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Where to
go for fun for the entire family? We certainly cover fun, and we
offer more for everyone with our family vacations by providing trips
combined with educational adventures, eco-adventures, multi-sport
activities, and cultural experiences, all of which embrace each and every family member with a taste
of the exotic, and lessons for better living.
Knowing that we can easily create any
family adventure you desire, we have
highlighted only a few experiences as sample itineraries, none of which take an ordinary approach to the
typical family vacation.
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VACATION: COSTA RICA MULTI-SPORT HOLIDAY |
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NEW!
Costa Rica Family Multi-sport Vacation: 5 Days: Multiple Travel Dates
2008- 2009: Costa Rica is a paradise for wildlife lovers of any age.
And this family adventure features plenty of activities that allow for
nature-viewing at its finest. On foot, explore lush forests where
howler, spider, squirrel and white-faced monkeys enliven the jungle
canopy, and scarlet macaws color the sky. Then cool down on a lively
white-water rafting excursion. On the remote Nicoya Peninsula, pedal
beneath swaying palm trees and alongside gold-sand beaches, and boogie
board in warm Pacific waters. Come evening, kick back and enjoy
civilized hospitality in the wild at a trio of kid-friendly tropical
retreats. Family adventure activities include: Horseback Riding,
Kayaking, Mountain Bike Rides, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife Tours,
Rafting , Rainforest Exploration, Spa Options, Swimming, Beaches, and
Water Sports. Booking Code # BRBHFCR Land
Pricing from $3698 per person based on Double occupancy.
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New
Trip! Family Canyon Adventure: Summer 2008: The
canyon country of the American West has long held a mythical
place in the annals of grand travel adventures. From John
Wesley Powell to Mary Colter to Teddy Roosevelt, these rusty
landscapes have beckoned intrepid pioneers as well as everyday
explorers. No family will come away from a rose-hued sunrise
at Bryce Canyon, or a night beneath the stars in Zion, or a
hike along the Grand Canyon’s layered walls, without being
changed in some way: moved, inspired, replenished, somehow
richer for it. That’s the gift of our national parks, and
these three are among the most generous givers. Booking
Code: FAMNB07. Land Pricing from
$2995 per adult / $1995 per child FOR
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excellent works of World Wildlife Fund.
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Alaska:
The Call of the Wild: 8 Day Program in Summer
2008: The wild wonders of Alaska are calling to you!
In Alaska travel by land, air, and sea as you explore America’s
amazing 49th state with us. Flightsee near majestic Mount McKinley;
ride the rails with the Alaska
Railroad; and cruise the waters of the Kenai Fjords Coastal
Region. Hike into the bush to see how early trappers lived. Meet the
Huskies that pull Alaska’s famous dogsleds. Encounter Alaska’s
diverse wildlife with naturalist guides and visit the Alaska
Wildlife Conservation Center and the Alaska SeaLife Center. Raft on
glacier-fed waters among icebergs and explore the wilderness by jet
boat. You’ll see mighty mountains, blue-white glaciers, rocky
coastal shores and a rich variety of Arctic wildlife during your
Alaska travel adventure. Booking Code: TAA12
Land Pricing from $3199 per person
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Yosemite
Family Multi-Sport Vacation: 6 Days: August 2008: Deep
within California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range lies Yosemite
National Park, a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, sprawling
meadows, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks.
