Benefits at Luxury Hotels
Exclusive recognition and benefits at hotels for philanthropists

Once invited to join by a member or partner nonprofit, our travel concierge team works directly with hotel partners to book luxury hotel stays and secure these special benefits for philanthropists:


- Complimentary daily breakfast for two

- Welcome amenity

- VIP status and recognition of your philanthropic contributions

- Revenue return to nonprofit mission

- $100 USD hotel credit*

- Room upgrade*

- Early check-in/late check-out*

- Exclusive 3rd/4th/5th night free promotions*

- Working with a Virtuoso Sustainable Travel expert

*Subject to availability or seasonal hotel offers

Tour Partners
The Philanthropic Collection - Tours

Our partnerships with luxury tour operators include Abercrombie & Kent, Active Adventures, African Travel, Artisans of Leisure, Belmond Trains, Big Five Tours & Expeditions, Collette, Context Travel, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Exeter International, G Adventures, Globus, Golf Traveller, Intrepid Travel, La Dolve Cita Orient Express, Luxury Gold, Micato Safaris, Namu Travel, Project Expedition, Remote Lands, Tacuk, and more!

Cruise Partners
The Philanthropic Collection - Virtuoso Voyages

Through the Virtuoso Voyages program, travelers receive added benefits when they book with the Philanthropic Collection.

Perks include:

  • Dedicated onboard hosts
  • Private welcome reception
  • Exclusive shore excursions, from VIP tours to outings with a private car and driver
  • Shipboard credits and specialty dining options

Cruise Line Partners include AmaWaterways, Aqua Expeditions, Aurora Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Azamara, Belmond Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Four Seasons Yachts, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, PONANT, Quark Expeditions, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Virgin Voyages, Windstar Cruises, and more.

FAQ

About the Philanthropist Collection

How does the program work?
Eligible major gifts donors will be invited to join the Philanthropist Collection by a nonprofit or foundation that is an Impact Travel member or a Referral Partner. Donors are welcome to reach out to their nonprofit, foundation or directly to Soothing Journeys to express an interest in receiving an invitation.

What are the benefits for members of the Philanthropist Collection?
When booking your leisure travel through the Philanthropist Collection and Soothing Journeys, members of the Philanthropist Collection receive additional complimentary perks as listed on this page. Booking fees start at $50 for hotel-only bookings, and start at $200 for other travel bookings. For members of the Philanthropist Collection, hotel-only booking fees are waived. Invited donors of Impact Travel members also receive a 50% discount off other travel booking fees, while invited donors of Referral Partners receive a 20% discount off of other travel booking fees.