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Travel to the Philippines to Help Rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces

As a result of a series of typhoons, the Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugao, a World Heritage site since 1995, are in danger. The Batad community will be open to voluntourists, who will be able to help as well as have a taste of traditional Ifugao life and culture.

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10,000 Free Round-Trip Airfares to Japan

Tourism to Japan has dropped significantly because of concerns about safety and the strong yen.

Would a free round-trip airline ticket to Japan entice you to go?

In a grand effort to lure foreign travelers back to their country, the Japan Tourism Agency has proposed…

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Have You Considered a Volunteer Vacation in Cuba?

Once a popular tourist destinations for American citizens, Cuba has been shrouded in mystery to most Americans ever since the U.S. imposed political and economic sanctions. As a result of the U.S. embargo that restricts commerce, Cuba has retained much of its Old World charm…

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Top 10 Places to See in 2011

With the new year, many of us are making plans to see places — new, undiscovered and authentic destinations. We’ve compiled recommendations…

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Top 7 Emerging Destinations in the World

Feel like seeing some new destinations? TripAdvisor’s Travels’ Choice features emerging destinations for 2010. Here are our favorite 7 picks that you’ll want to check out…

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Marriott Offers New Voluntourism Package

Five years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans remains a city that needs rebuilding with added challenges from the recent oil spill in the Gulf. Looking to lend a hand while in New Orleans?

Marriott has announced a new voluntourism program called “Spirit To Serve New Orleans” that makes helping out easy for both business and leisure travelers.

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See the World in Extraordinary Ways: Volunteering on Safari

Looking for an unforgettable family volunteer trip this summer that takes you to an exotic locale far from your familiar ways of life?

Volunteering on Safari with Eco-Resorts. Explore the stunning beauty of the Mara region of Kenya while being fully immersed in one of the most culturally rich lands, gain insights to the local tribes, experience the natural beauty of marine and wild life and help some of the most impoverished people in the country.