Jumbari Family Safaris recently launched a seven-night Lion King inspired itinerary in an effort 
to help raise awareness about lion conservation. The Lion King Adventure in Kenya begins with a visit to Sarova Lion Hill in Lake Nakuru National Park. On your way there, pass through Hells Gate National Park, which inspired the film, and see the sweeping cliffs of the gorge, the real-life Pride Rock and the Elephant Graveyard. Although you won’t see Simba and Nala, you are sure to catch a glimpse of giraffes, zebras, antelopes and warthogs. You will also visit Sand River Mara in the Masai Mara, where your family will stay in canvas tents that blend seamlessly into the vast plains of the Masai Mara and might even catch a glimpse of migrating wildebeests and zebras as they cross the Sand River. The park is noted for its large prides of lions as well as elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos.
Family Friendly Norway
December 24, 2019Comments Off on Family Friendly Norway
The Frozen 2 movie has renewed interest in vacations to Norway. Up 
Norway is offering two exciting itineraries (for 8 or 9 nights) to experience both Norwegian culture and cast of characters that inspired the films. These are not journeys for those looking for glitzy Disney entertainment, but an experience for families in search of the magic of everyday life. Your family will travel from the heart of Norway filled with rich cultural experiences to the True North at the uppermost tip of the country, where snowy adventures with magical animals and people await. Experience Norwegian-style luxury, authentic Sami culture, and epic winter activities that will turn the Frozen dream into reality. Some of the activities include snow shoeing, skiing, horse and sled ride, reindeer lasso throwing, cooking classes, cave hike, dog sledding, glacier boat rides and more as you explore both the Arctic Circle and fjords by train, plane and boat.
A&K Adds More Family Destinations
November 27, 2019Comments Off on A&K Adds More Family Destinations
For 2020, Abercrombie & Kent has curated 13 luxury, family-friendly adventures on all seven continents, including a new family journey across China and expedition cruises from Iceland to Greenland and across the Southern Ocean to Antarctica. Book early for the best availability!
Family China
Walk along a less-visited part of the Great Wall of China before coasting down on a toboggan. Join a morning tai chi class at the Temple of Heaven, then Ride Like a Local by pedicab through a maze-like hutong in Beijing. Try your hand at making authentic dumplings as part of a unique Family Foodie Experience. See giant pandas up close at a sprawling sanctuary, then marvel at a face-changing show at the Sichuan Opera. Float amongst the limestone karst formations in Guilin on a bamboo raft. Learn the ancient art of kung fu, then explore modern Shanghai.
Family Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise (August 13-27, 2020)
Discover Iceland’s abundant natural beauty and modern Reykjavik, as well as rarely-visited areas like the rugged Westfjords and the remote fishing village of Sudureyri. Greenland offers rarely seen wildlife, ice-cloaked landscapes and geological wonders, as well as coastal communities where locals share their traditional way of life, from how to catch and prepare fish the Inuk way, to the distinctive features of Greenland’s national costume.
Holiday Voyage: Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands (December 17, 2020-January 5, 2021)
Cruise for 17 nights on an extended holiday voyage through the world’s most remarkable wilderness and celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with spirited onboard festivities. Voyage to the Falkland Islands to explore this remote archipelago with its colorful history and abundant wildlife. Discover historic, wildlife-rich South Georgia, where you visit with spectacular king penguin colonies and the gravesite of one of Antarctica’s most intrepid explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Ski Europe
November 27, 2019Comments Off on Ski Europe
Ski Europe
Snow has arrived early this season in Europe. Check out 5 awesome European ski resorts that you can reach within 1-2 hours from a major airport:
- Morzine, France: Geneva Airport to Morzine (75 minutes)
Morzine combines a genuine mountain village vibe with a fantastic choice of activities for skiers and non-skiers alike. Located in the Portes du Soleil ski area in France, which stretches up the France-Switzerland border, it has over 50 hotels to choose from and plenty of restaurants. When it comes to the slopes, Morzine is a perfect resort for beginners and intermediate skiers, with plenty of gentle pistes. When you’re not skiing, try ice-diving in a lake, nature discovery tours, snowmobiling, tobogganing, snowshoeing and shopping.
- Chamonix, France: Geneva Airport to Chamonix (65 minutes)
The backdrop of the Mont Blanc massif makes for a stunning setting for this popular ski resort. While beginners and intermediate skiers are well catered for, Chamonix is particularly popular for its more challenging skiing, with fantastic off-piste opportunities. Chamonix town – with its authentic feel – is bustling with life . With a traffic-free center, it offers pleasant walkways, with cafes looking over the river Arve’s torrent and no shortage of quirky shops, including galleries, bookshops and specialty food outlets, along with classic souvenirs and the latest ski and snowboarding gadgets.
- Verbier, Switzerland: Geneva Airport to Verbier (120 minutes)
With its sunny, scenic location, brilliant terrain and lively bar scene, Verbier is the main resort in the Four Valleys. The fact that Verbier is so accessible from Geneva Airport has also helped with its popularity. Its altitude makes it a safe snow bet for early or late season.
- Courmayeur, Italy: Turin Airport to Courmayeur (90 minutes)
With an upmarket reputation, Courmayeur is one of the great ski and climbing towns of the Alps. Located on the Italian side of Mont Blanc in Chamonix Valley, it has a totally different weather pattern to that of the French side, with more winter sunshine than its shadier French neighbor. The main ski area is reached by cable car from the center of the village. After a day on the slopes, peruse high-end boutiques, antique and homeware shops in the village center, or enjoy its great range of quality restaurants.
