There’s a new word on the travel scene – “voluntourism.” It refers to the trend of visiting places where you can also do some good, meeting locals and learning more about their culture while volunteering your time. Frommer’s, famous for their travel guides, has just released “500 Places You Can Make a Difference,” and hotel chains like Ritz Carlton are now offering excursions where you can help collect endangered sea turtle eggs in Cancun, or plant flowers at an orphanage in Jamaica. This trend is a great way for families to reinforce important values while enjoying time together. Peru is a wonderful place to visit on your next voluntourism trip. You can volunteer at a nature preserve through a company called International Expeditions, or take advantage of countless other opportunities to pitch in while enjoying a vacation in this breathtakingly beautiful country. Click here for more information on volunteer trips.