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8 Family-Friendly Adventures for 2022

8 Family-Friendly Adventures for 2022

With summer on the way, a recent survey reveals Americans are ramping up their travel plans in 2022. According to American Express Travel, 62% of respondents plan on taking two to four trips this year, and 76% agree they’ll travel more with family than they did in 2021. Here are eight family travel ideas to consider for 2022 ranging from exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon to Cycling the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.

1. Family Cycling Adventure: 

Family Adventure tours - Courtesy of Adventure Cycling Association

Experience four days of family-friendly bike travel on Massachusetts’ scenic Cape Cod during Adventure Cycling Association’s new Cape Cod Family Adventure. At the core of the trip is nearly 100 miles of great biking between Provincetown at the tip of the outer cape and Brewster on the lower cape, including traffic-free paved trails such as the Cape Cod Rail Trail and the Head of the Meadow Trail. There’s even time off the bike to go hiking, swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/family-adventure-tours/cape-cod-family-adventure/

2. Zimbabwe Safari: 

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Summer is peak safari season in Zimbabwe and a tour with Adventure life will bring breathtaking views and an abundance of wildlife. Guests will take in the thundering Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge, then travel by train to a tented lodge near Hwange National Park, where elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions and other wildlife can be seen on game walks and drives during this six-day safari tour. https://www.adventure-life.com/zimbabwe/tours/11300/classic-hwange-safari

3. Rhine River Cruise: 

River cruise - Courtesy of Riviera River Cruises

River cruise – Courtesy of Riviera River Cruises

Sail the Dutch waterways and Rhine River from Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, to maritime Rotterdam, medieval Ghent and Belgium’s second city, Antwerp, before arriving in magnificent Cologne on Riviera River Cruises’ new Amsterdam, Cologne and the Best of Holland & Flanders itinerary. In 2022, guests will enjoy a visit to the once-in-a-decade Floriade Expo and its stunning array of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables. https://www.rivierarivercruises.com/river-cruises/amsterdam-cologne-and-the-best-of-holland-flanders-river-cruise

4. Galapagos, Amazon & Andes: 

 Amazon - Courtesy of Sacha Lodge

Amazon – Courtesy of Sacha Lodge

Discover the magical Galapagos archipelago at Scalesia Galapagos Lodge, explore the Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge and experience the Ecuadorian Andes at Hacienda Piman. Guests will hike active volcanoes, explore the Napo River by dugout canoe, enjoy a train ride in the Andes and visit one of the biggest craft markets in South America. http://www.scalesialodge.com/programs/

5. Tetons Tiny House Getaway: 

Tiny house - Courtesy of Fireside Resort

Tiny house – Courtesy of Fireside Resort

With sustainably built, LEED-certified “tiny house” cabins, Fireside Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, embraces modern, yet rustic design and presents a fresh approach to luxury lodging. Nestled in a wooded setting at the foot of the Teton Range, the cabins allow guests to get back to nature while enjoying the intimacy of a boutique hotel and the ambiance of their own cozy residence. https://www.firesidejacksonhole.com/

6. Dolomites Cycling Tour: 

Dolomites cycling - Courtesy of Tourissimo

Dolomites cycling – Courtesy of Tourissimo

Experience dramatic mountain beauty and fairytale towns of Italy’s Dolomite Mountains with Tourissimo. Each day, guests will be surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery as they cycle through some of the most beautiful towns and villages of this breathtaking region. Ride over exhilarating passes, climb by soaring spires and coast downhill to charming hamlets on routes made famous by the world’s greatest cyclists. https://www.tourissimo.travel/dolomites-bike-tour

7. Yellowstone Country Adventures: 

Yellowstone Country - Courtesy of The Wilson Hotel

Yellowstone Country – Courtesy of The Wilson Hotel

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone this summer with a stay at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana, on the edge of America’s first national park. Guests can explore the natural wonders and wildlife of the park on their own or with a guided tour, and find hiking, mountain biking, ziplining, fly fishing, whitewater rafting and more around Big Sky. https://thewilsonhotel.com/

8. Maui Multi-Sport: 

Bike Across Europe - Courtesy of Ride & Seek

Bike Across Europe – Courtesy of Ride & Seek

Escape Adventures’ Maui multi-sport tour loops around the valley between Pu’u Kukui on the Hawaiian island’s west and Mount Haleakalā on the east. In addition to world-class road biking, surfing lessons and sea kayaking allow guests to add water sports to their experience, while several unforgettable hikes offer a chance to see the beautiful island on foot. https://escapeadventures.com/tour/hawaii-maui-multi-sport-road-bike-tour/

 

Feature Photo Maui Multi-Sport – Courtesy of Escape Adventures

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