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We approach every trip by getting to know you and your family. We’ll find out what excites you and what you need practically. The end result will be an individual itinerary that’s built around how your family likes to explore. Because of that, treat these itinerary ideas as suggestions to start you thinking about where you’ll head and how you want your family trip to feel.

As you’ll discover when you start planning with us, every detail is engineered to reflect your family’s preferences. Your specialist will recommend experiences that resonate with your whole group. You set the pace of each day’s activities and our local guides and experts will adapt them to fit. If younger children or grandparents want to take it slower, we’ll still find ways for you all to participate. And, we’ll pick hotels that suit you, from interconnecting rooms to your choice of facilities. The result — travel that’s rewarding for everyone and easy for you.

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  • Swimming pool, Constance Belle Mare Plage

    Mauritius family getaway

    Mauritius
    • Relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on Mauritius.

    • Explore the island's coastline by kayak or canoe.

    • Savour the decadent cuisine and attention to detail in one of the hotel's seven restaurants.

    • Take advantage of the many children's activities at the Belle Mare Plage.

    8 days from CAD1,610pp

  • Aldabra tortoise, La Digue

    Seychelles family adventure

    Seychelles
    • Explore Praslin Island from a great central location.

    • Visit the giant tortoises on nearby island La Digue.

    • Enjoy a great range of activities and water sports.

    • Snorkel on the colourful reefs off Mahé and Praslin.

    11 days from CAD4,985pp

  • Camel caravan in Wadi Rum

    Jordan family adventure

    Jordan
    • Explore the magical ancient city of Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, with a private, local guide.

    • Enjoy a hands-on cookery class preparing traditional Jordanian dishes with a local chef in Petra.

    • Your family can try their hand at traditional mosaic making in Madaba.

    • Spend a night under the stars in the epic, Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum.

    • Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea to relax at the end of your trip.

    9 days from CAD5,050pp

  • Whales, Hawaii

    Family self-drive in the Hawaiian Islands

    Hawaii and California
    • Enjoy some family relaxation on Maui's white-sand beaches.

    • Greet the local marine life on a snorkel adventure.

    • Between January and March, experience the majesty of humpback whales at sunrise.

    • Sample roadside treats and explore the landscape on the Road to Hāna.

    • Access your family's adventurous side and experience the heat of legendary volcanoes.

    12 days from CAD5,500pp

  • Aït Benhaddou, High Atlas Mountains

    Family adventure to Marrakesh, Agafay desert & the High Atlas Mountains

    Morocco
    • Your family will sample the best of Marrakesh's street food on a 'tasting trail' through the vibrant city.

    • You will all explore hidden areas of Marrakesh on a cultural sidecar tour with your private guide.

    • Visit the bright and colourful Majorelle Gardens, created by French Orientalist Jacques Majorelle.

    • Take a family-friendly hike through the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and meet a local Amazigh family.

    • Spend a night in a luxury tented camp in the Agafay Desert and ride a camel at sunset.

    9 days from CAD5,750pp

  • Fisherman, Hoi An

    Family Indochina: Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia tour

    Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
    • Take in five of the region's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the charming towns of Luang Prabang and Hoi An.

    • Follow in the footsteps of gentle giants, visiting an elephant conservation project in Laos.

    • Your family become farmers for the day, enjoying a hands-on experience in Hoi An.

    • Take to the water and explore the majestic Lan Ha Bay by kayak.

    • Travel back in time and explore the mesmerizing temples of Angkor with a fun-filled family scavenger hunt.

    14 days from CAD6,525pp

  • Canal bridges in Amsterdam

    Dutch highlights tour

    Netherlands
    • Glide on the canals of Amsterdam.

    • Contemplate the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age.

    • Retrace the steps of royalty through The Hague.

    • Visit some of the original windmills of Holland.

    • Retrace the footsteps of Rembrandt in his childhood town of Leiden.

    7 days from CAD6,565pp

  • Eiffel Tower, Paris

    A family journey through Paris & the French Alps

    France
    • Explore Paris by night for a true understanding of why it is considered the City of Light.

    • Indulge your sweet tooth on a chocolate and pastry tour.

    • Step back in time as you visit Pérouges, one of the most well preserved medieval villages in Europe.

    • Explore the alpine meadows, ancient glaciers and mountain lakes surrounding Mont Blanc.

    9 days from CAD6,650pp

  • Elephant near Sigiriya Rock

    Sri Lanka for families

    Sri Lanka
    • Explore differently: sunset kayaking and village cycling.

    • Spot elephants and other wildlife on a game drive.

    • Pluck, process and taste artisan tea.

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock and visit ancient caves.

    • Enjoy time together on the beach.

