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THUMBS UP FOR HOLIDAYS THAT GIVE BACK
THUMBS UP FOR HOLIDAYS THAT GIVE BACK
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INTREPID TRAVEL
Intrepid offers a range of family holidays and tours that strike the perfect balance between group time and family time. Smaller groups are a specialty with only three to five families, big enough to create a good social vibe for both kids and adults.
Families looking to keep costs down can opt for a Basic trip style, alternatives include Original and Comfort styles. Single-parent family trips are also available!
Intrepid Deserves a Thumbs Up Because ...
As the world’s first travel B Corp, Intrepid Travel follows strict ethical standards on sustainability, supply chains and social responsibility. They’ve been carbon neutral since 2010, and offset carbon emissions from their global business offices and trips by supporting various projects all over the world.
Family Egypt Tour
Intrepid Travel
Becoming B Corp certified is no easy task. Companies must pass a minimum threshold of 80 points in their assessments of how well they are governed, how well staff are treated, and what they do to benefit communities, customers and the environment.
Intrepid not only treads lightly but makes a real difference by investing in local communities, human rights initiatives, the environment and wildlife conservation projects.
A goal was set to double their number of female leaders by 2020, which has now been achieved. Female leaders make up almost 30% of all leaders.
The Intrepid Foundation (their not-for-profit arm) matches all donations dollar-for-dollar and covers all administrative costs, so 100% goes directly to the grassroots projects they support around the world.
Since 2002, the Intrepid Foundation has donated over AU $7.5 million.
More Information can be found on the Intrepid Travel website. Make sure to click on ‘themes’ and then scroll down to ‘family’ to explore all the family options.
Morocco Family Holiday
Intrepid Travel
Discover Corps
Discover Corps offers family vacations with purpose across different trip types: Nature and wildlife adventures and cultural explorations.
Nature and wildlife adventures will see your family join conservationists and researchers working to protect some of the earth’s most beautiful and endangered species. Whether releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean in Costa Rica or bathing elephants in their natural habitat in Thailand, these intimate encounters will never be forgotten.
Each trip differs in the amount of volunteering offered so depending on the trip you have chosen, families may find themselves spending two-hours collecting data on a walk with conservationist in Kenya, or 16 hours volunteering to build bottle homes in the Dominican Republic.
Thailand - The Baby Elephant Experience
Discover Corps
Discover Corps Deserves a Thumbs Up Because ...
Like Intrepid, Discover Corps is also certified B-Corp, meaning that unlike traditional businesses, they meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards.
Their trips combine volunteering with cultural exchange opportunities, but all are designed to be fun for families and friends. There is flexibility to explore on your own and the experiences can be enjoyed without sacrificing comfort by staying in unique lodges that welcome families.
Trips are built on sustainable travel principles so your family will not only experience an authentic and inspiring journey, but it will improve the lives of the people you visit.
When travelling with Discover Corps, feel good knowing you are supporting small-scale entrepreneurs to channel resources to local communities and preserve their cultural heritage.
Kenya Safari and Conservation
Discover Corps
More Information can be found on the Discover Corps website. Click on either ‘trip types’ or ‘Our Destinations’ for inspiration and to narrow down your search.
