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Christopher Hill is the Founder of both Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations. Hands Up Holidays specialises in sustainable luxury family trips that help kids appreciate how fortunate they are and inspire them to become future leaders by blending curated sightseeing with meaningful volunteering opportunities. For example, in Zambia, experience Victoria Falls, white-water rafting, safari, and help build a home for a widow and her children. Impact Destinations provides ultra-luxe sustainable trips that leave a legacy: a traveller’s philanthropic donation unlocks a unique experience. For example, whilst on safari in South Africa, fund and witness a rhino relocation from a heavily poached reserve to a safe one in Botswana. Christopher’s companies offer over 30 destinations worldwide and personally oversees every client’s trip.
Making luxury family trips meaningful

Making luxury family trips meaningful

ByChristopher Hill November 1, 2022

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.

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Travel inspiration for World Coffee Day

Travel inspiration for World Coffee Day

ByChristopher Hill October 2, 2022

Ah… coffee! The elixir that many of us rely on to get into our days, is celebrated on October 1 – World Coffee Day.

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UN charity day and luxury travel

UN charity day and luxury travel

ByChristopher Hill September 4, 2022September 2, 2022

Luxury travel is so much more meaningful when you add in a charitable component, meaning, doing something that improves the lives of others less fortunate.

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Start planning your meaningful Winter break

Start planning your meaningful Winter break

ByChristopher Hill August 2, 2022August 2, 2022

For those of you who would like to keep the Vitamin D levels up naturally, with sunshine, this Winter, it is time to start planning.

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Make World Chocolate Day meaningful

Make World Chocolate Day meaningful

ByChristopher Hill July 1, 2022July 2, 2022

Universally popular, World Chocolate Day is on July 7, and what better reason to explore the countries of cacao bean origin, and whilst there, make a difference.

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Travel ideas for the Global Day of Parents 2022

Travel ideas for the Global Day of Parents 2022

ByChristopher Hill June 2, 2022

The purpose of Global Parents Day is to recognise the vital role played by both mothers and fathers in caring for and teaching their children.

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Eco-luxury Earth Day

Eco-luxury Earth Day

ByChristopher Hill May 1, 2022April 23, 2022

Earth Day was April 22, and the theme this year is ‘invest in our planet’. I encourage you to do that by investing in eco-luxury accommodation on your next trip.

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Safari and service – the perfect combination for families

Safari and service – the perfect combination for families

ByChristopher Hill April 4, 2022May 17, 2022

Unless you are focused on seeing the likes of tigers, pumas, jaguars, bears, or wolves, Africa is by far the best region for wildlife safaris.

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Meaningful luxury family holidays for the Summer of 2022

Meaningful luxury family holidays for the Summer of 2022

ByChristopher Hill March 1, 2022April 4, 2022

Amidst a global pandemic and regional war, life is difficult for many, and my heart goes out to those…

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Luxury travel trends for 2022

Luxury travel trends for 2022

ByChristopher Hill February 6, 2022March 1, 2022

Although the effects of COVID-19 are still rumbling along in 2022, travel restrictions are loosening, and travel-lust is finally…

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Doing good in 2022

Doing good in 2022

ByChristopher Hill January 1, 2022January 7, 2022

Happy New Year! If 2021 was the year when travel got back on its feet, here’s to 2022 being…

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Making the holidays meaningful

Making the holidays meaningful

ByChristopher Hill December 4, 2021December 4, 2021

Thanksgiving has been and gone, and the holiday season is almost upon us again. For many of us, 2021…

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Where can Americans travel for the holidays?

Where can Americans travel for the holidays?

ByChristopher Hill November 3, 2021December 4, 2021

As life adapts to the new normal in this brave new world, vaccinated travelers can get out and explore…

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Why give back on a luxury holiday?

Why give back on a luxury holiday?

ByChristopher Hill October 3, 2021

Volunteering on a luxury holiday? Sounds like an oxymoron? Whilst the majority of overseas volunteer trips are geared around…

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2021’s best eco-luxury hotels

2021’s best eco-luxury hotels

ByChristopher Hill September 1, 2021

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to…

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Top tips for travelling with kids

Top tips for travelling with kids

ByChristopher Hill August 6, 2021January 19, 2022

Traveling with kids is fun, and is my passion, but it certainly has its challenges. It’s important to stay…

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