New Austin Lehman Tour
Adventure tour operator Austin Lehman is adding a new and exciting family tour to Southern Africa for 2011. Travel to Botswana, Namibia and Zambia for a truly amazing safari experience. Your family will travel by foot, truck, mountain bike, macoro and houseboat on this 9-day tour where you will witness a variety of wildlife, wilderness and Victoria Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the World. Unique experiences include meeting teachers and children at a local school, fishing for legendary tiger fish, houseboat rides on the Zambezi and Chobe rivers and game drives in Chobe National Park. Also saddle up for a ride on a mountain bike donated by Austin Lehman after a visit with friends at Bicycles for Humanity in Ngoma, a charity dedicated to the goal of providing development and mobility for African communities.
A Green Queen
Experience a Green Christmas Package at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel with rates starting at only $159 per night for a room and $209 for a junior suite. This earth-friendly offer is made in conjunction with the Biosphere’s Green Christmas Exhibition where you can learn 1001 tips to make your holiday more eco-friendly and purchase eco-friendly gifts. Access to the exhibit is included in your rate along with a public transportation pass. Children will also receive a special holiday gift from the hotel. The package is available Fridays and Saturdays from December 3-16 and daily from December 17, 2010-January 9, 2011. Also available is the All I Want for the Holidays package with room-only starting at $139 per night and $189 per night for a junior suite during week-ends from November 5-December 19 and daily from December 20-January 2. Black out dates apply. These rates are in Canadian dollars which is nearly identical to the US dollar! This historic hotel showcases an indoor pool, spa, gym and several dining options.
New For Backroads
Backroads let us know that resting, on their laurels or otherwise, isn’t something that comes easy to them. So their trip planners are passionate about finding new destinations for you to explore! Their 2011 lineup showcases a collection of their all-time best itineraries that many of you have greatly enjoyed plus new family trips in Italy, France, Greece, Ireland and here in the U.S. Some of the new and exciting European trips your family can experience include Ancient Civilizations & Mediterranean Sensations on Sicily, Italy; Off the Beaten Path & Back in Time in the Dordogne River Valley in France, The Mythical Magic of Crete in Greece and Ireland: Through Cork & Kerry. Trips include a variety of historical sites, gorgeous scenery, child-friendly activities, other active pursuits such a canoeing, spelunking and a ropes course with a variety of accommodation options.
Warwick Celebration
Warwick Hotels is celebrating its 30th anniversary with special rates on suites with their Warwick Irresistible Suites promotion through December 30. Currently there are Warwick Hotels in 38 different destinations around the world (26 are in Europe with the rest in the US, South Pacific, Asia and Africa). In the U.S., we have had very good success with their hotels in New York, San Francisco and Seattle. Decor is generally Old World European charm. Rates vary depending on the day of the week and minimum requirements may apply to certain hotels.
