NEWS & EVENTS
2024 News
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More Travel Offerings Highlighting Interinfluence of Climate Change and Tourism (Sustainable Brands Feature)
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​2025 Trips and Events to Book Now! (October newsletter)
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Educational Travel Opportunities! New Blogs and Trips (October Educational newsletter)
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Destination Feature: Cuba Adventures to Know About (September newsletter)
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​New Destination Unveiled: Vietnam (August newsletter)
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Highlighting Seattle Community Tours! (August Seattle newsletter)
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Journey Together: Family Adventures & Educational Travel (July newsletter)
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Kick-off Summer with Meaningful Adventures to Learn, Serve & Immerse! (June newsletter)
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Inspiring Journeys Just for Women! (May newsletter)
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Discover Chile: Start Planning Your Trip to this Breathtaking Destination! (April newsletter)
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Empowering Women Through Travel: Tips and Trips for International Women's Day 2024 (March newsletter)
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Ring in 2024 on an "Expand Your Family Circle" Adventure! (January newsletter)
2023 News
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Travel with Tomorrow's Air in Mind: Climate Change Initiatives and Trips (September newsletter)
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New & Exciting "Family Gap Year" Adventures to Explore the World! (August newsletter)
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Peru Destination Spotlight (July Newsletter)
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Four Tours Designed To Teach Travelers About Climate Change (our transformative Icelandic adventure to Inspire Climate Change Action featured in a recent article by TravelPulse, June 17, 2023)
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Destination Spotlight Newsletter: Explore Ecuador: A Megadiverse Country!
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School's Out: Time to Plan some Fun, Sustainable Adventures! (Newsletter)
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The Future of Sustainable Travel Is Family Travel. Here's Why, article in Parents.com Magazine in which Global Family Travels is featured (May 19, 2023)
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Sweet Adventures for Mom (May newsletter featuring special destinations for mothers!)
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How To Tell if a Travel Company Is Really Following Sustainable Practices, TravelPulse Magazine (April 3, 2023)
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Global Adventures to Support Women Every Day (March newsletter)
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Travel Inspiration for 2023- Get a jump on the Year of the Rabbit! (February newsletter)
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