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What we’re about
Thank you for checking out our group. Active Singles Adventures has been in Los Angeles for 35 years now. We used to be Athletic Singles Association but changed our name so as not to intimidate anyone (and because a person didn't need to be "athletic" to enjoy our group). But we are still "ASA" .
We continue to organize interesting social and active events so you can come out and meet our travelers and consider coming on one of our trips which we run as Singles in Paradise.
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Our typical trip consists of 40 singles. We recently traveled to Peru, Kenya, China, Costa Rica, Tahiti, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Greece, Amsterdam, Belgium, Ireland, Galapagos and other exotic destinations - all with experienced guides and terrific group rates.
Meet fellow adventurous singles near you! Come to our Meetup to meet us, share stories and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find fun, laughs and maybe even a new travel buddy!
Check out http://www.singlesinparadise.com for all the details on our trips.
10-Nights, 4-star properties With Air - Just $3,150
This is our 12th singles trip to Costa Rica so you can say we've become experts to this amazing country. If you enjoy adventure and beauty, you will love this trip.
After arriving in the capital of San Jose we will bus to La Fortuna and home of Arenal, the famous active Volcano and Hot Springs. Envision a sky illuminated by volcanic eruptions. From here we will be able to enjoy a multitude of exciting optional tours including the waterfall rappelling, river rafting, horseback riding, zip lining canopy tour, wildlife hikes, caving, waterfall and hot springs tours, mountain biking and more. You will love our hotel that features hot spring pools! It is surrounded by mountains and lush landscape. Many of the rooms have great views of the volcano. See more details below and sign up early for the better rooms!
We'll also visit the fabulous Tabacon Hot Springs where we will bathe in the therapeutic thermal hot spring waterfalls.
Our next stop is Quepos, home of the Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos. This is an amazing place where nature is king and the tropical jungle meets the beautiful sculptured beaches. Our awesome hotel is an easy walk to one of the most beautiful beaches and is rated as a 4-1/2 star suite hotel that I'm sure you will all be delighted with (see more info below). There are monkeys, exotic birds and other wildlife all over. From here we will enjoy more incredible optional tours including river rafting, an amazing ATV tour, horseback riding, caving, canopy zip-line tours, snorkeling and more.
It’s another incredible adventure. Cost of this great trip is only $3,150 with air, 10-nights accommodations in awesome 4-star hotels, chartered bus, sightseeing and daily breakfasts.
Includes:
- Round trip air - LAX to San Jose direct, non-stop flight
- 10-nights hotel accommodations (double occp.)
- Five nights in La Fortuna
- Five nights in Manuel Antonio
- Daily breakfast
- Chartered bus and sightseeing
Not Included:
- U.S. departure tax, ticketing fee and Costa Rica departure tax of approx. $134
- Optional Tours as listed above
Click here to see info on the tours with approximate cost
Disregard dates. This document was from our last trip and we will update soon
THIS TRIP IS OFFERED BY SINGLES IN PARADISE
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THIS TRIP
CALL 800.954.5453 TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT THIS TRIP
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BIKE OCEAN BREEZES LOCAL TRAILS - EZ BIKE RENTALS - PICNIC - FUN SOCIAL EXERCISEGalley Cafe, Newport Beach, CA
BIKE OCEAN BREEZES AROUND NEWPORT BEACH – SOCIAL EXERCISING
Saturday July 27th - 10:00 – Newport Beach. 18+/- miles of social, casual exercise with positive like-minded people keeping it local around Newport Beach and Corona del Mar. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but should have a basic level of fitness and be Willing and Able to ride as part of a supportive group. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate.
EZ BIKE RENTALS
Any kind of bike or rent one. Call Liam to reserve a bike if you need to rent one. See end of this post for details. Very Easy.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT – SOCIAL EXERCISE ON THE MOVE.
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for a very social exercise in the beauty of where we live.
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride - you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 350+ bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with water and a bike in good working order or rent a bike. (see end of post)
START
10:00 Leaving the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early to eat, relax and meditate.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 20+/- miles casual biking. Leave from the Galley Café to the first stop for a bathroom break – then to Corona del Mar neighborhoods – then to Back Bay. We will cruise until a stop for lunch at Westcliff Plaza. After a nosh we will continue a ridgeline across to Costa Mesa and to a mile of hard packed dirt trail. From there we will journey to ‘The Wedge’ and back on the ferry to Balboa Island and the start. The Ferry is $1.75 cash.
PICNIC LUNCH
We will pause for a picnic at Westcliff Plaza. Pack your lunch or there are several places to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride. There is no need for a bike lock.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike tour and showing up as a result of reading this Meet Up post, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer, and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. HELMETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is bileszelle@gmail.com
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes.
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet!
