
What we’re about
Welcome to Adventures and Events! The purpose of this group to create an all activities group that helps connect one another to fun and memorable experiences. It is not based on any one type of activity but rather an assortment of things. Everyone that wants to go make new friends, dine, go rafting, explore, hike, sky dive, go kayaking, do urban walks, do bon fires, travel and experience all of life's great joys are welcome to join.
Claudette of Claudette Travels is our head resident travel agent and co-Organizer - you're welcome to contact her to arrange trips for you and the group!
We're also looking for volunteers to host events. Choose an activity that you would like to do and pick a day and time to do it, choose a place to meet and how people can find you when they get to the location.
Benefits to volunteers: You get to do the activities you want, when you want to do them with people that enjoy the same activities you do, who live/work near you and have the same work/play schedule that you have. You will meet and mingle with lots of people as everyone looks to the host to lead the group.
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🎉 Adventure Weekend Alert! 🎉
Hey everyone! I'm heading up to Leavenworth for an epic weekend of white water rafting—and you’re invited! This is a multi-meetup adventure, so come join the fun! I’ll be heading up Friday for the weekend (welcome to drive🚗, use comments for carpooling — I'm riding my motorcycle 🏍️—riders, check out the riding group links below!). Or, if you're just in it for the splash, come up Saturday and jump in for the rafting action!
Never been rafting before? No worries—it's beginner-friendly and a total blast! You’ll be with a pro guide the whole time, and it’s the perfect way to try something new with a great group.
But there's more...
🎢 Leavenworth’s brand new Alpine Coaster Park is open—let's check it out!
🍖 After the thrills, we’ll kick back with some of the best BBQ in Washington and enjoy a little wine tasting too. 🍷
🛶 Rafting + Hotel packages and Rafting Only options are available—
HOW TO SIGN UP
RSVP here and see the full details and book with group.
I have a block of rooms for 1-, 2-, and 3-night stays on hold until May 13th. Rates are subject to change and availability after that, so book soon!
Let’s make a splash and a weekend to remember! ~ Claudette
THE PLAN
FRIDAY - 1pm*...If you'd like to drive behind the bikes or take a scenic route...Meet at Arco on Willows Rd, Depart 1:15pm*
**Route https://goo.gl/maps/WtPBsoVf44FbFMEG9 (subject to change)
1:55pm...Meet at Monroe Jack in the Box, Depart 2pm
4pm...Arrive in Leavenworth
5pm or TBD - Whether you join the 'ride or meet us in Leavenworth...
Meet for dinner, afterwards, party in town in the evening
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SATURDAY - 1pm...join us for white water rafting
5pm...Return from rafting-head out for BBQ dinner
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SUNDAY - Late Morning/Afternoon...Enjoy a day of wine tasting, Bavarian food and more! Meeting time TBD
MONDAY - 11am...Check out of hotel, spend more time in Leavenworth, head home at your leisure
📣This is a joint event with Eastside Social Club, Seattle Social and Getaways, and Bon Voyage, along with Lady Riders and Seattle Riders motorcycle groups. My guests are people signed up in the other invited groups.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🏰 Royal City & Emerald Isle ✈️ (flights included)Needs location
• Dates: May 8-18, 2025 (England & Ireland in 12 Days, 10 Nights in Destination)
Option to add up to 3 nights to your stay
• Cost: (INCLUDES flights - rates subject to change)
Single Occupancy - $3,699
Double Occupancy - $5,598
• Details: Click here for full details and to request a quote.
Can't make this date - more dates are available.See more info below. If you have any questions, you can email Claudette@ClaudetteTravels.com.
Embark on a captivating 12-day, 10-night adventure through England and Ireland. This holiday features a classic exploration of Ireland’s historic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture, complemented by a 3-night stay in the dynamic capital of London with the option to extend your stay up to 3 days prior. Key highlights include visits to the Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Kilkenny, and Killarney National Park. ~Claudette
INCLUDES:
- All flights
- Accommodations
- Some transfers
- Activities
- Breakfast
- - - View Complete Details and BOOK - - -
This is a joint event with Eastside Social Club and Seattle Social and Getaways, My guests will be those signed up in other groups.
- 🌺 Spring in Paradise - Island of HawaiiKona, Kailua-Kona, HI
COST: Starts at $281/night per room (single or double occupancy) including taxes and resort fees.
EXTRAS: Upgrades, transfers, excursions and other add-ons available.
AIR: A 5% discount code for Alaska Air is available to you.- - - View Complete details and BOOK - - -
You're Invited! 🌺
Join us in Kona, Hawaii at the beautiful King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort to celebrate Claudette’s birthday in paradise!
Enjoy beachfront views, snorkeling, boat tours, Volcanoes National Park, and more—plus plenty of time to relax and explore. Whether you're celebrating a May birthday or just in for the fun, everyone’s welcome!
✨ Bonus: Add a free extra day before or after the trip along with complimentary daily breakfast if booked by 4/15/25.
RSVP now to be part of this unforgettable tropical getaway! 🌴This is a multi-meetup event. More people will be attending than what you see RSVP'd here.
