Transformational Trips to Support the Global Goals
Global Family Travels Learn, Serve & Immerse trips support many Sustainable Development Goals and tourism for destination stewardship.
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Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travels
- Oct 25, 2021
- 5 min
Transformational Travel in Iceland: A Powerful Story to Inspire Climate Action
An immersive and transformative adventure to Iceland that will inspire you to spread the word about the critical need for climate action.
Jennifer Spatz
- Mar 22, 2019
- 2 min
Learn, Serve & Immerse to Discover Why Alaska is Called the Last Frontier
Ready for a great, big family adventure in the Land of the Midnight Sun? Alaska is 663,000 square miles of scenic landscape ranging from...
Kelly McCoy
- Mar 14, 2019
- 3 min
4 Tips for Planning a Meaningful Family Adventure to View the Glorious African Wildlife
Tips to help find the perfect safari for your family in Africa, the world’s second largest continent, which is incredibly diverse!
Jennifer Spatz
- Oct 17, 2018
- 2 min
The Best Family Adventures Discover a Destination’s Soul
At Global Family Travels, we know that the most rewarding and transformational travel experiences are really all about discovering the...
Jennifer Spatz
- May 8, 2018
- 3 min
Ecuador with Kids: Top 5 Insights from A Global Family Travel Adventure
I started to have second thoughts about traveling to Ecuador with our kids, ages 5 and 8, when it was time for the kids to get their...
Jennifer Spatz
- Feb 27, 2018
- 4 min
A Trip to Cuba Under the New "Support the Cuban People" License Itinerary!
It was our second visit to Cuba, and this time we traveled under the new “Support the Cuban people license,” one of the 12 categories of...
Jennifer Spatz
- Jan 22, 2018
- 2 min
Peru: Learn, Serve & Immerse in the Sacred Valley
Learn, Serve and Immerse in Peru with Global Family Travels in support of female artisans in a rural Andean community, and learn...
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...
Jennifer Spatz
- Sep 12, 2017
- 3 min
Sustainable Tourism: Becoming an Agent of Positive Change
2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, and Global Family Travels is excited to share the news that the...
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...
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...
Jennifer Spatz
- Nov 28, 2016
- 3 min
Top 5 Reasons for A Family Vacation to Cuba
Would you like to have a fun and meaningful family vacation, filled with experiences your family will never forget? Consider exploring...
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...
Jennifer Spatz
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
Volunteer on a Family Trip to Peru in Support of Female Artisans
Volunteer on a family trip to Peru in support of female artisans in a rural Andean community, and learn firsthand about Peruvian life by...
Jennifer Spatz
- Oct 4, 2016
- 2 min
Tanzania Family Adventure
Learn, Serve, and be Immersed in the safe & peaceful country of the “endless plain” on our unique Tanzania family adventure. Join Global...
Jennifer Spatz
- Apr 16, 2016
- 1 min
Ecuador- Merrill Family Tribute
We arrived in Ecuador on April Fool’s night, our guide Juan met us after our flight. Colorful orchids, giant ferns and epiphytes were a...
Jennifer Spatz
- Mar 17, 2016
- 2 min
Experience Ecuador with photographer, Lisa Merrill
Enjoy our blog post on Ecuador by photographer, Lisa Merrill, who is the trip leader of our Ecuador: Culture, Nature & Photography 2018...
Jennifer Spatz
- Mar 2, 2016
- 2 min
Peru Family Travel Exploration of the Sacred Valley
This summer, Global Family Travels invites you to join us on a family travel exploration of the culturally rich magic of the Sacred...
Jennifer Spatz
- Oct 24, 2014
- 2 min
Volunteer Vacations: 10 Ways Your Family will Benefit
Does your family love to travel and want to make a difference together? Consider taking a volunteer vacation with your family! In this...
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