Stories from the Field

For us, travel is more than just what you see – it’s also about who you can help.
Whether that’s sharing tourism dollars with a developing country, sending a group of children on an adventure through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program, or directly lending a hand to support communities and conservation worldwide. We put our money where our mouth is.
Here are some stories of how Elevate travelers have helped around the world – join them!

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Peruvian Schoolgirls Take Dream Trip to Machu Picchu

A train ride to the Incan citadel was a special treat for the girls of Chicuchas Wasi.

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How to Help in Haiti

Some Haitian organizations we support in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

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Cape Town Kids Conquer Table Mountain, South Africa

Uthando and Elevate send local kids to the high point of the city for a big day of ‘firsts’.

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What ‘Buy a Trip, Give a Trip’ Is All About

Elevate Destinations’ Buy a Trip, Give a Trip model has been named a finalist for the Responsible Tourism Awards!

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Youth Make a Splash Snorkeling in Mexico

A group of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in Baja California, Mexico gets a chance to swim with sea lions in Espíritu Santo Island.

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Costa Rican Kids Cruise Local Wildlife

On a special trip to Rio Bebedero, a group of disadvantaged school kids zooms in on wildlife and learns about the delicate nature of their environment.