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    Nicaragua – a family-friendly vacation destination
    Jennifer Spatz
    • Nov 14, 2017
    • 3 min

    Nicaragua – a family-friendly vacation destination

    Known as the "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes," Nicaragua is a perfect family-friendly vacation destination! Whether you’re seeking pristine beaches and waters, a lovely tropical climate, kid-friendly surf lessons, cultural activities, or amazing rain-forests and jungles, this one-of-a-kind destination really has it all. And, it is considered among the safest countries in Central America. We are excited to share some of our favorite family-friendly activities you can enjoy while
    Global Partnerships and Sustainable Tourism in Support of Economic Growth
    Jennifer Spatz
    • May 9, 2017
    • 3 min

    Global Partnerships and Sustainable Tourism in Support of Economic Growth

    Global Partnerships are vital to successful economic development, and sustainable tourism plays an important role in improving the lives of people and protecting our planet. Global Family Travels is excited to play a part in fostering economic growth, by promoting sustainable trips that preserve cultures and build bridges! Last month, we introduced the topic of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), and how we support two of them: quality education (goa
    Bridging Cultures with Soccer Exchanges
    Jennifer Spatz
    • May 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    Bridging Cultures with Soccer Exchanges

    Playing soccer, or futbol, is a wonderful way to bridge cultures, particularly when there is not a common language involved! In 2015, we kicked off the summer with our first soccer exchange in Nicaragua, where we stayed with local families, built a soccer field and taught soccer classes in Chacraseca, a small community outside of Leon. Our team worked hard for 3 days to build the multi-purpose field, which will be used for both playing soccer and as a community gathering pla
    Transformative Travel Connections Nicaragua
    Jennifer Spatz
    • Nov 30, 2016
    • 2 min

    Transformative Travel Connections Nicaragua

    Join us in 2017 for our Transformative Travel Connections Nicaragua program! TTC is a unique, year-long program for Seattle-area youth (age 12-18) who want to learn about international development challenges and expand their horizons through meaningful family travel, community service and sustained virtual connections with Nicaraguan youth. Applications due December 15, 2016- Apply here. Starting in January of 2017, TTC includes six monthly pre-travel workshops, a 10-day imm
    Support Global Family Travels Partners & Community Service on Giving Tuesday
    Jennifer Spatz
    • Nov 28, 2016
    • 3 min

    Support Global Family Travels Partners & Community Service on Giving Tuesday

    Global Family Travels is grateful for the many partners we work with around the globe who work hand-in-hand with communities we visit and who help facilitate the service work during our travels – they are our expanded family. On the eve of Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, we would particularly like to highlight the good work of three non-profit partners we volunteer with in India, Nicaragua and Peru. Learn more about these organizations and the opportu
    Nicaragua Soccer Exchange - Top Ten Highlights
    Jennifer Spatz
    • Jul 22, 2015
    • 1 min

    Nicaragua Soccer Exchange - Top Ten Highlights

    In June of 2015, pack up your cleats and head out with Global Family Travels on an incredible tour of Nicaragua that combines a love of soccer with a cultural exchange like no other! Our service learning project in Nicaragua involves building soccer fields and working in the community of Chacraseca, just outside of the colonial city of Leon. Participants will also enjoy soccer drills and playing games with the locals, orchestrated by a professional soccer coach who will acc
    A Family Adventure to Nicaragua
    Jennifer Spatz
    • Apr 16, 2014
    • 3 min

    A Family Adventure to Nicaragua

    Our family adventure to Nicaragua with Global Family Travels was above and beyond what we expected – what an amazing country it is and so many fun things to do! Homestay and Service Learning Adventure on Omtepe Island After spending the night in Managua near the airport, our stay began with a lovely homestay with the Alvarez family on Omtepe Island, a beautiful, serene island that offers a little of everything that Nicaragua has to offer, from pre-Columbian history, two beaut
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