Imagine a country with the charisma of Europe, the passion of Africa and the charm of the Middle East – a place where ancient cultures are intertwined with dramatic landscapes and time-worn medinas. Now, the whole family can fall under Morocco’s spell on this eight-day adventure from magical Marrakech to the old pirate port of Essaouira, covering everything from camel-clad deserts to ocean beaches along the way. So, whether it’s in spice-infused back alleys, among crumbling Roman ruins or below the snow-capped Atlas Mountains – the allure of Morocco will prove impossible to ignore.
Price Per Night: $227.56 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya - Overnight train, Selcuk, Ephesus - Selcuk, Pamukkale - Fethiye, Fethiye, Istanbul
Join this family adventure through Turkey experiencing some of the most incredible archaeological and natural sights in the world. Kids will be fascinated by the unique landscapes and local culture and enriched by the fun activities and historical stories. Begin in the bustle of Istanbul learning the traditional art of marbling then venture underground exploring caverns in Cappadocia. Walk in a pool built for Cleopatra in Pamukkale and set sail along the Mediterranean coastline on a relaxing boat trip. There's many magical moments to share with the family on this 10 day trip of Turkey's highlights.
Price Per Night: $363.71 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa - Florence, Florence, Rome
Explore the delights of Italy on a family-focused cultural exploration of the best sights and finest food that Italy has to offer on this eight-day tour of the country’s best. Get exploring in the winding canal maze of Venice, dip your toes in the ocean by the beautiful Cinque Terre coastline, make and taste authentic Italian pesto, savour delicious Tuscan cuisine, get the perfect snap of the Learning Tower of Pisa and try as much gelato as you can (how many flavours can the kids try before you leave?). There’s something for all ages in Italy as you whisk through Venice to Rome on this family escapade – now that’s amore!
Price Per Night: $712.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Vienna and embark your riverboat, Emperors and empresses in palaces in Vienna, Budapest, pearl of the Danube, Medieval games in Old Town Bratislava, The Wachau Valley – Dürnstein & Melk or Krems, Oberndorf, Silent Night, and Salzburg, Old Town Passau, Your journey home
Make the holidays even more magical for your family aboard our family river cruise departing December 20 (westbound, from Vienna) aboard ms Savor... a weeklong celebration filled with European holiday festivities both onboard and ashore, sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Price Per Night: $58.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Garden Grove
Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim-Main Gate Area offers comfort and value in the Anaheim resort area, less than two miles from the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center.
Price Per Night: $798.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Paris, A day exploring Paris, Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet, then board in Lyon, A local co-op, legendary chocolate maker or a vineyard hike, Arles, Camargue cowboys, van Gogh & chocolate art, An Avignon palace & a 1st-century marvel, Medieval Viviers, pétanque and more, Journey Home
Experience the best of France - together as a family.... two nights in Paris and a 5-night river cruise along the historic Rhône river immerse your family in just about everything Français! Learning means "doing" and experiencing - even cooking and cowboys!
Price Per Night: $136.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hanoi - Overnight train, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City
With great food, lush scenery and lots of warm, friendly locals, the whole family will fall in love with Vietnam. Sail beautiful Halong Bay. Delight at water puppets in Hanoi. Learn about rich emperors in Hue. Get a new outfit tailor-made in Hoi An. Maybe even take a dip in the Vietnam East Sea. With so much to share and do together, you'll experience the culture, flavours, and highlights of a Vietnamese adventure your family will always remember.
Head straight into the wilds of the Kimberley region on this five-day family-friendly adventure. This often overlooked and untouched part of Australia’s outback is thriving with unique wildlife, rugged cliffs, gigantic gorges and clear waterholes for kids and adults alike to explore. Learn of the area’s myths and legends, stake out your next swimming spot, try your hand at some local Indigenous art practises and relax beside the campfire to watch the Kimberley night sky come alive. You won’t need to worry about directions or meals – your local team has all that covered. All you need is to be ready for an incredible Aussie adventure!
Price Per Night: $282.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Playa del Carmen, Tulum Day trip, Izamal, Merida, Playa del Carmen
Take the kind of tropical holiday your kids will talk about for years on this 7-day Yucatan adventure that takes you from the sunny beaches to lush cenotes, lost ruins and bustling cities along the way. Discover the culture and history of the Maya at Chichen Itza and Tulum; take a dip in the turquoise waters of a cenote at Yokdzonot; try your hand at tortilla-making with a Maya family and watch the flamingos paint the sky pink at the Celestun Bird Sanctuary. There’s so much more to Mexico than beaches and palm trees, and this family-friendly trip gets you to all of it.
