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Take the Family on a Memorable Vacation!

Awesome Family Vacation Ideas for 2010

This year, make lasting memories with your loved ones on a family vacation. Call Travelwizard.com at 800.330.8820 or enquire here.

 

A Moroccan Family Adventure

This new journey introduces you and your family to enchanting Morocco, with an exciting blend of hands-on adventure and child-friendly activities. Learn about Moroccan traditions at numerous workshops teaching dancing, pottery and cooking; take surfing lessons or ride a camel on the beaches of Essaouira; hunt for treasures in the Menara Gardens; and explore the souks of Marrakech.

A Storybook Family Adventure

Experience a side of Western Europe you never knew before on this thrilling all-ages journey. Wander through a maze of prehistoric caves at the Buda Castle Labyrinth, conduct a virtual symphony and compose your own waltz in Vienna. Witness a master glassblower at work in Prague. Discover the region's more delectable pleasures with a marzipan-baking lesson and a family cooking contest.


Pyramids, Mummies & Temples Family Adventure

Egypt's eternal pyramids and mummified pharaohs will weave a fascinating spell over even the youngest member of your family. See the treasures of King Tut's tomb, ride a camel in the shadow of the pyramids and explore the treasures along the Nile shore on our luxury river cruiser 'Sun Boat IV.' While on board, don an Egyptian galabeyya for a festive evening of dress-up and entertainment, and join your chef for a lesson in the local cuisine.

 

Kenya Family Safari
For the family that loves nature, Kenya is a must-see destination. Kenya Family Safari includes visits with local Maasai and Samburu tribes and opportunities to swim, track animals or go on a treasure hunt at your lodge. And of course, it includes some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa, with abundant lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe and species unique to the region.

 

A Yucatan Family Adventure

You'll head west on this family adventure, into the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula, and end on the Mayan Riviera. Children have the opportunity to become archaeologists-in-training as they explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Ek Balam. The entire family can enjoy swimming in cenotes (a network of underground freshwater lakes and rivers), exploring the mangroves and wetlands of Celestun and Sian Ka'an, and snorkeling and swimming in the dazzling Caribbean Sea.

Japan Family Vacation: Cool Culture, Timeless Tradition

Japan's slick, quirky pop culture appeals to a growing audience of children and teens. View Tokyo's neon, futuristic dreamscapes and experience the ancient culture of Kyoto on a journey that includes a visit to the Children's Memorial in Hiroshima, kayaking to Miyajima Island, cycling through bamboo groves and kendo lessons in Kyoto.

 

India Family Vacation: A Kaleidoscopic Adventure

You and your family discover the magic of colorful India through this new program. Combine visits to Northern Indian cities with fun-filled elements, such as exploring Jaipur atop an elephant, taking Indian cooking classes, visiting the majestic Taj Mahal, dressing up in traditional maharaja or maharani garments and learning about wildlife conservation.

 

An Italian Family Adventure

Introduce your children to Italy, and you are introducing them to the history of western civilization. This journey explores the legacies of the Roman Empire, the mercantile might of Venice and the artistic glories of the Florentine Renaissance. We haven't forgotten the lighter side of Italy; from a pizza-making workshop to an afternoon at "Gladiator School" in Rome, this itinerary is great family fun.

 

Costa Rican Treasures Family Adventure: Rainforests & Beaches

Costa Rica's palette of outdoor fun is incredibly varied - you've barely arrived before you're shooting down a Class III rapid on the Pacuare River. The rainforest takes on a new dimension when viewed from a canopy catwalk, and a catamaran cruise along the coast brings you and your family up-close to dolphin and whale.

 

Grand Australian Family Adventure

This Australian adventure offers your family an idyllic combination of the exotic and the familiar. Learn to ride the waves in a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach, meet the unspoiled wildlife on Kangaroo Island and fly to Alice Springs in the heart of the Outback, yours to traverse by four-wheel ATV.