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Caliridion Travel
Member Owned (without any $$$ investment required) Created Travel, Experiences and Adventures with a Purpose.
This is our/your Eastern U.S. Florida Based Parent Meetup Group for Group Travel Adventures, #SunsetSunday@…...dinners, #WorldImagined to a #BetterLife and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back as Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and where we "Make Wherever We're at HOME". Open to ALL ideas and suggestions for Travel Related FUN and other opportunities to do good!!! ***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
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This is your/our Meetup Group for Florida and Surrounding Area Experiences such as music, museums, parks, dancing, restaurant, parties and other related meetups @ Florida Experiences ***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
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This is our/your Meetup Group for Fun Outdoor Focused Adventures in Florida and surrounding areas such as kayaking, motorcycle rides, fishing, diving, tubing, biking, boating, hiking and more @ Florida Outdoor Adventures ***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
Goodwill Ambassadors Travel
This is our/your Western U.S. L.A. Based Parent Meetup Group for Group Travel Adventures, #SunsetSunday@…...dinners , #WorldImagined to a #BetterLife and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back being Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and "Where We make Wherever We're at HOME" is Goodwill Ambassadors Travel . Open to ALL ideas and suggestions for Travel Related FUN and other opportunities to do good!!! See our about section for our other 2 groups in the west. ***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
I am as many of us Blessed to be involved in multi projects/businesses on the U.S. West Coast and U.S. East Coast. Suggestions are always welcomed to make these Meetup Groups Better and Better!!! Thanks, Steven.
Updated: 04/07/25
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1) Most Events are limited to 12 incl. Host/Guide. Most Events are posted on a Maximum of 3 Meetup Sites to avoid over cross-posting. Once limit is reached others go on a wait-list.
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3) 24 hrs. prior to Event Total Re-Confirmed Going will be posted in Event Comment Section regardless of total RSVP Going number shown which will give us a better number of those actually showing vs no-shows. This also should be the latest host Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve cancels or changes an event unless unforeseen issues or weather conditions.
4) Habitual changing status from Going to Not-Going on Meetup 12hrs. or less prior to event start time is cause for person(s) being flagged and for possible removal from group.
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***Unique Channels may be created for events***
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7) 3x that an attendee fails to show at an event without changing status Going to Not-Going is cause for removal from group.
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***All notices above and last minute notices will be given in the Comments Section of Meetup event and also in the discussion section of event via the hosting Facebook Page/Group. This is an additional way all attendees can stay updated and on any last minute changes to event. ***If you are getting too many emails go to settings and adjust but be sure to check comments of event starting 4Days Prior to event.
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Croatia & Beautiful Sisters (Montenegro and Bosnia Herzegovina)
Dubrovnik, M32V+7Q7, HROur friends at Photofly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) have organized a great adventure and we're all invited!
Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary.
RSVP & Sign-Up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/croatia-small-group-tours/
October 13th - October 23rd, 2025
From Zagreb to Dubrovnik, we’ll explore the best of the best when it comes to this southeastern European gem. And since this gorgeous country is surrounded by delightful neighbors, we’ll explore a few of them too - Bosnia Herzegovina and Montenegro! Our Croatia small group tour is filled with beauty for us to soak in, photograph, and marvel. We’ve custom built this adventure to experience the highlights of Croatia and her neighbors including some of the country’s amazing islands just off the coast.
- 9 nights/10 days throughout the best of Croatia and her stunning neighbors (Bosnia Herzegovina & Montenegro)
- Charming boutique hotels
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome/Farewell Dinners, & 1 lunch included
- Privately guided tours throughout
- City tours of Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Mostar, Montenegro
Croatia
- Zagreb: We’ll explore the capital of Croatia via a panoramic bus and walking tour of the historical and photogenic highlights (Trg Bana Jelacica (“main square”, Fruit Market, St. Markus Church)
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: Oldest park in Southeast Europe & an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness more than 16 lakes lined up and separated by natural limestone barriers. The lakes are among pristine forests and renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. So many incredible photographs to be taken in here!
