We are trying to form a singles global travel group in Portland, Oregon. We would meet periodically to exchange travel ideas and to meet others interested in world travel. Has anyone been in such a group and can offer suggestions on how to proceed?

I would be careful not to allow any doctors who are married and have 2 much time on their hands to get involved--you will regret it.

I'm thinking the singles group portion takes care of that.

No, it doesn't--certain people just love getting involved, even if they don't qualify.

Janet, why would anyone take a shower, get dressed, drive, and socialize with people to talk about travel when we can sit around in our underwear and do it online : )

Previously posted:<BR><BR>Author: Rex ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/08/2000, 12:27 am<BR><BR>Message: One such organization is www.travelpals.org - - in theory they limit "membership" to the NYC tri-state area, but they welcome inquiries from anywhere, including stopping in on their meetings, if you are there at a right time. <BR><BR>And I always welcome personal inquiries about small group (custom, but not necessarily) tours which may or may not center around solo travelers. <BR><BR>Best wishes, <BR><BR>Rex Bickers <BR>Westerville, Ohio <BR><BR>=====================================<BR>< BR>and see also:<BR><BR>http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=697163<BR><BR>And yes, I am the married physician, over whom "x" is insanely jealous.<BR>

2 hours-why so long?

For expertise and leadership, only one address. Here's a quote from the king himself:<BR><BR>Author: Rex ([email protected])<BR>Date: 09/28/2000, 11:42 am<BR><BR>Message: I might be interested in joining, or participating in trips if there is a subgroup nterested, and especially, if expertise is lacking, and leadership is desired.<BR>

K, I am both laughing and shaking!

Mr. Hanky Bickers might want to join too.

x, you better shake, rattle and roll (over):<BR><BR>From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary:<BR>Rex \Rex\, n.; pl. Reges. [Lat.] A king.<BR>To play rex, to play the king; to domineer. [Obs.]<BR><BR>Nomen est omen - the name says it all

Topping, for Janet.

Hi Janet...<BR><BR>I am in the midst of doing a start up travel group not necessarily for just singles, why exclude anyone? I have posted some messages on Fodors and Frommers and found that there are many people out there looking to get involved in group travels, mainly to save money, travel in a group and see the world. What better way is there? So, if you are interested in sharing your ideas and travel plans with a larger group, I plan on doing a chat line on YAHOO.com called TRAVEL GROUP in the near future. Please join us.<BR>Happy Travels.