Our first meeting in December was a success! 5 of us with varying degrees of travel experience enjoyed sharing travel experiences and asking for advice on future trips. We welcome all who are interested to join our casual discussion group. The next meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 19 at Saint Louis Bread Co. 10740 Sunset Hills Plaza St. Louis, MO 63127 The Plaza & Shoppes at Sunset Hills (314) 966-1070
Off I-44 and a little east of I-270
Posted by
Imperial, Missouri
989 posts
We had a nice group in December. I hope everyone makes it again, and some others join us!
Posted by
St. Louis, MO USA
1976 posts
It's on my calendar! I'm looking forward to it.
Posted by
Imperial, Missouri
989 posts
Moving this back up so more new people can see it and attend!
Posted by
Saint Louis, MO, USA
3 posts
I'm definitely interested. What time are you meeting? Is there a particular location you meet in the Bread Co or any way to identify the group since I don't know anyone attending? Thanks!
Maureen
Posted by
Texan in CA
4408 posts
I think everyone should wear backpacks, moneybelts on the outside of your clothing, and string a clothesline with damp clothing on it over your table. That should work to ID the group ;-) No?
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, MO (formerly, Windermere, FL)
340 posts
Oops! Forgot to say we meet at 10:00 a.m. We met for about an hour and a half but have no set ending time. I put a little sign on the table, "St. Louis Travel Group (Rick Steves)". It is a large cafe and was pretty crowded in December, so just wander around and look for us. If you look lost, we'll probably ask if you're searching for us.
Posted by
Denver, Colorado, USA
713 posts
Another way, less entertaining than the moneybelt/laundtry idea, to identify your group is for at least one of you to bring a Rick Steves guidebook and place it on the table so it's visible to people scanning the room looking for you.
Posted by
St. Louis, MO
6 posts
I thought we had a great time - see you Saturday!
Posted by
Saint Louis, MO, USA
3 posts
It was nice meeting all of you this morning. Following is information about the International Travel Club that meets quarterly at the St. Louis County Library, Main Branch, on Lindbergh, across from Plaza Frontenac. The next meeting is February 23, 10 a.m. St. Louis University Professor Dr. John Encarnacion will present "The Philippines: Land of 7,000 Islands (A geologist explores the World)." "A Guide For The Solo Female Traveler" will cap off our meeting. Dea Hoover, President of Are We There Yet LLC., organizes and guides tours through the world with particular interest in the single traveler. . Maureen
www.InternationalTravelClub.org Email: [email protected] or see us on Facebook phone: 314-851-0978 Purpose: To promote responsible world travel and offer a venue to exchange travel information and experiences. The club does not in any way function as a travel agent. Background: The International Travel CIub (ITC) was created by Harold Grady, a retired Army Colonel and world traveler, who founded the ITC on March 25th, 2000. The Club is estimated to be the largest of its kind in the United States with over 200 members. The ITC is operated by a volunteer board and volunteer members. Membership Benefits: ITC sponsors quarterly two-hour programs with guest speakers or panels of world travelers. There is opportunity to network with other travelers. The meetings are normally held on Saturdays at 2:00 P.M. at the Saint Louis County Library, 1640 S Lindbergh. New members receive a free copy of the International Travel News Magazine. · ITC members will receive a newsletter prior to each meeting promoting our meeting topics and includes information on popular travel destinations, money saving tips, government issued warnings etc.