Take The Kids on a Virtual Vacation

Spring Break is coming and we’re all going … nowhere. Continuing lockdowns and travel restrictions in many countries around the world mean that for most of us this March, local is where we live, work and play.

But while the kids may not be crossing borders during the school holidays this year, we can still bring some international flavor to the week for you! Children and teens around the world have been joining with their parents and grandparents to take part in Live Virtual Tours with our guides everywhere from Brazil to Iceland. Fully live and interactive, the tours give everyone the chance to connect with a local expert and see firsthand what’s happening in other places around the world. For once, it’s screen time well spent!

Check out what the Travel Editor of the Sunday Times had to say about his recent experience taking his daughters on three of our virtual tours: "Sod this, kids - we're going to Rio!"

Best Virtual Tours for Kids

Learn to make Russian pancakes for breakfast with your guide Anna in her Moscow kitchen. A great start to any vacation! Check out the tour.For those curious about history, delve into ancient times with an archeologist at Pompeii. Your kids will learn a little bit about what it’s like to work on famous digs, and about Roman life 2000 years ago. Check out the tour.

Do your kids love The Sound of Music? Cosy up on the couch and follow the story of the REAL Von Trapps in this engaging tour from Salzburg, Austria with local guide Michaela. Check out the tour.

Explore the masterpieces of the Louvre with an art historian who has tailored this exploration of art to younger audiences. Your guide and educator Sara will send out interactive materials ahead of the tour, to engage your budding artists! Check out the tour.For any budding geologists, learn about the movement of earth’s tectonic plates, and take a virtual walk between continents in Iceland! A great way to explore the unique landscape of beautiful Thingvellir National Park along Iceland’s south coast. Check out the tour.

After your blustery “walk” in Iceland, enjoy a cosy afternoon baking at home together, making Portugal’s famous “Pasteis de Nata” tarts with Marta in Lisbon. You’ll learn a bit about Portuguese history and culture along the way. Check out the tour.Stroll along Vienna's famous Ringstrasse, and visit the Imperial Palace and 19th century gardens with Susanne and her 11-year-old twins – a fun way to make friends in other countries! Check out the tour.

For a unique dinner-time experience, explore the night food markets of Bangkok with Peaches, your friendly host (don’t forget to get some Thai take-out to enjoy at the same time!) Check out the tour.For any tour you take, 100% of the cost is redeemable towards a future tour with that same guide, in person. So next spring break, you can hop on a plane and make that dream trip come true.