Hands up Holidays brings needed tourists and volunteers to region
London, England – June 29, 2010 -  Travelers can refurbish housing damaged by Hurricane Katrina, sort food donations for Gulf Coast communities, or help fisherman affected by the oil spill submit compensation paperwork. Then, give again as you experience the region’s incomparable hotels, restaurants and tourism destinations with a trip through Hands Up Vacations. 

“We’re looking at the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and there is still so much redevelopment work to be done. Add the new Gulf oil spill to that, and you have a region still in desperate need of not only volunteers but tourists too,” says Christopher Hill, founder of Hands up Holidays.

It’s that tourism element where Hands up Holidays differs from many other “voluntourism” providers on the market. Trips include private guide services and time off to view local sights....