    13 days from CAD6,865pp

  • MacGillyCuddy's Reeks

    Family self-drive tour of Ireland

    Ireland
    • Learn the tales of the prisoners detained in Kilmainham Gaol on a shared tour of the former prison.

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the castle’s grounds.

    • Kayak on one of Killarney’s lakes to Innisfallen Island.

    • Spend two nights in a 16th-century castle.

    • Learn the rules of hurling on a hands-on Gaelic games experience.

    8 days from CAD6,945pp

  • Lighthouse, José Ignacio, Uruguay

    Uruguay self-drive tour

    Uruguay
    • Explore the vibrant capital city of Montevideo.

    • Wander the streets of Colonia del Sacramento after the day-trippers from Argentina have left.

    • Discover Uruguay's up and coming winelands.

    • Relax on José Ignacio's beaches.

    13 days from CAD6,970pp

  • Parc Güell, Barcelona

    Family adventure to Spain

    Spain
    • Unwind as a family aboard a private sailing boat for a mesmerizing sunset cruise along the Mediterranean coast.

    • Dive into the enchanting world of Antoni Gaudí.

    • Feel the passion of FC Barcelona with a family tour of Camp Nou.

    • Navigate the azure waters of the coastline of Tossa de Mar by kayak.

    • Embark on an unforgettable e-bike tour through the medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada.

    8 days from CAD7,680pp

  • Stockholm islands from above

    Family Denmark & Sweden

    Denmark and Sweden
    • Cycle through the vibrant streets of Copenhagen.

    • Paddle through the Copenhagen canals in a kayak.

    • Learn to bake traditional Danish breads and pastries.

    • Take a scenic cruise out into Gothenburg's scenic archipelago.

    • Enjoy a day exploring two of Stockholm's most family friendly museums.

    10 days from CAD7,995pp

  • Dead Vlei

    Namibia self-drive family safari

    Namibia
    • Climb up the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

    • Kayak among the hundred-strong seal colony at Pelican Point.

    • Sit up late into the night around the floodlit waterhole in Etosha and watch the animals come to drink.

    13 days from CAD7,995pp

  • Karnak, Egypt

    Luxury Luxor & Red Sea beaches

    Egypt
    • Relax and unwind in the serenity of Al Moudira Hotel, on the west banks of the Nile.

    • Tour Luxor's West Bank tombs with your private expert guide and explore their well-preserved decoration and hieroglyphics.

    • Visit the vast temple complexes at Luxor and Karnak, and be amazed by the Great Hypostyle Hall boasting 134 vertical columns.

    • Relax and unwind at the most luxurious hotel on the Red Sea, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.

    • Snorkel or dive among the tropical fish in the wonderfully bright Red Sea's coral reefs.

    8 days from CAD7,995pp

  • Kayaking, Halong Bay

    Family adventure to Vietnam

    Vietnam
    • Enjoy a fishing trip in Hoi An, before a barbecue lunch on board the boat.

    • Scramble through the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City.

    • Embark on a family kayak adventure among the limestone karst scenery of Lan Ha Bay.

    • Relax, shop and explore as a family in the charming ancient port of Hoi An.

    • Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon making and flying kites in Hue.

    • Learn about traditional family life in Ky Son, a quiet corner of Vietnam.

    15 days from CAD8,135pp

  • Palenque, Mexico

    Classic Mexico tour

    Mexico
    • Mexico City — the country's buzzing capital.

    • Palenque — Mexico's atmospheric Mayan ruins in the heart of the jungle.

    • Chichén Itzá — the most famous of Mexico's Mayan ruins.

    • Enjoy the long stretches of soft sandy beach in the Mayan Riviera.

    14 days from CAD8,285pp

  • Islay coastline

    Family Scottish adventure

    Scotland
    • Watch out for Nessie on a Loch Ness boat trip.

    • Visit a traditional working farm to witness trained sheepdogs lead sheep through a variety of obstacles.

    • Explore the Cairngorms National Park on a quad bike trek.

    • Look out for otters, seals and dolphins on a boat trip along the coastline of the Gulf of Corryvreckan.

    • Learn and practice the art of archery with a qualified instructor.

    • Explore Loch Lomond on a guided kayak tour.

    10 days from CAD8,495pp

  • Sperm whale, Kaikoura

    New Zealand family explorer

    New Zealand
    • Explore the filming site of Lord of the Rings, Hobbiton.

    • Experience a traditional Māori cultural performance and hangi dinner.

    • Venture into the scenic Abel Tasman National Park in search of seals and other wildlife.

    • Cruise down the Milford Sound taking in the cascading waterfalls and temperate rainforest.

    15 days from CAD8,500pp

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