Costa Rica! No one guessed this destination. Hmmm. 
Costa Rica has so much to offer for adventurers and is a fantastic place for a family vacation! Spend time at the volcano and then head for the beach for days of relaxing and exploring nearby National Parks for sloth and monkey viewing.

Barcelona, Spain! Jeanette correctly identified the location. Busy plazas, abundant cafes, and the famous architecture of Gaudi are highlights of this exciting city.

This is Gooseberry Falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota. It is the most popular state park in the state and emblematic of the incredible waterfalls along the north shore of Lake Superior! For more  information about Gooseberry Falls State Park, including maps and other nearby waterfalls, follow this link.

This is a photo of the Dubrovnik City Walls in Dubrovnik, Croatia! Did you know you can rent a castle for your stay in Croatia? Now, wouldn't that be exciting!
​Croatia also has one of the most beautiful parks if you love waterfalls or simply amazing natural beauty - Plitvice National Park. Plitvice is also one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe and has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage register.

Brooks River, Katmai National Park in Alaska! Check out Explore.org for a live webcam of the bears at Brooks River. Here's a link to the live cam highlights where you can watch a couple of bears having a snack while lounging in the river. I also enjoy just listening to the bird and water sounds - ahhhh!

Now is the perfect time for you to be thinking about and booking your winter adventure travel! Best availability, best early-bird rates.

It's Finland! So many adventures await in the winter in Finland - ice hotels, dog sledding, xc skiing, and you can even visit Santa's workshop!

The Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell National Park, Victoria Australia!  Amazing views await you along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. And, don't forget to check out the wildlife at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve up the road. This reserve is an inland island (ha ha, say that 5 times fast!) of an old volcano with kangaroos, koalas, emu, echidna and other native Australian wildlife to view.

Hint: This is in one of our fine #NationalParks. Good luck!

And the answer is...
Lake Tanuki with Mt. Fuji in the background.

Lake Prags, Italy
​What a beautiful photo of Pragser Wildsee, or Lake Prags, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites. Hike around the lake or up to the high routes and gaze into the clear, turquoise waters. Or, hop in a boat and soak in the incredible mountain views while floating on the lake.

Tamanawas Falls, Mt Hood, Oregon
With all the snow this past winter, the waterfalls are magnificent!

This is on the famous Vallée Blanche off-piste ski descent in Chamonix, France!

Meeks Bay, Lake Tahoe!

Ketchikan, Alaska!

Alaska is a wonderful family vacation destination!  

Denali, tallest peak in North America
3+ million lakes
Over 100,000 glaciers
Alaska Native Culture
Wrangell-St. Elias, largest National Park
32 million acre UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wildlife

Taking the family to Alaska will be the adventure of a lifetime!  So much to do and see and share together - the memories will be cherished.  Whether you've got tiny tykes, independent kiddos or teens, Alaska has something for everyone and all activity levels.
What an opportunity to experience the wild of Alaska and see and learn about the Alaska native culture! 

Imagine watching whales and dolphins leaping out of the water while you're watching from the deck of a small ship in the otherwise quiet narrow fjord of Alaska's Inside Passage.  Perhaps you'll also spot some sea otters playing together or munching on some mussels. Look up!  And see the soaring and diving bald eagles as they hunt for salmon. Get close to glaciers in a skiff, hike amongst the summer flowers, or get into the water in a kayak or stand up paddle board.

All the cruise ships will offer stunning and amazing views of the islands and glaciers, but it's only the smaller ships that will be able to take you closer to what you want to see!  The smaller ships can go into smaller fjords which means you get closer to the action and get away from the crowds.

With a fleet of small ships and passenger size ranging from 24-88 guests, Un-Cruise Adventures is the go-to cruise company for your Alaska vacation!  Small ships, BIG adventure is what Un-Cruise Adventures is all about. Get close to the experience you're looking for with kayaks, trips out in the skiff to explore glaciers and whales, and personally guided hikes at a variety of activity levels.

Un-Cruise Adventures has a variety of itineraries, including Family Cruises, in Alaska's Inside Passage. You can check out the options here or give me a call and I can help you find the itinerary that best matches the experience you're looking for in Alaska!  (775) 303-6282, kerry@mountainadventuretravel.com