The Sanctuary Experience - Education
EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL IS TRENDING, AND THE OUTDOOR HOSPITALITY DESTINATIONS THAT OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE LEADING THE CHARGE.
IN THIS ARTICLE, WE’LL REVEAL THE BEST GLAMPTUARYS AROUND THE WORLD THAT OFFER A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENLIGHTEN AND INSPIRE.
Wilderness Skill Class - Location - Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort
Learning on vacation?! Blasphemy!
Aren’t vacations for checking out, shutting the brain off, and relaxing with a fruity cocktail in hand while staring at the ocean?
Answer - sometimes. Just not all the time.
There is a trend growing amongst leisure travelers who have a desire to grow and learn during their time away from ‘work.’
According to Forbes, regarding upcoming travel trends in 2023, 90% of survey respondents are looking to “experience a destination,” and two-thirds of millennials prefer to have “authentic experiences” while on vacation. The Hilton 2023 Trends Report, as stated on Food and Wine’s website, says that over half of travelers surveyed said they are looking for immersive cultural experiences during their travels.
These experiential travel desires are not going unnoticed by hospitality destinations.
Eco-friendly outdoor hospitality destinations around the world are developing educational programs designed to enhance the experiences on-site, so travelers won’t have to worry about coordinating additional travel once they arrive. By simplifying the process of getting a vacationer from a comfy bed to an activity, it creates more time to experience, learn, and grow.
Below are some Glamptuarys we’re adding to our bucket list. They have designed the most unique educational opportunities designed to elevate the connection between the traveller, and the culture that surrounds them. And we can’t wait to visit them!
SIWASH LAKE - Bonaparte Plateau, British Columbia
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
BUSH CRAFT, WILDERNESS SKILLS, FLY-FISHING, WATERFALLS & ECOLOGY, ARCHERY, HORSEMANSHIP
PLAYA VIVA - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
SEA TURTLE STUDIES, LOCAL CULTURE EXCURSIONS, FARM TOURS & PERMACULTURE STUDIES, MEXICAN CULINARY CLASSES, YOGA
DREAMSEA - BALI, PORTUGAL, FRANCE, NICARAGUA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
SURFING, YOGA, CULTURAL EXCURSIONS, CULINARY EXPERIENCES
LONGITUDE 131 - Yulara NT, Australia
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
CULTURAL PROGRAMS, GUIDED WALKABOUTS, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, ART CLASSES, CAMEL TOURS
SHINTA MANI - Cambodia
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
GUIDED FORAGING, KAYAKING, NATURE EXCURSIONS, BUTTERFLY AND BIRD CLASSES, CULINARY EXPERIENCES, YOGA
THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK - Philipsburg, Montana
EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED:
HORSEMANSHIP, ROPING, ARCHERY, FIREARMS, FLY-FISHING, CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Shared experiences in new settings strengthen bonds. This is especially true when travelers can share these learning experiences with their hosts.
I saw a quote while researching for this article and it perfectly captures the importance of experiential travel, as it relates to humanity:
“By immersing ourselves in other cultures beyond our own, we can learn about each other—where people came from, what their traditions are, and what they struggle with as a community. It also forces us to criticize assumptions held about our own daily life and practices, encouraging incredible personal growth.” - Beis Travel
Class is in session. Get out there and learn!
Namasté and safe travels everyone!
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