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Nov 28, 20236 min read

Transformational Trips to Support the Global Goals

Global Family Travels Learn, Serve & Immerse trips support many Sustainable Development Goals and tourism for destination stewardship.

Transformational Travel in Iceland: A Powerful Story to Inspire Climate Action

Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travels

Oct 25, 20215 min read

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.

Learn, Serve & Immerse to Discover Why Alaska is Called the Last Frontier

Jennifer Spatz

Mar 22, 20192 min read

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...

4 Tips for Planning a Meaningful Family Adventure to View the Glorious African Wildlife

Kelly McCoy

Mar 14, 20193 min read

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!

The Best Family Adventures Discover a Destination’s Soul

Jennifer Spatz

Oct 17, 20182 min read

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...

Ecuador with Kids: Top 5 Insights from A Global Family Travel Adventure

Jennifer Spatz

May 8, 20183 min read

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...

A Trip to Cuba Under the New "Support the Cuban People" License Itinerary!

Jennifer Spatz

Feb 27, 20184 min read

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...

Peru: Learn, Serve & Immerse in the Sacred Valley

Jennifer Spatz

Jan 22, 20182 min read

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...

Nicaragua – a family-friendly vacation destination

Jennifer Spatz

Nov 14, 20173 min read

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...

Sustainable Tourism: Becoming an Agent of Positive Change

Jennifer Spatz

Sep 12, 20173 min read

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...

Global Partnerships and Sustainable Tourism in Support of Economic Growth

Jennifer Spatz

May 9, 20173 min read

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...

Transformative Travel Connections Nicaragua

Jennifer Spatz

Nov 30, 20162 min read

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...

Top 5 Reasons for A Family Vacation to Cuba

Jennifer Spatz

Nov 28, 20163 min read

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...

Support Global Family Travels Partners & Community Service on Giving Tuesday

Jennifer Spatz

Nov 28, 20163 min read

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...

Volunteer on a Family Trip to Peru in Support of Female Artisans

Jennifer Spatz

Nov 1, 20162 min read

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, 20162 min read

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, 20161 min read

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...

Experience Ecuador with photographer, Lisa Merrill

Jennifer Spatz

Mar 17, 20162 min read

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...

Peru Family Travel Exploration of the Sacred Valley

Jennifer Spatz

Mar 2, 20162 min read

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...

Volunteer Vacations: 10 Ways Your Family will Benefit

Jennifer Spatz

Oct 24, 20142 min read

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...