- Trogir: Explore the picturesque city known as “The Stone Beauty”, a charming stone town under the protection of UNESCO which takes pride in their fascinating Romanesque cathedral, churches, towers and beautiful palaces. With 2300 years of tradition, its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, & Venetians. We’ll stay in a charming, family owned, boutique hotel built within a historical Baroque palace in heart of Trogir!
- Split: The second largest city in Croatia and “the capital of Dalmatia” has gradually developed around the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian built more than 1,700 years ago. The entire old city of Split has been built within the walls of the UNESCO world heritage site, Diocletian Palace, making this historical center unique. From Diocletian’s cellars to the market (pjaca), to the sunny sea promenade (riva), and past the fish-market all the way to the theatre - morning, day and night in Split encompasses the real atmosphere of a typical Mediterranean city.
- Dubrovnik: One of the world’s treasures; a fact that was officially recognized when the United Nations declared this medieval town as a World Cultural Heritage site. Its fortresses, imposing walls surrounding the city, palaces, churches, and small streets form a perfect harmony with the natural surroundings. Our tour includes visits to the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s oldest pharmacy, the Cathedral with its famous Treasury, and Rector’s Palace, the former seat of government in the Dubrovnik Republic.
Bosnia Herzegovina:
Mostar: As we continue south we’ll take a slight detour across the border to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s wonderland town of Mostar. Along the way awaits another mystical waterfall, not only superb for photos but swimming too! A short walk down a windy road & staircase takes us to Kravice Falls. About 80 feet high and 390 feet long, this delightful cascade is a welcomed surprise at the end of a walk through light forest.
All cooled off, we’ll finally arrive in Mostar, most famous for a beautiful Ottoman-style bridge which spans the Neretva river in the historic center of the city. “Stari Most” frames the colorful buildings and mosques that tumble down the cliffs of Old Town as the river rushes underneath it. It is obvious that Mostar is arguably this country’s most beautiful “city”. It is charming and pristine. In fact, it’s bizarrely pristine for a city famous for being all but destroyed during the war. A wide variety of delicious multi-ethnic restaurants & awesome bakeries/cafes dot the streets with brilliant views of the bridge. Eat, drink great local coffee, and take pictures.
Montenegro:
Often called “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, Montenegro might be the only place in the world where you can find so much natural wealth & beauty in such a compact area, including pretty beaches, blue lakes, rushing rivers, and gorgeous mountains.
Kotor: This medieval walled town on the coast is situated in the Bay of Kotor. It’s world-famous for the maze of streets, unique history, & dramatic defense walls encircling the town as it winds up and around the massive mountain overlooking the city. A privately guided walking tour will take us throughout the best parts of Kotor for a day filled with awesome pictures, culture, and history.
- Free time throughout to explore on our own
- A range of optional excursions excellent for photography (Farm to table settings, off the path dinner at family farm in mountainous countryside, walk Dubrovnik city walls, bike/wine tours, etc.)
- Optional extra night Dubrovnik: Wind down, relax, swim, or explore more of the Dubrovnik area by staying an extra night at our resort on the coast. A roundtrip boat ride to Lokrum Island with great nature trails, swimming, & the “Game of Thrones” museum is included. Price/details in daily itinerary - email to request!
- All taxes, transfers, & fees included
- International airfare is not included but we will help you find a good flight! (Arrive to Zagreb International Airport (ZAG), depart from Dubrovnik International Airport (DBV))
- Roommate pairing to save money
- Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com
Join Us!
For our solo travelers, we will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $3,395
Single Supplement: $1,095Deposit: $600
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/croatia-small-group-tours/
12 attendees
NYC to Atlanta/Tampa via Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Pkwy & Great Smokey Mtns NP
Location not specified yetPIC/Video Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5l1pj-l9Qw as in the video trips have option to rent a RV vs Car or Van as Group desires.
