee during the holiday season— last minute shopping! The holidays always seem to sneak up on us between busy school schedules, winter band and chorus concerts, and holiday parties. In case you’re still looking for a last minute gift or owe someone a gift, take a look…
May 19, 2017
International Family Vacations: A Good Idea for Young Families?
I read an article recently that said there was a science behind not taking kids under the age of 12 on international family vacations. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I can’t say I agree, or at least, that has not been my experience. My boys are now 17 and 20 and we…
April 28, 2017
Which Galapagos Family Vacation is Best for You?
The “Galapagos” has been one of the most popular destinations since Thomson Family Adventures started offering trips for families in 1998. This unique volcanic archipelago is home to numerous marine species, birds, volcanic rocks, and gorgeous scenery. An idyllic destination for families! See the Galapagos and Mainland Ecuador There are a lot of different ways…
August 11, 2017
What Not To Do When Preparing for a Family Vacation
We spend so much time helping our travelers prepare for their family vacations that, admittedly, sometimes we wait until the last minute for ourselves, make mistakes, and have plain bad luck. Here are a few mishaps of the TFA staff and what not to do when preparing for a family vacation. Personally I have had…
March 16, 2017
Best Destinations for your Next Family Vacation
Are you struggling to figure out where your next family vacation will be? Not sure you’d like to leave it up to the “fate” of “close your eyes and stick a pin on the map, that’s where we’ll go!”? With over 18 years of experience in the family vacations game, we’ve been to some of…