Impactful Travel

My family was visiting Mexico, and we stayed at Sandos Caracol Eco resort. I learned about Pack for a Purpose from their website. Luckily, one of my work clients create displays for Crayola and Bic – so we got a LOT of supplies from them. Although we did not get to learn more about the... Continue reading

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

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

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

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

At Camino Group, our commitment to social responsibility is deeply ingrained in our corporate ethos. For many years, our companies, Camino Travel and Premio DMC, have proudly partnered with Pack for a Purpose (PfaP), a decision that has proven to be one of the most rewarding aspects of our journey as a group. Through PfaP,... Continue reading

My husband and I  went to Placencia, Belize on a cruise over Thanksgiving Break. We researched on the PfaP  website what supplies were needed (one local elementary school was supported by 2 different resorts). I posted on the cruise Facebook page that we would be delivering our supplies and that if others wanted to contribute, we would be... Continue reading

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

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

One of the most rewarding facets of volunteering with Pack for a Purpose is hearing success stories from our global partners and their communities. This year, our Brazilian education partner, Mais Caminhos language school, is happy to share two stories that will inspire you. Mais Caminhos, which translates from Portuguese as “more ways”, offers English... Continue reading