- Take them on a real-life archaeological dig. Led by paleontologists, these programs provide hands-on adventure that's worth building a vacation around.
- Run by a young family in southern Ireland, the six-guest-room Ballyvolane House offers the comforts of home
- The whole family can learn to ride the waves at one of these all-inclusive camps
- Discover that old-fashioned train travel is as enchanting as ever by taking one of these spectacular journeys
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- The classic family trip, redefined: It's all play at 13 luxurious sites across the country
- Escape to one of these three little-known treasures that promise relaxation instead of crowded beaches
- Create your own fairy tale by sweeping the family away to one of these real-life castles
- Revisit the tree-house days of your childhood by staying in one of these sky-high hotels
- A holiday at one of the country's still-splendid historic resorts will pull generations together
- Kids will love to visit these small and sustainable farms—and we've found one in every state
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