What we’re about
Welcome to our group!
Although it wasn't by design, the core membership of this group tends to be 40+ and a lot of ladies - although we do welcome gents and younger folk to join us on our adventures!
The main purpose of this group forming was to take advantage of cheap flights when we can, and enjoy short breaks during the off season, when hotel rates are also at their lowest. We can also enjoy days out, weekend breaks in the UK and other get togethers when not traveling!
This is NOT a business venture - just taking advantage of my experience and skills. I (Sandra) am a retired travel consultant with 20 years experience of living and working in Greece.
MEMBERSHIP
Due to increasing charges for the use of the Meetup platform, there is an annual membership fee of £10, payable upon joining. Any surplus funds once charges have been paid (currently around £146 every 6 months) will be ploughed back into events.
A FEW RULES
We do not accept members without a personal portrait photo in their profile - we like to see who we are meeting! This is NOT a dating group and any complaints of unwanted attention from other group members will be taken seriously and dealt with accordingly.
When you RSVP to an event it means that you have checked and entered it into your diary and have every intention of attending. It does not mean "I will put my name down for this but will cancel at the last minute if something better comes along". We know that life happens and plans can change, but serial last minute cancellations and no shows can result in being removed from the group. It is not fair to other members or to organizers, particularly when tables have been booked and members who wanted to go did not find a place.
This is a group for mature adults who are responsible for themselves and will take all necessary precautions when traveling abroad. Whilst I don't expect everyone to want to do the same thing or explore at the same pace, if you do go off and do your own thing I will ask that we exchange numbers so we can keep track of each other and check on each others safety.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN JOINING AN OVERSEAS TRIP
All members would need to take care of their own flights – when I see cheap flights available I will publish details but all will be responsible for booking their own seats.
Plans would be based mostly on flights from/to Manchester. If another airport suits you better and you find flights available that is fine BUT if your arrival and departure times do not coincide with the Manchester flight times, you may have to make your own way to/from the hotel.
TRAVEL INSURANCE - it is recommended you arrange your own personal travel insurance, particularly if you have any medical issues.