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Hello everyone that is confirmed on the Greece trip,

Please plan on attending this meeting to get through any planning or general questions we may have.

See Zoom link below.

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NEST Greece 2023 - Monthly meeting
Time: Jan 3,[masked]:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Hello all,
For the people who are confirmed as going to the Ecuador and Galapagos Island tour in Sept. I have set up this meeting to get together and have any discussions that the group might need.

If you are not currently confirmed, PLEASE read the entire write up in the description for the Sept 23rd event and follow the instructions.

Thank you,
Margaret

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ecuador And Galapagos Islands - Monthly Check In for questions and tour discussions.

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Hello everyone that is confirmed on the Greece trip,

Please plan on attending this meeting to get through any planning or general questions we may have.

See Zoom link below.

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NEST Greece 2023 - Monthly meeting
Time: Jan 3,[masked]:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the First Tue, until May 2, 2023, 5 occurrence(s)
Jan 3,[masked]:30 PM
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May 2,[masked]:30 PM
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Hello all,
For the people who are confirmed as going to the Ecuador and Galapagos Island tour in Sept. I have set up this meeting to get together and have any discussions that the group might need.

If you are not currently confirmed, PLEASE read the entire write up in the description for the Sept 23rd event and follow the instructions.

Thank you,
Margaret

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ecuador And Galapagos Islands - Monthly Check In for questions and tour discussions.

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Hello all,
This wonderful trip is being conducted by Joy Sherman of joyridecharters.com.
Joy just indicated that she can procure another boat so we have 8 openings. Please read this description in its entirety and follow the directions.

Joy will be provisioning a private boat for 8 people and we will be joining a flotilla of 3 boats for this adventure.

We will be meeting Joy and boarding the boat at at noon on May 13, 2023 and will be departing the boat at 9:00am on May 20, 2023.

All boats include captains and hostess/host who prepares breakfasts and lunches. Dinners will be ashore to sample the fantastic cuisine of Greece.
Sailing the Saronic Islands of Greece.
This is a favorite sailing destination. Sailing from Alimos Marina (Athens) is a perfect way to discover the Saronic islands. We visit the lovely islands of Aegina, Spetses, and Hydra, including Epidaurus on the Peloponnese and Kyparissia.

We stop each afternoon for enough time to explore the quaint seaside towns, shop and dine in some of the best restaurants in the world! Sit along a seaside cliff restaurant and watch a beautiful sunset.
We sail on a large catamaran with plenty of space.

Super comfortable. All cabins are private doubles with their own bathrooms (heads).

No experience necessary! Sit back and relax or hone in on your sailing skills. We make life-long friends on these sails.
We practice covid safe protocols, sanitizing etc.
Come with a friend, family or by yourself. All welcome. (singles will be matched with same sex in cabin or choose private cabin)

List price $2,325 for the boat tour only is per person based on double occ.

Here is what is included:
Captain and hostess.
6 night accommodations on board.
Opportunity to sample wonderful Greek foods that will be provided, depending on the island we're visiting that day.
Breakfasts and lunches which will include fresh local produce, locally sourced provisions where available. (dinners ashore)
Group Welcome Dinner on our first stop.
Safety, Navigational Aids
Galley Equipment
Bed Linens and towels
Basic Paper Products and Essentials
Snorkel gear
End Cleaning
Dock and Port Fees and boat Taxes
Vessel insurance
Damage Waiver Insurance

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE:
Airfare
Boat kitty $100 for dockage, ice, water fill along the way. Paid in Euro when docking on the boat.
Land accommodations
Personal Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Meals in restaurants (with exception of Welcome Dinner)
Personal specialty foods.
Additional land excursions
Fly directly into Athens. Cab ride to vessel or come a few days early and explore Athens! I have lots of info on where to stay and what to do, if you want to do this! The people on Boat #1 have booked their predates at the Acropolis View Hotel. I have one room available and might be able to get more. The cost is $140.00 person if you arrive on the 11th. Joy is not managing this part of the trip. We will see what the need is and then go from there.

This was the original payment Schedule: Depending on when you sign up you will need to pay for the entire boat trip.
$500.00 non refundable deposit due by Nov. 1st.
$912.50 of the remainder by Jan 3rd 2023
The final payment of $912.50 due February 10th 2023
Preferred method of payment is through
VENMO @joysherman
ZELLE [masked]
or Check (When you contact me for the paperwork I will send the information).
When you provide the payment please indicate that the payment is for the NEST - Greece Trip May 2023 - this is so Joy puts us together on the same boat.
if you want to use a credit card there will be a 5% charge added to the transaction.
If there is enough interest from the group, we can extend the trip in Athens for a few days. I recommend the front end of the trip.

