meaningful travel
Denise & Gary Payne’s Story
When we packed for our Curaçao trip, we Packed for a Purpose by adding items from the most urgently needed list for the Birgen di Rosario Foundation. They are an essential provider of elderly care in Curaçao. The donation process was simple thanks to LionsDive Beach Resort. The items we chose were bulky, so an... Continue reading
Colleen’s Story
I had the privilege of teaming up with Trek Guatemala to deliver much needed supplies to a school in the impoverished village of Pachute. Upon arriving we were warmly greeted by the director of the school, as well as a local family. The school year was about to resume in four days, and they had... Continue reading
Adventure World’s Story
Adventure World is an established and passionate group of global adventurers who connected their pursuit to curate unique and sustainable experiences in some of the world’s most fascinating regions. Pictured above is Adventure World’s Sam, who visited The Oyster Box Hotel alongside travel agents from abroad and delivered an international donation during their stay. The... Continue reading
Steve & Louise Coggins’ Story
My wife and I love our vacation to Barbados. The island and its people are equally beautiful! We are struck by how well informed and educated the Barbadians are, indicative of their making the most of their limited resources. So, we were all the more gratified by donating school supplies for Barbadian children through “Pack... Continue reading
Stunning Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Pack for a Purpose- the Perfect Place for Impactful Travel
25 years ago, Scott and I were married in Paradise Bay, Antarctica. Scott chose Antarctica because he always wanted to go there, the penguins were already dressed up and he wouldn’t have to be. However, Scott prefers warm climates (I guess because he comes from Wisconsin), so for our anniversary this year, we chose Playa... Continue reading
Deltaversary Makes a Big Impact in Barbados
In keeping with their mission to service, all 18 initiated members of Gamma Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. traveled to the O2 Beach Club in Barbados to celebrate their 35th year anniversary, commonly referred to as a Deltaversary. From across the United States, every member donated a plethora of requested school supplies... Continue reading
The Webb Family Story
In October 2023, my husband and I participated in the Pack for a Purpose program when we visited Botswana from Australia. We were staying at Muchenje Safari Lodge and visited Mabele Primary School. We were beautifully welcomed by the Deputy Principal and many of the schools’ students. We delivered a range of items as per... Continue reading
When You Pack for a Purpose, Every Trip You Take Will Begin and End with Gratitude
This blog, originally published in 2020, has been updated. While the theme remains timeless, the details are current. There is much discussion about three 3G networks, 4G networks, and 5G networks. 5G Networks are touted to be better and faster. This may well be the case with cell phones. However, at Pack for a Purpose,... Continue reading
Safarilink’s Remarkable Journey with Pack for a Purpose
We are thrilled to unfold the inspiring narrative of Safarilink’s exceptional partnership with Pack for a Purpose—a journey that has kindled hope, fostered boundless generosity, and ignited profound positive change within local Kenyan communities. Generosity Soars to New Heights At the heart of Safarilink, Kenya’s premier safari airline, beats a resolute commitment to making a... Continue reading
Pack for a Purpose – Honored Guests at Signature Travel Network Conference
For the second time since 2019, Pack for a Purpose was invited by Signature Travel Network CEO Alex Sharpe to be guests this November at the Signature Travel Network (STN) Conference. With over 2,700 Travel Advisors and Preferred Partners in attendance, this was an amazing opportunity to introduce Pack for a Purpose to those who... Continue reading