“Join as Friends, leave as FAMILY”
We Value Trips of Customized Experiences and Adventures with each other vs Overpriced Cookie Cutter Profit Driven Commercial Travel Trips. ***Disclaimer: Trips as Events are Non Commercial. A National Park Pass is Required to visit National Parks. If Trips do not have a Minimum of 6 of us Host/Guide may self do trip or Cancel Trip. All Cost of trip are provided and transparent. Commercial for Profit Trips like this can average $300.00 p.Day.
Initial Itinerary which may change as TRIP is Customized by ALL of Us.
Day 1) Wednesday - NYC > Philadelphia Lunch & Sites > Washington DC Lodging.Day 2) Thursday - Washington DC all day > Lodging Waynesboro.
Day 3) Friday - Skyline Drive Lodging Front Royal.
Day 4) Saturday - Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Day 5) Sunday - Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Day 6) Monday - Blue Ridge Pkwy > Ashville Lodging.
Day 7) Tuesday - >Smokey Mtns. NP Gatlinburg.
Day 8) Wednesday - Smokey Mtns. > Chattanooga Lodging.
Day 9) Thursday - Tampa ***Option to end trip in Atlanta.
$60.00 Per Day Per Person + Lodging.
Our Goal of most Group Trips is $150.00 or less per person per day which Includes Group Transportation w Guide(s)/Driver(s). Maximum of 12 of Us Road-Tripping Adventure & Experience Seekers.
***RSVP Going if Interested and ZOOM/In-Person Planning Events will be created. Host/Guide Phone Number 702.292.5556 .
2 attendees
Extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan
Katmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Kathmandu, NPTravel friends at Photofly Travel Club (www.photoflytravel.com) have planned an extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan Adventure!
October 19th - November 1st, 2025
More info: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!- 13 Nights / 14 Days
- Amazing boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
- Privately guided adventures
- Expert local guides
- Breakfast daily
- 11 Dinners, 8 Lunches - almost all meals!
- Four flights included - $1,000 value! *International flights not included
Nepal (7 Nights)
- 8 days throughout the greatest Himalayan Kingdom!
- Perfect combination of culture, photography, food, & adventure!
- We truly maximize our time to see the incredible diversity throughout Nepal which most trips don’t even know exists!
- Best time of year to explore after the monsoon has passed but before the tourist crowds take over!
Kathmandu
- Kathmandu City: Highlights include the temple of the Living Goddess & Durbar Square with it’s array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty
- Swayambhunath: Just outside the city proper is a hill with a mosaic of small chaityas (shrines) and pagoda temples
Pokhara
- Pokhara city adventure: Discover the best of this Shangri-La Valley epicenter!
- Davis Falls
- Gupteswor Mahadev Cave
- Fewa Lake
Chitwan National Park - Safari
- In search of tigers, rhinos, & sloth bears: Time here will be spent on safari, exploring the gorgeous park to witness & photograph the mammals and birds in this amazing national park
Bhutan (6 Nights)
- 7 days throughout the last real Himalayan Kingdom!
- Low volume, high value tourism: Perhaps the most sustainable approach to tourism in the world!
Thimphu
- Thimpu city adventure: All the best of the new and old
- National Memorial Chorten
- Traditional Paper Factory
- School of Fine Arts: Here, young students learn the traditional arts and crafts known as Zo Rig Chusum (the thirteen crafts).
Punakha
- The Palace of Great Happiness
Paro
- Paro town adventure: Home to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and much more
- The Old Watchtower
- Rinpung Dzong: This architectural wonder and the life around it are not to be missed and a must to photograph!
- Taktsang Monastary (Tigers Nest): This incredible feat of human architecture and pure will has a name to match and is deservedly one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan’s monasteries.
