16 August 2018
The non-profit Arm of Sandals Resorts International celebrates International Literacy Day 2018 with its Reading Road Trip excursion
16th August 2018; Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8th September 2018, The Sandals Foundation continues to improve literacy skills throughout the Caribbean with its Reading Road Trip excursion - an educational outreach programme operated by Island Routes Caribbean Adventures.
Guests staying at Sandals and Beaches Resorts can take part in the Reading Road trip excursion, where they will have the opportunity to visit a locally supported school to offer literacy, comprehension and vocabulary support and to provide books to students during the school year. Open to adults and children over 8 years old, the Reading Road Trip encourages guests to bring along a favourite new or gently used book to share or donate to the library of the school. As part of the Community Routes Programme operated by Island Routes, The Reading Road Trip is a weekly outreach programme which supports educational initiatives set by the Sandals Foundation. This two-hour long excursion allows those taking part to “give back” to the local community as well as giving guests the opportunity to engage with Caribbean children at a local school. Proceeds from the Reading Road Trip (available to book from $25pp) cover the cost of guests’ transportation, with the rest going back into the Sandals Foundation.
Since starting in 2011, more than 12,500 guests have participated in the Reading Road Trip excursion, with their donations going towards the Foundation’s Education Programme which provides training for teachers, new technology and school supplies as well as supporting infrastructure of the schools.
For more information on the Reading Road Trip and its efforts to improve the literacy of local children, please visit http://www.islandroutes.co.uk/.
A seven-night stay at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in a Riviera Bamboo Grove Deluxe Room starts from £1,635pp, based on two adults sharing. Price is subject to availability and is subject to change. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic and resort transfers. Based on select travel dates from 1st September – 27th October 2018. The Reading Road Trip Excursion with Island Routes starts from an additional $25 USD per person and is not included in the overall cost of the holiday. For more information or to book please visit www.sellingsandals.co.uk
