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the Rapley family exploring the Canadian Rockies together

19 Reasons to Travel with Thomson Family Adventures

For 20 years we have been crafting adventures for families of all ages and interests. We make every day of the adventure count from highlighting learning opportunities for kids and setting up cultural exchanges to hands-on cooking lessons and exploring the wilderness. Here are 20 reasons to travel with us on your next family vacation!…

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…

Our 12 Favorite Memories from 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, we’ve taken a minute to think back over the past year to remember a few of our big accomplishments and favorite memories from 2017! 1. We Traveled Across the World Our passports here at TFA were busy this year! Some of the places we explored were Panama, Tanzania, France,…

Tanzania Wildlife – What You’ll See on a Family Vacation

If there is one thing that Tanzania is famous for, and rightfully so, it’s the wildlife. Some of the most iconic and most recognizable animals in the world reside inside of Tanzania.The Tanzania wildlife is concentrated and extremely well-protected; making the odds of showing your child their dream animal out in the wild very high….

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…

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