Fall
Turning the page on a new school year brings an energy that makes history, culture and food suddenly click in a new way. Lean into learning mode with trips that double down on discovery to enhance kids’ time away from school.
Where to Go:
• Rome, Italy: Enjoy your gelato with a side of worldfamous art, Colosseum gladiator stories, pizza-making and Vatican museums that bring history to life.
• Cairo, Egypt: Tour ancient tombs and pyramids, learn about hieroglyphs and get your hands dirty with archaeology experiences for kids.
• Siem Reap, Cambodia: Soak up Angkor Wat sunrise tours, jungle temple explorations and interactive storytelling of Khmer legends.
• Vienna, Austria: Create your own Vienna circle with symphony performances, interactive museum exhibits, palace tours and park visits.
Winter
Winter travel works best when you fully commit. Either send it, snow-globe-style, or go full tropical escape. The departure from routine will breathe life into the season and usher in the new year on a high note.
Where to Go:
• Chamonix & Mont Blanc, France: Enjoy ski schools and beginner-friendly lifts, then explore charming chocolate shops and holiday markets.
• Arenal, Costa Rica: Zip-line through misty rainforests, discover hidden waterfalls, explore lava trails and spot toucans and monkeys up close.
• Lapland, Finland: Chase the northern lights, meet Santa’ s reindeer and experience real Arctic winter in a place built for cold-weather wonder.
• Galápagos Islands, Ecuador: Trek rugged volcanic landscapes and encounter Darwin’ s living laboratory of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
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