This month we're championing Pride and affirming that love is love, while continuing to hope for a more accepting future. In this edition of the Charitable Traveller Report, you'll find plenty to mark the month, including a great deal on a weekend break in London for Pride, a summer escape in Malta for EuroPride 2023, and inspiring news from our hard-working charity partner Opening Doors London.
Plus, fantastic travel deals, not to be missed features on Gran Canaria and the Run the River Challenge, and a fundraiser from Cats Protection perfect for those with feline friends!
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Book, donate and #TravelforGood with Charitable Travel.
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7 night Orlando, Florida 2024 half term escape!
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Spend a gorgeous week in sunny Orlando, Florida next February half term from just £715pp! Enjoy the wonders of natural Orlando including its fantastic State Parks and gardens, along with its famed entertainment and hospitality on this magical family escape. Price includes return flights, 7 day fully inclusive car hire, a 7 night room-only stay at the 3* Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, ATOL protection, and a free £142 donation to the charity of your choice!
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7 night luxury Falkensteiner Iadera, Croatia wellness escape
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Experience the height of luxury while staying at the 5* Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera, Croatia from £1,329pp! This luxurious spa hotel is the perfect place to relax and destress with stunning Mediterranean scenery, delightful cuisine, and a wide range of incredible spa treatments. Price includes return flights and transfers, baggage allowance, 7 nights B&B stay in a superior room with a balcony, ATOL protection, and a free £133 donation to the charity of your choice!
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July London Pride Weekend Celebration
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Enjoy a 2 night escape in the capital for Pride from just £285pp! Celebrate Pride in the heart of London while staying at the centrally located Royal National Hotel, the perfect base to join in the weekend's festivities including the Pride Parade, after-parties, and so much more. Price includes a 2 night B&B stay at the 3* Royal National Hotel, return rail fare from Manchester Picadilly, financial protection, and a free £28 donation to the charity of your choice!
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Great adventures in the Great American West
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The Great American West states of Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana are dream destinations for those seeking adventure, discovery, and an authentic connection with living history. Here you can explore 5 national parks and 150 state parks, marvel at historic monuments, and engage with the unique legacy and culture of the Wild West and the Native American people.
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A postcard from Stockholm
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Stockholm is a fascinating city which pairs its quaint medieval city centre with an expansive collection of winding neighbourhoods over 30,000 islands. On your next visit, you'll find plenty to enjoy from the fascinating Nobel Prize museum, delicious Swedish cuisine including cakes to die for, and rich Viking history to immerse yourself in on the city's outskirts. Discover the magic for yourself in this piece from Issue 16 of Charitable Traveller Magazine.
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Discover the very latest in the world of travel with our travel news updates to stay on top of the latest trends, industry changes, and destination news to help you plan your next trip.
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Loganair performs first sustainable aircraft turnaround |
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Loganair has performed its first turnaround completely powered by electricity, including embarking, disembarking, cleaning, refuelling and all other ground operations. The turnaround was achieved using new sustainable technology, and once rolled out across all flights it is projected to save 70,000 litres of diesel each year.
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Virgin Atlantic expands routes |
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Virgin Atlantic has announced a string of exciting new routes for 2023 and 2024. For the first time, the airline will fly to South America, with flights to São Paulo, Brazil due to start in Summer 2024. New 2024 routes will also include Bengaluru, India, Dubai, and connections from Manchester to Las Vegas. New Inter-island flights between Barbados, Vincent and Grenada are available now.
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EasyJet runs AI scheme to reduce food waste |
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EasyJet has partnered with technology firm Winnow and Oxford University to run a successful trial scheme to reduce food waste using AI. The AI monitored the amount of food thrown away following all-inclusive buffets and then produced volume recommendations for future meals helping to reduce waste.
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Luxury travel for less
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It can be hard to know just how to get the very best deal with higher prices, but luckily our luxury travel expert Lizzi is here to help! In this edition of her Luxury Edit, she's got fantastic tips to help you make the most of your next luxury trip while saving costs and reducing environmental impacts.
