About us
Do you... DREAM OF TRAVEL near and far?
CRAVE connecting with like-minded travelers?
SEEK authentic experiences?
WANT to travel responsibly?
Introducing ‘International Travel and Adventures’ Meetup Group – Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie.
Single travelers, solo travelers, couples, and friend groups are all welcome.
- 90% of travelers are solo travelers (we do roommate matching)
- 90% of travelers are between age 40's - 60's.
- All tours and events are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
In addition to exciting adventure tours and vacations, we also offer:
Fun and active local Meetup events, hikes, urban walks, kayak outings and travel-themed Happy Hours. And, Virtual Travel Talks on topics such as:
- How to Travel Responsibly
- Travel in the Age of COVID
- How to Pack for Adventure Travel
- Travel Safety Tips for Women Travelers and Solo Travelers
- Travels in Iceland, Mexico, Portugal, Norway, Italy
Group creator is Joe Staiano. Joe is a beloved Meetup organizer for over 17 years; a 28-year tourism professional; a 90-country explorer; and founder of Meaningful Trips tour company. All tours are hosted by Meaningful Trips. Learn more here: https://www.meaningfultrip.com/
What fellow Meetup travelers are saying:
“You promised something special and memorable and delivered!
Joe, you are the absolute organizing pro! Chango V, Baja
“What a great time! I really enjoyed my very first SUP
paddleboard experience” Alexia B, Yucatan
Join us on these amazing upcoming 2026 adventures:
BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK, 7 days, Feb 24 - Mar 02, 2026
PORTUGAL Camino de Santiago Hiking Tour, 9 days, May 23 - 31, 2026
NORWAY Fjords & Fun, 11 days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
Upcoming events
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Meetup Travel: BAJA MEXICO, 7 days, Feb 24. Save $200! Only 1 spot left!
SJD, San Jose del Cabo International Airport, SJD San Jose del Cabo International Airport, San José del Cabo, MXBAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip! 1 SPOTS LEFT!
New Lower price.. SAVE $200! Trip Price $1,795 +air. (air tickets as low as $375 round trip!) Traveling solo.. no problem, we will pair you with a roommate.
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
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This will be our seventh season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of only 10. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights in gorgeous, comfortable hotel and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
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Cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.* Recording of Virtual Zoom Presentation, link to Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WRcyMEK21FI6KY8mGic_nth0C3cDf57n/view?usp=drive_link
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**Introducing Meetup Travels **– Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie. Over 80% of travelers are solo travelers. And, a vast majority are over the age of 40.
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BAJA TRIP OVERVIEW:
7-Days, Feb 24 – Mar 02, 2026
New! Meetup Discounted Price: $1,795 (airfare extra).
(Price per person sharing double occupancy).Traveling Solo? No problem! Perfect for Solo travelers. We will assign same-gender roommates for hotels and camping.
Group Size: 10.
Min age: 14
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ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrive La Paz, hotel
Day 2 - Kayaking coastline, beaches and mangroves. Deluxe camping
Day 3 - Snorkel with sea lions. Afternoon kayaking and SUP. Camping
Day 4 - Whale shark swim or desert ATV. Free time in La Paz. Hotel.
Day 5 - Gray whale watching in the pacific bays. Hotel.
Day 6 - Desert hike. Farewell dinner. Hotel.
Day 7 - Depart
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Included:
• 4 nights nice hotels and 2 nights deluxe camping
• Some meals in La Paz, all meals & happy hour while camping
• Transfers from SJD San Jose Del Cabo airport to hotel on Feb 24
. Transfers from LaPaz hotel to SJD Cabo airport Mar 2
• Activities and gear for kayaking, snorkeling
• Whale-watching and whale shark swim
• Local, English-speaking, guides
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• La Paz dinners
• Snorkel/fins/wetsuit rental
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• US Passport is required. (No visa needed).