Immortalized by famed photographer Ansel Adams and cherished by
legendary conservationist John Muir, Yosemite is one of our
nation’s most stunning national parks and celebrated natural
wonders, intimate in feel yet grand in scale. This memorable family
vacation begins with a taste of the Wild West in California’s Gold
Country before forging into Yosemite itself. Overnight stays in
historic lodges and comfortable hotels are the perfect complement to
this inspiring journey. Land Pricing from $3398 per
person. Code: FAMBR27
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Visit
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to discover the origin of the Hawaiian
Islands, and catch the aloha
spirit during our family Hawaii vacation visiting Oahu, Maui
and the Big Island of Hawaii. Your stays at wonderful beachfront
resorts are combined with time to explore the culture and history of
the islands with just enjoying Hawaii’s sun and surf. Take surfing
lessons, learn how to dance the hula, try your hand at poi pounding,
throw-net fishing or kapa cloth making! Zip down one of the
longest waterslides in the Hawaiian Islands or and swim in a lagoon
teeming with colorful reef fish and green sea turtles. Swim,
snorkel and build castles in the sand on some of the loveliest beaches
in the world. Contact
us for your personally planned holiday, and pricing. Code: TAA2
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Juan Island Multi-Sport: 6 Days: Deluxe Camping Adventure:
Mother Nature’s aqueous masterpieces - tranquil channels, shimmering
harbors and pristine bays - provide the stunning backdrop for an
active family adventure on Washington’s San Juan Islands. On bike and
foot, follow corridors of trees past sheltered inlets and coves and over
rolling green mountains. Sleek kayaks allow you to navigate peaceful
bays, where harbor seals, great blue herons and sea stars make their
home. Feast on the freshest catch of the day, tell stories around a
roaring campfire, and soak in the magical sunsets that are all part
of life on the San Juans. Multiple Departure Dates Available.
All-Inclusive
Land Pricing from $1898 per person. Code: BR333
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AMERICA AND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS |
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New Trip!
Family
Amazon & Machu Picchu -
A
guided, small group Amazon Jungle Lodge and Machu Picchu expedition
for families!
From
Amazon lowlands to Andes heights, Peru offers family adventure on a
world-class scale. We immerse you in encounters with nature and
culture that will capture your family’s imaginations as few places
can: A river journey by dugout canoe to a remote rainforest lodge. A
walk through the canopy on a network of suspension bridges through the
treetops. A float trip down the Urubamba River,
with a chance to camp out beneath the Southern Cross. And the amazing
ruins of Machu Picchu, fabled “Lost City of the Incas.” Wild Peru
will enchant kids, surprise adults and exceed all your expectations.
Booking Code: FAMNB17
Land
Pricing from $4896 per Adult / $3995 per child.
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Family Costa Rica Adventure: An
exploration of Costa Rica that's perfect for all ages:
Costa Rica’s mountains, beaches, waterfalls and tropical rainforests
offer families an unmatched natural destination for active
adventure. Wedged between two oceans and two continents, Costa Rica
is home to some of the greatest biodiversity on earth: gigantic
ferns, orchids, neonbilled toucans, three-toed sloths, monkeys,
peccaries, crocodiles, iguanas and frogs, just for starters. We
encounter it up close from a variety of exciting approaches: rafting
down a lazy river, riding horseback through the jungle, flying
through the forest on a zip-line, and playing in the turquoise
ocean. Nature has never been so impressive,
and your family has never had so much fun.
Booking
Code: FAMNB31
Land Pricing from $2795 per adult / $1695 per child.
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Proceeds
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excellent works of World Wildlife Fund. >
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Family
Galapagos Adventure: A family wildlife adventure of a lifetime!
Share one of nature's greatest animal-viewing sites with your
family:
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may be no better place on the planet for an intimate encounter
between children and wildlife than the Galapagos Islands. Here in
the remote Pacific, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the magic of
nature is palpable as sea lions, marine iguanas, penguins and
blue-footed boobies entertain us at close range, nonchalant about
our presence. Herman Melville called this ancient chain of submerged
volcanoes “Islas Encantadas,” or Enchanted Isles, an apt name
for a destination that is sure to create family memories that can be
found nowhere else in the world.
Booking
Code: FAMNB22Land
Pricing from $4095 per adult / $3095 per child
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excellent works of World Wildlife Fund. >
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HANDS ON WILDLIFE EDUCATION |
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Parents!
Take your kids from the classroom to the wilderness of Africa.
This year on your annual family vacation, take your children on a
personally planned Southern Africa four-star and five-star family
safaris. Visit with cheetahs up close and personal at Spier’s
Cheetah Outreach program, watch the penguins and Southern Right Whales
along South Africa’s famous Cape Peninsula and experience all of the
thrills of spotting the legendary “Big Five”. This is a trip your
children will never forget!
