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As a specialist family activity and adventure holiday tour operator our trips are developed with families in mind. The Families team is made up of extensively travelled and experienced travel industry people, but perhaps as importantly as that, parents who understand the joys, rewards (and occasional!) challenges of travelling with children. So whether you're looking to join an escorted trip with other likeminded families, try a centre-based activity holiday or even create your very own tailor-made family adventure holiday, we're here to help. We're part of the Chameleon Worldwide Travel We're part of the Chameleon Worldwide Travel Group Ltd and are fully bonded tour operator holding an ATOL licence, as well as being members of the Association of Independent Tour Operators for your financial security and peace of mind.

Nigel Loving

Travel Consultant

Nigel Loving, Families Worldwide, About Us

Nigel has over 18 years experience in all aspects of the travel industry, now specialising in the walking, adventure & family holiday fields, but still open to discovering new areas and expanding his knowledge to pass on to fellow adventurers.

"My passion? Taking in the many sights & sounds that a new destination presents, and sharing with others!"


Mark Wright

Managing Director

Mark Wright, Families Worldwide, About Us

Mark Wright has spent over 25 years working in travel, specialising purely in adventure and family holidays. He previously founded and ran The Adventure Company, Families Worldwide and Chameleon Worldwide. Mark pioneered the first ever worldwide programme of family adventure holidays in 1997 and has led the field in this niche ever since. Very much an innovator and perfectionist, he is still loves to relax and travel with his family, who have been all over the world with him over the years and are now growing up into keen independent travellers themselves.

"My passion? Anything active, engaging and mentally challenging"

Michaela Wright

Manager

Michaela Wright, Families Worldwide, About Us

Michaela has spent the last ten years working in travel; specialising in bespoke long haul trips, PR in the adventure world, and even spent a stint living down under organising Australian tours. A great lover of the outdoors and embarking on adventures of every kind.

"My passion? To travel itself - the local people and the culture you meet along the way - the Far East is a personal fave!"

Stewart Oak

Webmaster

Stewart Oak, Families Worldwide, About Us

Stewart has been working in the travel industry for over 12 years, and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel where he lives with his wife, daughter and dog. Some of his favourite travel experiences include a year in Australia, a family safari holiday to Kenya, a recce trip to Tibet, New Zealand & Colombia, a honeymoon in India, beaches of Thailand, the Caribbean, Greece & Sri Lanka...

"My passion? Perfect golden sunsets on deserted beaches, palm trees and exotic food & drink"

Claire Gribben

Travel Consultant

Claire Gribben, Families Worldwide, About Us

Claire has spent 8 years in the Adventure Travel industry mostly working overseas as a tour leader in Africa, The Middle East & Asia. She loves all things to do with the natural world and is always looking for the next new adventurous travel experience.

"My passion? Anything a little bit different! Dramatic scenery, meeting the locals, wildlife and 'out there' activities".

Liz Harper

Head of Marketing

Liz Harper, Families Worldwide, About Us

Liz has been working in the travel industry for 7 years. Travelling extensively with her parents as a child gave her a passion for travel she's now sharing with her own daughter and they've undertaken many memorable family trips including hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and fishing for Piranha's in the Amazon Rainforest.

"My passion? New places, people and cultures... the sense of adventure when arriving somewhere new."



What our clients have to say about us...

"...All in all it was a fantastic trip and we now can't stop talking about it. I think it is great that you are offering these kind of trips to families with slightly younger children - and we will be looking out for more of them in the future."
The Smith family.
Morocco - Atlas Mule Train.

"We had a great holiday and I loved a comment from 10 year old Luke Moore on the long journey from the Mara to Zanzibar: "Grandpa, I can't imagine a better safari than we've had, so now I never need to go on safari again!" I know that sounds ambiguous - but not if you saw Luke's huge smile as he said it. I think we all knew what he meant!"
The Hawkins family
Kenya- Rift Valley Explorer

"Our guide, Diego, was a star - an absolute mine of information, great company and beloved by all, especially the kids with whom he was very popular. Our activities all took place when and where planned, without hitch or delay and we were very well taken care of throughout. We very much enjoyed our trip and are very grateful to you and all at Families Worldwide for everything you did towards making it happen."
The Knight Family
Costa Rica- Active Costa Rica

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