There’s nothing more rewarding than a vacation that goes beyond the resorts and tourist attractions. A trip that takes you deep into the pulse of a new city or exotic country by immersing you in its people, culture, and food.

Intrepid Travel, a travel company whose foundation was built upon responsible, sustainable tourism, takes travelers off the beaten path in the most eco-friendly of ways. With over 1000 trips in 100 different countries available, Intrepid Travel wants to help you discover the world in a way that respects and benefits local people, their culture, and the environment.

If the gift of travel isn’t possible this year, why not give a “Global Gift” from the Intrepid Foundation instead? Donating a braille reading kit to a blind child in Tibet or feeding the threatened pileated gibbon in Cambodia in honor of your gift recipient will mean so much more than a new tie or sweater ever could.

To make your gift go even further, The Intrepid Foundation will match each donation dollar for dollar. Plus, it won’t even take leaving milk and cookies out for Santa to get you onto his ‘nice’ list this year.

We think giving a globally responsible gift will do the trick.