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Four Reasons for a Family Vacation in the Southwest
For the first time, we here at Thomson Family Adventures have begun offering a scheduled tour at home, inside of the continental U.S. The Southwest U.S is home to incredible geological formations, vast desert landscapes, winding canyon hikes, and some of the best National Parks in the country. There is a lot to see and…
The Best Way to Travel with Teens
One of the most difficult things to do as a parent is getting your teen excited about something that doesn’t show up on a digital screen. Teens want to be treated like adults. They want to have a say in the family’s vacation plans, they want experiences that give them some freedom, activities that challenge…
An Update on Ecuador
On April 18 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador. Many communities were affected by the earthquake and the places that were hit the hardest were the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabi. We have been in contact with our friends and partners in Ecuador and while they are all safe it is clear that this…
The Galapagos Alphabet
Every family has some kind of tradition that works its way into every adventure that they go on. One family that just traveled to the Galapagos for a family vacation has shared with us one of their traditions! This alphabet is not only a list that is fun to put together, it helps create a…
When is it Time for a Custom or Private Family Vacation?
Planning group family tours is how we got started in the family travel business. We love pairing similar families together to have the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve paired together families with young kids, families for teen travel, and multigenerational family travel. While we always love to set this type of adventure up, for ourselves…