The American family travel marketplace has evolved from simple and cheap to sophisticated and demanding of better technology, service, food and child-care, according to Eileen Ogintz and Kyle McCarthy from Family Travel Consulting. “From the yearning for curated experiences to small ship cruising, locavore cuisine and better technological tools, families – who used to be …
According to a recently released survey of travel agency members from Ensemble Travel Group in the U.S. and Canada – including Montrose Travel – consumers are looking for reduced price and travel cost, while still accomplishing a sense of togetherness. Significant growth has been reported in the multi-generational travel segment as consumers request family getaways …
Travel Media Showcase has been in production since 2000 and the company has announced that they are expanding their brand to include two sister websites www.tmsfamilytravel.com and www.tmsmamasandpapas.com. TMS Family Travel produces conferences that bring the latest in family travel trends, techniques, and technology. The conferences are hosted by family friendly destinations and feature family …
Source: Viaventure Mom’s passionate about archaeology. Dad likes to birdwatch. Grandmom wants to score a new table runner and iPad cover. The kids want to see crocodiles, go whitewater rafting–oh, and swim with sharks. Sound like an impossible vacation to plan? If you’re heading to Central America, it won’t be as hard as you think. …
In honor of Father’s Day June 16, The Sands at Grace Bay is offering a suite “Cash In Your Kids” Father’s Day travel promotion where families can receive $100 off the total resort bill for each child (16 yrs or younger) they travel with over Father’s Day. Dad’s can “cash in” up to four kids …
Over Easter and spring break, spend quality time with your family at Las Alamandas with this boutique property’s special, all-inclusive package. Las Alamandas has it all for families: Balmy weather, warm water for swimming and water sports, numerous activities and facilities, spacious and luxurious accommodations that are ideal for families, and a secluded ambiance set within …
The 2012 Family Travel Conferences report that the family travel market segment is larger and more influential than ever, predicting that families will take more frequent, shorter vacations in 2013. Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences has named the top five family bonding activities on the Dominican Republic’s newly accessible Samaná Peninsula. As an added bonus, …
Travelers looking to enjoy some relaxation under the warm Caribbean sun can take advantage of deep discounts at Island Inn Hotel and , both in Barbados, through the “Winter Magic” and “Summer Sizzler” promotions. Island Inn Hotel is offering travelers two promotions providing more bang for their buck with the “Winter Magic” special and the …
Austin-Lehman Adventures announced new family trips for 2013 spanning the Serengeti to Oregon’s Crater Lake. Two national parks are among the new offerings for 2013. Oregon – Crater Lake National Park Family is a six-day/five-night trip with two departures, Aug. 11 and Aug. 18. The per person rate is $2,498 ($580 single supplement), children from …
Chabil Mar – Maya for “Beautiful Sea” – is the perfect home away from home, ideally suited for family fun and memories. Guests can enjoy spacious, fully furnished Luxury Villa accommodations and spend a half day on the calm inner reef waters at a Belize Island National Park, snorkeling in the shallow sea that teams …