TAP TRIP OVERVIEW
Date: january 13-20, 2026
Where: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Lodging: Diamond Villa
Partners: Melody Home for Girls – A home for girls ages 12-18yrs, Montego Bay autism Center, Robin’s Nest Children’s home (TBD)
Cultural Excursion day 1: with the girls from melody house - Dunn’s river falls in ochos rios + dinner
Cultural Excursion day 2: Tour rose Hall & Cinnamon great House + beach time at Doctor’s cay in Montego bay
team excursion: montego bay cultural center
Cost: $1,275
each trip participant also brings an additional 1-2 large checked suitcases of supplies.
Cost includes ground transportation, lodging, meals, admission for our cultural excursions, and tips.
Cost does not include: airfare, travel insurance, travel medical insurance, souvenir money, or alcohol.
early bird pricing of $1,275 ends 9/15/25 - after trip cost is $1,350
registration deadline: november 1, 2025
If you would like to join us on our next TAP trip,
please complete these forms below or contact
info@travelingwithapurpose.org
the Edan Laidlaw Scholarship
Edan Richard Laidlaw, an active, musical, and athletic young man, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 14 in January 2020. Known for his constant smile, Edan took piano lessons throughout grade school and played the saxophone in his middle school band. He was passionate about hockey, soccer, and basketball, and enjoyed snowboarding and snowmobiling. Like many teenagers, Edan loved playing video games, being on his phone, and listening to music. He was a loyal and caring friend, always happiest when surrounded by his friends, filling the room with smiles and laughter.
Edan traveled to many destinations with his family and joined the TAP family during our February 2019 service trip to Jamaica. With the help of his parents, Stephanie and Richard, Edan helped collect much-needed supplies and worked enthusiastically alongside other adults and youth.
In honor of Edan's memory, his parents generously donated this scholarship to keep his spirit alive. Though he is no longer physically with us, Edan's life continues to have a positive impact on the world.