Other Details:
- Four flights included - $1,000 value!
- International airfare is not included
- Flying into & out of Kathmandu International Airport (KTM)
- Specific arrival/departure times needed will be sent directly to the group
- Roommate pairing to save money
- All taxes, fees, & transfers included
Join Us!
For our solo travelers, I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $4,995
Single Supplement: $850Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/
12 attendees
Spectacular Spain - Barcelona and Best of the South!
Barcelona, QM52+M85 Palm Desert, California, USA, ESOctober 21st - October 30th, 2025
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout the best of Spain! The Spectacular Spain Adventure is an experience exactly as it sounds and we're happy to visit again.
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Sign-up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/spain-small-group-tours/
- 9 nights/10 days throughout Barcelona and Southern Spain (Andalusia)
- Private local guides
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner Celebrations
- One domestic flight included (Barcelona → Granada)
- All taxes, fees, & transfers included
Barcelona (3 Nights)
Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region in Spain, is a cultural masterpiece of a city. With world class museums, a gorgeous waterfront, delicious food & wine, and vibrant night life, there is something for everyone here.
- Enjoy boutique hotel steps from the Gothic Quarter nearby amazing eateries, bars, and boutiques
- Guided gastronomy adventure through Sant Antoni Market with small bites from a few vendors
- Explore the Gothic Quarter learning about Medieval history around famous landmarks like a 13th century cathedral
- Tapas lunch
- Stroll through Las Ramblas passing through the Modernist District en route to visit Sagrada Familia
Optional Day Adventure to Montserrat & the Costa Brava
A picturesque drive to the top of a small mountain will take us to a historic monastery.
- Walk inside Royal Basilica at Montserrat
- The Costa Brava: Follow the coastal walking route to admire the breath-taking sea-cliffs, coves, quaint fishing villages, and finish with some food and drink at a seaside village overlooking the ocean
Wonders of the South, Andalucía (6 Nights)
- 6 Nights throughout Granada, Ronda, Rio Tinto, Cadiz, & Seville
Granada (2 Nights)
It’s best known for the Alhambra, a grand, sprawling hilltop fortress encompassing royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty.
- Alhambra Palace
- Stroll through the Alcazaba (fortress), the royal baths, and the palace of Charles the Fifth
- Explore and photograph Generalife Gardens filled with flowers, fountains, and green spaces
- Guided walk through the center of Granada with stops at the Grenada Cathedral and Royal Chapel
National Park of Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras
The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cut by deep, sheltered valleys & gorges that run towards the Mediterranean.
- Guided hiking in the park exploring the most picturesque mountain villages
- Village road trip en route back to Granada with stops at Pampaneira, Bubion, & Capileira
El Caminito del Rey
The incredible views, its fascinating history, and its undeniable spectacularity have made the excursion a must when near Malaga.
- We’ll enjoy a guided walk along the side of the gorge (literally)
- Take the same route used by laborers walking through this canyon en route to building a hydroelectric dam
- Incredible rock formations, colors, and scenery throughout
Sierra de Ronda (1 Night)
The millennial city of Ronda possesses one of the most beautiful historical centers of Spain.
- Guided excursions throughout the highlights of Ronda including a mansion owned by a powerful regional family, one of the last stone bullrings in the country, and various viewpoints of the lowlands
Seville (2 Nights)
Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage, and used to be a prosperous port that carried out trade with the Americas.
- Guided excursion throughout the highlights of Seville
- Stroll through the Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz and visit the royal Palace of Alcazar
- Optional tapas and bar crawl through highly regarded restaurants visited regularly by locals
Tarifa (1 Night)
- Costa de la Luz Cliff Walk (Andalusia Coastline)
- The southernmost point of Spain
- Walk pedestrian only areas by the coast
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary of our Spain small group tours!
Join Us!
*Solo travelers can pair up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $4,249
Single Supplement: $695Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/spain-small-group-tours/
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