Camping

Latin Trails / Galapagos Journey Cruises

Latin Trails is a family-owned company that shares Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with other families from around the world.

Family Travel and Camping

July 21, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

Family travel and camping go together like summer and vacation! Here are a few important reasons why everyone should do it.

Active Family Travel Demand Continues to Rise… and Travel Operators Respond

May 24, 2017 • Family Travel Association

The trend of immediate and extended families pursuing active family travel together continues to grow. Backroads is rising to the challenge.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Travel

May 23, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

Off-the-beaten-path family travel — is it appropriate as more and more parents travel with their kids in search of powerful learning experiences?

Family Travel and Road Tripping

April 26, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

An in-depth examination of both the magic and mystery of family travel and road tripping, including testimonials and suggestions from experts.

How to Set Up Your Family Campsite

February 24, 2017 • Amy Whitley

A family campsite can be stressful if you don’t know how to be organized. Here’s how to efficiently pack and set up all your gear.

Children/Adventure Travel: How Safe? How Beneficial?

August 19, 2016 • Kids Travel Doc

Modern travel has enabled parents to take ever younger children on adventure travel. Is it reasonable to do so? Here are some thoughts.

Beyond Family Cruises: 10 New Multigenerational Vacation Ideas

May 23, 2016 • U.S. News and World Report

A multigenerational vacation is more popular than ever, but how about something other than a cruise? Here are 10 outside-the-box ideas to consider as a family.

What I’ve Learned from Designing Family Safaris for 20 Years – John Spence, Aardvark Safaris

March 22, 2016 • Outdoor Families Magazine

Safaris are on most travelers’ bucket lists. Family safaris too! The key to making them happen: find a safari operator who knows how to cater to family needs. Here’s one!

5 Extraordinary Dude Ranches for Families

November 27, 2015 • Dude Ranchers Association

Here are five fantastic dude ranches for families, where you’re in it for the riding or active, outdoor, multi-sport fun.

Family Safari in Africa

November 25, 2015 • Ethan Gelber

If you have ever thought of a family safari in African safari, or been intimidated by it, read about these companies that have changed the way everyone should think about it.

FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel > Family Travel and Nature’s Nurture

August 24, 2015 • Lynn O'Rourke Hayes

Sadly, for today’s technology-focused children, the natural world feels a little “unnatural.” All the more reason to make a nature-based family holiday a top priority. (This is the eighth of our 12 FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel topics.)

O.A.R.S. Family Adventure Vacations

O.A.R.S. sets the standard in first-class rafting, sea kayaking and multi-sport adventures for families in the Western U.S. and internationally.