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Bayside Center Shopping Plaza at Jamboree and Bayside Dr. Walk across the bridge onto Balboa Island on the right-hand sidewalk. The 1st building on the right is Sports Rent. Come early to rent a bike and peddle up Bayside Drive to the Galley Café to be ready for the 10:00 start. As you leave the rental place just stay on the left-hand sidewalk over the bridge and all the way to a left on Harbor Island Drive.
BIKE RENTALS
Call Liam to schedule a rental.
Sports Rents – 714-600-9941
333 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
www.sportsrentsonline.com - STAY COOL! 🚴 Beach Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach & BrunchDock 52, Marina Del Rey, CA
Join us for a bicycle ride on the beach bike path from Marina del Rey to Redondo Beach. There's always a cool breeze at the beach!
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
QUALIFICATIONS:
All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bicycle paths for 26 miles round trip and can keep up with a group riding at a speed of 13 miles per hour for approximately 2 hours.
IMPORTANT:
*** You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group. ***
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at 7:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride. There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot.
Meet Louis at 7:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions. Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question (which you can see by clicking on the blue box under "You're Going.")
We will depart at 8:00 AM.
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BRUNCH:
We will stop for brunch at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This bike ride is crossposted on other Meetup groups.
The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup
- France with Paris and BurgundyNeeds location
SEPTEMBER 18th - 29th, 2024
10-Nights, International Air, Wine Tasting Tours, Ground Transportation and Great hotels just $4,250We start off with 4-nights in Paris, France's capital. Paris is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Welcome to the mesmerizing realm of Paris, a city where every cobblestone holds whispers of history and every avenue unfurls a tapestry of experiences. Each neighborhood is a world of its own, a unique chapter in this epic novel of art, culture, and life. From the bohemian spirit of Montmartre to the timeless elegance of the Latin Quarter and the ancient heartbeat of the Ile de la Cité, Paris city is a kaleidoscope of emotions waiting to be explored. Our hotel is perfectly situated, just a 15-minute walk to the Eiffel Tower and some of the best sites.
We'll set up optional tours to visit the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées. There's so much to do and see but we'll make every effort to offer the best of Paris. Here's a website that will give you a good idea of things to do. Give us some time to work out the details and we're sure you'll be delighted with our itinerary.
From there we head south into Burgundy and our wine tasting portion of this trip. And it's more than wine tasting - you'll enjoy these charming towns and scenery along with way as well. We'll have 2-stops of 3-nights each with 6 visits to the best wineries in the area - all included in your package! We've done quite a bit of research and have consulted with a local guide and wine tour expert to set up these visits. Winery tours in Burgundy are normally quite pricey so we're sure our trip with these tours included is an amazing value. We'll stay in Dijon, in the heart of Burgundy for 3-nights. On our way we'll begin our wine tour with a stop in Chablis.
Dijon is the capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France, one of the country’s principal wine-making areas. It’s known for its traditional mustard, vineyard tours, autumn gastronomic fair and building styles ranging from Gothic to art deco. The distinguished 1787 Musée des Beaux-Arts, housed in the vast Palace of the Dukes, holds a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, crafts and antiquities. If you love cities filled with beautiful, historic buildings and if you love fantastic food and wonderful wines, museums, galleries, sitting at terraced cafés watching the world go by as you sip a delicious local wine, impossibly fabulous street markets, great wine bars and a vibrant friendly vibe – then add Dijon to your must see list. Cobbled streets, grand squares, half-timbered houses, a huge palace, narrow alleyways lined with medieval buildings and even a magic owl.
We will enjoy a day tour to Beaune in the heart of Burgundy with a visit to a winery. This French city (which is pronounced 'bun') is gateway not only to the Burgundy wine region, but also to the wine regions of Beaujolais to the south and Champagne to the north. The city was well established as a wine trading post by the 13th century. We may also set up an optional bicycling tour that seems like a wonderful way to get some exercise and explore the region as well as taste more wines!
From Dijon we'll continue south to the city of Lyon. In route we'll make a stop at another winery in the Beaujolais area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2,000 years of history. Lyon is France's third-largest city, and offers today's urban explorers a wealth of enticing experiences. We'll enjoy our 3-days in Lyon with all the fantastic sight-seeing opportunities including the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Place des Terreaux. Here's a cool article: Why Lyon is one of France's most underrated cites.
We will have a guided walking tour of Lyon on the 27th and then a full day tour of the countryside and Rhone Valley on the 28th. We will visit Pérouges, a commune in the in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. A medieval walled town perched on a small hill that overlooks the plain of the river Ain. We will end our day with one more winery at Corps du Loop.
Includes:
- International air
- 10-nights hotel accommodations (double occ.)
- City tax
- All transfers
- Daily breakfast
- 3 walking city tours with guide - Paris, Dijon and Lyon
- a minimum of 6 wine tasting visits
GO TO THE OFFICIAL WEBPAGE FOR THIS TRIP FOR MORE DETAILS
CALL 800.954.5453 TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE
THIS TRIP IS BEING RUN BY SINGLES IN PARADISE