The Gordons and Boicourts recently joined us in Meiringen, Switzerland, on our Swiss Heartland UnTour. Three generations of their family stayed in one of our favorite towns in central Switzerland and made amazing memories together against the timeless backdrop of Alpine peaks, lush valleys, and clean blue lakes. It was a trip that will no…
There are countless museums in London, something for everyone. While the British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Tate(s) may be top of mind, it could be easy to overlook some splendid museums in Kensington, a museum district with a strong appeal for Londoners. Here are the three museums that rank among the locals’ favorites….
A month into the new year, we at UnTours are tracking trends in travel. Here are some exciting things happening in global travel, evolving trends that are shaping our programs and opening a new world of possibilities to savvy travelers. None of these are new, but they are growing and shifting in ways that we…
Richard and Maria Talarigo have traveled with us on multiple UnTours in various destinations. Their most recent UnTour was in Central Scotland, a place they loved. And on their way, they met up with family! Here’s their tale. When we travel, it is extremely important to us to interact with the people, not just see…
London is an amazing city and one of our most popular UnTours destinations. What you may not know is that London is a sublime destination for families. Kids stay free on our London UnTour. Here are 10 more reasons to take your (grand)kids to London. The London Eye What could be better than 443-foot-tall ferris…
No other vacation destination is more delightful to explore by train, bus, and boat than Switzerland. And no mode of travel is more family friendly than Swiss rail. It is one of the secrets behind the success of our Swiss UnTours, especially for families. In case you are considering taking your kids or grandkids to…
Enjoy this Q & A with Robin Kester, age 8, who just returned from his first London UnTour. (Kids stay free on the London UnTour!) Here he tells us about one of his favorite attractions, the Warners Bros Studio just north of London, which hosts a massive Making of Harry Potter exhibit and tour. What…
We all know that kids love trains. What you may not know is that kids love Switzerland, and that is largely because of the Swiss Travel System and its trains. Indeed, after nature, the biggest draw for families in Switzerland may be its trains. We offer great Swiss UnTours deals for families. And the Swiss…
Cities can be a lot of fun to share with kids, with their parks and museums and markets and rich histories. And now that UnTours has added the Italian cities to the Kids Stay Free program, you can tour young travelers though the ancient sites of Rome, the carfree alleys and canals of Venice, and…
There are lots of reasons to take your kids to Germany. I recently traveled to Germany with my daughter. This was a special trip, connecting with her and connecting her with my homeland and her grandparents. But even if you do not have a personal connection like I do, Germany is a perfect destination for…