Tis the season…
This is my favorite time of year at work. I love it not only because of the parties, time off and the 
awesome gift baskets of treats that come, but mostly because this is the time of year that most of our public relations initiatives revolve around giving to others. I love that heart warming feeling that comes when you realize you have done some good in the world.
I came across this article on CNN about volunteer vacations and I think they are a great idea. The article mentions that while third world country living conditions aren’t everyone’s thing, you can still go on a luxury vacation and implement volunteering and doing humanitarian work into a small portion of your trip. A lot of tour companies are now offering that as part of their packages. Check out the article for specific examples.
This probably isn’t something that would be of interest to everyone, as most vacations are about relaxing and forgetting your problems. But if you are going on a two week vacation why not sacrifice two days and do something good. Most likely it will make your vacation even more memorable and meaningful anyways. Not to mention the bonding that will happen between you and your fellow travelers. Keep an open mind you might be surprised by the outcome!
Tags: CNN, public relations, trip, volunteer vacation, work
November 13th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I want to do this so bad!!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I agree! PR is the best around this time of year. oh man i miss you! how are you guys doing? how is work? it was so good to hear from you on my blog. love ya!
November 17th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
I think you hit the nail on the head! When most people think about vacations they naturally think about beaches and relaxing. I, however, think about adventure.
Going on a humanitarian expedition is all about adventure. Not only do you get to make the world a better place, you get to experience an interesting culture and actually meet the people you’re serving. To top it off, most of these humanitarian expeditions offer some sort of tourist part to the trip; wither it’s hitting the beach or visiting ruins or something else, it just adds to the adventure.