
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.
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Meetup Travels: BAJA Mexico Adventure Tour, 7 days, Feb 2026
Location not specified yetHappy October. NOW is the best time to plan your 2026 active vacation! Join us on these 2026 tours: Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (Mar), 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!
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RSVP is only confirmed w deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and October 31, 2025.
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*Current Airfare on Alaska Airlines starts at ONLY $375 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 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 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 October 31, 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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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
See why Iceland is the hottest destination on the planet! This is 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 and multiple nights of Northern Lights. RSVP today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com.
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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.com
1 attendeeMeetup Travels: ICELAND Northern Lights Quest tour, 7 days, March 2026
Keflavík International Airport, Reykjavik, ISHappy October.. now is the best time to plan your 2026 travels! Join us on these amazing adventure tours: Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (March), Portuguese Camino (May), Norway (July), Portugal Highlights (Sept). (scroll below to see more details)
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST,
7 days, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
See why Iceland is the hottest destination on the planet! This is 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 and email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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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 $500 deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and October 31, 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, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie. Most travelers are 40+ in age; and 90% are solo travelers.
No worries as we pair same gender persons as roommates.
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Iceland Trip Overview:
7-Days, March 14 - 20, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
(Price per person sharing double occupancy).
Traveling Solo? No problem! Perfect for Solo travelers. We will assign same-gender roommates for hotels.
Group Size: 10
Min age: 14
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ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik, Sky Lagoon
Day 2 - Highlights of Western Iceland. Horse Farm, historic Reykholt.
Day 3 - The amazing sights of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Day 4 - The famous Golden Circle
Day 5 - Glacier Lagoon, Glacier trek and ice cave exploration
Day 6 - South Iceland Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches
Day 7 - Depart
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Included:
• 6 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts
• Professional driver; and guides for lava cave and glacier trek activities
• Glacier trek
• Local, English-speaking, guides
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
. Flybus Transfer to/from KEF Airport
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches and dinners
• Lava tunnel visit
. 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 Keflavik Airport (KEF).
• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: March is cold, but can be in high 40's to low 50's, and an ideal time for Northern Lights activity.
• Activity Level, Moderate: Full, active days. Beginners are welcome on all activities (glacier trek, lava tunnel).
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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. 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 deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP on Meetup, 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 October 31, 2025.
.
• Terms of Service & Release of Liability
We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
.
• Additional Trip Info
Upon receipt of deposit participants will receive a Packing List, Trip Application, Travel Insurance info.
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* * OR... JOIN US ON ONE OF THESE 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! 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.
Email Joe: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE (Waitlist-only)
11 Days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
This is THE one Seattle Meetup'ers 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 amazing tour covering Portugal's best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, medieval Evora, and southern beaches of Lagos. Portugal has it all.. historic cities, 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**And please visit https://www.meaningfultrip.com
1 attendeeMeetup Travels: PORTUGAL/SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO HIKING, 9 days, May 2026
Porto Airport, 4470-558 Maia, Porto, PTHey Seattle hikers… you’re gonna luv this one! Hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Get your ‘pilgrim’ on and join us. And, check out all these amazing adventure tours crafted just for you: Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (March), Portuguese Camino (May), Norway (July), Portugal Highlights (Sept). (scroll below to see more details)
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NEW! PORTUGAL / SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, May 23 – 31, 2026
This amazing hiking adventure combines Portugal’s charming city of Porto with hiking the famous Portugal-Spain Camino de Santiago. Portugal... a “Must-Visit-Destination” by Lonely Planet! Explore Porto’s UNESCO sights, parks and wineries. Cross into Spain and hike the final 100km (62+ miles) of the famed Camino de Santiago. On daily hikes of 12 – 14 miles, enjoy stunning coastal views, picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and the beauty of Galicia. We take care of transferring your luggage each day. At Santiago de Compostela, celebrate your successful pilgrimage. Enjoy comfortable hotels and mouthwatering food & wine nightly. Toast your pilgrimage accomplishment with your new friends!
RSVP and Email Joe: joe@meaningfultrip.com
This 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 November 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, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie. Most travelers are 40+ in age; and 90% are solo travelers.
No worries as we pair same gender persons as roommates.
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Portugal / Spain Camino de Santiago Trip Overview:
9-Days, May 23 - 31, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,995 (airfare extra).
(Price per person sharing double occupancy).
Traveling Solo? No problem! Perfect for Solo travelers. We will assign same-gender roommates for hotels.
Group Size: 10
Min age: 14
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Porto
Day 2: Porto city tour + winery
Day 3: Transfer Vigo, Spain
Day 4: Vigo to Redondela
Day 5: Redondela to Pontevedra
Day 6: To Caldas de Reis
Day 7: To Reis to Padrón
Day 8: To Santiago de Compostela
Day 9: Santiago, transfer to Porto
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Included:
• 8 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts + 3 dinners
• Porto City Tour. Porto winery visit
• Transfer from Porto to Samil/Vigo. Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
• All luggage transfers daily
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Transfer from Porto Airport to hotel
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches and several dinners
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• US Passport is required. Starting in 2026, Americans must apply online for ETIAS (European Travel Info & Authorization System), which costs $23.
• Getting there: 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 PLUS: Full, active days. Urban walking in Porto and long hikes of 12 – 14 miles per day while 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. 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 deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP on Meetup, 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 October 31, 2025.
.
• Terms of Service & Release of Liability
We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
.
• Additional Trip Info
Upon receipt of deposit participants will receive a Packing List, Trip Application, Travel Insurance info.
.
.
.
* * OR... JOIN US ON ONE OF THESE 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 (airfare extra).
See why Iceland is the hottest destination on the planet! This is 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 and 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 Seattle Meetup'ers 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 amazing tour covering Portugal's best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, medieval Evora, and southern beaches of Lagos. Portugal has it all.. historic cities, 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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