Responsible Tourism
Gifting Holiday Cheer To Cristo Rey Primary School In Belize
Nestled in Belize’s Cayo District, Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge is a place of relaxation and community engagement. Beyond its serene ambiance, this eco-lodge embodies a deeper purpose rooted in the belief that travel should uplift the communities it touches. Sweet Songs has partnered with Pack for a Purpose (PfaP) since 2019, turning vacations into... Continue reading
Making a Meaningful Impact: Ecoventura’s Partnership with Pack for a Purpose
In the heart of every traveler lies a desire to leave a positive mark on the places they visit. We, at Ecoventura, have been fortunate to witness this desire manifest into tangible acts of generosity through our partnership with Pack for a Purpose (PFAP). This collaboration has not only allowed us to give back to... Continue reading
Laura’s Story
This week I was fortunate to visit Jakes at Treasure Beach and during my stay I had the opportunity to visit Newell High School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. I came across the Pack for a Purpose mission when looking at the Jakes at Treasure Beach website. I packed what I could based on the... Continue reading
PfaP by the Numbers
With great delight, when we added up the pounds and kilos of supplies for 2023, they had grown exponentially since 2022. While there was a slight minus in the totals for the second trimester, the overall percentage was most positive. PfaP travelers provided 20,428 kilos of needed supplies to community projects around the world in 2023. We... Continue reading
Beautiful Bonaire Becomes PfaP’s Newest Destination
I was thrilled to add the country of Bonaire as the 50th destination on our website right before we ventured there for my husband’s 75th birthday. The Sonrisa Boutique Hotel, the first accommodation on Bonaire that chose to participate with Pack for a Purpose, supports two different NGOs on the island. ECHO Parrots & People... Continue reading
Ehrin’s Story
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
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
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