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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

By Christopher Hill on Nov 01, 2022 in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Indonesia, Kenya, Regions, Romania, Speciality Travel

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.

Travel inspiration for World Coffee Day

By Christopher Hill on Oct 02, 2022 in Asia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Food and Drink, Guatemala, Indonesia, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

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

UN charity day and luxury travel

By Christopher Hill on Sep 04, 2022 in Travel Miscellany

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.

Start planning your meaningful Winter break

By Christopher Hill on Aug 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

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.

Make World Chocolate Day meaningful

By Christopher Hill on Jul 01, 2022 in Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Regions, South America

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.

Travel ideas for the Global Day of Parents 2022

By Christopher Hill on Jun 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Belize, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Guatemala, Hotels, Indonesia, Poland, Regions, Resorts, South America, Zambia

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.

Eco-luxury Earth Day

By Christopher Hill on May 01, 2022 in Africa, Australia, Central America, Costa Rica, Kenya, Oceania, Regions, South Africa

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.

Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

By Christopher Hill on Apr 04, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

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.

Meaningful luxury family holidays for the Summer of 2022

By Christopher Hill on Mar 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Family Travel, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Worldwide, Zambia

Amidst a global pandemic and regional war, life is difficult for many, and my heart goes out to those directly affected. It may seem strange to think about a holiday in this context, but sometimes, we need to get away from the stress and recharge to emerge stronger. A luxury family holiday that includes a

Luxury travel trends for 2022

By Christopher Hill on Feb 06, 2022 in Travel Miscellany

Although the effects of COVID-19 are still rumbling along in 2022, travel restrictions are loosening, and travel-lust is finally seeing some rebound. Our research demonstrates that in 2022 luxury travellers are seeking greater sustainability, connection and desire to support the local communities, precisely those who have suffered the most from COVID. Discover the top trends

Doing good in 2022

By Christopher Hill on Jan 01, 2022 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Featured, Indonesia, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Zambia

Happy New Year! If 2021 was the year when travel got back on its feet, here’s to 2022 being the year that travel runs again. My encouragement to you is to remember the ‘forgotten victims’ of COVID – those communities dependent on tourism who have lost their livelihoods and become unable to provide for their

Making the holidays meaningful

By Christopher Hill on Dec 04, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts

Thanksgiving has been and gone, and the holiday season is almost upon us again. For many of us, 2021 was better than 2020, but still not a stellar year, and with Omicron, the next few weeks may be tough – my heart goes out to those in Southern Africa, and to all who have lost

Where can Americans travel for the holidays?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 03, 2021 in Argentina, Asia, Chile, Europe, Iceland, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Western Europe

As life adapts to the new normal in this brave new world, vaccinated travelers can get out and explore this Holiday Season – the perfect time to make a difference for those less fortunate. However, even if you are vaccinated, you do need to have a negative PCR test taken no less than 72 hours

Why give back on a luxury holiday?

By Christopher Hill on Oct 03, 2021 in Travel Miscellany

Volunteering on a luxury holiday? Sounds like an oxymoron? Whilst the majority of overseas volunteer trips are geared around GAP year students who are OK with basic accommodation, they don’t need to have all the fun. It makes perfect sense that, if you have worked hard during the day, you have more than earned a

2021's best eco-luxury hotels

By Christopher Hill on Sep 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Sri Lanka

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and

Top tips for travelling with kids

By Christopher Hill on Aug 06, 2021 in Family Travel, Speciality Travel

Traveling with kids is fun, and is my passion, but it certainly has its challenges. It’s important to stay cool and it surely pays to know what to do make things go smoothly. Here are my top tips for helping ensure that your family trips are memorable and fulfilling. 1. Choose a hotel suite or