NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Travel Events
Click here to learn about some of our informational travel seminars to for upcoming Learn, Serve and Immerse trips (including Bali and Nepal!), which offer travelers the opportunity to authentically connect with the local people, cultures and natural beauty of the destinations we visit.
NEWS
About Global Family Travels, story by Evening Magazine (King 5, Seattle):
2022 News
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Regenerative Tourism: When Sustainability isn't Enough, a Podcast by Common Ground/Toposohy, in which Global Family Travels is featured (August 30, 2022)
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Our 7 Chakras Bali Retreat is featured in Thrillist's article : Use Crystals and Astrological Readings on These Dreamy Wellness Vacations (July 28, 2022)
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Regenerative Tourism Invites Travelers to Get Their Hands Dirty (June 21, 2022 in Smithsonian Magazine)
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Ready to Safari, Sail, and Serve (425 Business magazine, June 2022)
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Regenerative Travel Company Unites Travelers and Communities (Port of Seattle, May, 2022)
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Trips Worth the Wait: Where to Go in 2022 (January Newsweek Magazine)
2021 News
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This Family Trip to Iceland Will Teach Kids About Climate Change to Inspire a Better Future (Travel + Leisure, November 17, 2021)
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Impactful Fall Trips to Make the World a Better Place! (September newsletter)
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See Seattle’s street art with this new urban art tour (The Seattle Times, July 20)
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How the Pandemic has Changed our Mindset toward Travel (The Seattle Times, July 10)
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The Travel Industry’s Newest Sustainable Itineraries Designed To Help the Planet (Travel Pulse magazine)
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Summer Adventures: Inspiring Ideas, from Local to Global! (June newsletter)
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The Black Farmers Collective Grows Food and Community Above I-5 (Seattle Met Magazine about Power of Community Gardens Tour)
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Learn, Serve & Immerse: Inspiration to Create Meaningful Family Travel Experiences (Founder of Global Family Travels speaks a Family Travel Xpo)
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Regenerative Meets Family Fun (Travel Age West magazine)
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5 Family-Friendly Vacations To Take This Summer That Won't Break The Bank (Parents online magazine newsletter)
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6 New Family-Friendly (and Budget-Friendly) Tours Right in Your Backyard (Parents online magazine newsletter)
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6 Family-Friendly (and Budget-Friendly) Tours Right in Your Backyard (Yahoo News to Parents story)
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Podcast with Soul of Travel: Learn, Serve & Immerse with Jennifer Spatz, Founder of Global Family Travels
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Community Tours in Costa Rica & Seattle, and ways to help India battle COVID19 (May newsletter)
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Global Family Travels Launches Community Tours and Regenerative Adventures in the Pacific Northwest (Adventure Travel News, April)
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Seattle Community Adventures & Safari Planning Event (April newsletter)
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Family Travel Association Q&A with GFT Founder (March newsletter)
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For the Love of Travel & Our Planet! (February newsletter)
2020 News
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Transformational Trips for 2021& Holiday Gift Ideas (December newsletter)
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Mindful Travel to Inspire Better Global Citizens (November newsletter)
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Local to Global: Impactful Travel During COVID-19 (October newsletter)
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Navigating Travel Plans this Summer and on the Horizon (Summer newsletter)
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Corona Virus Travel Precautions & Trips to Empower Girls (March newsletter)
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Take Your Family Time and Change the World (February newsletter)
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Sweet and Purposeful Adventures & Events! (February newsletter)
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3 Trips to Cuba in 2020 to Support the local People! (January spotlight on Cuba)
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2020 Spring Break Adventures to Help Make A Differencence (January newsletter)
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How to Create Vacations that Combat Global Issues : A Podcast by This Travel Tribe (January)
2019 News
- Peru: 2 Spring Trips to Empower Women & Educate Children with Disabilities (December Newsletter)
- Bali Trips & Lessons to Make the World a Better Place (November Newsletter)
- Safari Dreaming & Planning Starts Here! (October Newsletter)
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Ladakh, India: One of the Most Bucket-List Worthy Destinations on the Planet! (425 Magazine, Sept. issue)
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Spotlight on Peru for Spring of 2020! (September newsletter)
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Sweet Fall Trips with Purpose to to Bali, Ecuador, the Galapagos and Nepal (July newsletter)
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Summer Adventures to Learn, Serve & Immerse in Alaska & Peru (June newsletter)
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6 Tips for Planning a Family Safari in Africa (A Traveling Mom blog)
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How a Trip to India Transformed My Life Forever (Transformational Travel Ally Story)
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Expand Your Family Circle with Us on an Impactful Trip, featuring Bali, Ecuador, Kenya and more!
