Travel with Purpose: Showcasing Partner Abercrombie & Kent
Travelling is no longer just about discovering new places — for many of us, it’s about making a difference, too. Through my partnership with Abercrombie & Kent’s philanthropic arm, A&K Philanthropy, we believe journeys can be designed not only to enchant but to empower. Wherever you go, your travel can leave a positive legacy.
Why Philanthropic Travel Matters
The foundation of A&K Philanthropy’s work is clear: travel and conservation go hand in hand. Their mission is “to improve lives and protect the environment by supporting local communities in the places we travel.” They have launched more than 70 projects in over 25 countries, focusing on four key pillars: environment, education, health and enterprise. In 2024 alone, over US$2.7 million in charitable support was provided, operated through 17 field coordinators and many local partners.
Your Holiday, Their Future
When you travel with me, choosing an A&K itinerary means more than exceptional logistics and inspired destinations — it means engagement and impact. Some of the ways this plays out:
Visiting protected wilderness areas where communities receive direct benefits from tourism.
Joining small-group excursions where local guides lead conservation or community activities.
Supporting local enterprise — artisan cooperatives, eco-tourism ventures and sustainable farms — that are sustained by responsible visitor spending.
Having access to behind-the-scenes insight: the projects supported, the communities involved, the real-life outcomes.
Examples of Impact
On remote islands, coral-reef work and marine-conservation projects help protect biodiversity while creating training and jobs.
In rural villages, education programmes give children pathways that might otherwise be closed off.
Across wild areas, health-and-water initiatives deliver clean-water systems and improved facilities for communities living near national parks.
Travel Better, Not Bigger
When you travel with intention, the key is to choose experiences that respect place and people. That means:
Staying in lodges and hotels that are locally-owned or managed, and whose operations actively support the surrounding environment.
Participating in excursions that prioritise community benefit over spectacle.
Ensuring your travel contributes to the long-term wellbeing of local populations, rather than simply passing through.
Why I Partner with A&K
I’ve chosen to work closely with A&K because their values align precisely with ours: authenticity, responsibility, and purpose. Their commitment to “community-first conservation” runs deeper than most, and when you invest in one of their journeys, you invest in people and planet as well as destination.
When you book a trip with us via A&K, you get:
Expertly crafted itineraries balancing culture, nature and comfort.
Access to local-community projects you can witness or support firsthand.
Transparent reporting on philanthropic contributions and the real-world impact of your travel.
Making It Yours
Ready to plan a meaningful journey? Whether you’re drawn to the African bush, the coral-rich islands of the Indian Ocean, or remote mountain villages in Asia, I can work with you to tailor an itinerary that matches your travel desires and your values.
Send me a message or schedule a consultation. Let’s design a trip that delights you — and helps protect the places that inspire us.