Thomson Family Adventures

We are Family We consider every person we talk to and do business with as a member of the Thomson Family Adventures family. And we love to have fun—not only among ourselves, but also with our worldwide associates and traveling families. We are Trustworthy and Reliable We treat one another with respect and trust, and are committed to extending that relationship to all of our associates, colleagues, and traveling families around the world. We are Passionate We care deeply about the relationships we've forged with our global associates, and share a passion for the places we visit and the people who live there. 1 | 800.262.6255 Thomson Family Adventures We are Global and Sustainable We touch the lives of countless people around the globe. Knowing that we have an impact beyond what we can imagine, we make sure we give back to each culture and country we work with and visit. We are Innovative As a company we continually strive to see our world with fresh eyes and to create new and unique life-enhancing experiences for family members of all ages. – Your Friends at Thomson Family Our Core Values Dear adventurous families-past, present and future, Before I begin, I'm excited to announce that we have new trips running this year to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Southwest Ireland, and two brand new itineraries to the Southwest US and Japan (coming soon!). Now, this year instead of me telling you why I think family travel is important, I went to my family to ask them what their favorite memory is from all of our adventures. Each answer surprised me. My oldest son, Christian, was quick to respond with memories of Cuba. He enjoyed the personal connections, meeting Cubans of all sizes and shapes every day. My second son, Joshua, took a completely different tack. His favorite was snorkeling, kayaking and wildlife viewing in the Galapagos. Kim, my wife, enjoyed Turkey the most. "It has everything: hikes, historical churches, Roman ruins, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. It's a walking history lesson." To this day she continues to study the transformation of Constantinople to Istanbul. The trip that stands out for me was a safari in Tanzania when my boys were 4 and 6. What stands out from this trip is how Christian really mastered reading. He started reading in the back of a Land Rover looking at Jane Goodall's children's books on our way back from wildlife viewing to our hotel. Yes, this sounds corny, but it's for real, just ask my wife! We hope that you'll have similar experiences in your travels. We have great adventures to offer you here at Thomson Family Adventures. Just call and speak to one of our Family Travel Advisors. Happy Travels! Jim Kackley, General Manager

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