OC Good Life

April 15th - 27th, 2025*
5-nights in Sydney, 5-nights in Cairns and Daily Breakfast - $2,295
International air is separate - see details on our website
*April 15th will be our departure, hotel stay begins April 17th
25 people already signed up!

This will be our 5th visit to the "Land Down Under" and we're doing it right. Come join us as we explore this wonderful country and take in the best tours. This is the Australia trip you've been waiting for - with a fun group of singles to the 2 most interesting places in the country without a whole lot of moving around.

With this trip we will be spending 5-nights in Sydney, then 5-nights in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
We start off in Sydney where, over the course of 5 days, we'll have a chance to visit the top beaches and attractions. You will fall in love with this cosmopolitan city. Surrounded by water, beautiful beaches and scenic parks everywhere you turn, it's beautiful. We'll start off with a nice city tour to visit the highlights of Sydney - the Opera House & Harbour Bridge and on to famous Bondi Beach.

There are an abundance of tours in Sydney that we offer at group rates including the Sydney Bridge Climb, a wonderful bike tour, jet boating, opera house tour and a harbor sailing cruise.

The other optional tour highlight is to the famous Blue Mountains. This fantastic Ecotour makes our way to the Great Dividing Range of Australia. It is here we leave the ‘average’ Blue Mountains tourist behind & enter the National Park to unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed.

No Australia trip is complete without spending some time at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, which is Cairns. Again, we'll be staying at the Novotel Oasis, a 4-star hotel right in the heart of Cairns walking distance to the Esplanade where all the shops and restaurants are. We'll have snorkel and scuba trips set up as well as some more adventure tours.

We'll take our divers and snorkelers to the most spectacular sites for the maximum number of hours on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Another tour that's set up is an Aboriginal Culture, Sky Rail and Rainforest tour. This breathtaking journey, on one of the world's most scenic train routes, will take us through hand-hewn tunnels and across bridges with amazing views. Stop at Barron Gorge to view the Falls before arriving at beautiful Kuranda Station.

INCLUDES:

• All ground transportation
• 10-nights accommodations (double occ.)
• Daily Breakfast

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Optional tours
• International air

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:$1,025

THIS TRIP IS BEING RUN BY SINGLES IN PARADISE
GO TO THE OFFICIAL WEBPAGE FOR THIS TRIP for full details on our air and hotels
CALL 800.954.5453 to speak with someone

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have invited us to another amazing adventure in Chile & Patagonia! This will be the SIXTH time and considering the program and world-class accommodations, it is easy to understand why.

The sublime landscapes of Patagonia will leave you in awe, the majesty of nature here may inspire you in untold ways. Exploring these astonishing wilds will be enhanced further thanks to our award-winning luxury accommodations only a few minutes drive from Torres del Paine National Park. Known for towering mountains, vast forests, gigantic glacial lakes, and spectacular scenery in every direction, every trip is a remarkable experience full of discovery. Activities, hikes, and walks are available for every skill level, and nearly perfect photo opportunities around every corner. Before arriving here, we'll show you around the capitol city of Santiago to rest and relax before heading south - enjoy some of the finest Chilean wines in a colorful, energetic city.

Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/chile-group-tour-santiago-patagonia/

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• 7 Night/8 Day (2 Nights Santiago, 5 Nights Patagonia)

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Santiago

• Centrally located and welcoming Santiago accommodations
• Breakfast included
• Privately guided city tour exploring the highlights, such as Cerro San Cristobal, Cerro Santa Lucia, Plaza de Armas, La Moneda (Presidential Offices), and more!

*Free time in Santiago to explore the city & photograph the sites

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Patagonia

• Patagonia Camp (https://patagoniacamp.com/en/) is one of the first luxury camps in South America. It is an original and distinctive glamping concept where every detail has been carefully thought of so that our guests may thoroughly enjoy the magnificent and wild nature of mythical Patagonia, combining comfort, convenience, and the warm hospitality that Chileans are known for.
• All-inclusive meals & adventures while at Patagonia Camp and open bar.
• One of a kind luxury yurt style accommodations. Patagonia Camp was recognized by Conde Nast in the Top 20 Reader's Choice Award for all of South America!
• Each day we will have the opportunity to embark on amazing walks and hikes around this wonderland landscape of sharp edged mountains and glacier lakes. See below for a few of the adventures that we’ll be able to choose from each day - all are optional, included, and cater to different fitness levels including beginners!. To see the full list of hikes, learn more about the Torres del Paine National Park we'll be exploring, and to see more pictures of the unbelievable luxury yurts, email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com to request an itinerary.

Base of the Towers Trek: A rewarding & deservedly famous trek to the base of the iconic mountain towers of Torres Del Paine. Panoramic views of lakes and valleys greet us along the way until we navigate the ancient lenga tree forest.

