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As a social entrepreneur, Destination Dreaming believes in caring for our environment, displaying concern for others and acknowledging our social, environmental and economic impact.

We focus upon improving individual travel experiences through implementing responsible travel practices.

Destination Dreaming programs are not about group shopping tours or large coach trips to resort beaches, but interactive, individual and enlightening journeys.

We deliver programs that combine the opportunity to make a real difference with an amazing travel experience.

[the] Fiji Dreaming experience is one that goes beyond all expectations and is impossible to capture and summarise in words or even with photos...your passion, enthusiasm, love and values have been passed onto us all and they are something we will hold very close to our hearts forever. I don't think I will ever be able to experience something as fulfilling as this Fiji Dreaming trip.' Claire, USC Expedition, November 2007.

Life-affirming, responsible travel programs that combine service with an unforgettable cultural experience.

Participants live and work in collaboration with local communities, on projects that have been identified by the local people. We focus upon engendering a humble attitude amongst participants and encouraging non-judgmental interaction. This unique involvement builds bridges between members of different cultures in the attainment of social benefit.

Participants need not be of a particular age or qualification. Fiji Dreaming’s Education Project caters for all participants, who are a valuable resource in Fijian classrooms.

All that is required to teach conversational classroom English is enthusiasm and generosity. The development of English language skills is an important step towards a secondary school education and profession for the project’s primary-school students.

Participants also serve as an exciting source of information about their home, history, culture, family and lifestyle, which provides interesting topics of discussion to aid development of conversational skills.

Community service programmes are, however, not for everyone. Participants typically share qualities such as compassion, flexibility, and most importantly, the aspiration to interact with the local Fijian people. Fiji Dreaming participants are asked to appreciate our Responsible Travel Policy.

Our community participation programmes are far from all work and no play. Most of the service work is conducted during the day, which leaves evenings free to immerse yourself in the culture or relax in one of the world’s most idyllic locations.

Destination Dreaming programs also incorporate cultural immersion and adventure experiences, including trekking to to spectacular waterfalls and visiting historic caves.

Recreational activities include:

	Trekking
	Cultural ceremonies/celebrations
	Art activities
	Swimming

CONTACT US:

Destination Dreaming Pty Ltd

email: info@fijidreaming.com

phone: +61 3 9030 0116

P.O. Box 766

Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Associated with Flight Centre Groups (Bris)