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Reading Road Trip in Turks and Caicos

06/30/2014 By Tammi 70 Comments

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Last November when my husband and I went to Sandals Negril, the one Island Routes trip we desperately wanted to take, was the Reading Road Trip by the Sandals Foundation. Unfortunately, we just missed the bus {literally}, and we wouldn’t be there for the next one.

Fast forward a month when my daughter and I stayed at Beaches Negril, we had the opportunity to attend a Christmas Party with the Sandals Foundation, where we gave back to the kids of Jamaica – in a big way. It was a moment in time that I’ll never forget – one which touched my heart and soul so deeply.

When our family headed to Beaches Turks and Caicos this Spring, we took the Reading Road Trip to a local school. Launched in 2011, this voluntourism initiative is aimed at improving literacy, comprehension and vocabulary among students.

Not only is the Reading Road Trip a great chance to leave the resort and spend time with the people of the country, but is also a chance to make a difference and give back to Caribbean communities.

The $20 cost per person to go on the Reading Road Trip is a complete donation to the Sandals Foundation and includes the transportation to and from the school, from the resort. Children up to age 12 can go at no charge yet must be accompanied by an adult.

The local school that we went to in Providenciales is an elementary school. My kids really noticed the difference between this school and theirs here, especially that it was open-air and not one huge enclosed building.

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We first went into their library and chose a bunch of books to read that day. Instead of bring books with us to Turks and Caicos, we chose to bring bags of school supplies and craft items for the kids and teachers.

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Myself, my husband and my oldest took turns reading to 2 classes, first a Kindergarten class and then a Grade 1 class.

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At one point I even had a lengthy discussion with the teachers, they told me all about the educational system in Turks and Caicos as well as the curriculum. In the Kindergarten room, I spotted many of the same worksheets that my twins were currently working on here in Canada. 

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Once we were done reading and visiting in the classrooms, we joined the kids outside for lunch recess. My kids loved playing at their park, laughing and running with the kids. Instant friends.

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Going on the Reading Road Trip made me smile from ear to ear, such a great experience. I’m so happy that my kids came with, they learned a lot on this day.

They were very quiet on the ride home, just looking out the window. After thinking for a while they started talking with each other about how great the trip was and how much they want to do it again someday. We’d all love to – it’s a great experience and all for a great cause.

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The Reading Road Trip takes place every Thursday, is available through Island Routes Adventure Tours at the Grand Pineapple, Sandals, and Beaches Resorts – in Jamaica, Antigua, the Turks and Caicos Islands, St. Lucia and Exuma in the Bahamas.

You can even donate to the Sandals Foundation online. 

 

 

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Filed Under: International, Travel Tagged With: Beaches Resorts, Charity, Family Travel, Sandals Foundation, Sandals Resorts, Travel, Turks & Caicos Islands

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  1. Teresa Claire says

    06/30/2014 at 9:36 am

    Such a wonderful ‘feel good’ post. It is experiences like these that enrich children’s lives. Thank you for the donation link…it looks like a very worth while cause!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:59 am

      Thank you Teresa!

      Reply
  2. Amber says

    06/30/2014 at 9:37 am

    What an amazing adventure! Not only is it educational; but I bet the kids loved having you visit and read to them too!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 7:39 am

      Yes, they love having weekly visitors, it was so remarkable for all!

      Reply
  3. Robin says

    06/30/2014 at 10:08 am

    That is lovely! If I ever make it down there, I am definitely signing up to participate in this. Amazing.

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 7:39 am

      You need to, it’ll truly make your trip!

      Reply
  4. jan says

    06/30/2014 at 10:38 am

    amazing experience – and very cool that they don’t charge for kids to experience it!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 7:41 am

      You know, that surprised me. What’s $10 when it goes to such a good cause?! Truthfully though, I donated more to the foundation when I got home{3rd time doing so}, I love what they do!

      Reply
  5. Amy Desrosiers says

    06/30/2014 at 12:59 pm

    Aww, I love their reading area and classroom. The teacher in me smiles!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 7:41 am

      🙂

      Reply
  6. myrah says

    06/30/2014 at 1:38 pm

    What a great experience!!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:03 am

      It certainly was – I recommend you go one day!

      Reply
  7. Meagan says

    06/30/2014 at 2:20 pm

    What an unforgettable experience. My husband lived in Jamaica for 2 years and continues to tell me stories about the culture!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:03 am

      So awesome! I loved Jamaica!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    06/30/2014 at 3:10 pm

    What a great way to have fun with your kids while teaching them the value of helping others. I think that’s something that has fallen to the wayside over the years.

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:04 am

      So true Jennifer!

      Reply
  9. Kelsey Apley says

    06/30/2014 at 4:04 pm

    I love this!!! What a fun way to help out, and looks like they all enjoyed it!!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:04 am

      We all did – so much!

      Reply
  10. Jen Temcio says

    06/30/2014 at 4:08 pm

    I am so excited to learn about this. Thanks for sharing your family’s great experience and how we can help.

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:04 am

      You are very welcome Jen!

