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Splurge: The Galapagos and Machu Picchu
What to do: Pack in two World Heritage sites on an adventure guaranteed to rank as everyone’s most memorable vacation. The awe factor: On the first leg of Lindblad Expeditions’ 16-day excursion to the Galápagos Islands and Peru, you’ll cruise around this remote archipelago off the coast of Ecuador on a trim and tidy repurposed Swedish ferry and watch as giant sea turtles, iguanas, albatross, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies go about their business just inches away from you and your kids. Next up: the Peruvian mountain city of Cusco and the ancient sacred site Machu Picchu. Top this: During the Cusco leg of the journey, an overnight at the Sanctuary puts you right outside the gates to Machu Picchu. You’ll enter the Incan ruins at dawn, when kids can bond with the resident llamas before other tourists descend. Info: 800/397-3348; www.expeditions.com; $7,250 per person; kids under 18 from $6,750
