Author Archive for Christopher Hill

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.

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

By on Mar 04, 2020 in Africa, Australia, Colorado, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Montana, Namibia, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wyoming

Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind right now – understandably so. We need to be sensible and treat it with respect. But you still want to travel, yes? Help is at hand. One solution for you is to head to the wilderness – areas of sparse populations are perfect for exploring and staying virus-free. Here are […]

How to help in Australia on a luxury trip

How to help in Australia on a luxury trip

By on Feb 04, 2020 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts

As you know, Australia is suffering from catastrophic wildfires. In addition to the human toll, millions of wildlife have died. But you can still visit Australia safely, in fact you can even make a positive impact while you are there. And Australia needs you more than ever! Why? Looking at just the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection […]

The top 5 destinations to make your New Year's resolutions a reality

The top 5 destinations to make your New Year’s resolutions a reality

By on Jan 01, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Indonesia, Oceania, Regions, Zambia

Welcome to 2020! Have you made your resolutions? Popular resolutions relate to becoming a better person, being more generous and showing concerns for others, living life to the fullest, being more environmentally aware, or spending more time with your friends and family. Of course these are fantastic. What would you think if you knew that […]

How the Rich List Can Save the Red List

How the Rich List can save the Red List

By on Dec 13, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Botswana, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Sunday Times’ Rich List is eagerly awaited in May every year, as it reveals the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK. Brexit has done no favours for most people on this list, but fear not, those featured still have at least £80m (over US$100m) in net wealth. Significantly, since 2005, as part […]

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Christmas is a time for giving (back)

By on Nov 02, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Cambodia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

The fast-approaching Christmas and Chanukah seasons are a special time, especially so for families. It is regarded as the time for giving, and it is even better to give-back. Travel and celebrate the essence of Christmas and Chanukah: give back and help those less fortunate on a festive family trip that changes lives… not just […]

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Meaningful trips inspired by the Rugby World Cup

By on Oct 09, 2019 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Europe, Fiji, Italy, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Western Europe

We are well into the Rugby World Cup, hosted for the first time in an Asian nation – Japan. This year’s event is set to be the most openly contested ever – so hard to pick the winner, with at least 6 countries laying plausible claim to the title. Japan’s historic win over one of the […]

Luxury family volunteer vacation Morocco

The top 5 Fall destinations… to be transformed

By on Sep 04, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Europe, India, Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Oceania, Regions, Western Europe

Mid-September to mid-December can be tricky to get right in terms of travel destinations, mostly due to unsettled weather, rains and even hurricanes. But help is at hand! There are parts of the world where these months are ideal: the rainy season has finished and resplendent in greenery in India and Bhutan, the scorching heat […]

Top 5 destinations for making (what’s left of) the Summer meaningful

Top 5 destinations for making (what’s left of) the Summer meaningful

By on Aug 26, 2019 in Africa, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Western Europe, Zambia

We may be in the second half of summer, but there is still time to get out and make a difference with your family. Here are my top 5 recommendations for where to go make your Summer meaningful and bond closer with your kids, creating memories that will last a lifetime. 1. Zambia Zambia co-hosts […]