Hidden Backroads Adventures !

Colorful Cuba
January 14th - January 22nd, 2026

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) are going back to Cuba. This small group tour is the ideal way to get up close and personal with this colorful country's people, food, culture, and incredible scenery. From the rural Viñales Valley with its gorgeous landscapes and friendly locals, to the romantic sea wall in Cienfuegos, to Trinidad with its colorful buildings and cobblestone streets, we're just scratching the surface of these unforgettable experiences that await us. Learn about Cuba’s proud and patriotic culture, its tumultuous history, its thriving arts scene, and its burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit.

It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!

• 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
• One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
• Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 4 Dinners, 6 Lunches INCLUDED
• Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program

Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Havana

• Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
• Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana

Soroa

• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
• Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids

Viñales

• Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
• Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
• Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.

Cienfuegos

• Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
• Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
• Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.

Trinidad

• Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
• Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
• Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
• Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
• Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $2,549
Single Supplement: $795

Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/

Ready for a fun, fast-paced way to expand your social circle? Join us for an exciting evening of speed dating designed specifically for singles in their 40s and 50s. Meet new people, 5 minutes at a time, at a nice hotel. Includes appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last! Dress to impress! Whether you're looking for a soulmate or just a new friend, this is the perfect place to spark a connection. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7-9pm.

DISCOUNT TICKETS: Sold out for women. We need more men! Please spread the word to your bachelor friends. RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot for you, only if you have purchased a ticket by credit card.

$30 – Early Bird (Limited!) Until Jan 10.

$45 – Advance Purchase

$55 – At the Door (If space permits)

LOCATION: Hyatt Place (not to be confused with Hyatt House down the street), 5700 Bay Street, next to Bay Street Mall, Emeryville CA 94608. Conveniently located near the junction of Hwy 80, Hwy 880, and the Bay Bridge, so our single friends from San Francisco can enjoy! Limited free parking park on the 2nd floor of the Bay Street Garage under the Hyatt Place stalls. There also is free parking in large parking lots nearby.

SCHEDULE:

6:45 – 7:00 PM: Registration & Check-in

7:00 – 7:15 PM: Speed Dating Introduction

7:15 – 9:00 PM: Speed Dating Rounds

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Support the Venue. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink or appetizer so this fine establishment continues to host us!

Be Punctual: To keep the rounds fair for everyone, your spot will be given away if you have not checked in by 7:15 PM.

CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun.org, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.

MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Desi Speed Dating, 20s/30s, Jan 11, 2026, San Jose
· Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, Jan 11, 2026, Tiburon
· The Masquerade Ball, Largest Party of 2026! Jan 17, SF
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, Jan 18, Lafayette
· East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, Jan 24, Emeryville
· Dating Success for Men, Jan 25, San Rafael
· Salsa & Soul Sisters, all ages, Feb 1, San Rafael
· Valentines Day Celebration, Feb 14, TBA
· Presidents Holiday Speed Dating, 25-45, Feb 15, San Jose
· Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 45-65, Feb 18, Campbell
· Speed Dating, 30s/40s, Feb 22, Tiburon
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, March 15, Tiburon

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.

VIDEO from our last New Years Eve Bash.

PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

2026. Time to learn how to navigate the dating world!

The Mission

This is about practical strategies to help you feel more certain in your decisions and more comfortable in your own skin.

DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30 early bird, $45 last minute, $55 at the door, if space permits.

What We’re Highlighting:

• Master the body language and mindset that creates attraction in the dating scene.
• Break the cycle of “nice guy” tendencies or social anxiety that holds you back from the relationships and success you deserve.
• How to handle rejection in dating without losing your composure or your edge.

The Logistics

• Date: January 25
• Time: 6:00 PM Sharp
• Location: 4140 Redwood Hwy 8, San Rafael (Salsa Dance Marin)

CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.

MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com]().
· New Years Eve Bash, Adults of all ages, Dec 31, Sausalito
· Silicon Valley New Years Eve Party, 21+, Dec 31, Sunnyvale
· New Year Speed Dating, 50s/60s, Jan 3, Sunnyvale
· Dry January Party, 40+, Jan 4, Walnut Creek
· Free Event: Meet New Friends in the New Year! Jan 4, San Rafael
· Desi Speed Dating, 20s/30s, Jan 11, 2026, San Jose
· Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, Jan 11, 2026, Tiburon
· The Masquerade Ball, Largest Party of 2026! Jan 17, SF
· East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, Jan 24, Emeryville
· Dating Success for Men, Jan 25, San Rafael
· Salsa & Soul Sisters, all ages, Feb 1, San Rafael
· Meet Your Valentine Speed Dating, 30s/40s, Feb 8, Tiburon
· Presidents Holiday Speed Dating, 25-45, Feb 15, San Jose
· Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 45-65, Feb 18, Campbell
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, March 15, Tiburon

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.

VIDEO from our last New Years Eve Bash.

PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Antarctica
March 20 - March 31, 2026

This lost world is truly like traveling to another planet! The unbelievable landscapes, animals, colors, and light make Antarctica a premiere destination for photographers, adventure travelers, nature lovers, history buffs, & just about every other type of traveler out there! Our travel club has partnered with the best specialized operator in the industry taking groups to the Arctic and Antarctic for over 25 years!
P.S. It's obviously quite expensive getting to the most remote place on earth, but we encourage you to research other options out there so you can see how incredible our value is!

Hosted by Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) that create and lead small group adventures.

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/antarctica-group-tours/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Getting There...(~3 nights)

• Night 1: We sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.
• Day 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage. Along the way we'll enjoy fascinating lectures by experts in marine biology, mountaineering, Antarctic research, & more.
• Wildlife Along the Way: Wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels are a few of the birds we might see.

Exploring Antarctica...(~5-6 nights)
"Antarctica’s surreal remoteness, extreme cold, enormous ice shelves and mountain ranges, and myriad exotic life forms invariably challenge you to embrace life fully...Antarctica is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary species. Some, such as the enormous whales, migrate from afar, while others, including the Weddell seal and emperor penguin, remain close to the continent. Antarctica possesses an unnamed quality. Call it inspiration, call it grandeur…it is simply the indescribable feeling of being a small speck in a vast, harshly beautiful land. To let our minds soar in a place nearly free of humankind’s imprint: this is magic." -Lonely Planet

Neumayer Channel: Great for multiple basecamp activities from the protected waters around Wiencke Island. We can enjoy the splendors of this alpine environment at sea with Zodiac and kayaking trips, possible snowshoe hikes, and soft-climb mountaineering options farther inland.

Pléneau & Petermann Islands: Sail through the stunning and world famous Lemaire Channel in search of Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. Also a good chance we'll encounter humpback, minke whales, & leopard seals here! Kayaking, glacier walks, and more ambitious mountaineering trips are the potential activities of this location.

Neko Harbor: An epic landscape of mammoth glaciers and endless wind-carved snow, Neko Harbor offers opportunities for a Zodiac cruise and landing that afford the closest views of the surrounding alpine peaks.

Paradise Bay: We have the chance to make camp here like a true polar explorer enjoying a supreme overnight Antarctic adventure!

Activities & Adventures
*Shore excursions and Zodiac cruises to enjoy wildlife and nature experiences
*Overnight camping opportunity with gear provided
*Hiking
*Kayaking (optional)
*Photography workshops
*Mountaineering (optional)
*Onboard interactive workshops

International airfare not included. Don't forget to email us for the daily itinerary for our Antarctica small group tour (joinus@photoflytravel.com).

*For our solo travelers, we will pair you up with same sex UNLESS single occupancy is requested to have your own room. Prices begin at $7,998 and please message directly for pricing and availability.

Available rooms:
Quad Cabin (4 twin beds/both bunk beds; 2 portholes)
Twin Cabin Porthole (2 twin beds; 2 portholes)
Twin Cabin Window (2 twin beds; 2 windows)
Twin Cabin Deluxe (2 twin beds; small sofa; 3 windows)
Superior Double (1 double bed; 1 sofa bed; 2 windows)

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/antarctica-group-tours/