Kensington Tours and Ancestry offer personalized heritage trips for people to connect with their ancestors' history by visiting their places of origin. Elizabeth Dobson took a trip to England to trace her great-great-grandfather's footsteps, visit his gravesite, and see his paintings in museum storage.
Key Points
Elizabeth Dobson's journey to England to learn about her great-great-grandfather
Ancestry genealogists collaborate with Kensington Tours to create custom trips
Visits to specific locations related to family history, such as gravesites and museums
Opportunities to meet long-lost relatives in ancestral hometowns
Pros
Provides a unique opportunity to connect with family heritage
Allows travelers to visit the places where their ancestors lived
Offers personalized experiences tailored to individual family histories
Cons
May be costly depending on the destination and extent of research required
Not suitable for travelers looking for traditional tourist experiences