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A Return to Travel: Holbrook's 2022 Calendar
At Holbrook, our annual calendar is a celebration of our work. In conjunction with our travel partners and talented photographers, we have once again assembled a tribute to the past year. Our "Return to Global Travel" theme is carried through the opening letter to the monthly stories from our...
Tourism & the Climate Crisis: World Tourism Day Focuses on Our Carbon Footprint
Holbrook Travel participated in breakout sessions at the annual World Tourism Day Forum, held September 28-29, 2021 by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency. This year’s focus was “Tourism in a Climate Crisis.” The event is the beginning of an initiative...
5 Countries to Consider for Travel Now
Are you vaccinated and eager to travel internationally again? While U.S. citizens are increasingly vaccinated, the state of Covid-19 in other countries varies greatly, as do their restrictions with entry requirements. Where can you go now, safely and without too much difficulty? Holbrook has...
2021 Calendar & Holbrook Guide Fund
Our in-country guides are indispensable to the work we do. If you've traveled with us before, you know that these talented individuals are capable of making a great trip truly extraordinary. Unfortunately, this year’s sharp downturn in travel has adversely affected our guides, who rely on tourism...
8 Ways to Travel More Responsibly
As travelers, we have a duty to leave the places we visit better than we found them—to both minimize harm and ensure the impact of our actions is socially, culturally, and environmentally beneficial. Consider these 8 suggestions as you plan your next adventure. Observe wildlife from a distance,...
Virtual Learning is Reshaping Education
What is the long-term effect and what about student travel? The coronavirus crisis has required learning institutions to adapt rapidly to an online model. Unlike previous disruptions, newer technology has improved the experience. Will this shift have permanent long-term consequences? Will it extend...
Earth Day at 50: Does this year hold extra significance?
Coronavirus has shaken the world. Is this a wake-up call for the earth? With Earth Day just around the corner, it’s clear this year’s event will be anything but typical—and not just because 2020 marks the 50th anniversary. Communities around the world are experiencing quarantine measures, economic...
Holbrook's 2019 Year in Review
Our 2019 was a fun and eventful year full of celebrations, adventures, new partnerships—and a little “madness.” Here are just a few of the highlights: "March Madness" Company Gathering In March, the whole Holbrook staff – from California to Costa Rica – came together to reflect on the past, look to...
Charitable Giving Guide
‘Tis the season for giving… This month, consider adding a charity to your “nice” list. If you’re not sure where to start, we've listed a few non-profit organizations that we think are worth checking out. Whether you donate your time, money, or even blood, we hope you’ll join us in sharing the...
Changing our tune: Announcing Holbrook's new hold music
The next time you call the Holbrook office, you might notice something different—we've changed our hold music! President Andrea Holbrook explains: "I grew up listening to my father’s folkloric music from Chile, where he is from, as well as a good bit of classical and opera. I don’t remember...
Happy Earth Day!
Since 1970, April 22 has been established as a global holiday meant to celebrate the natural world, bring awareness to environmental issues, and work together to take action. This year's Earth Day is themed "Protect our Species" to highlight the drastic decline of plant and wildlife populations due...
Celebrating a Holbrook milestone!
This year, at Holbrook Travel, we're celebrating our 45th anniversary. We recently came together as a team to reflect on the past, look ahead to the future, share stories, and float down a river together! Our entire staff was present to share experiences, discuss insights, and learn from one...