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How to Do Voluntourism Right with Kids in 6 Easy Steps (In Traveling Mom blog)
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Earth Day Travel Guide: Top Tours Around the World that Protect Wildlife (Our Zimbabwe Conservation tour is listed!)
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Alaska & Peru: What Do They Have in Common? (May newsletter)
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Family Vacations to Learn, Serve & Immerse (April newsletter)
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Spring Break Adventures that Make a Difference! (February newsletter)
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January: Happy New Year!
2018 News
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3 Ways to Use Your Time Off for a Good Cause, Article in Fast Company in which Global Family Travels is featured.
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December: Gift of Meaningful Travel, Part 1: ‘Tis the Season to Give Back with a Conservation Family Adventure
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November Newsletter: Bucket-list Family Adventures that Make a Difference!
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October Newsletter: Fall Travel Events, Nepal Cultural Adventure & Family Adventure Summit in Mexico
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September Newsletter: Inspiration for 2019 Family Vacation Planning!
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Summer Newsletter: New family-friendly Destinations to Learn, Serve & Immerse, including Costa Rica & Tanzania!
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August 7 Press Release: Global Family Travels launches Sustainable Community Tours and welcomes Peace Boat with New Excursion to the Home of Chief Seattle
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Spring Newsletter: Family Travel Matters: How to give the whole family the travel experience of a lifetime!
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Family Travel Matters, An Interview with Founder of Global Family Travels, Jennifer Spatz: Feature Article in Bellevue Club Reflections Magazine, April, 2018
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March Newsletter: Ecuador, Cuba, India & more travel opportunities to Learn, Serve & Immerse!
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February Newsletter: Happy Chinese New Year and 2018 travel opportunities to Learn Serve & Immerse!
2017 News
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December Newsletter: Give the Gift of Meaningful Travel and Save 15% if you book by December 31, 2017
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November Newsletter: Giving Tuesday Open House for Spanish Immersion Trips, Update on Cuba & Travel to Ladakh
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October Newsletter: Fall Travel Events for Seattle-Area Families & Happy Diwali!
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Kids will Love These Activities in Cuba, article in the Family Traveller online magazine
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September Newsletter: Customize your family’s trip in one of the destinations we offer to Learn, Serve & Immerse!
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News Bulletin: Travel to Cuba and What you Need to Know, September, 2017
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8 Outstanding Conservation Safaris Around The World, Epicure & Culture, article featuring our Zimbabwe Conservation of the Painted Dog & Safari Trip
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Spring Newsletter: The Song of Buddhism and Chief Seattle
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February Newsletter: What's Hot in Family Travel for 2017
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What's Hot in Family Travel for 2017: Education, Cultural Immersion And Service, Article in TheStreet.com in which Global Family Travels was featured. (See PDF version)
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January Newsletter: Conservation of the Painted Dog
2016 News
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What to Look for in a Family Volunteer Vacation, Parents on-line
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Holiday Newsletter: Give the Gift of Meaningful Travel & Save 10% if you book by 12/31!
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Fall Newsletter: 2017 Trips to Learn, Serve & Immerse
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King 5 New Day Northwest TV Interview: Immersive travel and the benefits it provides for families
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Spring Newsletter: Cuba Family Travel & The Benefits of Immersive Family Travel
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Winter Newsletter: Chinese New Year Traditions & the Enchanted Galapagos
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Travel the Globe with Jennifer Spatz, Founder of Global Family Travels, featured in February issue of Parent Map Magazine
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January Newsletter: Summer Travel Opportunities to Peru, Ecuador & Nicaragua, and information about South India
2015 News