Don’t let her small, withered frame fool you, Dee is the baddest 85 year old to walk this planet. Her petit face is framed by short white hair, and her bright, restless green eyes scrutinize the faces of those hanging on to her every word. If you didn’t know any better you would think she was a woman at least two decades younger than she is – especially if you scanned through her recent passport pages.

Real or stuffed, your fascination with animals of all kinds can turn into something much more. With the animal kingdom at your disposal, skip the Lion King re-runs or trips to the local zoo for a chance to experience real encounters with some of nature’s most majestic creatures:

Love to travel, but have kids? Don’t childproof your travel gear just yet. Combine their active imaginations with your love for exploration to design a new style of family vacations. From the toddler ballerina to the teen astronaut, bring their dreams to life while still crossing off your bucket list destinations.

We’ve heard countless stories where heroes venture off into a journey filled with thrilling action and wild encounters across the unknown. But now the time has come to turn fantasy into reality with your own summer saga! Escape the mundane city night skies and explore our favorite national parks in the southwest where storybook moments are endless….

Peaceful moments, picture perfect sunsets and stories waiting to be written can be found on the sinking islands of San Blas. So sail the seas, snorkel the reefs, chase stingrays, or simply lay at your leisure as millions of stars illuminate the night sky. We promise the fresh caught seafood will make up for the lack of cell phone service. But trust us, the islands won’t be waiting for long.