Virtuoso Life - January/February 2009 - (Page 62) WHAT MATTERS It’s the little things: Saving turtles in Australia. Amazon Immersion It’s not just about resources. Ultimately‚ the one-on-one cultural exchange helps foster international goodwill. Worthwhile Stay From feeding the residents at Sarasota, Florida’s, Big Cat Habitat or tutoring students in Amelia Island through the Boys & Girls Clubs to removing invasive plants at Kapalua’s Maunalei Arboretum in Hawaii, Ritz-Carlton guests now have the opportunity to volunteer a morning or an afternoon in the community where they vacation. Many of the hotel’s Give Back Getaways projects, which launched last spring, originated with the company’s employees, such as the turtle protection program in Cancún, where volunteers gather sea turtle eggs and bring them to safety. The company offers opportunities throughout the year at its 75 properties worldwide. Contact the hotel’s concierge before visiting for details on how to get involved. 62 VIRTUOSO LIFE
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