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Portugal – The Top Ten Reasons to take your Family

Did you know Portugal used to rule the world? Now it’s a sleepy little country off the beaten path which frankly makes its vast history even more fascinating. Here are the reasons we think this was one of the coolest places we’ve ever been: 10: The climate is perfect. Summers along coastal Portugal are warm…

Dogs, Puppies, and Us

Thomson Family Adventures is a dog friendly office. Henry, Benson, and Jessie hang out there on a regular basis, and other dogs like Hank visit on occasion. Having the dogs with us is comforting and reassuring in so many ways. Mostly we slave on the computers and phones through the work day while the dogs…

World’s Expo: Shanghai

Our China Adventure just got even better for 2010! Enjoy our breathtaking Great Wall, Guilin, and Giant Pandas tour this summer and have the opportunity to stay on and visit the 2010 World Expo. So once you’ve explored history with a walk on the Great Wall, visited the terra cotta warriors, and perhaps hugged a…

Want a Unique Family Galapagos Exploration?

Usually a trip to the Galapagos involves a stay on a boat with daily excursions to shore to hike, swim, snorkel and discover the amazing wildlife that lives there. We have that option, of course … but if you are REALLY adventurous and like to be on the cutting edge – if you understand relinquishing some luxuries gains you unique opportunities, then we have something special for you

How it Rolls in Peru: The April Update

After severe flooding in January washed out the tracks, train service to Machu Picchu was interrupted and the sanctuary closed. Many families scheduled to travel in February and March had to scramble, shifting their vacations to other destinations and putting their Peru plans on hold. Let us promise you none of this was fun, but…

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