Los Cuernos Trek: This trek is perfect to experience the beauty of the park’s two iconic mountains: Las Torres and Los Cuernos del Paine. The hike starts alongside beautiful rivers and lakes with ever-present native flora and fauna.

Mirador Condor Hike: The hike to the Cóndor viewpoint is another privileged trek in terms of views. The trail begins at Lake Pehoé which will fascinate our eyes and cameras with its distinctive turquoise color. You will climb for about an hour through the Sierra del Toro; along the way you can appreciate some of the local vegetation such as nothofagus trees, the area’s micro-wildlife and the beautiful soaring condors.

Optional horseback riding & boat trips will be available at additional price (minimum # sign-ups needed)
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Included:

• Privately guided small group tour
• All taxes & entrance fees
• All transfers and ground transportation
• Roommate pairing to save money
• Domestic round-trip airfare from Santiago –> Punta Arenas

Not included:

• International airfare

Specific arrival/departure times will be sent to all guests and we’ll assist in booking the proper flights.

Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

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Join Us!
*For our solo travelers, we will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,395
Single Supplement: $735

Deposit: $600.00

For those looking to enhance their stay even further, there are yurts available with outdoor jacuzzi! Imagine - enjoying the warm soothing waters in the cool air while looking up into the endless night sky as the stars dazzle above. Please contact us for availability!

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/chile-group-tour-santiago-patagonia/

AGAPE IN ORANGE COUNTY! – SOUL CENTER OC - GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:00
Give yourself permission to relax and rejuvenate. 40+ Attendees also streamed Live at 10:00 (Details Below) Come in-person – relax - we sit in chairs. Experience a group guided meditation where all you need to do is relax. Whether a beginner or having a daily meditation practice, come sit, relax and travel within to the quiet, powerful place that is always there. The Most Important Trip You Can Take Is The Journey Within.
PARENTS WHO WANT TO MEDITATE AND HAVE KIDS
BRING YOUR KIDS! Soul Center Kids’ program during meditation and as well as service is for busy parents to have peace of mind and a relaxed time for meditation. Conscious parenting is an important part of Soul Center and check out our kids, youth and young adult programs.
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/
FEELING SPIRITUAL - NOT RELIGIOUS
Is life a series of random events or is there a way the universe works? Join Soul Center and the consciousness crowd on Sundays for meditation, inspiration and deepening your spiritual connection. Feeling Spiritual but not religious? Go within or Go Without.
SEEKING COMMUNITY
Meet like-minded people for casual social connections in a safe place. Come early, stay for a nosh and chat with people about the meditation, your experience, ideas, and inspiration received. The community you seek is seeking you.
10:00 - MEDITATION
Guided Group Meditation
(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)
10:30 - MESSAGE & MUSIC
Inspirational – Motivating – Encouraging – Positive – Stimulating
Special musical guest artist every Sunday
LOCATION
Soul Center
2082 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA. 92612
SOUL CENTER
See you at the Welcome Table. Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around for coffee, finger food and chat with people about the meditation, ideas and inspiration received. Live and love. Simply, we are a group of people who gather to meditate together, get inspired regularly from each other for living in higher consciousness.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND SPEAKER
Rev. Keith is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister and Faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. Rev. Keith is a huge advocate of self-care and empowerment and regularly facilitates classes throughout the U.S.A. focusing on Divine energy medicine, holistic wellness, science & spirituality, meditation and nature retreats. Rev. Keith believes that all paths can lead to spiritual liberation, and that practicing the cornerstones of meditation, affirmative living and prayer, and gratitude on a regular basis cultivates the experience of wellness and joy.
LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAYS 10:00
Join us on FB Live:
https://www.facebook.com/soulcenteroc
Or live stream here:
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/watch/
COST
There is no cost or fee, but you can donate if you so choose. As the value in the experience resonates with you, invest in your own spiritual growth. Supporting Soul Center for more of the same and for you to come again.
MEDITATION
We have heard and read of the positive benefits from Meditation. Meditation can help slow the mind and open the heart. The only thing we control is our attitude. Personal changes and transformation are an ‘Inside Job’. Go within as we attract not what we want but what we are.
Physical Benefits of Meditation
With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more energy. This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of energy in the body increases.
On a physical level, meditation:
· Lowers high blood pressure
· Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
· Decreases tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
· Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
· Improves the immune system
· Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy
Mental Benefits of Meditation
Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into a relaxed state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:
· Anxiety decreases
· Emotional stability improves
· Creativity increases
· Happiness increases
· Intuition develops
· Gain clarity
· Problems become smaller
Meditation sharpens the mind by increasing focus and expands through relaxation
A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration
An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress
The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection
Meditation makes you aware - that your inner attitude determines your happiness.