Travel Group (Tauranga): 

Ever wondered if it's worth paying extra for a better seat in a plane? Which planes should you avoid, like 777's  and why? Are you better to book directly with an airline or through a travel agent? Who's the best agent in our area?  What should you look out for when cruises are offered at discount prices? What's the best cruise for first timers?  These are just some of the questions you can find out about from experts and fellow travellers at the Travel Group. 

As well as a guest speaker each month, either a member or invited guest, we'll have time to ask any travel related questions and learn from each other's experiences. 

We also plan to have one trip overseas each year and one trip within NZ each year at prices that aren't over the top.   For 2023 we'll be going to Canada for 3 weeks in September in conjunction with the Friendship Force, with 5 days in Winnipeg, and 5 days in Haliburton Highlands, and independent travel of your own choice in between. The  Freedom Force allows for homestays in Winnipeg and Haliburton Highlands, keeping accommodation costs to a minimum. 

The theme for the March meeting is "Everything you wanted to know about cruises". We'd love to have new members along as this group is only just getting under way. 

We meet in Omokoroa at the Library. Currently in the morning on the 3rd Thursday of the month but I'm circulating a noticeboard at the next General Meeting asking if a better date and time might suit.

Phone Chris Subritzky 021 255 6415.