I’ve been to more than 90 countries on six continents. For years, I insisted on traveling independently even though that meant pouring hours into planning and troubleshooting any issues that arose on my own. All of that changed when I needed to cancel a family vacation at the last minute due to geopolitical events. I was determined not to let a change in plans derail my family’s holiday, but I needed a quick solution since I didn’t have time to plan a trip from scratch on such short notice.
I quickly settled on one of Intrepid Travel’s family group tours to Morocco. I selected Intrepid because they specifically design family-friendly trips, and they keep groups small. I knew everyone else on the tour would have children, which meant my kids would have instant friends. Plus, the tour included family-friendly activities, such as a kid-friendly cooking class and plenty of time for swimming in our hotels’ pools.
Although I was nervous about joining a group tour, it turned out to be one of our best family vacations ever. Having a local guide meant my children learned more about Moroccan history and culture than they would have if we had explored on our own. My kids and I both enjoyed traveling with other families.
Although I love my kids, it was nice to talk to other adults and get a break when they played with other children in the group. As a busy mom, I appreciated not having to worry about our schedule every day, since someone else was taking care of planning activities, getting us to our hotel and recommending restaurants. Traveling with a group meant I could relax and enjoy time with my family more because I wasn’t distracted by logistics.
Taking a family group tour changed the way I travel. I’ve since been on three other family group tours with Intrepid, to Japan, India and Jordan, and I’m planning another over the summer.
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