Price Per Night: $812.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Amsterdam & embark your riverboat, A canal cruise & more in Amsterdam, Historic Köln & dinner at a castle, Koblenz, cycling & cruise the Middle Rhine Valley, Heidelberg & castles on the Rhine, French for a day in Strasbourg, By cogwheel train and cable car to Mt. Pilatus / explore Lucerne, Journey home
Create cherished memories on our unforgettable family riverboat cruise along the Rhine River between Basel and Amsterdam visiting Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands.
Price Per Night: $770.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Lima, The Peruvian Experience, Pupils and prayers in the Sacred Valley, Paso horses, rafting or a spa & more, Train to Aguas Calientes & on to Machu Picchu, Endangered species, a village market & ancient Cusco by rail, Sacsayhuamán, chocolate & Incan lore in Cusco, Homeward bound
Inca wonders, colonial treasures and local traditions combine to create this ultimate family vacation! Explore lost Incan cities, meet llamas, alpacas and Peruvian Pasos, get blessed by a shaman, go riding and rafting, learn chocolate-making secrets and more!
Price Per Night: $200.91 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Johannesburg, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Kosi Bay, Hlane National Park, Kruger National Park, Phiring village, Blyde River Canyon, Johannesburg
Travel through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland), combining cultural and wildlife experiences on this 12-day family adventure. The trip starts with an introduction to South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, before heading out into the wilderness. Search for the Big Five in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, kayak around Kosi Bay and head north into the vast expanses of Hlane National Park. Venture into Kruger National Park for more unbelievable wildlife watching, participate in village life at a community homestay and get to see the stunning colours of Blyde River Canyon.
Price Per Night: $179.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao village visit, Chiang Mai
Want a family getaway that’s a little different? With the colourful markets of Bangkok as your starting point, introduce the kids to a new world on this Thailand trip with a twist. Watch rescued elephants splash in the mud at a nature park in Chiang Mai, see how other families live during a fun rural village visit, uncover the exciting history behind the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya and try some new and yummy treats along the backstreets of Bangkok. Both children and adults alike will have a blast on this carefully designed itinerary that promises new friends, heaps of fun and plenty of free time to connect as a family.
Price Per Night: $276.27 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Nairobi, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Karatu, Mto Wa Mbu, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley and Loita Hills...
Price Per Night: $612.22 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Naxos (Taormina), Sicily, La Valletta, Tunis/La Goulette, Sardinia/Cagliari, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Barcelona
Price Per Night: $229.82 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Beijing, Beijing/Great Wall, Great Wall/Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Hong Kong
Take your family on a memorable adventure through China and see the many sides of this colourful, cultural and naturally beautiful nation. The perfect blending of the familiar and the novel, on this 12-day tour you and your family will marvel at the incredible Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors, get lost in the quiet beauty of Yangshuo and be dazzled by the colourful markets and nightlife of the big cities. Boasting some of the grandest urban metropolises and most delicious cuisine in the world, China is an ideal destination for the whole family.
Price Per Night: $741.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Budapest and board your riverboat, Bratislava, medieval games & more in Slovakia, Catacombs, city sights & an Imperial Evening in Vienna, Schönbrunn, the Prater & more in Vienna, Discover Dürnstein & bike along the Danube, Tricky Hellbrunn Castle & Mozart's Salzburg, Marzipan and more in Passau, Journey Home
See the Old World through new eyes on our family riverboat adventure along the Danube - a family-friendly 7-night cruise filled with fun, adventure and surprises in some of Europe's greatest cities.
Price Per Night: $105.82 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Marrakech, Fes, Midelt, Sahara Desert, Ait Benhaddou, Imlil, Essaouira, Marrakech
Grab the kids and experience the best of Morocco's many highlights on this 12-day adventure packed with activities for the whole family. Take part in a fun pottery class in bustling Fes, wander the streets and colourful medinas of Marrakech and see one of the best sunsets of your life from a camel’s back in the Sahara! From the backs of camels and donkeys, you’ll walk through quiet villages in the High Atlas Mountains and experience traditional Amazigh hospitality during a homestay in Imlil. Explore the seaside village of Essaouira, then end it all in Marrakech where you can dine on tasty street food from the bazaar and watch street performers from the famed Djemaa el-Fna square.
Price Per Night: $981.67 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Calgary and on to Lake Louise, Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon Hike, Athabasca River rafting, Ride an Ice Explorer on a Glacier, Canadian Bowling & Sulphur Mountain, Journey home
Get set for real adventure and outdoor fun as your family explores western Canada's amazing mountains, with inside the park stays in Banff and Jasper national parks and family whitewater rafting!
