By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
From FamilyTravel.com
There are family vacations. And then there are epic adventures that may qualify as the experience of a lifetime
Here are five to consider now.
Join an Expedition
Plan ahead for a winter holiday voyage to introduce the budding scientists in your clan to a one-of-a-kind wilderness. In addition to seeing penguins waddle or whales breach amid blue-tinged icebergs, kids (and adults) will learn how climate change is affecting the ice and wildlife as part of an Antarctic expedition. During an Abercrombie & Kent journey to this wild southernmost destination, zip to remote islands via Zodiac boats where Crabeater and Weddell seals loll on the ice; view ever-changing ice formations; observe smile-inducing Adelie, Gentoo, and Chinstrap penguin colonies; and embrace the opportunity to step where few have ventured before. Your family will also learn nautical knot-tying with a former British Royal Marine commando, join kids-only scavenger hunts, and learn from deep-sea presentations by a marine biologist as well as a photo-coaching workshop for teens and kids-only Zodiac lessons with a naturalist guide. Book by June 30 for special savings. Ask about other offers for family and multigenerational groups….