What we’re about
40’s, 50’s and above and just getting started.. look out world!
Join us for activities, get-togethers and travel. Kayaking, walking, hiking and snowshoeing fun. Healthy lifestyle gatherings. Singles and non-singles welcome. Travels to Portugal, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Mexico, Costa Rica. We are tolerant, inclusive, and kind!
Organizer, Joe Staiano, has been a Meetup Organizer for 15+ years. Simply one of the best organizers out there!
40+ peeps, or your friends that are 40+, as well as your sons & daughters are absolutely welcomed on our events.
Joe Staiano
Upcoming events
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Meetup Travels: BAJA Adventure Week (Mexico), 7 days, Feb 2026
SJD, San Jose del Cabo International Airport, SJD San Jose del Cabo International Airport, San José del Cabo, MXHappy October. NOW is the best time to plan your 2026 active vacation! Join us on these 2026 tours: Baja Mexico (Feb), Portuguese Camino de Santiago (May), Norway (July), and Portugal Highlights (Sep). (scroll below for more info)
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip!
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This will be our seventh 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!
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This trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10. We already have several confirmed. RESERVE NOW! (RSVP is only confirmed w deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and Nov 15, 2025.
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*Current Airfare on Alaska Airlines starts at ONLY $485 roundtrip!
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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.
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Baja Trip Overview:
7-Days, Feb 24 – Mar 02, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $1,895 (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 - Unforgettable 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:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• 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 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 deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP, or put name on Waitlist.
(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at joe@MeaningfulTrip.com
(3) Pay $500 Deposit via check.
Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind before November 15, 2025.
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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 & Conditions
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• Additional Trip Info
Upon receipt of deposit participants will receive a Packing List, Trip Application, Travel Insurance info.
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* ALSO CHECK OUT THESE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE VACATIONS *
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New! PORTUGAL's CAMINO De SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, May 23 - 31, 2026
We love Portugal and strong hikers will love this too! Enjoy Porto, then hike 12 - 14 miles per day following the famed 'Camino de Santiago' through a mix of urban and natural landscapes.
RSVP today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE (waitlist-only)
11 Days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
This is THE one you have all been asking for... NORWAY! 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. *(sorry... Waitlist-only)
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PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS
10 days, Sept 18 - 27, 2026
Our third time running this very popular tour of the best of Portugal highlights. Portugal has it all! Historic cities, UNESCO sights, fairytale castles, wineries, nature parks, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine! Spend time in vibrant Lisbon, beautiful Porto, Sintra castle, medieval Evora and the southern beaches at Lagos. Raise your glass of Vino Verde and toast good times and making new friends.
RSVP today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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Join Joe's 'Travel Email List' for fresh updates on 2026 travels!
**For detailed info, inquire at: joe@meaningfultrip.com**
And please visit https://www.meaningfultrip.com1 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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ITINERARY:
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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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST,
7 days, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395.
Our third year running this popular tour. Last year, 11 folks had a fantastic time exploring highlights of Western & Southern Iceland incl Golden Circle, glacier trek, ice cave, lava tunnel, soaking in natural hot baths, and multiple nights of Northern Lights.
RSVP today
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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****1 attendee
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