According to new research from Club Wyndham, 80 percent of parents wish they had taken more family vacations with their children. Don’t let the chance to make memories escape you this fall, whether a Caribbean getaway packed with family-friendly entertainment, an expedition through the Galápagos where kids become explorers-in-training or an easy domestic escape. Fall is the perfect time for family travel and these three brands offer excellent options for where to go.
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Club Wyndham
Club Wyndham, the nation’s largest vacation club, offers 17 percent off rental stays at participating properties around the country, including Club Wyndham Kingsgate in Williamsburg, Club Wyndham La Belle Maison in New Orleans or Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort in California. The offer is available through Sept. 22 with promo code 17SUMMERS.
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
In 2027, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions will celebrate 60 years since Lars-Eric Lindblad introduced the first group of non-scientific travelers to the Galápagos, effectively creating tourism to the islands. To commemorate, the National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program invites kids and parents to journey to the Galápagos for an immersive family vacation. Young travelers can collect plankton, snorkel alongside sea lions, hike black-sand beaches and so much more, all alongside certified field experts and National Geographic staff. Participants receive a region-specific field notebook and a commemorative patch and certificate at journey’s end.
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Beaches Resorts
Beaches Resorts prepares for the return of Fall Fam Jam, throughout September and October. This year’s lineup features live KIDZ BOP beachfront concerts, DJ Lenny Pearce’s Toddler Techno dance parties, Caribbean-inspired Sesame Street programming, and interactive experiences ranging from sensory play to art workshops. Added perks ensure the lineup offers something for every member of the family.
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