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Charitable Giving Guide
‘Tis the season for giving… This month, consider adding a non-profit to your “nice” list. If you’re not sure where to start, we've listed a few organizations that we think are worth checking out. Whether you donate your time, money, or even blood, we hope you’ll join us in sharing the spirit of the...
Cutting-edge Conservation: Using Tech to Protect Wildlife and Habitats
In the ever-evolving fight against threats like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss, advances in science offer exciting new tools for protecting our planet’s flora and fauna. Here, we shine a spotlight on five innovative approaches from researchers and organizations that are using...
Holbrook's Anniversary Retreat: Celebrating 50 Years!
“So why travel responsibly? In a world of conflict and polarization, more than ever, travel can be a tool for positive change - but only if that travel is done respectfully and reflectively. Travel thus has to start with a change of heart and a new frame of mind. Whether spending time with those...
Video: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
As part of our 50th anniversary year, Holbrook Travel is proud to present the visual fulfillment of five decades of shared adventures and a firm commitment to responsible travel. There is a lot to celebrate from the last 50 years, so this video is our personal love letter to the gracious and...
A Return to Travel: Holbrook's 2022 Calendar
At Holbrook, our annual calendar is a celebration of our work. In conjunction with our travel partners and talented photographers, we have once again assembled a tribute to the past year. Our "Return to Global Travel" theme is carried through the opening letter to the monthly stories from our...
Tourism & the Climate Crisis: World Tourism Day Focuses on Our Carbon Footprint
Holbrook Travel participated in breakout sessions at the annual World Tourism Day Forum, held September 28-29, 2021 by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency. This year’s focus was “Tourism in a Climate Crisis.” The event is the beginning of an initiative...
5 Countries to Consider for Travel Now
Are you vaccinated and eager to travel internationally again? While U.S. citizens are increasingly vaccinated, the state of Covid-19 in other countries varies greatly, as do their restrictions with entry requirements. Where can you go now, safely and without too much difficulty? Holbrook has...
2021 Calendar & Holbrook Guide Fund
Our in-country guides are indispensable to the work we do. If you've traveled with us before, you know that these talented individuals are capable of making a great trip truly extraordinary. Unfortunately, this year’s sharp downturn in travel has adversely affected our guides, who rely on tourism...
8 Ways to Travel More Responsibly
As travelers, we have a duty to leave the places we visit better than we found them—to both minimize harm and ensure the impact of our actions is socially, culturally, and environmentally beneficial. Consider these 8 suggestions as you plan your next adventure. Observe wildlife from a distance,...
Virtual Learning is Reshaping Education
What is the long-term effect and what about student travel? The coronavirus crisis has required learning institutions to adapt rapidly to an online model. Unlike previous disruptions, newer technology has improved the experience. Will this shift have permanent long-term consequences? Will it extend...
Earth Day at 50: Does this year hold extra significance?
Coronavirus has shaken the world. Is this a wake-up call for the earth? With Earth Day just around the corner, it’s clear this year’s event will be anything but typical—and not just because 2020 marks the 50th anniversary. Communities around the world are experiencing quarantine measures, economic...
Holbrook's 2019 Year in Review
Our 2019 was a fun and eventful year full of celebrations, adventures, new partnerships—and a little “madness.” Here are just a few of the highlights: "March Madness" Company Gathering In March, the whole Holbrook staff – from California to Costa Rica – came together to reflect on the past, look to...