dooham5 Posted March 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Normally when we vacation, we visit poor(er) countries than the USA. We try to bring some donations for schools or deserving children. This vacation we are cruising to Bermuda. I'd like to keep up the tradition, does anyone know if there is something that they are in need of? Just so you don't think I'm too much of a saint, I do it so I can feel better about myself and how much I spend (waste) on a vacation. I appreciate any ideas. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted March 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Normally when we vacation, we visit poor(er) countries than the USA. We try to bring some donations for schools or deserving children. This vacation we are cruising to Bermuda. I'd like to keep up the tradition, does anyone know if there is something that they are in need of?Just so you don't think I'm too much of a saint, I do it so I can feel better about myself and how much I spend (waste) on a vacation. I appreciate any ideas. Sent from my iPhone using Forums What do you do when you visit countries that are not poorer than the USA? Bermuda has the fourth highest per capita income in the world. 70 per cent higher than the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooham5 Posted March 27, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I've bought a lot of school supplies to places like Jamaica or Dominican Republic (backpacks, paper, pencils. . .etc) I don't think they're needed in Bermuda though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted March 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I've bought a lot of school supplies to places like Jamaica or Dominican Republic (backpacks, paper, pencils. . .etc)I don't think they're needed in Bermuda though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are third world. Bermuda is not third world. You can enjoy your vacation in Bermuda with a clear conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman Posted March 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2017 There are many in need in Bermuda. http://www.bermudaredcross.com/donate-clothing-accessories/ http://bbbs.bm/volunteer/other-ways-to-help/ http://www.windreachbermuda.com/ http://www.bermudasloop.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted March 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Welcome to my beautiful island, I hope you enjoy your visit. Tourism makes up half our income - I suggest the best thing for you to do is to spend some actual money while you enjoy yourself (taxis, restaurants, shopping) and the cash will percolate through the economy in one way or another. Please don't be like so many cruise pax who buy a bus pass and a cheap tee shirt and begrudge even that. We will still smile and say hello though, whatever you choose to do, that's just the Bermudian way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooham5 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks so much! We are there for 36 hours and will be spending a lot of time (and a decent amount of money) touring around your beautiful island! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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