Hands Up Holidays

30/08/2024

If you are thinking of heading to Bali to blend luxury with sightseeing with helping install a disabled-accessible bathroom for a paraplegic, the Indonesian government has just introduced new health screening to prevent the spread of Mpox.
Don't let that deter you!

28/08/2024

Can you bond with your kids on a luxury vacation?
Find out here:

Families bond closer when their luxury vacation has meaning and purpose. Discover how you can incorporate a give-back component to your luxury family vacations.

26/08/2024

Do your kids realize how lucky they are?

Try as you might, for whatever reason your kids may not yet have developed the core values of gratitude, serving others, empathy and humility that you are hoping to instill in them.. Here's how to Get Your Kids to Realize How Lucky They Are

23/08/2024

Do you want to inspire your kids to be world changers in 2024? Here's month-by-month inspiration through to December 2024:
https://handsupholidays.com/where-to-travel-for-the-rest-of-2024/

20/08/2024

Are you still wondering what it means to travel in luxury, with purpose?
Discover more in this article by Coconutlands
https://coconutlands.com/eco-luxury-with-volunteering/

19/08/2024

We are thrilled to be a finalist in the Luxury Travel Magazine Awards - "Best Family Travel Experience"!

Please vote for us here:

Hands Up Holidays curates sustainable luxury family trips that combine eco-luxury with tailor-made sightseeing and meaningful volunteer service projects. Each trip is customised to align with the specific preferences and interests of the family.

18/08/2024

Itchy feet? Here is a month-by-month guide for where to travel with meaning and purpose through the end of 2024

Make a difference as a family on a luxury volunteer vacation, be inspired with these suggestions in Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador, Argentina, Georgia, and Greece

14/08/2024

Discover why your next luxury family vacation should be in Costa Rica

Luxury family vacations in Costa Rica are a superb choice - read on to discover how to make it meaningful and fulfilling

17/05/2024

Get inspired on a luxury family volunteer vacation for the International Day of Families
https://handsupholidays.com/travel-inspiration-for-international-families-day/

18/04/2024

PPS – Discover the Top tips on how to make your luxury family travels meaningful

Read the full article: Why you should leave your shoe in the hotel safe
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“6 Hotel Hacks from a Flight Attendant” is a TikTok clip with one suggestion seeming quite random: leave your shoe in the hotel safe.

18/03/2024

Make your safari meaningful by helping build classrooms in a community on the edge of the Masai Mara, where you can also help build eco-friendly stoves for families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AQPHh

26/02/2024

Not only can you experience different cultures and ways of life, but you can also make a positive impact on the communities you visit.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/APMQm

06/02/2024

Are you ready to travel more meaningfully, in luxury?

Eco-luxury is becoming popular with wealthy travellers, who are increasingly seeking meaningful experiences. Is this just a fad?

15/01/2024

PPPS – Watch how much previous travelers just like you have been impacted

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AM9mD

12/12/2023

"Rwanda – is the place for sublime luxury lodges to base yourself for encountering the extraordinary Mountain Gorillas – each trek allows one hour to spend time with these fascinating creatures, so I recommend doing two treks." https://lttr.ai/ALW1q

27/11/2023

Exchanging ordinary for extraordinary! Announcing a new luxury family volunteer vacation destination: Argentina - a fusion of indulgence and purpose. Can't wait to create magical memories while making a positive impact.
handsupholidays.com/argentina

21/11/2023

Personal Growth: Volunteering can help you develop new skills, build self-confidence, and broaden your perspective on the world.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AKRgG

20/11/2023

"Experience bean-to-bar chocolate making in San Jose, then head to the hills and embark on a Fair Trade coffee tour to discover all about how coffee is grown and harvested in sustainable ways that benefit the growers." https://lttr.ai/AKLsa

15/11/2023

Install solar heating for a family who couldn’t otherwise afford it.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AJ5dR

13/11/2023

"However, this is not your typical post providing you with ‘run of the mill' luxury family vacation ideas; rather we have focused on providing inspiring ideas based on sustainability, eco-luxury, and making luxury travel meaningful." https://lttr.ai/AJwWC

10/11/2023

Travel + Leisure Magazine just named Costa Rica their Top Destination for 2024.
We agree. Here's why:
https://handsupholidays.com/costarica2024

16/10/2023

This way, you can’t go without retrieving your shoe and your valuables alongside it

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AIbEQ

02/10/2023

What better reason do you need to explore the coffee-bean-producing countries, and whilst there, make a difference?

Read the full article: Make World Coffee Day Meaningful
▸ https://lttr.ai/AHuiF

02/10/2023

In Indonesia, after, say, relaxing in Bali, fund and witness the release of an orangutan family from an area facing habitat loss due to palm oil production to a protected reserve;

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AHuE2

Our blog offers insights on sustainable luxury travel and responsible tourism. Read on to learn how to plan a luxury travel during UN Charity Day!

02/10/2023

Find it Fulfilling: Build a sustainable eco-friendly stove for a rural Mayan family in Southern Belize.

Read the full article: Start Planning Your Winter Break That Counts
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29/09/2023

Hands Up Holidays is featured by CNN!

As the summer crowds dissipate, Europe is coming back into its own. Here’s why fall is the best season to visit the continent – along with suggestions on where to go.

20/09/2023

Recognising the most progressive experiences and destinations across land and sea. Select a subcategory below to explore the shortlist and cast your vote to win.

20/09/2023

Two days left to vote and win!

We are thrilled to announce that Hands Up Holidays is a finalist in the Best Luxury Family Travel Experience category in the Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List awards! Luxurytravelaus Luxurytravelaus

Have your say and win from a A$6,000+ luxury prize pool including prizes from Samsonite, Small Luxury Hotels, Aerohart and Pera. Don’t miss out, cast your vote today. Voting is simple, click below to get started. Entries close September 22 (September 21 in USA/Canada)

Will you please vote for us? It takes just one minute - https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/the-gold-list

What's more, our sister company, Impact Destinations, is a finalist in two categories:

Best Regenerative Tourism (scroll down, this is the 3rd category)
Emerging Brand to Watch (scroll down, this is the 7th category)
If you could vote for Impact Destinations as well, we would hugely appreciate it.

Thank you!

Recognising the most progressive experiences and destinations across land and sea. Select a subcategory below to explore the shortlist and cast your vote to win.

13/09/2023

Chimpanzees and golden monkeys can also be observed, as well as burgeoning populations of lions, giraffes, zebras, and hippos in Akagera National Park.

Read the full article: Luxury Family Vacations – Africa
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Looking for stories, ideas, and insights on sustainable luxury travel and responsible tourism? Read on to learn about Luxury Family Vacations – Africa!

11/09/2023

We are thrilled to be short-listed in Luxury Travel Magazine's Gold List awards for Best Luxury Family Experience - https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/the-gold.../experiences/ - please vote for Hands Up Holidays!