What we’re about
Meetup members love travel, being active and making new friends. For almost a decade we offer the best, professionally planned and organized tours and vacations to Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Mexico, Costa Rica and more. Join us! Special call out to those 40+, over 50, and single.. but our club is open and welcoming to all.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Scenes, Steps & Sips Urban Hike w Joe. Saturday. (+ 2026 Tour Announcements)Gas Works Park, Seattle, WA
Lace ‘em up! Joe is one of the best Meetup Organizers.. showing folks the best of Seattle, PNW and beyond for 17+ years! Join us to explore Gasworks Park; then half way around Lake Union, then up the very steep Capital Hill Steps; then thru Volunteer Park to the awesome brick water tower. On our return, we'll stop around 4:30 PM-ish at Picado Bueno for a cold beverage and early dinner. We’ll walk over 5 miles, including steep stairs.
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Event is cross-posted on other Meetups. We expect 12-16 folks.
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WHERE/WHEN TO MEET:
1 pm at GASWORKS PARK at the concrete arches, across from the bathrooms. (Parking) Gasworks on Saturdays is busy. If lot is full, you'll need to park on side streets... Always read street parking signals carefully and never leave anything of value in your car.
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BRING:
- Lunch / Snack
- Water
- $3 cash per person for tree planting and organizer
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IMPORTANT ITEMS:- Inclusive to all races, religions and identities
- NO PETS. NO SMOKING. NO VAPING.
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DISCLAIMER:
40-60 Active & Awesome, SOA, Seattle Single Travel & Adventures and all Meetups are not professional guide services. Event leaders function as facilitators only to enhance your outdoor experience. You join this active event at your own risk and hold harmless Meetup leaders in the event of injury or loss.
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DREAMING of TRAVEL?
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Organizer, Joe Staiano, is also a travel and tour professional with 28 years experience.. and for last 6 years has taken Seattle Meetup members on awesome, active tours to Baja, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland, Italy, Norway. **Join us!** Email organizer to get your name on the Adventure Tour email list. joe@meaningfultrip.com**
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2025
**ITALY DOLOMITES - 9 days, Sept 13 - 21, 2025 (**Sorry… full)
Classic hiking tour in the Dolomite mountains. Start/end in Venice, and enjoy multiple 3-night stays in quaint mountain towns. Hike 6-8 mi daily.
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2026
BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
7 days, Feb 24- Mar 2, 2026.
Our 6th year running this popular tour.. kayaking, SUP, snorkeling w sea lions, swimming w whale sharks, and getting up close to momma and baby gray whales. 2 nights camping, 4 nights comfy hotel.
https://meaningfultrip.com/trips/north-america/mexico-baja/
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST
7 days, March 14 - 20, 2026
Our 3rd year running this tour. Last year's group had an absolute blast! Soaking in hot nature baths, hiking volcanic cones, exploring lava tunnels, glacier trekking.. and yes.. Northern Lights.
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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.
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
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
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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.com
