Responsible Travel

Abercrombie & Kent

Founded by a family of travelers more than 50 years ago, Abercrombie & Kent pioneered a unique style of travel that combines genuine local encounters with outstanding service. Since the days of our first safaris in East Africa, we’ve expanded to of

Family Travel and Responsible Tourism

August 22, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

A comprehensive collection of reasons and arguments why everyone should engage in more family travel and responsible tourism.

How to Be a Responsible Family Travel Champion: Top Tips

August 21, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

We asked our members to share their top tips about making responsible family travel decisions. Here’s what they had to say.

An Eye-Opening Family Visit to a Chinese Migrant Workers’ School

August 15, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

An eye-opening account of the complex context and experience of an American family’s visit to a Chinese migrant workers’ school.

Celebrating the Bicycle’s Bicentennial in Germany (with Family)

August 7, 2017 • Kit Bernardi

A bicycle tour of SouthWest Germany is a fun, eco-friendly family adventure with teens.

Vacation Trend: Slow Travel for Families Living in the Fast Lane

July 24, 2017 • Elevate Destinations

Living in the fast lane? Slow travel for families is highly recommended. Fortunately, slow travel family destinations are on the rise.

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.

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?

5 Volunteer Vacations for Families

February 23, 2017 • David Parfitt

Give your kids the chance to lend a hand during volunteer vacations and leave a meaningful impact on the communities they visit.

Discovering South America with a Socially Responsible and Sustainable Partner

January 30, 2017 • Diego Andrade

More families are aware of the importance of arranging vacations with a socially responsible and sustainable company (like Pure! Ecuador).

Galapagos: Close Encounters of the Wild Kind

October 11, 2016 • Heather Mundt

A Thomson Family Adventures trip to the Galapagos Islands offers families a wealth of up-close wildlife viewing and more.

Family Travel: Creating Nature’s Caretakers

September 8, 2016 • Bryan Jáuregui

For some species, family travel is instinctive or a matter of survival. For others it is a yearning for adventure and discovery. The places where they cross paths – places like Baja, where humans and gray whales can today interact freely and without fear – are magical.

Kids Sea Camp & Family Dive Adventures

In 2000, Margo Peyton, decided to combine fun, safety and education in conjunction with PADI dive programs for kids. She also wanted to create an equally relaxing and enjoyable dive vacation with built-in private time for adults. Kids Sea Camp was bo