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Spend #OneAmazingMinute in sustainable Gran Canaria to discover an island perfectly aligned with its vibrant ecosystems and invested in its local communities! No matter where you are on the island you'll find plenty of ways to responsibly explore and enjoy its unique natural beauty.
Hiking routes span the whole island, walking and electric bike tours are available in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and there are multiple ways to experience the island's waterways including responsible scuba diving and kayaking. Book one of our #TravelForGood trips, tours and itineraries today to experience glorious Gran Canaria for yourself from just £1,180pp!
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Celebrate love for all by attending EuroPride 2023 from the 7th-17th of September in the beautiful Maltese capital of Valletta. The EuroPride festival is held annually in European cities with a strong affinity with and support for the LGBTQ+ community. This year's host city of Valletta has been chosen due to Malta's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, with the country topping the ILGA Rainbow Index for seven consecutive years as Europe's most LGBTQ+ welcoming country.
The festival will provide a safe space for European, Middle Eastern and African communities to meet and discuss issues affecting them, along with a packed lineup of parties, entertainment and events. The fantastic festival will culminate in the EuroPride March and Concert on the 16th which aren't to be missed! Book your visit now from £539pp and we promise you'll have an amazing trip.
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No single supplement! The Run the River challenge is the perfect way to make 2023 a year to remember. By taking part in the challenge you'll push yourself with expert support and the camaraderie of your fellow runners, achieving more than you may have thought possible.
On this 6 night trip, you'll sail along the River Danube onboard a luxurious all-inclusive A-ROSA river cruise stopping in magnificent locales including Bratislava, Linz and Vienna. Over the course of your trip, you'll run 10k a day for five days with your group of fellow runners helping to raise funds for your chosen charity. During and in the run-up to the getaway you'll have help from expert lifestyle and running coach Rory Coleman, who will help support you with tailored 1-1 training plans to help you achieve your goals. So what are you waiting for? Book your spot on this unique adventure from £1,999pp!
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Discover inspiring news from the world of charity with our latest updates including inspirational achievements by our charity partners, wider news from the sector, and fun ways you can get involved and make a difference today. You can support any of our charity partners when you book with Charitable Travel by donating 5% of your total holiday cost to your nominated charity free of charge!
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Our charity partner, Opening Doors London regularly hosts a variety of fantastic social gatherings and meetings for members over 50 and who identify as LGBTQ+ plus. Regular events include pub socials, regular walks around London, a Women's Film Club, and so much more. To become a member for free and attend a future event, click here.
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Take part in a fun day of arts and crafts while helping to support cats in need by joining the Cats Protection summer craftalong on the 24th of June. Registration costs £30 and includes a kit which will be mailed to you with all of the supplies you need to make your very own cat clay pot, and access to an instructional video from a qualified teacher. The remaining proceeds will be used to help vulnerable cats around the UK. Sign up now.
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By booking a trip with the Holiday Volunteering Hub you could protect the environment and help communities all around the world - all while enjoying a great holiday! Take a look through the hub today and we promise you'll find plenty to inspire you. Find your next project.
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14 days from £1,297pp | 31st October - 13th November 2023
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Iconic species including Pangolins, the Asian Elephant, and reclusive Sloth Bears have faced significant challenges in India in recent years. You can make a difference and help protect these incredible animals by taking part in this 13 night trip.
You'll spend the first 8 days of this fantastic experience exploring India's Golden Triangle including Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Then you'll have the chance to give back while volunteering for 5 days at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre and Agra Bear Rescue Facility!
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Or how about... |
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Help care for birds of prey at the Avian Reconditioning Centre
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Volunteer and make a difference at the Avian Reconditioning Centre in Apopka, Florida on your next visit stateside! Based just outside of Orlando this fantastic centre helps rehabilitate and care for Florida's raptors. On your visit, you could help feed the birds, carry out repairs and clean facilities, and help educate others.
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If you've got a non-profit project overseas that welcomes volunteers and you would like it to be hosted on The Holiday Volunteering Hub, click here.
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