Central & South America Blog Posts
February 8, 2018
See the Galapagos Big 15 on Your Family Vacation
Take your family to one of the most exciting destinations for wildlife viewing in the world. When it comes to searching for unique, endemic species living in their natural habitat, not many places can compare to the Galapagos Islands. This remote paradise attracts visitors from all over world who come to explore the volcanic landscape…
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…
December 9, 2016
Why Families With Millennials Love Costa Rica
The travel bug is incurable. So if your childhood was filled with adventure, like mine, you’re not going to stop when you’ve grown up. Sure, the dynamic of your adventures change, but millennial family travel is an opportunity to share experiences that will help both generations see each other in a new light. Families with…
November 3, 2016
The Recipe for a Family Vacation with Millennials
The Millennial. It’s a word and term that we’ve all heard a lot lately. It’s tossed around in the news and on different websites as this elusive and sometimes impossible to please demographic of young people who are in the middle of embarking into life as adults. Technically, a Millennial can be defined as anyone…