• Getting there: Fly into and out of San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Airport.• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: February is an ideal time to visit Baja, especially for whales! Average temps range from 80 – 85.
• Activity Level, Moderate: Full, active days. Beginners are welcome on all activities (kayaking, SUP, snorkeling). Must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.
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• Travel Organization
This Meetup Adventure Tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 16+ years, Joe is a tourism professional w/ 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for WA State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all COVID safety and hygiene guidelines and provide accommodations, services, and English-speaking guides.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: A Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Only receipt of payment, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP, or put name on Waitlist.
(2) Contact Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at 206-305-2200 and
joe@MeaningfulTrip.com
(3) Make $500 deposit payment via ZELLE.
(4) Make $1,295 final payment via Check, or Credit Card
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• Terms of Service & Release of Liability
We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions1 attendee
Meetup Travels: PORTUGAL/SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO Hiking Tour, 9 days, May 2026
Porto International Airport, Airport Rd, Porto, PT****Hey Seattle hikers, Get your ‘pilgrim’ on and join us hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. (And, see below other amazing adventure tours Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (Mar), Norway (Jul), Portugal Highlights (Sep).
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NEW! PORTUGAL / SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, May 23 – 31, 2026
Explore sites and wineries of charming Porto; then hike the final 100km (62+ mi) of the famed Camino de Santiago on daily hikes of 12 – 14 miles. Enjoy coastal views, picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and beauty of Galicia. Luggage transfer each day.. comfortable hotels and mouthwatering food & wine. Toast your pilgrimage accomplishment with your new friends!
RSVP and Email Joe: joe@meaningfultrip.comThis trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.
RESERVE NOW! RSVP is only confirmed w $500 deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and Nov 30, 2025.
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**Introducing Meetup Travels **– Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, authentic touches, giving back, and Meetup fun & camaraderie. Most travelers are age 40+ and 90% are solo travelers.
No worries as we pair persons as roommates.
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** OVERVIEW**
9-Days, May 23 - 31, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,995 (airfare extra).
(Price pp sharing double).
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Day 1: Arrive Porto
Day 2: Porto city tour + winery
Day 3: Transfer Vigo, Spain
Day 4: Redondela
Day 5: Pontevedra
Day 6: Caldas de Reis
Day 7: Padrón
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
Day 9: transfer to Porto
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Included:
• 8 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts + 3 dinners
• Porto City Tour & winery visit
• Transfer from Porto to Vigo and from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
• Luggage transfers daily
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Airport Transfer
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches, several dinners
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• US Passport is required. (Plus, online ETIAS)
• Fly into and out of Porto.
• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: May is pleasant with daytime temps in high 60’s to low 70’s.
• Activity Level: Moderate +: Urban walking in Porto and long hikes of 12 – 14 miles per day on the Camino (65 miles hiking total in 5 days)
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• Tour/Travel Organizer
This Meetup Adventure Tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 17+ years, Joe is a tourism professional w/ 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for WA State.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Must send a deposit.
(1) RSVP guyon Meetup.
(2) Email Organizer, Joe Staiano
(3) $500 Deposit via check.
Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind before Nov 2025.
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We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
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* * MORE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE TOURS * *
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip!
7 days, Feb 24 - Mar 02, 2026
Meetup Member Discounted Price: $1,895 (airfare extra)
This will be our 7th season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of 10 sells out FAST every year. It’s easy to see why. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights comfortable hotels and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
RSVP Today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE (Waitlist-only)
11 Days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
Join this perfect blend of nature, culture, activities such as hiking, kayaking, and glacier trekking as we wind our way through art-filled cities, dramatic fjords.
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PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS
10 days, Sep 18 - 27, 2026
Our 3rd time running this amazing tour covering Portugal's best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Evora, and beaches of Lagos. Portugal has it all.. UNESCO sites, fairytale castles, wineries, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine!Join Joe's 'Travel Email List' for fresh updates on 2026 travels!
**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com****4 attendees
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