Please reach out to me at [masked] for the necessary forms to complete.

PLEASE NOTE: By RSVPing Yes, does NOT automatically secure your spot on the tour. The deposit/payment check, filled in paperwork and subsequent confirmation from me confirms your spot. Do not delay!

I am really looking forward to this trip. It'll truly be a unique once in a life time experience.

 
 
 

This wonderful trip is being conducted by Joy Sherman of joyridecharters.com

Joy will be provisioning a private boat for 8 people and we will be joining a flotilla of 3 boats for this adventure.

We will be meeting Joy and boarding the boat at at noon on May 13, 2023 and will be departing the boat at 9:00am on May 20, 2023.

All boats include captains and hostess/host who prepares breakfasts and lunches. Dinners will be ashore to sample the fantastic cuisine of Greece.
Sailing the Saronic Islands of Greece.
This is a favorite sailing destination. Sailing from Alimos Marina (Athens) is a perfect way to discover the Saronic islands. We visit the lovely islands of Aegina, Spetses, and Hydra, including Epidaurus on the Peloponnese and Kyparissia.

We stop each afternoon for enough time to explore the quaint seaside towns, shop and dine in some of the best restaurants in the world! Sit along a seaside cliff restaurant and watch a beautiful sunset.
We sail on a large catamaran with plenty of space.

Super comfortable. All cabins are private doubles with their own bathrooms (heads).

No experience necessary! Sit back and relax or hone in on your sailing skills. We make life-long friends on these sails.
We practice covid safe protocols, sanitizing etc.
Come with a friend, family or by yourself. All welcome. (singles will be matched with same sex in cabin or choose private cabin)

List price $2,325 per person based on double occ.

Here is what is included:
Captain and hostess.
6 night accommodations on board.
Opportunity to sample wonderful Greek foods that will be provided, depending on the island we're visiting that day.
Breakfasts and lunches which will include fresh local produce, locally sourced provisions where available. (dinners ashore)
Group Welcome Dinner on our first stop.
Safety, Navigational Aids
Galley Equipment
Bed Linens and towels
Basic Paper Products and Essentials
Snorkel gear
End Cleaning
Dock and Port Fees and boat Taxes
Vessel insurance
Damage Waiver Insurance

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE:
Airfare
Boat kitty $100 for dockage, ice, water fill along the way
Land accommodations
Personal Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Meals in restaurants (with exception of Welcome Dinner)
Personal specialty foods.
Additional land excursions
Fly directly into Athens. Cab ride to vessel or come a few days early and explore Athens! I have lots of info on where to stay and what to do, if you want to do this!

Payment Schedule:
$500.00 non refundable deposit due by Nov. 1st.
$912.50 of the remainder by Jan 3rd 2023
The final payment of $912.50 due February 10th 2023
Preferred method of payment is through
VENMO @joysherman
ZELLE [masked]
or Check (When you contact me for the paperwork I will send the information).
When you provide the payment please indicate that the payment is for the NEST - Greece Trip May 2023 - this is so Joy puts us together on the same boat.
if you want to use a credit card there will be a 5% charge added to the transaction.
If there is enough interest from the group, we can extend the trip in Athens for a few days. I recommend the front end of the trip.

Please reach out to me at [masked] for payment instructions and the necessary forms to complete.

PLEASE NOTE: By RSVPing Yes, does NOT automatically secure your spot on the tour. The deposit check, filled in paperwork and consequent confirmation from me confirms your spot. Do not delay!

I am really looking forward to this trip. It'll truly be a unique once in a life time experience.

 
 
 

Hello all,
For the people who are confirmed as going to the Ecuador and Galapagos Island tour in Sept. I have set up this meeting to get together and have any discussions that the group might need.

If you are not currently confirmed, PLEASE read the entire write up in the description for the Sept 23rd event and follow the instructions.

Thank you,
Margaret

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ecuador And Galapagos Islands - Monthly Check In for questions and tour discussions.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUvceGrqTovGtXVwW0AAfBRKZ1wPbcwDloL/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprD0iGdOUtRmGRpwcAI_oWenwtn5YjbdlqgjSUwFyZCHEHdgTJYJ9E8_0
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Hello all,
For the people who are confirmed as going to the Ecuador and Galapagos Island tour in Sept. I have set up this meeting to get together and have any discussions that the group might need.

If you are not currently confirmed, PLEASE read the entire write up in the description for the Sept 23rd event and follow the instructions.