- 🗼 Paris, Loire Castles & Normandy ✈️ (flights included)Needs location
• Dates: May 21-28, 2025 (France in 9 Days, 7 Nights in Destination)
Option to add up to 3 nights to your stay
• Cost: (INCLUDES flights - rates subject to change)
Single Occupancy - $3,299
Double Occupancy - $5.398
• Details: Click here for full details and to request a quote.
Can't make this date - more dates are available.See more info below. If you have any questions, you can email Claudette@ClaudetteTravels.com.
Experience France on a complete historical tour! Start in Paris, then journey to the stunning castles of the Loire Valley. Next, visit Mont-Saint-Michel before exploring the World War II landing beaches in Normandy. Cap off your epic French adventure with a delightful cheese-tasting experience! ~Claudette
INCLUDES:
- All flights
- Accommodations
- Some transfers
- Activities
- Breakfast
- - - View Complete Details and BOOK - - -
This is a joint event with Eastside Social Club and Seattle Social and Getaways, My guests will be those signed up in other groups.
- Wonders of the Galapagos!Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Puerto Ayora
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/) an exotic adventure to one of the world's natural wonderlands!
May 22nd - May 28th, 2025
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/galapagos-small-group-tours/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
The Galapagos is an “up-market” destination but fortunately we’ve been able to create something special at an amazing value! Take a look at the details below and you will see that our small group trip is arguably the best deal out there!
- 7 days
- 3 nights/4 days on Santa Cruz
- 3 nights/4 days on private motor yacht
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Round-trip domestic flight to/from Galapagos
- All snorkel gear
Part 1: Santa Cruz Island & Nearby Gems
Santa Cruz is the most important island in the Galapagos archipelago with the only substantial port town of Puerto Ayora. From white sand beaches teeming with endemic marine iguana, lush highlands where the giant tortoises still roam, turtle coves, thriving reefs, ancient calderas, and sea birds
- Highlands & Tortoise Reserve: Walk into the forest overgrown with lichens, ferns, and tortoises; the pond at El Chato is surrounded by forest teeming with birdlife
- Charles Darwin Research Station: Founded in 1959, it has a Natural History Interpretation Centre and carries out educational projects in support of the Galapagos National Park Service.
Day Boat Excursions
For our two days staying on Santa Cruz, we’ll head off island on exciting day trips via boat and in search of biological wonders!
- Santa Fe Island - White Sands, Cacti, & Giant Iguanas: White sand beaches surrounded by sea lion colonies lined with endemic cactus forests is just one appeal to this natural wonderland.
- South Plaza Islet - Land of Red & Yellow: An impressive cactus forest where colorful yellow and red land iguanas live will be our introduction to this small landmass.
- North Seymour Island: Formed by a series of underwater volcanic eruptions, this island is the home to large nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, great frigate birds, and swallow-tailed gulls.
Part II: Private Luxury Yacht Island Hopping
Our next experience is very special. We’ll board our very own private cruising yacht and embark on a journey throughout the eastern Galapagos Islands. Aboard the Coral I or Coral II, we’ll live in the perfect combination of classic beauty and exquisite style. Built in Holland, the ship surpasses all the standards you would expect from a high-class yacht, providing a slightly larger than average cruising vessel while maintaining the friendly atmosphere of a small expedition yacht.
Every cabin features handsome wood decoration, along with air-conditioning, a private bathroom, safe deposit box, telephone, and more. Additionally, the boat has plenty of room to relax with three sundecks (some shaded), a jacuzzi, comfortable dining room, and lounge.
- Dragon Hill: Bright, pink flamingos thrive as we walk by a brackish lagoon to the trail which leads across typical dry zone vegetation. Dragon Hill is an important nesting ground for endemic land iguanas, not to mention incredible views & photograph opportunities of the anchored boats and neighboring islands at the top.
- Bartolome Island: Enroute to the summit, impressive views of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone Pinnacle Rock make for incredible & iconic panoramic photographs. Next, we’ll make our way down to the beach for snorkeling and a chance to see the famous Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, and white-tipped reef sharks among a great variety of colorful fish.
- Rabida Island: Dark-red sand covers the unique beaches of Rabida, home to thriving sea lions colonies. This island is considered the epicenter of the Galapagos due to the diversity of its volcanic geology.
- Santiago Island & Espumilla Beach: This is an amazing location due to the remains of an eroded shoreline, home to seabirds, fur seals, and playful Galapagos sea lions. The white, sandy Espumilla Beach nearby is in James Bay where mangroves and a small palo santo forest lead to salty-water lagoons home to wading birds like pink flamingos.
- Black Turtle Cove: Back on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island and accessible only by sea, four species of mangrove crowd and form an internal lagoon and turtle sanctuary where sea turtles visit the calm waters.
Don’t forget to email us for the day by day itinerary of these Galapagos small group tour (joinus@photoflytravel.com)
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Join Us!
For our solo travelers, we pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $4,795
Single Supplement: $1,595Deposit: $600.00
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/galapagos-small-group-tours/