The Bahamas
Accommodations & Tour Companies
Once you choose a lodging from this page, you will be able to see the exact needs requested by the community project so you can choose to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you bring.
Facts about The Bahamas
The Bahamas are a popular cruise and vacation destination for many different people each year. This beautiful area is filled with sun, sand, beach-side resorts with great amenities and adventures for travelers who are interested in responsible tourism and love the outdoors and the busy nightlife. Travelers and volunteers are able to enjoy the scenic landscape and ocean. Adventurous vacations can experience sailing, kayaking, and diving, while the more sedate visitors can enjoy lounging on the beach. The nightlife offers visitors the opportunity to take in incredible restaurants, resort clubs, and casinos. Of course, the Bahamas offer great opportunities for travelers who would like to contribute to and improve the quality of life in a community.
One of the major groups in the Bahamas that accepts the support of tourists is the Sandals Foundation. This organization works to support a large number of elementary and high schools in the area. They work to provide support, teacher training, instructional needs, and donated school supplies to local education facilities; these supplies include pencils and art supplies, flash cards, exercise books, and more. This group also works to provide donated sports equipment to these schools.