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12 Reasons I Love Tanzania
From July 1994 to July 1998 our General Manager, Jim, lived in Arusha, Tanzania while working for Thomson. He loved his time in the country and still thinks about it, quite fondly, today. He put together a list of his 12 favorite reasons that made him love Tanzania. The best part about his list is…
5 Reasons to Visit South Africa on a Family Vacation
South Africa is one of the most expansive, educational, far reaching, and culturally exciting places in the world! There are a lot of reasons to go and visit this amazing place. It was difficult, but we were able to break down 5 of the best reasons to visit South Africa. Natural Beauty From Table Mountain,…
5 Things to Do on a Family Vacation in Iceland
For families looking for a vacation filled with adventure, wildlife and history, few areas in the world can match the density of offerings jammed into a tiny island like Iceland. A former Danish colony famously settled in the 9th Century by seafaring Norseman known as Vikings, this subarctic European gem is roughly the size of…
Why Grandparents Make the Best Travel Companions
There is something to be said about grandparents. Without them, family reunions and family dinners wouldn’t be possible; they were the beginning of it all! One thing at Thomson Family Adventures that we’ve all come to learn and love is exactly how great travelling with grandparents can be. Mulitgenerational vacations have become somewhat of a…
Eco-Friendly Family Vacation Tips
There are a lot of components to think about when planning to take a family vacation. One thing that should be at the top of the list is eco-friendly travel. Being mindful of the environment, local towns, people, and leaving as small of an impact as possible is part of our mission as a family…