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Taking Kids to the Galápagos Islands: Why Land-Based Island Hopping Works So Well for Families
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Taking Kids to the Galápagos Islands: Why Land-Based Island Hopping Works So Well for Families

Planning a Galápagos family vacation? A land-based island-hopping trip gives kids the wildlife, snorkeling, boat rides, beaches, and volcanic landscapes they came for — with the comfort of hotel stays, local island life, and more room for families to relax between adventures.

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways   What makes the best Big Family Getaways? Family can be beautiful and messy and a myriad different things in between. This is never more apparent than

Places to Visit in Costa Rica

Places to Visit in Costa Rica

From kayaking through the lagoons of the northern Caribbean Coast to spot wildlife hanging in the trees, walking through a cloud forest on a hanging bridge with the call of a bird in the distance, or

Things to do in Costa Rica

Things to do in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, you’ll experience  pura vida , which is roughly “pure life” or “simple life.” More than just a saying, it’s a way of life to be thankful and connect back to the cycles of nature. A

The Best Winter Family Vacations for Sun, Snow and the Holidays

The Best Winter Family Vacations for Sun, Snow and the Holidays

  How to Plan Your Winter Family Vacation for 2022   Adventurous families don’t just plan for summer holidays – they know that some of the most memorable vacation memories are made in winter

7 Reasons Why You Should Take the Family to Costa Rica this Christmas

7 Reasons Why You Should Take the Family to Costa Rica this Christmas

  If you're looking for something fresh to do this holiday season or are simply dreaming of a lush green Christmas instead of the usual cold white kind, consider Costa Rica for a taste of the goo

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Operator
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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Tour Operator

When it comes to your precious vacation time and dollars, a little time and energy spent on the front end will help ensure the vacation of your dreams. Plus, the whole process can and should be a fun

Inca Trail to the City in the Clouds: Machu Picchu

Inca Trail to the City in the Clouds: Machu Picchu

Off We Go Three steps off the bus and almost straight into our packs. Before us was the checkpoint to start the Inca Trail. The hustle and bustle of the congregation of hikers gave the air an exciting

7 Last-Minute Travel Ideas and Tips

7 Last-Minute Travel Ideas and Tips

  So you've got some unexpected time off on the horizon?Or perhaps you just need a last-minute escape to recharge the batteries? Don't let the details overwhelm your spontaneity! Use the followin

8 May-cations You Don't Want to Miss

8 May-cations You Don't Want to Miss

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Country of the Month: Peru

Country of the Month: Peru

Are you, like us, fascinated by Peru, by Andean culture, by the images of Incan cities on isolated mountaintops? Peru has always been a popular destination - especially among those with bucket li

Exploring the Galapagos: By Land or by Sea?

Exploring the Galapagos: By Land or by Sea?

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