Upcoming Travel

June 4 – 10, 2025 – Iceland Explorer

HIGHLIGHTS:
5 Nights at One Hotel in Reykjavik
Reykjavik City Tour
Blue Lagoon
Golden Circle Tour
National Museum
Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss/Golden Falls
Hot Spring Bread Experience
Thingvellir National Park
South Coast Tour
Skogar Folk Museum
Skogafoss Waterfall
Keflavik & Bessastadir
Viking Ship Museum
Lake Kleifarvatn

Iceland Explorer brochure

October 13 – 18, 2025 – Cuba Discovery

This is truly a cultural immersion and an inside look at life in Cuba. More than a travel destination, we have a special Person to Person tour itinerary that engages with the local artisans and industries. You will experience the food, music and life that makes this such a unique destination. This trip allows to you learn about the lives of Cuban while also sharing your perspective with them. Our goal is a mutual benefit for all involved as we learn from each other.  Your participation supports the Cuban Entrepreneurs.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Museum of the Revolution
Old Havana Walking Tour
Artist Jose Fuster
Cigar Factory Tour
Colon Cemetery
Havana Club Rum Museum
Hemingway’s Farm
Habana Compas Dance Group
Performance
Old Style Classic Car Club

Cuba Discovery Brochure

March 26 – April 4, 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
Sunny Portugal brochure

Music Cities – New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville

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

MUSIC CITIES BROCHURE

Utah’s Mighty national Parks

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

UTAH’S MIGHTY NATIONAL PARKS 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

The Senior Center is currently in the trip planning stages for 2026.  If you have a suggestion, please call the Center at (253) 756-0601, and ask for Lesley Pollack or Kate Gray.  In the meantime, we are planning a trip to Thailand in 2026.  No details are available yet, but they will be coming soon.  If you would like to sign up for future updates, please register by calling the aforementioned number, and ask to be registered.