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[PRESS RELEASE] Despite Political Uncertainty, Discover Corps Launches New Cuba Trip for Families

June 15, 2018

Contact: Amanda DiSilvestro (619) 758-3030 amanda@discovercorps.com For Immediate Release: Despite Political Uncertainty, Discover Corps Launches New Cuba Trip for Families – Founder cites mission to promote cross cultural understanding amongst all generations as reason for launching new family-friendly tour to Cuba- – Free roundtrip flights to Havana now offered for a limited time to celebrate the … Continued

Interview from Belize: Discover Corps Guide Reyes

May 22, 2018

By Amanda DiSilvestro

According to Reyes, Discover Corp’s guide on the Belize: Wildlife Safari trip, Belize is “Mother Nature’s best kept secret.” Reyes grew up in Belize in the city of San Ignacio and brings over 10 years experience in guiding travelers across Central America. He thrives on the hands-on interaction that travelers get with wildlife, the locals, … Continued

Ask An Alumni: A Cuba Trip through the Eyes of a Discover Corps Traveler

May 16, 2018

By Amanda DiSilvestro

“We were placed in a casa and they were having a birthday party for a family member and invited us to attend. A tour guide and a journalist who had lived in Miami previously were also attending and translated all the Spanish for us, from Castro jokes to a very funny story about a gallbladder … Continued

Interview from “The Sea Turtle Initiative”: Discover Corps Guide Tara

May 2, 2018

By Amanda DiSilvestro

A surf trip to Costa Rica changed Tara’s life, ultimately leading her to move to their white-sand beaches and devote her life to sea turtle conservation. Today, Tara shares her passion with travelers from around the world to create unforgettable memories for those who are looking for something more unique and a little bit more impactful … Continued

Are Budget Tour Companies Really the Best Deals in Travel? [Infographic]

April 26, 2018

By Amanda DiSilvestro

When searching for a tour company to work with for an upcoming vacation, there are so many options that offer in-depth, all-inclusive, stress-free options. If you choose not to plan the entire trip on your own, you are usually open to spending a little bit more for the convenience; however when you have to add … Continued

Interview from the Ground in Kenya: Discover Corps Guide Zarek

April 5, 2018

By Amanda DiSilvestro

For Zarek, growing up in Kenya meant growing up with a keen understanding of conservation, both for the nature and wildlife in his country. Today, Zarek shares his passion with travelers from around the world, and digs deep into education and creating impact with Discover Corps travelers who want something more on their vacation. On … Continued

Baby Boomers Travel More Than Ever Before

June 8, 2017

By Amanda DiSilvestro

Baby Boomer travel continues to rise! World Economic Forum said it best: “Forget millennial backpackers – globetrotting Baby Boomers are transforming travel.” This actually comes as no surprise, with industry research finding Baby Boomers spend a whopping $157 billion on trips every year. Since the Baby Boomer generation is so large, their impact on the … Continued

A Guide to Multigenerational Travel

April 13, 2017

By Amanda DiSilvestro

“Multigenerational volunteer travel” isn’t something you’ve considered? It should be. As Covington Travel points out, multi-gen travel is simply “traveling as a group with three or more generations, but grandparents traveling with grandkids count as well.”

Why the Baby Boomer Generation Should Take Volunteer Vacations

October 5, 2016

By Discover Corps

With more and more of the Baby Boomer generation transitioning into part-time work or retirement, there are increasing opportunities for them to participate in one of their generation’s prized experiences– traveling! According to recent AARP data, a whopping 99% of Baby Boomers planned to travel in 2016, on vacations ranging from domestic weekend getaways to full … Continued