family vacation Blog Posts
October 20, 2016
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…
August 24, 2016
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…
August 3, 2016
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…
June 24, 2016
5 Must Do Things in China
China is one of the oldest and most ancient cultures in the world. For nearly 5,000 years, since the Xia Dynasty, China has been a major player on the international scale. It has influenced the world in numerous ways and will continue to do so. What this means for us as travelers, is that is…
June 3, 2016
Why Kids Should Plan Family Vacations
Planning a family vacation can be a lot of work, a lot of hassle, and let’s face it— a lot of stress. Family vacations are a tremendous amount of fun and deciding where to go and what to do with that vacation should be fun too. One of the things that we’ve found is a…