Banish Boredom

05-12-2009

Family Learning Vacations Abercrombie & Kent Family Holidays

 

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – May 11, 2009… Sometimes the thought of a family holiday focused around rest and relaxation sounds ideal, but what happens after several days when the dreaded words, "I'm bored” disturb the peace? In addition to quality time spent together, more and more parents are looking for vacations that are a learning experience that will engage kids throughout the trip and last beyond the plane ride home. Think of an Abercrombie & Kent Family Holiday as paradise with a purpose. You take home more than you brought, and we don't mean a suitcase full of knickknacks. Instead, your souvenirs are new skills and knowledge. What better way, for example, to really understand history than walking through Roman ruins, or the impact of climate change than exploring Alaska's pristine wilderness?

 

Informal learning while traveling

Whether you're experiencing the power of nature on a raft trip or exploring ancient temples, anywhere can allow kids to immerse themselves in another world and learn about nature, history and culture. Our guides coordinate special activities for kids that add learning to a vacation:

 

•     When visiting a museum, they may give kids postcards and challenge them find the real-life paintings or statues.

•     A scavenger hunt teaches children to identify indigenous flowers and plants.

•     A journal keeps track of animal sightings and can include sketches of the tracks they see

 

Abercrombie & Kent's small group escorted Family Holidays are designed to combine education and fun for all ages, taking you to some of the world's most fascinating places -- from ancient Egypt, to the great cities of Europe, to the far reaches of North America - with thoughtful itineraries built around "home base” hotel stays of two or three nights, dining choices that offer familiar foods and local favorites, and knowledgeable guides who understand the needs and interests of all age groups. We handle all the details and logistics so you just sit back and enjoy the trip.

 

Choose from a scheduled small group escorted programs or allow us to customize a trip for your family.

 

Egypt: Monuments to the Past

Egypt's eternal pyramids and mummified pharaohs weave a fascinating spell over even the youngest visitor. 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 the luxury river cruiser 'Sun Boat IV.' Participate in an Egyptian cooking lesson with the chef. Learn Egyptian crafts including pottery, engraving and woodworking during a visit to an artisan workshop. Nine days from $4,530 per person/double occupancy; $3,790 per child (under 12 sharing with one adult) or $3,555 per child (under 12 sharing with two adults)

 

Italy: When in Rome…

Do as the Romans did (and do) as you come face-to-face with over 2,000 years of history at every turn, from the Forum, to the Colosseum, to the Vatican.  Learn the reality of the gladiator's life in a Roman "gladiator school,” then participate in a hands-on pizza making demonstration. Marvel at the Renaissance masterpieces in the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Explore the canals of Venice by gondola. Design Your DaySM options include a choice of painting your own Venetian masks or visiting the island of Murano to see a master glass artisan at work. Nine days from $7,695 per person/double occupancy; $7,515 per child (under 12 sharing with one adult) or $6,565 per child (under 12 sharing with two adults).

 

Alaska: North America's Backyard Treasure Closer to home, Alaska offers a full spectrum of adventure for the family. Cruise among the Kenai fjords to witness glaciers calving. Watch as brown and black bear feast on salmon in the creeks. Visit a conservation center where animals, including bear, moose, bison, elk and a variety of birds, are rehabilitated and returned to the wild. Fly over Mount McKinley and land on a glacier to experience the full scale and majesty of Alaska's beauty. Set out into the woods for a family geocaching adventure. Share a farewell dinner with Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his four-legged friends. Eight days from $6,995 per person double occupancy; $6,195 per child (under 12 sharing with one adult) or $3,490 per child (under 12 sharing with two adults).

 

About A&K

Abercrombie & Kent specializes in adventure vacations for families with 23 different small group escorted itineraries and 12 tailor made suggestions in destinations worldwide. Recommended by Travel + Leisure and National Geographic Adventure, Abercrombie & Kent combines the comfort, convenience, service and security of a U.S.-based company with on-site support 24/7.

 

To start planning a summer vacation filled with more than sand and sunburns, call 800.554.7094 or go to www.abercrombiekent.com and let Abercrombie & Kent plan an inspiring experience for your entire family.

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