" ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Seattle

Discover Hawaii's Marvels:
Experience the enchantment of Hawaii's Big Island, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marvel at the towering Akaka Falls, and bask in the sun at Hapuna Beach. Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay and savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee. Whether ziplining over lush valleys or enjoying a traditional luau, the Big Island offers endless possibilities for unforgettable memories. 🌺🌴

Itinerary:
We will hit all of the top visiting spots in this Big Island itinerary plus more. The detailed itinerary will only be shared to those who are confirmed. Plus we are renting 2 jeeps; one itinerary for folks looking to get more items done and another for people who prefer a more relaxing itinerary.

April 23: Travel to Big Island

• Wrap up your work by 5pm and take plane ride to KONA Airport
• Get Jeep Rental

April 24-26: Explore KONA

• Lots of tours
• Moa Laua Show
• Lots of snorkeling
• Lots of sightseeting

April 27-30: Volcanoes National Park, Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and Puna

• Explore Volcano Trails
• Drive famous scenic drives
• Go to famous colored sand beaches
• Scenic Overlook

May 1-3: Hilo and Waimea

• Hilo Tours
• Waterfalls
• Farmers Market
• Helicopter Tour(optional)
• Trails

May 4: Depart from KONA

• Fly back early like 10am

Suggested airplane trips
The following trip schedule is suggested for timing. Buy your own tickets since you have your own preference for flights.

Equipment:

• Camping

1. Sleeping bag or quilt
2. Sleeping pad
3. Tent or share tent with someone already with a tent.
4. Trash bag
5. Portable charger
6. Lighter
7. Utensils
8. Appropriate Weather Clothing

• Hiking

1. Binoculars
2. Poles
3. Water
4. Sunscreen
5. Bug Spray
6. Hiking socks
7. Headlamp
8. hiking boots

Camping:
Most days we are staying in hostel but some days in more remote locations like VNP we are camping so you will need to bring camping gear.

Cost:
The cost is $1500 total for all Lodging and Tours. All other costs you will need to cover. It is not possible to remove one of the tours to get a cheaper cost since they come as a package and we have limited vehicles. You can always refuse to participate in the tours at any time without refund though.

To get a spot simply send an attendance deposit of $500. The remaining $1000 is due March 23.

Tours:

1. Helicopter Tour
2. Abalone
3. Sea Salt
4. Sea Horse
5. Manta Ray Snorkel
6. Big Island Bees
7. Laua Show
8. Puna Chocolate and Coffee Farm
9. Bioreserve

Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour is the only one not currently covered yet because I want to talk to confirmed members first before booking. This is because there are requirements to be able to go them.

Accommodation Availability:
Hostel and camping spots booked for 8 people.

Refund Policy:
March 23th is the last day for guaranteed full refunds. Afterwards refunds are only possible if all spots are filled and someone on waitlist can take your spot.

Waitlist:
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over later joiners. Paying the $500 attendance deposit secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by the start will be refunded.

Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/family

• Zelle
• Paypal
• Venmo
• CashApp

Liability Waiver:
Filling this out is required

Communication:
Whatsapp

Are we visiting other Hawaii Islands?
Not on this trip but I do have plans to host a trip to the other islands in the future. Stay tuned!

You're invited to the 15th Annual Overnight Party cruises, 2025! We've been doing these 1-night repositioning cruises since 2010 and back for a series of 4 short PNW cruises this year. This overnight cruise is from Vancouver, BC to Seattle on the Holland Eurodam with meals and entertainment included all just for the price of a hotel room. Join us and book with the group for special rates, perks and activities! ~Claudette

COST: Rates starting at $143 per (Inside) cabin (as of 2/26/25 for 1 or 2 people), includes cabin, meals, onboard entertainment and extras noted below.
Upgrades available to Oceanview and Balcony cabins & Suites
TAXES AND PORT FEES: $54.50 per person, included

- - - See Complete details for cabin rates, hotels, transportation - - -

Why do a 1-night, 1-way cruise? Because they are fun and a great way to sample a cruise and do a quick getaway! Check out short videos on this YouTube playlist to see what all the buzz is about!

Welcome to take the Amtrak train or motorcoach/shuttles to head up a day early to explore Vancouver in the afternoon followed by a group dinner, or come up the day of the cruise.

On the cruise there are freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, shows, night club along with unlimited lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks. We don't call it a party cruise for nothing! For those coming up early or staying later, get your hotel at special package rates via the Booking Form - a one-stop shop experience!

*** Passport, Enhanced Driver's License, or other travel documents required. ***

This is a multi-group event. More people may be signed up than you see RSVPd here. All rates and deposits are subject to change until booked. Remember to review the full details, especially for updated rates.

Join us for some chill online games on Ludio! We run the best game nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.

We play all sorts of card games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, trivia games, party games, and more - all of them are easy to learn, quick to play, and very social. We have a team of experienced hosts who will teach you all the games - and keep the event fun and safe!

There is no need to learn any of the games we play beforehand, but if you're curious, you can find the full list of games and tutorials on https://try.ludio.gg. In the past we've played a lot of Pitfall, Piranha, Fishbowl, and Caption Contraption.

We have 100 Meetup groups and most of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of 10+ people.

Requirements:

• If it's your first time using Ludio, we encourage you to hop on the call 10 minutes early so we can get you set up!
• You will need a computer (unfortunately we don't support tablets/phones)
• You need to use a Chromium-based browser (e.g. Google Chrome)
• You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games

Looking forward to the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I've purchased a bunch a tickets in the middle of the theater so we can sit together in the best D-BOX seats for us again to really get into the movie! We'll also have regular seats for the 7:45pm XD (IMAX) showing. ~Claudette

Welcome to send in your reimbursement for your ticket early. As a little perk, you'll get seats closest to the center (in order of your deposit). Early bird payment are appreciated!

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/hCF88sZBH_8

TICKETS:
D-BOX - $ 16.50
Regular - $11.00

• Reimburse me for a ticket or get your own (movie buffs, sign up for membership for perks).
• Don't go by the RSVPs to see if there are still seats with the group. Check comments for updates - I'll let you know when I don't have any more left, so no need to ask if I still have tickets.
• Please arrive no later than 10 mins before the showing time or contact me to let me know your ETA, otherwise we'll enter without you and you'll lose your ticket.

If you want one of these tickets to sit with the group, reimburse me via:
1️⃣ Eventbrite (fees apply)
2️⃣ Cash App - cash.app/$MsClaudetteH
3️⃣ Venmo - venmo@MsClaudetteH
If needed, use 9544 for last digits.
Do NOT select "Purchase" or "Goods and Service" to avoid a service charge fee.
**Note the name of this group & the movie/date in the memo.**
FYI I'll "LIKE" your payment as confirmation that you have a spot.

New to CashApp or Venmo? Sign up for an account via the hyperlinks.

Refunds will ONLY be issued if this event is rescheduled, cancelled or if you send in a reimbursement and I no longer have tickets.
WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING REFUNDS ON THIS EVENT. IF YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND AND CANCEL ANY TIME AFTER YOU RSVP, YOU WILL NEED TO SELL YOUR SPOT TO SOMEONE ELSE.

Let's meet in the sofa lounge behind the elevator. If people get there before me, ask others if they are with meetup.

This is a multi-meetup event with Eastside Social Club. My guest RSVPs are those who are joining us from other groups.