{"id":1587,"date":"2017-03-08T03:48:05","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T03:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ninetheme.com\/themes\/forester\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:33:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/winelandthomson.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; nt_row_loop_breakpoint=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<section id=\"hero\" class=\"hero-fullscreen hero-1 parallax\"><div class=\"background-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/winelandthomson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elephants-kilimanjaro_1920x1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"elephants-kilimanjaro_1920x1080-1.jpg\"><\/div><div class=\"hero-content\"><div class=\"container text-center white\"><div class=\"m-auto\"><h5 class=\"hero-subheading mb15\" style=\" line-height:1!important; font-size:16px;\">in tanzania and beyond<\/h5><h1 class=\"h1-lg mb10\" style=\" font-size:32px;\"><\/p>\n<h2>EXPLORE THE THOMSON WAY<\/h2>\n<p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving-fade&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;1730&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690818357008{padding-top: 115px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background: #ffffff url(http:\/\/winelandthomson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5.jpg?id=438);}&#8221; nt_row_loop_breakpoint=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 10px; font-family: montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;\">our story <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8211;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 26pt; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 500; line-height: .75;\">EXPLORE THE THOMSON WAY <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: raleway, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 500; line-height: .75;\">with local experts, socially responsible practices and engaging, off-the-beaten path adventures. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since 1981, Wineland-Thomson Adventures has been setting the standard in sustainable international tourism. Our founders Judi Wineland and Rick Thomson founded the business on three cornerstones: supporting responsible on-the-ground operations, hiring people who know their destination best and choosing services that empower local economies.<\/p>\n<p>Thomson Safaris, our flagship operation, continues to deliver Tanzania\u2019s most personalized safari and Kilimanjaro trekking experiences. Thomson Family Adventures provides family travelers with memorable, off-the-beaten path experiences around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Our award-winning adventures have made us the preferred travel operator for some of the world\u2019s most respected schools, museums and conservation organizations. Still, our greatest praise comes from our guests, who call their trips life changing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690232751918{padding-top: 130px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-color: #f4f2ec !important;}&#8221; nt_row_loop_breakpoint=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;OUR EXPERTISE&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center|color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.85)&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subheading&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;WINELAND-THOMSON DIVISIONS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:46|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690469177618{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"service-container text-center vc_custom_1691441872396\" style=background-attachment:local;><div class=\"service-icon-button\"><\/div><div class=\"service-body text-center\"><div class=\"service-title black\"><h3>Thomson Safaris<\/h3><\/div><p>Founded on the belief that tourism should be a force for good, Thomson Safaris is the original in our family of companies. For over 40 years, Thomson has set the standard for sustainable and socially responsible travel in Tanzania. Exceptional insight, personal care and expert wildlife guides are at the core of our safari experience.<\/p><div class=\"service-button text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary\"  href=\"https:\/\/thomsonsafaris.com\/\" title=\"thomsonsafaris.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#dd9933;\">thomsonsafaris.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"service-container text-center vc_custom_1691441272382\" style=background-attachment:local;><div class=\"service-icon-button\"><\/div><div class=\"service-body text-center\"><div class=\"service-title black\"><h3>Thomson Safaris - Kilimanjaro<\/h3><\/div><p>With a 98% summit success rate, we set the standard for Kilimanjaro treks. By pioneering a porter ethics project, leading in eco-friendly protocols, developing the highest safety standards on Kili and insisting on fair employment practices, you can feel good about reaching the Roof of Africa with Thomson.<\/p><div class=\"service-button text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thomsontreks.com\/\" title=\"thomsontreks.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#dd9933;\">thomsontreks.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"service-container text-center vc_custom_1690996083778\" style=background-attachment:local;><div class=\"service-icon-button\"><\/div><div class=\"service-body text-center\"><div class=\"service-title black\"><h3>Thomson Family Adventures<\/h3><\/div><p>For over 25 years Thomson Family Adventures has offered small group and private journeys exclusively to families; engaging, entertaining and educating travelers of all ages. Travel with charismatic local guides, share an adventure as a family and savor a worry-free experience. Show your family the world!<\/p><div class=\"service-button text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-sm btn-primary\"  href=\"https:\/\/familyadventures.com\/\" title=\"ThomsonFamilyAdventures.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#dd9933;\">ThomsonFamilyAdventures.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1499251382817{padding-top: 130px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;1526&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;black&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;GET IN TOUCH&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h2-md mb30&#8243;]<ul class=\"ul-v contact-1 contact_info_2\"><li><div class=\"contact-info-icon\"><i class=\"iconsmind-Map-Marker2 x4\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-body\"><h5 class=\"subheading mb5\">OUR OFFICE<\/h5><div>14 Mount Auburn Street, <br>Watertown, MA 02472<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"contact-info-icon\"><i class=\"iconsmind-Mail x4\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-body\"><h5 class=\"subheading mb5\">EMAIL ADDRESS<\/h5><div>info@thomsonsafaris.com<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"contact-info-icon\"><i class=\"iconsmind-Phone x4\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-body\"><h5 class=\"subheading mb5\">GIVE US A CALL<\/h5><div>(617) 923-0246<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1748&#8243; img_size=&#8221;96 x 100&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.thomsonsafaris.com&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690996883419{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1746&#8243; img_size=&#8221;91 x 100&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.familyadventures.com&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690996700815{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1744&#8243; img_size=&#8221;87 x 100&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.thomsontreks.com&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690996719057{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; nt_row_loop_breakpoint=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving-fade&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;1730&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690818357008{padding-top: 115px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background: #ffffff url(http:\/\/winelandthomson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5.jpg?id=438);}&#8221; nt_row_loop_breakpoint=&#8221;%5B%7B%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]our story &#8211; EXPLORE THE THOMSON WAY with local experts, socially responsible practices and engaging, off-the-beaten path adventures. 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