I help families lose the chaos of planning ambitious multigenerational family vacations. From exploring their family's story and celebrating life's biggest milestones to discovering bucket-list destinations and experiences they never thought possible.
Together, we turn those adventures into support for a cause
that's important to them!
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
Big Trips Deserve Big Support
People tend to reach out when a trip of this magnitude starts to feel a bit 'bigger' than expected...
So, what does 'ambitious' look like?
Whatever adventure you're dreaming about, multigenerational family vacations are uniquely complex. They're not just about booking travel — they're about managing people, expectations, schedules, and logistics.
And because an opportunity like this comes with a narrow window to make it happen, I'm here to help turn what might feel like chaos into a clear, manageable plan forward.
- When the possibilities are exciting - but the logistics get complicated...
- When the opinions (and the number of people involved) multiply...
- When one person (could that be you?) ends up feeling responsible for nearly everything...
So, what does 'ambitious' look like?
- Maybe it's tracing your family's roots in the Scottish Highlands.
- Or celebrating a milestone anniversary aboard a European river cruise, strolling the Christmas Markets together.
- Taking three generations on an African safari, sleeping under the stars in a luxury tented camp.
- Exploring Greenland by expedition cruise, spotting polar bears on sea ice.
- Or simply saying "yes" to the trip your family has talked about for years.
Whatever adventure you're dreaming about, multigenerational family vacations are uniquely complex. They're not just about booking travel — they're about managing people, expectations, schedules, and logistics.
And because an opportunity like this comes with a narrow window to make it happen, I'm here to help turn what might feel like chaos into a clear, manageable plan forward.
- Help first-time international travelers feel confident and prepared
- Give your family one dedicated point of contact for all those questions, payments, and next steps (bonus: it's not you)
- Keep everyone organized, informed, and yes — even that Uncle Bob — on track
Travel Advisor & Founder
travel beCAUSE, LLC
Welcome - I'm Christine Potthoff!
As a longtime dog rescue volunteer and foster, a Board Member for the travel industry's Family Bonds Foundation, and a small business owner who believes in giving back, I created travel beCAUSE to support families by bringing their multigenerational travel dreams to life while also supporting the causes important to them.
When your family partners with travel beCAUSE, we don't just plan an extraordinary adventure together.
Together, we turn that adventure into support for a cause that's important to your family.
That support starts with my donation to the nonprofit organization of your choice, but it doesn't end there. I love sharing your family's adventure and highlighting the incredible work of the organizations you support through my social media channels, email community, and Facebook Group.
My hope is that your vacation will introduce new supporters to this worthy cause, and perhaps even inspire future volunteers, donors, and advocates.
When your family partners with travel beCAUSE, we don't just plan an extraordinary adventure together.
Together, we turn that adventure into support for a cause that's important to your family.
That support starts with my donation to the nonprofit organization of your choice, but it doesn't end there. I love sharing your family's adventure and highlighting the incredible work of the organizations you support through my social media channels, email community, and Facebook Group.
My hope is that your vacation will introduce new supporters to this worthy cause, and perhaps even inspire future volunteers, donors, and advocates.
Support your Cause
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FREE MULTIGEN FAMILY VACATION STARTER KIT
Simple prompts and planning tools to help your family start the conversation, gather important information, and begin exploring what's possible for your next ambitious adventure.
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YOU CARE ABOUT?
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Discover how travel beCAUSE partners with nonprofit organizations to support both their mission and the people who support them through donations, travel inspiration, and ongoing partnership opportunities.
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Let's chat about this trip of yours! A complimentary, casual conversation to brainstorm ideas, discuss any challenges, & see what’s possible.
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A place where ambitious travel ideas take shape, adventures begin, and your travel wish list grows
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Not sure where to start - or just have a quick question? I'm ready - reach out anytime!
📧 christine@travelbecause.org
📞 630-448-0720