Upcoming Travel

March 29 – April 7, 2026 – Sunny Portugal

Embark on a journey to Portugal, starting in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and a choice of exploring Portuguese sidewalks or the codfish trade. Visit iconic Belem and UNESCO sites before heading to Evora’s cork factory and the Algarve’s scenic coast, known for gin distilleries, wineries, and historic Lagos. Stop in Setúbal for a close look at azulejos tile-making, then explore the Portuguese Riviera, including a toast in Obidos and a visit to Sintra’s medieval wonders. You’ll come away with a taste of Portugal’s rich history and vibrant culture.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Lisbon
Belem
Cork Factory
Evora
Alentejo
Lagos

Read more about the Portugal trip and book online!

Sunny Portugal Brochure

Music Cities – New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 11, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

French Quarter
Steamboat Cruise
Cafe du Monde
New Orleans
School of Cooking
Longue Vue Houses & Gardens
Graceland
Beale Street Dinner Sun Studio
Memphis
BB King Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
Nashville

Book Music Cities online with the Web Code #204637

MUSIC CITIES BROCHURE

Utah’s Mighty National Parks
October 4, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS 

3 National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef)
4 Night stay in Moab, Utah
Dead Horse Point State Park
Canyonlands by Night Cruise
Park City, Utah
Salt Lake City
Monument Valley Scenic Drive
Lunch at Goulding’s Lodge
Goulding’s Museum & Trading Company

Book Utah online with the Web Code #204638

UTAH’S MIGHTY NATIONAL PARKS BROCHURE

Wonders of Thailand
November 6-21, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS 

Bangkok
Reclining Buddha
Emerald Buddha
Bangkok Street Food
Sukhothai
Chiang Rai
The Golden Triangle
Chiang Mai
Elephant Experience in Chiang Mai
Lanna Home Visit
Home-Hosted Meal
Phuket
Tuk Tuk Rides

Read more about the Thailand trip and book online!

WONDERS OF THAILAND BROCHURE

New York City Holiday
December 4-8, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS 

Four Nights in Downtown Manhattan
New York City Tour
Rockettes Holiday Show
Broadway Show
Statue of Liberty
9/11 Memorial

New York City Holiday Brochure

Australia’s Outback and New Zealand’s South Island
February 10 – March 1, 2027

HIGHLIGHTS –This is an AMAZING trip….where won’t you go? 🙂

Sydney Harbour Cruise
Sydney Opera House Tour
Cairns – Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef
Alice Springs bush dinner
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Melbourne
Queenstown, New Zealand
Mt Cook National Park
Christchurch traditional canoe paddle
Options to see Tasmania and Fiji

Read more about the Australia trip and book online!

Australia and New Zealand Brochure

If you are interested in any of these trips, please call (253) 756-0601 to indicate your interest and be notified when the presentations are scheduled.  You do not have to be a participant of the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center to take advantage of these amazing trips.  Make it a family vacation!

Future Trips

If you have trip suggestions, please call the Center at (253) 756-0601, and ask for Lesley Pollack or Kate Gray.  If you would like to sign up for future updates, please register by calling the aforementioned number, and ask to get on the travel email list.