- St. Anton, Austria: Innsbruck Airport to St. Anton (60 minutes)
Located in the western part of the Austrian Tyrol region, St. Anton is renowned for its natural beauty, reliable snowfall and the excellent condition of the slopes. The large networked lift system means you can access the neighboring resorts of St. Christoph and Stuben and a St. Anton ski pass also covers the resorts of Lech and Zurs.
Let us help you plan an exciting Europe ski getaway!
Teen Family Cycling Tours with Intrepid
October 30, 2019Comments Off on Teen Family Cycling Tours with Intrepid
Intrepid Travel has launched a new series bike tours created specifically for families with teens. The 
trips, which will visit three of the company’s most popular destinations of Morocco, Thailand and Vietnam, will begin departing in March 2020 and were inspired in part by the recent youth-led climate strikes that took place globally this September. Each Teenage Family Cycling tour is designed to allow you to disconnect from devices and reconnect with each other during 10-day journeys that incorporate the highlights of each destination by bike as well as traveling with a low carbon footprint. The tours are designed for ages 10 and older. Tours start at only $1,345/person with moderate lodging and include unique ways to learn about each country’s food, history, landscapes and culture.
Greek Villa Holiday Offer
October 30, 2019Comments Off on Greek Villa Holiday Offer
Experience luxury and savings in the Greek Islands! The Elounda Gulf Villas on the island of Crete is 
offering up to 25% off stays next year from April 3 to October 31 with free dinner nightly, a 30-minute massage and one Greek Meze Lunch during your stay! Just book by January 31st. Families will also get one session free when you book one full day at the Cool Creche for baby and toddler care (4 months to 3 years) and one lunch session for free when you book two sessions at the Cool Kids Club (ages 3-12). Children can enjoy swimming lessons, water sports, biking, tennis lessons, crafts and more. This family-run, celebrity-loved complex of pool villas and suites is set on a steep hillside with spectacular views over to the nearby island of Spinalonga. The resort showcases a total of 33 spacious suites and pool villas with up to 4 bedrooms (see our latest trip review for more details). There is also a shuttle to their private beach club, a gym, restaurant and spa.
Adventures by Disney Discounts
September 29, 2019Comments Off on Adventures by Disney Discounts
For departures from January 5 through April 30 with Adventures by Disney, your family can save $400 per person on select international tours, $300 per person on select domestic tours and $150 per person on select domestic escape tours. Just book 30-45 days before the applicable departure date. Choose from amazing destinations around the world including Asia, Europe, South America, South Africa, Central America, North America and Australia! Where will your family travel next?
Lion King Safari
September 29, 2019Comments Off on Lion King Safari
Renovated Club Med Alpe d’Huez
August 27, 2019Comments Off on Renovated Club Med Alpe d’Huez
Club Med Alpe d’Huez, the reimagined and all-inclusive ski resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps will reopen on December 15 with $110 million in renovations. It’s is just two and a half hours from the Geneva airport, two hours from the Lyon airport and 90 minutes from the Grenoble airport. The upscale ski-in/ski-out property (the region has 155 miles of ski runs!) will showcase 441 rooms and suites including spacious two-bedroom suites. New for this ski season are family-dedicated lessons on 
two designated slopes for children as young as four years old. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, hiking, Nordic walking, cross-country skiing, skijoring (skiing pulled by dogs or horses!), dog sledding, paragliding, rail sledding, ice skating, swimming lessons at the resort’s indoor pool, and virtual reality sledding. There is also an extensive program for children age four months to 17 years of age. A new Happy Lounge will provide a dedicated area for families next to the children’s clubs with amenities such as an international library of children’s books, multicultural board games, a playground with climbing walls and a drawing wall. Club Med’s all-inclusive ski package includes premium accommodations, ski lift passes, group ski and snowboard lessons, personal equipment lockers, gourmet meals and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, children’s clubs, activities, fitness classes, evening entertainment, internet and gratuities. You may be surprised that this all-inclusive package with air can cost less than skiing The Rockies!
Teen Wellness in Portugal
August 27, 2019Comments Off on Teen Wellness in Portugal
This summer, Vita Vila Parc Resort in The Algarve in Portugal, launched its innovative Teen 
Wellness program as part of the new VITAL by VILA VITA Parc Wellness offering. The program is available for ages 13-18 and offers healthy and fit options to get teens off their tablets and more active during their vacations. It will be available during the summer and school holidays. Teens can experience a full day session or a weekly program filled with a variety of diverse activities and workshops that focus on supporting their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as equipping them with some essential life skills. Each day is divided into three sessions which include a strength-based training session, nutritional overview and group sports activity, complemented by holistic wellbeing sessions taking place throughout the week. All activities are led by an experienced instructor in a non-competitive environment, so teens can be taught key techniques, as well as skills such as leadership, team work and mental and physical endurance. An optional healthy balanced lunch, specially curated by the in-house dietitian, is also available.
Luxury Family Safari
July 30, 2019Comments Off on Luxury Family Safari
The Farmstead at Royal Malewane in Kruger National Park in South Africa recently opened with 
several family sized accommodations. The hotel comprises a main lodge, three freestanding Luxury Farm Suites, and The Farmhouse, a three-and-a-half-bedroom villa with its own private pool! Services include a chef, housekeeper and butler. Your family will also have their own private safari vehicle with a dedicated Ranger and Tracker! Children of all ages are welcome at The Farmhouse, while the Luxury Farm Suites are suitable for children over the age of 10. To celebrate, the property is offering a second free night in Cape Town at their sister hotel, The Silo with three nights at The Farmstead. This package is available through December 15.
