Road trips can be great adventures, but if
you’ve got the kids along, you’ll inevitably hear the question: “When are we
going to be there?”
If getting there hasn’t always proven to be
half the fun, consider taking a new direction on this year’s family
vacation.
Sail Away
Disney Cruise Line has gone a long way in bringing the concept of family
cruising into the spotlight. With the introduction of The Disney Magic
(1998) and The Disney Wonder (2000), Disney fans of all ages have taken to
the seas and discovered the magic of a cruise vacation. One of the special
design features of both ships is that they offer designated areas just for
kids, families, teens and adults only. While children and teens enjoy
age-specific activities, adults can escape to a quiet dinner, an adult’s
only swimming pool, a choice of three nightclubs or a relaxing spa
treatment. Families can choose from three-or four-night Bahamian cruises or
seven-night cruise to the Eastern or Western Caribbean Islands, plus a
seven-night land and sea combination that includes a Walt Disney World stay.
Royal Caribbean is another popular choice for families. The cruise line’s
complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program offers kids and teens a variety
of activities, including Adventure Science and Adventure Art, sports
tournaments and talent shows. Royal Caribbean’s professional staff provides
supervised and age-segmented daily activities, all geared to engage and
entertain kids. Educational Experiences
Tauck World Discovery, a leading U.S. tour company since 1925, recently
launched a new brand of 12 educational and creative family itineraries
throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, Canada and Costa Rica. Tauck
Bridges journeys, designed for travelers of all ages, meets a growing need
for enriching family travel. |
