Meet our 2024 Summer Travel Contest Winners!

AuPairCare wrapped its annual Summer Travel Contest in August! The contest was designed for au pairs to share their favorite summer memories with their host families and friends during their time on the au pair program. We asked participants to upload their experiences from the following categories:

1. Travels With Your Host Family – Snapshots and videos of summer adventures together.
2. Fun With Friends - Exciting places you've visited here in the U.S. or abroad!
3. Lovin’ Your Local Community – Experiences in your town or city.

The results are in! Five lucky au pairs won a $500 Airbnb gift card. From spending quality time with their host families, traveling the United States, or even trying their hands at new summer water sports, check out these unique summer au pair experiences from our amazing winners!

Meet Our Winners!

Grand Prize Winner #1: Agustina from Argentina, as she made summer memories with her host family and friends!

‍Grand Prize Winner #2: Colombian au pair Judit and how she spent quality time with her host family in Pennsylvania

“Taking care of children has taught me to be patient and creative, developing skills that extend beyond childcare. This experience has given me a new perspective on the world. I've learned to value cultural diversity and appreciate the differences that enrich us as human beings.”

Grand Prize Winner #3: South African au pair Nandi and her summer of fun with her host family in Virginia!

“I've been truly blessed to have met my current host family through the au pair program. I've now seen how my dreams can come true!”

Grand Prize Winner #4: South African au pair Michaela with her host family in Minnesota!

“It’s such an amazing feeling to be able to experience American culture. It's unbelievable to be able to see things that I have only seen in movies! Summer break has been so fun with my host family! They really have made me feel so included in their family, which I appreciate so much in the moments when I am missing home. I hope that everyone has an opportunity to experience something as special as this program!”

Grand Prize Winner #5: Brazilian au pair Larissa and her summer adventure in Washington State!

“I have had opportunities that I would never have had in my hometown, I have met incredible people, and I was able to challenge myself and discover that I am capable of doing incredible things that I never imagined.”

We had so many amazing submissions that we felt it was necessary to share more stories from the Summer Travel Contest.  Congratulations to our runner-up entries!

Runner-Up Winner #1: Spanish au pair Boubacar living with his host family in Colorado.

“Being an au pair has completely changed my life. It has helped me know myself better, to realize that I can achieve everything I set out to do and that limits are there for us to overcome them. I have formed a strong bond with my host family who I love very much and with whom I know that our relationship will last forever.”

Runner-Up Winner #2: Japanese au pair Kira making fun summer memories with her host kids in Colorado.

“The au pair program has given me the opportunity to experience a new culture, enhance my language skills and make lifelong memories with people I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

Runner-Up Winner #3: French au pair Megane traveling the United States with her host family and friends.

A big thank you to all who entered this year's contest! Our cultural exchange program is wonderful because of all our amazing participants! Stay tuned to the AuPairCare Instagram and Facebook for more content from the 2024 Summer Travel Contest in the coming weeks!