As their name implies, The Unique Traveler offers distinct experiences, crafted intentionally with more than 25 years of experience, personal consultations and a worldwide network of travel partners. The tour operator is run by Kristi Howard and Angie Wheeler, the latter of which serves on the Family Travel Association board in order to support the […]
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Sustainability, accessibility, education—Il Viaggio Travel does it all. While based in Costa Rica, “Il Viaggio” is actually Italian for “travel,” inspired by co-founder Stephanie Sheehy’s family and heritage. The initial hope was to draw in clients from the European country, but Sheehy says it didn’t quite happen like that. Yet, the small business has grown […]
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Just outside of Atlanta, Georgia lies a haven for family travel. North of the downtown area, Discover DeKalb—a new FTA member—represents a group of cities and towns with a hugely diverse selection of travel offerings. Michael Vescio, Director of Sales for Discover DeKalb, told us that the area gets a lot of SMERF (Social, Military, […]
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Every few weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a 30-minute virtual Lunch & Learn with suppliers, industry experts and panel discussions. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but also access the recordings at any time through the member portal. Topics so far have covered Burn Out, 2023 Booking Trends, […]
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Nancy Schretter is the President of Beacon Group Holdings, Inc. As an award-winning editor and travel journalist, Schretter’s articles, quotes and insights on travel have been featured in dozens of leading print and online media outlets, including Leisure Group Travel, Destination Reunions, TravelAwaits, USA Today, Fox News, Redbook, Travel Channel, Travelocity, and more. Nancy has appeared as a travel expert on radio and television shows, […]
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Every two weeks, the Family Travel Association is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn, just a half hour on Wednesdays to learn from suppliers, panel discussions and industry experts. Being an FTA member, you can not just attend these webinars, but also access the recordings at any time through the member portal. Topics so far […]
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For more than three decades, the UK-based Journeysmiths has been creating unique and unforgettable experiences in wildlife and wild places. While they began with a focus on Africa, the company is expanding its unique approach across the globe, and they’re looking for families to join in on these adventures. To get the details on what […]
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A Family Travel Association member’s son is now the youngest American to ever visit all seven continents. Travel expert Lesley Carter of Bucket List Publications has been traveling her entire life, visiting nearly 100 countries at this point. While on the road, she does everything she can, from base jumping to dog sledding to caving […]
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A Family Travel Association member’s son is now the youngest American to ever visit all seven continents.
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Big Five Tours & Expeditions began in Kenya in 1973 as a safari company for East Africa. This year, the family business celebrates 50 years of offering travel all around the world. Started by Mahen Sanghrajka after he discovered a love of travel, Big Five later moved with the family to the U.S.A. in 1985 […]
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The new year is already seeing changes in the travel industry, including the formation of a new holding company for community tourism pioneer and small-group adventure operator G Adventures. The new holding company will bring existing and new brand acquisitions under one overarching parent brand, named G Travel Community (GTC). According to GTC, the brand’s […]
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