What we’re about
We are a traveling club welcoming members who have a passion to travel and share adventures around the world and meet new friends. We are affiliated with The Traveling Texans 50+ who are a bunch of fun loving people who share our passion. Single, married, wanting to travel with friends, or looking for a travel partners, we roommate match, you are all welcome. Bring your sense of adventure!
We offer group trips to many exciting places. We get member feedback to determine what trips we offer. We want this group to be about you, what is on your bucket list, and making new friends. Let's have some great adventures together.
***Monthly payments available on most trips***
*** FLIGHTS WILL BE OUT OF LOCAL AIRPORTS ***
Please also join our Facebook group at the link below:
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For a List of Trips, click here: Out Trip List
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Portugal & Its Islands Featuring Lisbon, Sintra, Azores & Madeira IslandsNeeds location
DATES: JUNE 15 — JUNE 28, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
Experience the best of Portugal as you explore its capital city, coastal villages, and remote islands from June 15 — June 28, 2024. Marvel at the geothermal wonders of the Furnas Valley, and take in the beauty of the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Tour the grand capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Get swept away by the melancholy sounds of Fado and visit the fairy-tale town of Sintra. Explore thermal pools, colorful botanical gardens and the lush green landscapes of Portugal’s Natural Parks and thrill with a walk on a glass sidewalk. Relax and enjoy multi-night stays on the Azorean island of St. Michael and sunny Madeira, the “Pearl of the Atlantic.”
ITINERARY:
Jun 15, 2024: Overnight Flight
Jun 16, 2024: Lisbon, Portugal - Tour Begins
Jun 17, 2024: Lisbon - Belem - Lisbon
Jun 18, 2024: Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon
Jun 19, 2024: Lisbon - St. Michael, Azores - Ponta Delgada
Jun 20, 2024: Terra Nostra Botanical Park - Ponta Delgada
Jun 21, 2024: Ponta Delgada
Jun 22, 2024: Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades - Ribeira Grande - Ponta Delgada
Jun 23, 2024: Ponta Delgada - Funchal, Madeira
Jun 24, 2024: Funchal
Jun 25, 2024: Funchal - Câmara de Lobos - Porto Moniz - Funchal
Jun 26, 2024: Funchal - Free Day
Jun 27, 2024: Funchal - Lisbon
Jun 28, 2024: Lisbon - Tour Ends
PRICING INFO:
Double: $3,899pp
Single: $4,699pp
Triple: $3,849pp
* Included in Price: Inter-flights from Lisbon, Hotel Transfers
* Not Included in Price: Round Trip Air, Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person; Add-ons for airfare from the following gateways: Dallas Ft Worth Intl Add $1,850 Houston Intl Add $1,900 San Antonio Intl Add $1,950 Austin Bergstrom Intl Add $1,950 ******CONTACT ME FOR PRICING FROM PHL OR ANY OTHER CITY******
Please feel free to email gardenstatetravelers@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Register here:
Trip List
FACEBOOK - Italy: Amalfi Coast to PugliaNeeds location
Stray off the beaten path and explore a new side to the Italy you know and love from June 20 — July 03, 2024. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano, home to colorful hillside houses and local posh boutiques. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region.
Click Here for Full Details and Registration – ITALY: AMALFI COAST TO PUGLIA FULL INFO
ITINERARY:
Jun 20 – Overnight Flight
Jun 21 – Naples, Italy - Tour Begins
Jun 22 – Naples
Jun 23 – Naples - Pompeii - Minori
Jun 24 – Minori - Maiori - Minori
Jun 26 – Minori - Ravello - Minori
Jun 27 – Minori - Matera
Jun 28 – Matera
Jun 29 – Matera - Lecce
Jun 30 – Lecce
July 01 – Lecce - Ostuni - Alberobello
July 02 – Alberobello
July 03 – Alberobello - Tour Ends
PRICING INFO:
Double: $6,349pp
Single: $7,109pp
Triple: $6,249pp
**Included in Price: Round Trip Air, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
**Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person
**Pricing is based on availability and air package and subject to change without notice.
Join Now! – ITALY: AMALFI COAST TO PUGLIA FULL INFO
Email gardenstatetravelers@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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Please join our Facebook group here to stay up to date on all of our activities – FACEBOOK - Costa Rica Volcano, Rainforest, and Beach AdventureNeeds location
DATES:
JULY 16 - 24, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
You are invited to join the next small group trip to Costa Rica from July 16-24, 2024. One of the most beautiful natural destinations you will ever visit! Breathtaking scenery, plentiful wildlife, many adventurous activities and natural wonders to explore. On this tour, we will visit San Jose (2 nights), the Capital city of Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano Rainforest in the mountains for 3 nights and one of Costa Rica's amazing beaches. This is a small group tour maximum 18 people.
Includes 8 nights lodging, breakfast daily, all transportation with a driver, a guide, and 8 included adventure tour and activities! We highly recommend trip insurance for this trip, TRAWICK has a very affordable policy.
Pricing per person is $2,349 Double occupancy, and $2699 for Single
INCLUSIONS:
- Doka Coffee Farm to see the process of growing, picking and roasting the wonderful Costa Rican Coffee.
- Visit magical La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the top visited attractions in the country with lunch included.
- Zip through the treetops on the top zipline in the country, Sky Trek, or you can do the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges instead (a little less adrenalin).
- Tour an Organic Farm, pick some of the fresh ingredients you will use in a cooking lesson, with dinner included.
- Relaxing visit to the therapeutic Hot Springs, Ecotermales. with dinner included at volcanic thermal hot springs.
- Sail and snorkel in the beautiful blue ocean with lunch included on a luxury catamaran.
You will book your flights. Southwest might have the best deals. You would fly into SJO airport, and return from LIR airport. I would also check google flights for a multi city ticket price flying into SJO airport and return from LIR. I SUGGEST USING GOOGLE FLIGHTS AND SEE BEST RATES FOR YOUR DEPARTING AIRPORT,
You will stay at 4 star hotels in all 3 locations. You will be amazed at the wildlife and the breathtaking scenery. Come and join Sterling Alfaro, our happy Costa Rican naturalist, on this small group trip, it will be one of the best vacations you have taken.
Only Zelle and Venmo accepted on this tour, if you want to pay with credit card there will be a 4% fee added to the price. Credit card fees are just too high to absorb!
If you have any mobility issues the tour can be modified for your needs. But you will need to be able to at least 45 minutes and get on and off the bus unaided. We can discuss optional excursions for you to enjoy!
If you are a solo traveler we have a roommate-matching service to help save you from paying the single supplement.Register here:
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Trip List
For more Info Email me at gardenstatetravelers@gmail.com if you have any questions!