      Reply
  11. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    06/30/2014 at 4:26 pm

    Wow, I never thought to do something like this on a trip! I love the idea of a reading road trip!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:05 am

      Isn’t it fabulous? Everyone must experience a Reading Road Trip!

      Reply
  12. Ellen says

    06/30/2014 at 4:37 pm

    What a fantastic idea. Looks like a great time.

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:05 am

      It was Ellen – it really was!

      Reply
  13. Brenda says

    06/30/2014 at 4:50 pm

    love this experience for the girls!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:06 am

      So happy they were bale to do this – it’s so important for them!

      Reply
  14. Chelley says

    06/30/2014 at 5:24 pm

    What an experience and adventure!

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:06 am

      It was remarkable, I wouldn’t hesitate to go again!

      Reply
  15. Pam says

    06/30/2014 at 6:23 pm

    What great experience for both your family and the students you volunteered for! I love finding ways to give back when I travel, and this sounds like a really great one.

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    • Tammi says

      07/01/2014 at 11:07 am

      Exactly!

      Reply
  16. Laura (Lauras Little House Tips) says

    06/30/2014 at 6:32 pm

    Amazing experience and I bet the entire family will remember a lifetime. It’s so wonderful to give back 🙂

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:52 am

      It was Laura, a great experience!

      Reply
  17. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    06/30/2014 at 6:35 pm

    What a sweet post! Your family did a wonderful thing and you can tell those children were blessed!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:52 am

      🙂

      Reply
  18. Sarah Marturano says

    06/30/2014 at 7:09 pm

    Awwww! It looks like you all had a great time. I be it was a great experience for the girls.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:53 am

      They loved it and I’m so glad they had the chance to go!

      Reply
  19. Nancy Lustri says

    06/30/2014 at 7:13 pm

    What an amazing trip and a wonderful and educational experience for your children. I had never heard of the Reading Road Trip before. Just wonderful!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Nancy, I’d recommend it if you have the chance to go!

      Reply
  20. Tosh says

    06/30/2014 at 7:18 pm

    What an amazing thing you are doing! Great way to give back and travel!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:53 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Brett Martin says

    06/30/2014 at 7:21 pm

    That looks like an amazing experience. I love that you and your family give back in this way.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Brett, I’m very happy that the Sandals Foundation does this!

      Reply
  22. Tess says

    06/30/2014 at 7:35 pm

    What a great adventure to take with your kids. I think it will help them to grow as a person!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Tess, it’s a wonderful life experience!

      Reply
  23. JulieK says

    06/30/2014 at 8:24 pm

    What a fabulous way to spend vacation time! I will be looking for this next time we book a vacation!!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:54 am

      🙂

      Reply
  24. Ann Bacciaglia says

    06/30/2014 at 8:45 pm

    Going to Turks and Caicos is on my bucket list! I can not wait to go there one day.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:55 am

      The country is amazing as is Beaches – I’d suggest putting it at the top of your list!

      Reply
  25. Leckie says

    06/30/2014 at 10:02 pm

    That is so lovely. I never heard of it before, but I’d love to do it, if I’m ever in the areas.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:55 am

      and I’m sure you’d love it!

      Reply
  26. tammileetips says

    06/30/2014 at 11:21 pm

    What a great experience and memories for the whole family! I had never heard of this program before!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:55 am

      Happy to have made the introduction!

      Reply
  27. Christine says

    07/01/2014 at 12:47 am

    What an amazing experience. So cool!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:55 am

      It was amazing!!

      Reply
  28. JaimeeM says

    07/01/2014 at 4:55 am

    Wow, thats so awesome! What a great trip idea!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:56 am

      Agree! 🙂

      Reply
  29. April says

    07/01/2014 at 7:40 am

    This is such an awesome program. I would love to help with something like this. Reading is so important!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:56 am

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  30. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    07/01/2014 at 8:52 am

    What an amazing experience for your daughter to have. Reading is so important and it’s great that she read the kids a book and spent time with them.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:57 am

      Thanks Tiffany, I agree!

      Reply
  31. Liz Mays says

    07/01/2014 at 9:10 am

    I love how kids are kids everywhere and they just fell into place playing together! Kids just love to play! This was an awesome reading excursion.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:57 am

      It was such an incredible experience, for so many reasons!!

      Reply
  32. Carole Dube says

    07/01/2014 at 2:48 pm

    My daughter did something like that when she went to the Dominican.

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:57 am

      That’s great Carole!

      Reply
  33. Julie G. says

    07/01/2014 at 6:41 pm

    Your girls will remember this trip for the rest of their lives – amazing experience!

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    • Tammi says

      07/04/2014 at 7:58 am

      I hope so Julie!

      Reply
  34. Christopher says

    07/05/2014 at 7:04 pm

    This is how I hope to travel with my children one day. 🙂

    Reply
  35. Sandy says

    07/06/2014 at 6:24 am

    Looks like an amazing experience!

    Reply
  36. Kristine Ewald says

    07/06/2014 at 9:30 pm

    Wow, that looks awesome maybe thats where me and my hubby will go for our next trip!

    Reply
  37. DARLENE W says

    10/01/2014 at 8:29 pm

    Truly amazing

    Reply

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