Beginning March 15, savvy travelers can spend time in great destinations while also benefiting abused children in resource poor regions of the world by participating in the International Online Travel Auction for Kids at www.KidsFirstAuction.com.

The Kids First Fund, a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization, along with participating airlines and hotels, will host the online auction of tickets and accommodations to destinations around the world including Europe, South America, South Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and destinations throughout the United States. This is the auction’s fourth year and it is believed to be the world’s largest online auction to benefit children.

The 2007 auction offers more international choices. Donor companies for 2007 include airlines with worldwide networks and carriers with intra-Europe routes. Bidders can also choose from accommodations at hotel chains, car rentals from leading brands, and unique experiences such as travel via car ferry. The following is a sampling of the current participants in the 2007 International Online Travel Auction for Kids:

Accor Hotels - Air Baltic - Air Berlin - Air Canada - AirTran Airways - Alaska Airlines - ATA Airlines - Avis Rent a Car - Budget Rent a Car - Condor - Delta Air Lines - Destination Hotels & Resorts - Flybaboo Airlines - Fosshotel Iceland - Frontier Airlines - Funjet Vacations - Hawaii Superferry - Hilton Hotels - Icelandair - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts - Japan Airlines - JetBlue Airways - Lake Michigan Carferry - Marcus Hotels & Resorts - Midwest Airlines - Monarch Airlines Spirit Airlines - Swiss International Air Lines - Virgin Atlantic Airways - Virgin Blue Airlines - Vueling Airlines - Xanterra Parks & Resorts

Merchandise will be added to the 2007 auction courtesy of a product donation made by Circuit City. The auction will feature a selection of consumer electronics that are perfect for travelers.

The auction list will continue to grow beyond its current quantity of 100 items with the addition of more tickets and hotel packages contributed by U.S. and international airlines and hotel companies during the period before the March 15 auction kick-off.

The funds from this year’s auction will be contributed to fund the construction of Latvia`s first family shelter for women and children. The shelter will create a safe refuge for abused children and their mothers in the rural and very needy Latgale region of Latvia. The Kids First Fund is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with no administrative or fundraising costs. Every dollar raised will benefit children directly.