Leader: Art Mann · 206-915-0546 · travel@ysmenwestportweston.org

When: Typically every other Monday, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Where: Meetings are either in-person at Saugatuck Congregational Church (Room 203) or via Zoom. Details are posted in advance on the Y's Men Facebook page, the Y's Men Calendar & directly via emails to the Travel Group members.

The purpose of this group is to provide a place to share your past travel experiences and help you plan future trips. Meetings are very interactive, with enjoyable discussions about travel experiences that always move into lots of Q&A — members asking for, and giving, advice on future travel planning.

Knowing that many of the Y’s Men and their families travel often, the purpose of the Travel Discussion Group is to create a place for sharing your travel experiences and also to help in your future trip planning. We may even try to plan a group trip!
Meetings always include a quick review of anyone’s recent travel, followed by a previously announced topic or 2. Examples of topics to be discussed include:

Anyone planning to move abroad?
Climate issues affecting travel?
Current events affecting travel planning? What about going to risky areas?
How does travel planning change as you age?
What travel insurance do people use? How much cash to bring?
Best way to protect valuables while traveling?
What destinations are people planning to go to and do they have any questions?
Is time travel possible?
Where do people go back to over time and why?
How to research a trip? Pros and Cons of using travel agents or planners
What are the best travel news sites?
How to book an international trip and trust the companies you are engaging with?
Which airlines/cruise lines/tour companies to use and avoid?
What photo gear do you take? What to do with all the photos of your trips?
What travels apps on the web or on the phone do you use?
Is Global Entry worth the effort?
New EU via rules coming?
Is special clothing like Scotty Vests? Ultimate packing list & methods for packing?