-What is a SANTA GOODWILL TOUR?
Since 1985 civic organization members, (mainly TelecomPioneers– the earliest travelers on these goodwill trips) and other adventurous people from all over have been traveling internationally, visiting almost every continent!  They stay in superb accommodations, have the cities’ best guides, enjoy fabulous sights and share memorable experiences with delightful passengers–many of which eventually become lifelong friends. During their time abroad they make a goodwill visit to a home for the blind, aged, orphanage or a hospital–and the party begins!  Wearing festive colorful “Santa” costumes, (included in the tour cost) travelers spend time with locals in need, making for a very special experience.

-Do I need a passport to travel internationally?
Yes!    (Our office will keep you posted regarding additional visa requirements, if any.)

-What kind of “gifts” do I need to take with me on a Santa Goodwill Tour?
A visit to an orphanage, home for the aged, or such facility will be a part of your tour.  Therefore you may wish to take along small, inexpensive “gifts” to give out to those you visit.  Simple items like combs, soaps, picture postcards from your home town, coloring books, and crayons. All gifts are appreciated!   Remember it’s about your presence, rather than the actual presents!  

-I’d like to go, but I don’t have a traveling companion just now.
Not to worry, on a Santa Goodwill basic Tour we guarantee a roommate.  This means we will match you with someone else who also requires a share. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a share on pre and post extension tours; however we are often successful in being able to arrange a share on the extensions. (Added bonus:  over the years, we have seen many wonderful friendships develop from match ups!)  If you prefer to have the privacy of a room to yourself that’s fine.  (A single supplement cost will apply.)

-How long are the goodwill visits?
The goodwill visits are one of the best highlights of the tour, and are approximately a half-day. 

-What if world events heat up?
In the event the State Department bans travel to a destination, we will cancel or redirect the tour, but don’t anticipate that this will occur.  Let’s move forward with optimism!

- Is there a DVD that I may show at a function?
Sure!  Call the Santa Goodwill Tours office (1800 338-7673) to borrow a DVD to show at an event.  Plus the video is up on our website:  www.incontra.com. Request your name be placed on our private contact list to receive information.  If you have any inquiries, please contact us.  We look forward to hearing from you!  

 

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Roxan Chen
General Manager
InConTra, Inc