Thank you,
Margaret

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ecuador And Galapagos Islands - Monthly Check In for questions and tour discussions.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUvceGrqTovGtXVwW0AAfBRKZ1wPbcwDloL/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprD0iGdOUtRmGRpwcAI_oWenwtn5YjbdlqgjSUwFyZCHEHdgTJYJ9E8_0
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Hello all,
For the people who are confirmed as going to the Ecuador and Galapagos Island tour in Sept. I have set up this meeting to get together and have any discussions that the group might need.

If you are not currently confirmed, PLEASE read the entire write up in the description for the Sept 23rd event and follow the instructions.

Thank you,
Margaret

Margaret Webster is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ecuador And Galapagos Islands - Monthly Check In for questions and tour discussions.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUvceGrqTovGtXVwW0AAfBRKZ1wPbcwDloL/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprD0iGdOUtRmGRpwcAI_oWenwtn5YjbdlqgjSUwFyZCHEHdgTJYJ9E8_0
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Hello all,
This is a southern tour of Holland.
We met last month and determine the dates for Sept 2 (2:00pm)- Sept 8, 2023 (9:30am). We will discuss separately about extending in Amsterdam prior to getting on the boat. We can also put folks that want to travel on the northern route the following week.

Here is the link to the trip.
https://www.boatbiketours.com/boat-bike-tours/netherlands/southern-tour-holland/
**Please note you will have to fill out a customer information sheet, a Media Release, and a Waiver of liability.
IMPORTANT:
An RSVP of Y does not secure your spot. You are not guaranteed your spot until you have filled out the paperwork and have paid the deposit.
When you are ready, please send an email at [masked] and mention the Netherlands trip in the Subject line.

Availability is currently good but we should not delay so we can get what we want.

General Trip Information:
There are 4 classifications of rooms all with different pricing. I am setting up meetings to get people together with each other that want the same class of cabin.
Lower Cabin Twin - 1,099.00 EU
Twin Main Deck - 1,648.50 EU
Twin upper deck - 2,023.50 EU
Suite Upper Deck - 1,599.00 EU
Then I will have to book you together at the same time.
After receiving your booking confirmation / invoice, you can use the payment link to pay your deposit, which is 30% of the total tour price (travel sum). Payments can be done by credit card (Visa or MasterCard), by bank (wire) transfer, or by using online services like Transferwise.com. The final payment (balance) of 70% of the travel sum is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
When you book a tour within 6 weeks of departure, full payment is due immediately. For all payments: please use comprehensive information in your booking confirmation. After having received your full payment, Boat Bike Tours will send you a voucher, stating that payments are made and received in full; you can show this voucher during embarkation on board.

This is the link to the ship information:
https://www.boatbiketours.com/boat-bike-tours/netherlands/southern-tour-holland/

Included in the tour:

• 8 days/7 nights
• 7 x breakfast
• Packed lunches
• 7 x 3-course dinner
• Coffee and tea on board till 4 PM
• Welcome drink
• Use of bed linen and towels
• Daily cleaning of the cabin
• Climate-controlled cabin
• Daily briefings
• Semi guided cycling tours (guest cycle independently, tour leader also cycles the tour);
• Some short walking tours
• Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
• GPS tracks
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag
• Wi-Fi is available in restaurant – data use is not included
• Live music on board
• Carbon offset payment to the non-profit organization Justdiggit

Not included in the tour:

• Coffee and tea on board after 4 PM
• Drinks
• Bicycle rental or E-bike rental (see information below)
• Helmet rental - (see information below)
• Personal insurances
• Gratuities (at your discretion)
• Entrance fees and excursions
• Fees for ferries/waterbus
• Transfers to/from the docking place
• Parking fees
• SGR Insolvency protection

Added expenses are
Trip Insurance - I recommend World Nomads
https://www.worldnomads.com (Make sure you include the airfare in your estimate)
Bicycle rental Information -
2023:

• Rental bicycle: € 90 per week

• Rental E-Bike: € 195 per week (only on request, limited number available)

• Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicycle €10/week (only bookable in advance)

• Limitation of liability (damage) rental e-bike €25/week (only bookable in advance)

• Parking own bicycle: € 10 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)

• Parking + charge station own E-Bike: € 25 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)

• Please click on this link for more information about the rental and own bicycles/E-bikes

• Helmets: A helmet can be rented for € 10 per week, only on prior reservation and payment.

• Canal cruise Amsterdam: Ticket for a 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam – special price for our guests: € 15 (at the ticket desk approx.: € 18). Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board of your ship on the first day of the tour.