At Travel & Cruise Desk, we believe travel can be a force for good. We support initiatives that give back to local communities and the destinations our clients visit, including donating 10% of all BEYOND Planning & Service Fees to Travel Elevates.
We believe the best travel experiences do more than delight the traveler. They also create meaningful connections with the people and places that make a journey possible. Positive impact travel is one way we try to honor that responsibility.
Through Travel Elevates and other aligned initiatives, we support programs centered on conservation, education, community well-being, and thoughtful destination stewardship. Travel & Cruise Desk proudly donates 10% of all BEYOND Planning & Service Fees to support Travel Elevates.
For us, this is not separate from the planning process. It is part of how we think about meaningful travel: choosing partners carefully, encouraging more thoughtful choices, and helping clients travel in ways that feel both memorable and responsible.
Before you travel, consider dedicating a little space in your suitcase to bring along essential supplies for community initiatives at your destination. Pack for a Purpose makes it simple: look up your resort or lodge, see what supplies local schools and clinics need, and pack a few items. Small effort, significant impact.
Learn More at packforapurpose.org ↗
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Over the years, our contributions to Lake Oswego LifeStyle Magazine have explored how travel shapes the way we see the world and our place within it. These articles reflect an evolving conversation about meaningful travel, from sustainability and cultural connection to the quiet details that elevate an experience beyond the expected.
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing to travel with Travel & Cruise Desk. Through your travels and the Travel Elevates Foundation, you are helping create meaningful impact in communities around the world.
In 2026, your journeys are supporting initiatives focused on education, women’s empowerment, digital access, and sustainable community development across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
From building schools and expanding digital learning to supporting entrepreneurship and community-led tourism, these projects are creating lasting opportunities for individuals, families, and future generations.
We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of this.
ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES WE THINK ARE PRETTY NEAT
Make a Significant Difference in the places you explore. Dedicate just a little room in your suitcase to bring along some essential supplies for community initiatives across the globe.
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) is an organization dedicated to positively impacting communities through sustainable and responsible tourism.
Join our volunteer activities to connect deeply with Hawaiʻi. Participate in the Mālama Hawaiʻi Program, and you may receive discounts or a free hotel night for your involvement.
Micato Safaris Scholarship Programme aids underprivileged children by enrolling them in reputable boarding schools offering emotional support and newfound hope and inspiration.
Tourism Cares helps us connect travelers with projects that benefit destinations, allowing the experiences we help create also contribute to a brighter future for the places we love to visit.
Make Travel Matter® Experiences by The Travel Corporation (TTC) connect travelers with initiatives that support sustainable tourism, from preserving cultural heritage to protecting natural habitats.
No matter how or where you travel next, there are likely opportunities for you to make a difference. Let’s talk.