family adventure Blog Posts

January 9, 2012

Top Five Reasons to go to the Galapagos (aka ECUADOR!)

Yes, the Galapagos is a really cool place to go. Do you want to spend your whole vacation in the islands? No. Why? Because mainland Ecuador has so much to offer –

December 12, 2011

The Grey Whales of Baja

Whether you spell it grey or gray, these whales are mighty interesting. Descended from filter feeding whales that developed over 30 million years ago (30 MILLION!!), grey whales consume ocean worms and crustaceans from the ocean floor and filtered through their baleen. Growing to 50+ feet long, and weighing as much as 80,000 pounds they…

December 7, 2011

Is it the Right Time to Visit Egypt? If You are the Right Family, YES!

In a nutshell — NOW IS A TERRIFIC TIME TO GO TO EGYPT! It seems counter-intuitive with demonstrations so frequently in the news but it’s true! The demonstrations tend to take place only in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. My 10 year old daughter and I were actually in Egypt during the most recent demonstrations and we NEVER ONCE felt the least bit concerned or nervous.

January 3, 2012

Five Fabulous Family Multi-Sport Adventures

When we talk about Multi Sport Adventures we mean something active with plenty of variety. This helps kids – and parents and grandparents too – to try new activities, learn new skills – and maybe discover a new passion to pursue.

November 7, 2011

Egypt! A Miracle Offer for December Travelers.

f you are bold and adventurous, if you really want to get off the beaten path and do something no one else is doing… if you don’t yet have plans for your December holiday…How about something extraordinary? How about visiting Egypt at a super serious discount? How about Below Cost?

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