Luxe Beat Magazine December 2015 | Page 23

Cruise a different kind of cruise for a different kind of traveler who not only wants to see the world, but do their part to make it a better place. Making chocolate at Chocal On Ground Impact Activities In Puerto Plata, Fathom™ has organized opportunities for its passengers to do community service work. They’ve done all of the legwork and made it easy for visitors to work alongside locals, make friends and make an impact. Instead of lying on the beach, vacation days can be spent making water filters, working with local school children or helping a group of entrepreneurial women using artisanal chocolate to create jobs in their community. Chocal chocolate Fathom™ itineraries leave a comfortable amount of room to breathe and explore. Time is set aside in the journey to enjoy local cuisine, learn about the culture of the Dominican Republic or simply relax. Sailings to Amber Cove begin in April 2016. Cruises to Cuba are scheduled to begin a month later in May. It appears Fathom has found a way to make service work easily accessible, safe and enjoyable for travelers of all ages. It might also change the way some people define a good vacation. Dana Rebmann was part of an international group of media invited to see Amber Cove and Puerto Plata, but as always her thoughts and opinions are her own. 23