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T 10 list op 1 FAMILY ADVENTuRES We asked our Virtuoso travel advisors to name their not-to-be-missed travel experiences for families across North America. MuSHING THROuGH ALASKAN WILDERNESS: Heed the call of the wild as you hop atop the runners of a dog sled and glide over the Great Land’s snow-packed landscape. 6 CROSSING CANADA’S COLuMBIA ICEFIELDS: Talk about a cool ride: Board an Ice Explorer and drive across the largest body of ice in the Rocky Mountains. 2 WHALE WATCHING IN THE 7 SEEING OLD FAITHFuL ERuPT: In Yellowstone National Park, you’ll watch in wonder as its most famous geyser trustfully erupts twice a day, every day. SEA OF CORTÉS: Gaze in awe at the myriad gray whales that migrate here each winter from their arctic feeding grounds. NATIONAL PARK: Head out on some of 3 TREKKING THROuGH ACADIA RAFTING ALONG THE SNAKE RIVER: Set out on a scenic f loat trip past the abundant wildlife and wondrous natural beauty of Grand Teton National Park. 8 the 120 miles of trails in natural paradise along Maine’s eastern coast. The fall colors here are breathtaking. 4 FOLLOWING BOSTON’S FREEDOM TRAIL: Our country’s history lives along this popular walking path through the city’s cobbled streets, passing such landmarks as Paul Revere’s house, Faneuil Hall, and other important sites. CHICHEN ITZA: Wander past the step CAVERNS: Take the high-speed elevator down into this massive cave in New Mexico, which descends some 1,035 feet. 9 SPELuNKING IN CARLSBAD 10 EXPLORING EL EDEN IN PuERTO VALLARTA: This lush jungle park served as the movie set of Arnold Swarzenergger’s hit, Predator; the helicopter that crashed in the film is still stuck in the trees. 5 SuRVEYING ANCIENT pyramids and other ruins at this ancient Mayan city, which reigned over Mexico’s Yucatan between 700 and 1200 A.D. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor to plan your family escape today! DISCOVERING ThE AmERICAS 27

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