These are upcoming opportunities for our members to travel together, socialize, and serve.
Trip Leaders Needed
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RI Convention Calgary -- June 2025
About 50 Global Travelers will gather in Calgary, Canada in June to attend the Rotary International Convention. Our club social event will be lunch on June 24. We’ll also be capturing video to share at the regular June 24 meeting.
Northern Minnesota -- September 2025
Getting together in northern Minnesota in September has become an annual event. Last year, many of us participated in a Habitat for Humanity service project before the social event. You’ll find more details, including housing options, in this document Plus you can register your interest here (DACdb sign-in required) or using other methods described in the document so we start to get a headcount.
Ecuador & the Galapagos -- October 2025
THIS TRIP IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED
This fall, many of our members are traveling to Ecuador and the fabulous Galapagos. This trip will include participation in a reforestation service project. Learn more about the trip.
Cuba -- December 2025
Member Merna Gill will be organizing another small-group trip to Cuba December 2 t0 10. The trip will visit Havana, Vinales, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad. Maximum of 8 people. $,2000 / person with a $500 single supplement. Find Merna in DACdb for more information.
Experience the vibrant island vibes, while learning about the history, culture and everyday life. Explore the picturesque surroundings and engage in local culture through personalized recommendations from your hosts. Visiting private enterprises encourages their entrepreneurial spirit and builds hope for their future. Join in this life changing journey, stepping back in time.
Hawaii -- December 2025
Join fellow Global Travelers in Honolulu, Hawaii in December of 2025 for a special service and social event. We will join a community effort to help clean up the Atawai Canal. Our service project will be combined with a social gathering of any Global Travelers who are able to attend.
You can join fellow Global Travelers and extend your adventure with a 7-day cruise around the islands.
Florida -- February 2026
We have a number of members who are either permanent Florida residents or snowbirds who winter there. We can count on one of them to host a social gathering, possibly combined with a service project. Members Robyn Ragsdale and Colin Beach plan to host a Superbowl party combined with other activities February 6 – 8 in the Tampa, FL area. Stay tuned for more info.
Alaska -- May 2026
In May 2026, members Adam Hayes and Jess Gutzwiler are organizing a social gathering and service project in Sewell, Alaska. Optional extensions are available:
- Pre-social Alaska cruise
- Post-social Denali excursion
Learn more about this exciting opportunity for fellowship, service, and travel.
South Pacific -- December 2026
In December 2026, member Mike Philson has organized a fundraising cruise to a destination on many of our bucket lists — Tahiti and the South Pacific. Learn more and register here.
Tentative Future Trips
We have other trips in the early planning stages, and we’re always looking for new trip ideas. We have many members who are eager to travel and serve around the world.
Monarch Butterflies in Mexico -- 2026
The logistics are challenging, but one of our members is trying to organize a trip to see the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico.
Japan -- Spring 2027
A number of our members have expressed interest in visiting Japan. We’re working on a fund-raising trip during cherry blossom time in the spring of 2027.
Nova Scotia -- Fall 2027
Several of our members are in the early stages of thinking about a trip to Canada’s Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces for the fall of 2027.
Other Travel Opportunities
Many of our members participate in other trips, often associated with global grants. We provide information about these trips as another travel option for our Global Travelers.
Polio Immunization -- Agra, India -- October 2025
Associate member Rahul Wadwa and the Rotary Club of Agra invite Global Travelers to join them for a polio immunization event in Agra, India in October 2025. Learn more here.
Polio Immunization -- Agra, India -- March 2026
Associate member Rahul Wadwa and the Rotary Club of Agra invite Global Travelers to join them for a polio immunization event in Agra, India in March 2026. Learn more here.
