| One of the fastest travel trends in the world today | | | | Decide who will coordinate the volunteer vacation |
| is Volunteer Vacations sometimes referred to as | | | | tour. You may do your own research and work with |
| Volun-tourism. Travelers not only visit foreign | | | | a tour coordinator at the company. |
| countries but also get involved with the indigenous | | | | Determine a budget for your tour. It is important to |
| people through community service. Jamaica, an exotic | | | | know in advance how much money you can afford |
| island known for its beautiful white sandy beaches | | | | to spend and how much your tour is likely to cost. A |
| and sunny weather, is the perfect place to sample | | | | budget will allow you to make choices for the |
| this unique experience. | | | | experiences you can afford. |
| Many travelers visiting Jamaica want to experience | | | | Decide where to stay. Use the type, price and |
| the other side of the island. While they are attracted | | | | location of your accommodations to narrow your |
| to the cascading waterfalls and amazing mountains, | | | | choices. Some choices include a luxury hotel, guest |
| they also want to be a part of the lives of people in | | | | house, apartment, or bed and breakfast. |
| need so they opt for a Volunteer Vacation. | | | | Determine your tolerance level for challenging |
| The keys to having a successful and enjoyable | | | | situations. Some aspects of Volunteer Vacations will |
| Volunteer Vacation involve a number of | | | | expose you to extreme poverty. If you are unsure |
| considerations. Here are some of the top ones: | | | | of your comfort level or of those traveling with you, |
| Establish the purpose of your trip. If you are looking | | | | you can choose other situations that will provide a |
| primarily to take a vacation and want to sample a | | | | successful experience. |
| volunteer experience for a day or two, then the | | | | Any choice you make guarantees an amazing and life |
| tour's itinerary should include more tour activities and | | | | changing experience. The benefits of volunteering go |
| less volunteer work. If the major focus of the trip is | | | | far beyond just having a good time. You'll see the |
| volunteer work, then the itinerary should reflect this. | | | | world differently and find a new purpose for your life. |