The spirit of giving is almost always associated with Christmas. But, why wait for the holidays? Why not give when you can just because you can? Why not consider doing a good deed the next time you plan that next big vacation?

Like what I said the last time, don't fret. I am not going to suggest for you to give your vacation money away.

If you book your hotel (anywhere in the world) over at Charity Hotels, you get specially negotiated competitive hotel rates.

Booking through them would also mean that the "5% of your total hotel reservation cost is donated to a charity of your choice and the promotion of this website. The 5% is paid for by the hotels. You will NOT pay anything extra and as such your hotel reservation will NOT become more expensive. You can indicate in the reservation form, which charity should receive the hotel donation."

To date, they give out to the red cross, cancer fund, unicef and wwf, among others. Check out their donation tally for the $$ specifics.

What are you waiting for? Start the spirit of giving this October.