Adventures by Disney Offers Egypt in 2011

Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010

You can visit the land of pyramids, pharaohs and ancient treasures next year with Adventures by Disney®. The new exotic itinerary joins other unforgettable worldwide destinations in 2011. Highlights of the experience include riding a camel at the Great Pyramids, cruising the Nile River and snorkeling in the Red Sea.

Bookings open on July 21, 2010, so book early for the lowest rates of the season and best availability.

Here are some of the highlights of the 8- and 10-day Egypt itineraries:

• Ride a camel at the Great Pyramids of Gizah, tour the Pharoah’s Boat Museum and come nose-to-nose with the Sphinx
• Learn to make papyrus and write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphics
• Enjoy three days of leisurely cruising on the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor, discovering ancient temples, tombs and treasures
• Shop and dine in the colorful Khan el-Khalili Market, Cairo’s ancient souk
• Experience the Nile on a felucca – the traditional sailing craft that have plied the river’s waters for thousands of years
• Travel with a licensed Egyptologist through ancient monuments and wonders of Egypt
• Junior Adventurers explore the Egyptian Museum while playing the Art Detective Game, The Case of the Missing Mummy.

Remember “it’s all included” with Adventures by Disneyvacations – VIP experiences, immersive events and activities, dining and resorts, hassle-free travel and admissions.

Luxury Family Travel

Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Abercrombie & Kent offers Luxury Family Holidays for every age and every style of travel.

Abercrombie & Kent’s Family Holidays include enriching activities for all ages and a range of exciting destinations for both escorted and independent family journeys.

TRAVEL IN THE BEST COMPANY

Abercrombie & Kent’s escorted Family Holidays are designed from the ground up with the family in mind.  They take place over holidays and school breaks and include mostly three-night stays at each destination to minimize packing and unpacking.  Selected departures are accompanied by a Children’s Activity Coordinator; all departures include fun and age-appropriate activities. 

DISCOVER THE WORLD ON YOUR OWN – TOGETHER

Every family is unique – why not travel together on holiday designed specifically for yours?  Tailor Made Family Travel allows you to come and go as you like, choosing only destinations ad sights you long to experience together.  We are happy to work with you to create your ideal private Family Holiday. 

FOR YOUNG TRAVELLERS, THE WORLD AWAITS

Ignite the spark of adventure in a traveler age 14 and under with free membership in Abercrombie & Kent’s Adventure Crew.  Once booked on an A&K journey, children can visit the Crew’s website, www.akadventurecrew.com and learn about their destination, find out about kids in other parts of the world, meet some of A&K’s guides and play a variety of fun games.

Adventures by Disney Contest

Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009

What an amazing opporunity to win one of Adventures by Disney Vacations 19 exciting family tours.

One of the most adventurous characters in children's literature, Flat Stanley, traveled to the prestigious Library of Congress today where he, along with the first three books in Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures series, were inducted into the Library to help Adventures by Disney and HarperCollins Children's Books celebrate an exciting new project called "The Search for Flat Stanley's Next BIG Adventure."

Now budding writers and artists are invited to create their own Flat Stanley story in "The Search for Flat Stanley's Next BIG Adventure." In this nationwide contest, children ages 7 to 12 can win an Adventures by Disney vacation by creating a specially themed Flat Stanley and a 150-word story about his "Next BIG Adventure."

Entries will be judged in three age groups - one for 7 to 8-year-olds, one for 9 to 10-year-olds and one for 11 to 12-year-olds. One winner will be chosen in each age group and each of the three winners can choose one of Adventures by Disney's 19 worldwide vacations for their prize.

Parents, kids and educators can check out www.FlatStanleyBooks.com/AdventuresbyDisney for Official Rules and complete information on the Contest; fun, interactive games; and fascinating informational resources. The Contest runs through November 30, 2009 and no purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Adventures by Disney introduces families to diverse cultures and exciting activities with 19 immersive, authentic, fun and educational trips to destinations throughout the United States and around the world, including South Africa, China, Australia, Europe and the Americas. Every aspect of each trip - from excursions to accommodations to dining - is specifically designed for families traveling together. Immersive activities created just for kids allow young travelers to learn and have fun in places like museums that aren't always as entertaining for the younger set. For example, at the Louvre in Paris, the Junior Adventurers play an Art Detective game throughout the museum with their Adventure Guides, while adults take a privately guided tour with an art historian.