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"PfaP" Joy in Jamaica

By Pack for a Purpose on May 17, 2013 12:37 PM
By Harriet Seymore It was a pleasure for our family to work with Pack for a Purpose and the Sandals Foundation to coordinate our donation of 75 pounds of school supplies. We donated them to Hastings Elementary School in Trelawny... Continue reading »

Pack for a Purpose Nominated for The Guardian's Observer Ethical Award

By Pack for a Purpose on May 16, 2013 7:26 PM
Pack for a Purpose is honoured to be among the best and brightest people, places and organizations bringing sustainable change, as a finalist in The Guardian's eighth Observer Ethical Awards. Today, May 16, 2013, The Guardian announced the final list... Continue reading »

Cathy Cares and Connects

By Pack for a Purpose on May 3, 2013 8:57 AM
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By Cathy Platin of Bend, Oregon My husband and I just returned from a three week trip to the Yucatan and Quintana Roo in Mexico. We have been there many times before, but this was our first time staying at... Continue reading »

"Little People Big World" Make Big Impact

By Pack for a Purpose on April 19, 2013 9:00 AM
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By Carlos Coriano Since opening our doors in 1993, Parador Resort & Spa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, has inspired travelers to protect, recycle, respect and honor precious resources at home and beyond, a fact that recently earned our hotel... Continue reading »

Ibex Expeditions Inspires India "PfaPers"

By Pack for a Purpose on April 5, 2013 7:52 AM
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By Anita Singh Soin, Director, Ibex Expeditions, India Four years ago, Ibex Expeditions, an eco tours, adventure and luxury travel company in India, was approached by People & Places, UK, as the reliable partner to start their Responsible Volunteering programme... Continue reading »

"PfaPers" Provide Supplies for Song Saa

By Pack for a Purpose on March 22, 2013 8:21 AM
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By Dr. Wayne McCallum, Director of the Song Saa Foundation Experience from Song Saa Private Island, in tropical Southwest Cambodia, has revealed how 'Packing for a Purpose' is about more than helping others, it is also about a way of... Continue reading »

Clients Contribute at My Costa Rica

By Pack for a Purpose on March 8, 2013 7:17 AM
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By Jason Bateman of My Costa Rica tours Holiday Donations - Clients Packing for a Purpose! This holiday season My Costa Rica, in an effort to support sustainable and responsible tourism, began accepting charitable donations from our clients for... Continue reading »

Little Hands and Big Hearts in Jamaica

By Pack for a Purpose on February 22, 2013 9:55 AM
By Amy Jeffries Lintz In September, my husband and I decided to visit Bluefields Bay, Jamaica to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. It was the first time since our honeymoon that we'd taken a trip alone. From the second we arrived... Continue reading »

Honeymoon Help, "PfaPing" in Zanzibar

By Pack for a Purpose on February 7, 2013 8:13 AM
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By Beth Fulmer As we planned our honeymoon to Zanzibar, my husband and I had relaxation on our minds! Although we married in August, we chose to travel over the holidays in December. The extra planning time also came in... Continue reading »

The "Eyes" Have It at Hacienda Chichen

By Pack for a Purpose on January 25, 2013 7:45 AM
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The owner of Hacienda Chichen Resort in the Yucatan shares her wonderful experience with Pack for a Purpose. With the help fo participants, the hotel donated eyeglasses to those in need. Seeing is a gift! Continue reading »
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