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excellent works of the Cheetah Outreach Program. >
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Vietnam
Multi-Sport Family Holiday: 8 Nights: December 20- 28- 2008: Bike,
Walk & Sea Kayak on a Cultural and Historical Odyssey.
With its stunning natural landscapes, millennia-old history,
exciting cosmopolitan cities, friendly hamlets and mélange of
cultural influences, Vietnam intrigues and delights even the most
seasoned travelers. And there’s no better way to become acquainted
with this vibrant country than by exploring it under your own
locomotion and at your own pace. Walk past pagodas and temples in
old Hanoi, kayak amid labyrinthine limestone outcrops in Halong Bay,
bike past vibrant green rice paddies, investigate magnificent
historic sites in Hué and stroll through the enchanting city of Hoi
An, one of Vietnam’s architectural gems. Round out your days of
discovery with meals of delicious local cuisine and stays at warm
welcoming hotels. All Inclusive Land Pricing from $4398 per
person based on 2 Adults per room. Code: BR428.
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Crete:
A fun filled fantasy vacation:
This
7-Night family vacation provides accommodations at a
5-star deluxe resort hotel that is located on a private peninsula,
and is ideally, centrally situated on the island of Crete,
providing easy and quick access to all Ancient Sites for
excursions. The
property is outstretched over this unique peninsula resembling
a Cretan Village and is surrounded by a Botanical Park with
beautiful Aegean views, extensive gardens, green pathways,
ponds, cascades, a small river, 3 beaches and a private zoo. Your
time here is to relax, but also take advantage of
countless activities from windsurfing and water skiing to
dance classes and private yoga instruction on the amazing
beaches of Crete.
Young
travelers can explore the on-site amusement park, which offers
games, tree houses, a playground, and a lagoon-style pool.
Other facilities include a spa, a fitness center, and a
botanical park. Restaurants range from casual to fine dining
and guests can enjoy beachside cocktails or after-dinner
drinks at one of nine bars. Land pricing from $3696 based on 2 Adults
per room.
Children under 14 stay
free.
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CARIBBEAN: FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN: OUR ENVIRONMENT |
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Sea
Turtle Education Program: Nevis,
West Indies: The
Kids For All Seasons Centre at Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with one of
the world's oldest sea turtle survival leagues to provide an eco-tourism
program for
youths focused on Nevis' endangered sea turtles. As
a memento of their stay, all families with children ages three to nine will receive a sea
turtle adoption kit and plush turtle toy, as well as an edible
rice-crispy turtle treat
designed by the Resort’s Executive Pastry Chef. Contact us for
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Ritz-Carlton Ritz Kids Programs are included at all of our
highlighted resorts. All of the amenities you expect from a Ritz Carlton property,
wonderful service, top of the line products, gourmet dining, and fabulous surroundings.
What better place for you and your family to enjoy,
relax, learn and have fun? Each of the programs is individualized for the
destinations and the property and will be sure to create family memories for years to
come. Contact
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Ambassadors
of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau-- Grand Cayman: The
Ritz-Carlton-Children’s Program Highlight: Children will be engaged and
enchanted by activities handcrafted by the name synonymous with ocean exploration and
preservation. Each day, the
Ambassadors program will be dedicated to a different aspect of Grand Cayman. Active study
and eco-excursions will take children on journeys of discovery centered on four areas:
Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Wetlands, Woodlands & Wildlife and Caymanian Life &
Tradition. Contact
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Jamaica: The Ritz-Carlton,
Rose Hall--Located on 5,000 green
acres of the historic Rose Hall sugar plantation, certified
counselors oversee a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts,
"making sandcastles" and telling stories of old Jamaica. Especially the one
about Annie, the White Witch of Rose Hall, you may even see her ghost. Providing fun
for the entire family with a golf course that climbs the mountains, and the health spa
includes island treatments. Contact
us for your personally planned holiday, and pricing.
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