(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 05, 2009 )
WATERTOWN, Mass;— The pioneer of organized family travel around the world, Thomson Family Adventures was recently named for the second year in a row, the Top Adventure Travel Company for Family Adventures in the 2009 issue of “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by the Editors of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.

What makes Thomson the leader in family adventures? The mission of the company is centered on designing trips for families by families. With over 10 years devoted to family focused adventure travel, they create one-of-kind, high quality adventures to engage, entertain and educate families with children of all ages. Adult tour companies have copied the concept, but Thomson is still the only company just for families. Being a leader means constantly striving to think of innovative ways to make family travel more fun, eye opening, safe and satisfying. Family adventures are more than sightseeing and being entertained, it's a hands-on lesson in history, ecology, botany, geography, anthropology and much more. It's about questioning preconceptions and expanding awareness while reaching out into the world, and having fun doing so. Thomson’s worldwide team of family travel experts are constantly striving to enhance current adventures, marketing, sales and all other facets of this ever changing business. All the while making sure the adventures exceed the traveler’s expectations.

Thomson Family Adventures schedules trips to coincide with the major school holidays and vacations, and generally run from 9 to 15 days, with pre and post trip extensions allowing for extra time to acclimate or see another side of the destination. Small group travel is emphasized, with no more than 20 guests per group, as well as customized trips that are available. Mentors also travel with the groups working specifically with the children- entertaining with hands-on activities and games throughout the journey. In addition, before the trip begins, under the Thomson Pen Pal Program, kids have the opportunity to write to another child who lives in the destination the family will be traveling to. During the trip, the kids have a chance to meet and talk more about their lives in their respective countries. The fun continues even upon return home; Thomson loves hearing all about each family's adventures - and seeing the pictures and art work. Travelers are encouraged to send in the top photos or drawings from their adventure with the chance to win money off of the next trip!

For more information about rates and trip options, contact Thomson Family Adventures at 800-262-6255, or visit www.familyadventures.com.


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National Geographic Adventure magazine rates the world’s best outfitters in the February, 2009 issue.
The full article for Thomson Family Adventures is available at: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/outfitter_profile/id194.

THOMSON FAMILY ADVENTURES
CONTACT: Jim Kackley
TEL: 800-262-6255
E-MAIL: jim@familyadventures.com
WEB: http://www.familyadventures.com

Contact Information:
Thomson Family Adventures
Laura Ecklund
Tel: 760.212.6060
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