List of Upcoming Trips

For anyone interested in joining my travel members (or if you're just interested in where I'm going), and for those who may not have had a chance to check out the full meetup calendar of upcoming trips (at http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/list/), here is our listing of all currently scheduled upcoming trips. Find the one that peaks your interest and sign up to join us! Spaces are limited.

Nov 14 6:00 AM Historical Philly Tour

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11635555

Nov 19 7:00 PM Thanksgiving Holiday in Greece 2009

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/8467503

Dec 3 12:00 PM Budget Weekend in San Francisco

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11466810

Dec 10 5:00 PM Aspen Winter/Ski Retreat

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11277267

Dec 20 6:00 AM NYC Christmas Spectacular

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11582005

Jan 2 2010 1:00 PM Turn over a new leaf dinner party at Jenni's

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11122701

Jan 14 2010 5:00 PM Winter Wanderings in Rome (5 days)

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/10209065

Feb 11 2010 5:00 PM Magic in Madrid (4 days)

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11388470

Feb 20 2010 11:00 AM Snowtubing Retreat in PA

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/9578938

Mar 13 2010 6:00 PM Jenni's Fabulous Fifties (Birthday) Party (come help Jenni celebrate her 34th)

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11395819

Mar 19 2010 4:00 PM New Orleans Culture and Cuisine

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11432272

Apr 23 2010 5:00 PM Fiesta Weekend in San Antonio

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11432097

Jun 18 2010 5:00 PM Weekend in San Diego

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/10641750

Jun 26 2010 5:00 PM Alaska Adventures

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11505466

Jul 16 2010 6:00 PM Relaxing Weekend by the Lake

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/9579108

Jul 22 2010 3:00PM National Park Series: Mount Rainier

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/11497697

Sep 11 2010 8:00 AM Chowhound Weekend in Chicago

http://www.meetup.com/NoVA-Travelers/calendar/10825987

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