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South Dakota Department of Tourism

As the ultimate destination for family road trips, South Dakota offers the best of affordable travel with historic experiences, iconic attractions, quirky roadside stops and classic Americana ambiance. Whether you’re a child or an adult, South Dako

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.

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 in Ladakh, India, the Land of the Broken Moon

May 15, 2017 • Jennifer Spatz

Starting in the summer of 2017, Global Family Travels is inviting traveling families to a unique learning and volunteering experience in India’s Ladakh region

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.

Top Considerations for Volunteering Overseas… with Your Kids

May 26, 2016 • Transitions Abroad

More and more parents are considering volunteering overseas with their kids to see beyond typical tourist attractions and act as global citizens.

Family Travel Must Stand Up for Families and #StopOrphanTrips

May 25, 2016 • Ethan Gelber

Nobody likes to be played for a fool, but that’s what’s often the case when you visit, volunteer at or contribute to an overseas “orphanage.” Perhaps traveling families should take a stand and call for an end to orphanage tourism.

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.

Citizen Science Programs for Families in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

December 17, 2015 • Bryan Jáuregui

A vacation with education at its core can sometimes seem like a pretty tough sell. These are just three examples of the terrific citizen science programs for families in Mexico’s Baja California Sur.

FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel > Philanthropic and Volunteer Travel Opportunities for Families

August 17, 2015 • David Parfitt

One excellent way to prime children for tomorrow is through the potentially powerful combination of travel and service: transformational learning experiences for the entire family. (This is the seventh of our 12 FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel topics.)

Malawian Style

Malawian Style is a specialist tour operator covering Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. Experience true Africa, great adventure, and culture.