Can you believe it – the Holiday Season is almost upon us again! (For a hilarious take on this, watch this YouTube clip) Interested in last-minute meaningful Holiday Season inspiration?
As you would imagine, availability is extremely tight in popular spots, with many properties sold-out, or with just a room or two left, so act fast to secure what is left from the ideas below.
Discover Holiday Season inspiration, and how you can embrace the true meaning of the Holiday Season – where you can give back and help others:
Argentina
Argentina’s length and breadth means there is so much diversity on offer here, from the hot Iguazu Falls, to arid deserts of Salta, to glaciers of Patagonia, to the vineyards of Mendoza, not to mention vibrant Buenos Aires.
Make your vacation meaningful: Help build solar heating for a rural family, using recycled bottles and cans.
You can also renovate a school in a low-income neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
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Belize
Explore lesser known Mayan ruins, design your own chocolate bars, kayak, snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef, track jaguar, view the astounding Blue Hole, and more.
Make it meaningful: Build an eco-friendly stove for a rural Mayan family. These stoves are fantastic in that:
- they are enclosed, so kids don’t suffer burns from open flames;
- they have a chimney to expel the smoke, reducing respiratory problems such as asthma;
- they consume much less fuel, so are better for the environment, and for family’s budgets
Accommodation currently available: Mariposa Beach Resort
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Guatemala
Hike up volcanoes, explore the villages dotted around postcard-perfect Lake Atitlan, shop for beautiful crafts in Chichicastenango, be in awe of gorgeous Antigua, encounter the Mayan wonders of Tikal, and more
Make your vacation meaningful: Give the gift of sight by fitting and distributing reading glasses to Guatemalans who cannot afford them.
Accommodation currently available: El Convento
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Mexico
Mountain bike, explore the incredible Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, marvel at the ancient Mayan ruins of Chitzen Itza and Tulum, snorkel, swim in freshwater sinkholes (‘cenotes’), relax on the beach, sail, and more.
Make your vacation meaningful: Renovate classrooms, sort donated food and clothing, prepare meals and serve at mealtime, help in the garden.
Accommodation currently available: Banyan Tree Mayakoba
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India
India is full immersion for all your senses, so dive in! Take a cooking class in a family home, tour Delhi with a former street-kid as your guide, marvel at the world’s most famous monument to love: the Taj Mahal, spot tigers, eat fresh caught fish on the beach, and so much more.
Make your vacation meaningful: Teach English, math, or be a reading partner at an inspiring school in a Delhi slum.
Accommodation currently available: The Imperial
Morocco
Discover the delights of the ancient imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes with your private guide, hike in the magnificent Atlas Mountains or in the splendid valleys around Skoura Oasis, ride a camel in the Sahara Desert, windsurf in Essaouira, and more.
Make your vacation meaningful: Install solar panels for a family, dramatically improving their financial situation and quality of life.
Accommodation currently available: Dar Ahlam
Thailand
Explore vibrant cities, indulge in cutting-edge cuisine, relax on gorgeous beaches, bike, zip-line, kayak, snorkel, learn how to cook your favorite dishes, and much more.
Make it meaningful: Help at an elephant conservation center: prepare meals, walk with the elephants, watch them bathe and socialize, and learn so much about these gentle giants.
Accommodation currently available: Soneva Kiri
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Whatever you end up doing for your Holiday Season inspiration, do it well, and with your loved ones.
Feeling inspired to make a difference this Holiday Season? Get in touch today as availability is scarce – I will personally help you plan your meaningful luxury family vacation for this December/January.