Island Routes Gives Back to Local Communities
Aug 27, 2018
Photo: In Jamaica, Island Routes is championing local communities, Credit: IRAT
Montego Bay, Jamaica, August 22, 2018 – Island Routes Caribbean Adventures is not only dedicated to providing the most authentic, sought-after tours and excursions but is also committed to the enhancement of local communities. Island Routes’ newest innovation, MINI-Routes, offers guests the chance to see Jamaica in all its authenticity while also contributing a portion of the proceeds from each tour to the local communities that are visited.
Having marked the first full year of MINI-Routes operations, Island Routes recently organized and funded the renovation of the nurses’ station at the St. Ann Infirmary located in St. Ann, Jamaica, a popular destination for tourists and locals. The project was fully funded with the proceeds collected from MINI-Routes. The ethos of MINI-Routes is “see, touch, taste, drive the real Jamaican experience” as each route takes guests to authentic spots on an exploration of culture and adventure to destinations such as Ocho Rios, Negril and the less-frequented Portland.
Island Routes felt it would benefit the community of St. Ann to provide the nurses of the Infirmary with a clean, comfortable space to carry out their duty of providing the best care to the residents of the area. The scope of the renovations included installation of partition walls, tiling of the bathroom and fitting of a new face basin, windows and doors, painting and donation of new furniture.
Photo: Island Routes Tours is spotlighting local communities in Jamaica, Credit: IRAT
“We are very appreciative of the renovations to the nurses’ station at the St. Ann Infirmary and we thank Island Routes for the time and effort that they put into making this happen. The staff here at the infirmary can now perform their work in a much better environment. Now, every time we see the cute, green Island Routes MINIs drive through the community we will think of you. Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference,” commented Matron Davidson.
The tour company offers a number of other tours that are aimed at community development. Reading Road Trip in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Turks & Caicos, Barbados and Exuma, gives guests the opportunity to give back to the little ones by spending the morning at a local school working with the children on developing their reading and comprehension skills. The Oistins Express Friday Night Fish Fry in Barbados gives guests the opportunity to immerse in the culture knowing that the proceeds are being used for development of the community. Turtle Watching Tour in Jamaica is about protecting the marine life and educating guests and locals about preserving the environment. You may visit the Island Impactpage to view these tours.
Island Routes is honoured to play a part in building the Caribbean through its award-winning adventures and will continue to make a positive impact within its various destinations.
About Island Routes Caribbean Adventures
Island Routes Caribbean Adventures offers guests the ultimate in Caribbean destination experiences, bringing together and certifying the premier excursions that spotlight what is unique and beautiful in each of its island locations. Island Routes Caribbean Adventures defines the true island experience as a way of life.
They are much more than tours and excursions; they inspire visitors to LIVE FUNNER, get off the grid and dive into the heart of the islands where setting sail, grabbing the reins, exploring lush peaks and tasting rich flavors are the experiences that become lasting memories. Island Routes currently offers experiences in Antigua; Aruba; the Bahamas; Barbados; the Cayman Islands; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Jamaica; Mexico; Saint Lucia; St. Maarten and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Island Routes has received the World Travel Award for “World’s Leading Caribbean Attraction Company” seven years since 2010, and has set the tour industry standard by becoming the only tour company to receive a Six Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS), and has done so five years in a row. In addition, Island Routes has also been awarded four TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Awards.
For additional details, please visit www.islandroutes.com or email pr@islandroutes.com.
