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4 Family Vacations That Give Back

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March 25, 2016 • Travel Ideas

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Volunteering with leatherback turtles in Costa Rica. © Hal Brindley

Looking to take a memorable family vacation this summer, or know someone who is? Oceanic Society has you covered! We’ve put together four unforgettable family-friendly expeditions that are good for ages 8 to 80. Destinations include Belize, Costa Rica, Greece, and Palau. Here’s what you can expect from each trip:

  • Educational: Programs are designed with hands-on educational opportunities in mind and led by experienced teachers and naturalists.
  • Fun: A variety of activities will keep you and your family engaged throughout the trip, seeing and doing something new each day.
  • Meaningful: Your trip directly supports our research and conservation programs and the work of our partners in the places we visit.
  • Seamless: We take care of the logistics so that you and your family can immerse yourselves in the experience.
  • Affordable: Designed and priced with family budgets in mind, most trips include discounted pricing for groups of three or more.

Summer 2016 Family-Friendly Expeditions:

Didn’t find what you were looking for? We can also organize family-friendly expeditions to the Galápagos Islands, Kenya, Guyana, Fiji, Florida, and more. Just send us a message to let us know what you’re interested in.

Brian Hutchinson

Brian Hutchinson is Oceanic Society's co-CEO, co-founder of the State of the World's Sea Turtles Program, and program officer of the IUCN-SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group. Brian holds a B.A. in zoology from Connecticut College, and has been working to advance global marine conservation for more than 20 years. Brian is an avid traveler who has visited more than 45 countries and led Oceanic Society expeditions in Costa Rica, Cuba, Baja California, Indonesia, and Trinidad.

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