THE POWER OF TRAVEL

TRAVEL CAN CREATE TRU LY MAGICAL MOMENTS, whic h is why you are most likely reading this magazine and ultimately why we have chosen careers as travel experts. As a global society, we are hardwired to roam. To discover. To learn. To connect. And while all are paramount, connection is the impetus for this new special section in Ultimate Experiences magazine, titled Travel Elevates We are thrilled to debut these new stories. Why? Because connection is a catalyst for change.

The idea behind Travel Elevates, the non-profit charitable arm of Signature Travel Network, was born when a donation-based project in Kenya, initiated by a powerful and eye-opening visit, continued until it was self-sustained. Today, Travel Elevates’ mission is to foster global empowerment via travel. How so? By leveraging global partnerships and connecting travelers to various projects poised to empower global communities via education and economic growth.

Within these new pages you’ll find stories with a two-fold mission: showcasing the multiple projects supported through Travel Elevates, and information on how travelers just like you can identify global charities to support as you travel the world.

As your trusted travel advisor, while we continually celebrate the privilege of travel — luxurious resorts, cultural immersions, and nature’s stirring landscapes — there is ample opportunity to further elevate travel’s transformative nature. We are all agents of change. Let’s together support and celebrate travel that matters

HERE’S TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE!