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Florida Experiences
Member Owned (without any $$$ investment required) Created Travel, Experiences and Adventures with a Purpose.
This our/your Meetup Group for Florida and Surrounding Area Experiences such as music, museums, parks, dancing, restaurant, parties and other related meetups. ***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events, contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
Other Meetup Groups:
Florida Outdoor Adventures
This is our/your Member Owned (without any $$$ investment required) Meetup Group for Fun Outdoor Focused Adventures in Florida and surrounding areas such as kayaking, motorcycle rides, fishing, diving, tubing, biking, boating, hiking and more @ Florida Outdoor Adventures .***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events, contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
Caliridion Travel
This is our/your Eastern U.S. Florida Based Parent Travel Meetup Group for ALL Travel Related Events including Group Travel, #SunsetSunday @..... dinners and our informative "Urban Walkabouts", #WorldImagined to a #BetterLife and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back by being Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and where we "Make Wherever We're at HOME". Open to ALL ideas and suggestions for Travel Related FUN!!! @ Caliridion Travel . ***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
Goodwill Ambassadors Travel
Our/your West Coast L.A. Based Parent Meetup Group for ALL Travel Related Events including Group Travel, #SunsetSunday @..... dinners, informative "Urban Walkabouts", #WorldImagined to a #BetterLife and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back being Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and where we "Make Wherever We're at HOME" is Goodwill Ambassadors Travel. See our about section for our other 2 groups in the west. ***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
I am as many of us Blessed to be involved in multi projects/businesses on the U.S. West Coast and U.S. East Coast. Suggestions are always welcomed to make these Meetup Groups Better and Better!!! Thanks, Steven.
Updated: 04/07/25
Best Practices for Events Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve is Hosting
1) Most Events are limited to 12 incl. Host/Guide. Most Events are posted on a Maximum of 3 Meetup Sites to avoid over cross-posting. Once limit is reached others go on a wait-list.
2) 3Days prior to event start time host/guide Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve will Post a Re-Confirmation of GOING Notice in the Event Comments Section and any Event Updates. We Require Re-Confirmation of GOING by reply to message sent to all RSVP GOING by just replying "Going w Event Code" up to 24hrs. before start time of most events if no wait-list or 48hr. before start time of event if event is maxed and has a wait-list. If no re-confirmation is received by 48hrs. prior to event start time spot(s) available will be released to those on a wait-list. For those on a wait-list, spots will be released via prvt. message with Confirmation Reply of GOING Required by Host/Guide up to 24 hrs. prior to event via reply to this message. Once maximum number of spots have been re-confirmed all others on a wait-list will be given notice that event has maxed out. Event RSVPs close 48hrs./2Days prior to event. If you need to Edit your RSVP and are having trouble you can give notice in the events comment section or prvt message me.
3) 24 hrs. prior to Event Total Re-Confirmed Going will be posted in Event Comment Section regardless of total RSVP Going number shown which will give us a better number of those actually showing vs no-shows. This also should be the latest host Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve cancels or changes an event unless unforeseen issues or weather conditions.
4) Habitual changing status from Going to Not-Going on Meetup 12hrs. or less prior to event start time is cause for person(s) being flagged and for possible removal from group.
5) ZELLO Instant 2Way Walkie Talkie Communication w FREE Download . Talk w me and the group via Caliridion Travel Channel . This is the easiest way to communicate w Host/Guide and Group starting 1.5hrs. before events. TRY it!!!
***Unique Channels may be created for events***
6) Most Events Start Time show a 15min. meet&greet time prior to actual starting of event. Any Late Arrivals once event has started may get updated info via the FREE Zello 2-WayWalkie Talkie Communication APP on the unique event channel. which is preferred vs messaging which is easier and faster for the host/guide to respond.
7) 3x that an attendee fails to show at an event without changing status Going to Not-Going is cause for removal from group.
8) Host Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve has the option to cancel event or non-host/guide event up to 24hrs. prior to event if a min. of 4 Re-Confirmed Attendees is not reached, weather and/or other.
***All notices above and last minute notices will be given in the Comments Section of Meetup event and also in the discussion section of event via the hosting Facebook Page/Group. This is an additional way all attendees can stay updated and on any last minute changes to event. ***If you are getting too many emails go to settings and adjust but be sure to check comments of event starting 4Days Prior to event.
***Most events Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve Host will be min. of 4.
====RULES FOR POSTING MEETUPS=====
Before posting your meetup, come back here and check the rules for posting a meetup BEFORE you post to make sure your meetup is acceptable. Meetups not following these rules will be deleted.
You can post anything you like as long as it's not
- Something offensive (you have some leeway here, just don't piss people off).
***Group Trips should be posted on Caliridion Travel and/or Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Groups. Contact if you would like to be able to create trips and post. ***
- Something illegal
- Something that's similar to a craigslist post.
- Something that is overtly or covertly promotional without express permission in advance of The Admin of the group
- Something that is trying to promote an App or Website or Social Media. Hooch or other scams are not allowed.
- Posts of events of other groups is OK WITH permission of The Admin. No links to other groups. The event must be able to stand on its own. Do NOT divert or direct members to other groups.
NO OUTSIDE LINKS ALLOWED UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY: Outside links are links to websites, or social media or anything. You are only allowed to use outside links if they are ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to your meetup, AND you get prior approval from Admin. If you do not have approval: the links or event will be removed.
DO NOT E-MAIL MESSAGE THE GROUP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES: You may not email members or message the group via meetup using the bulk email feature for any reason, if you think or feel you need to do so, message The Admin to do it for you. ***You MAY message and/or email those that already RSVPd to CONFIRM GOING to your event or to let them know about any changes. Do this directly and NOT with the bulk email feature. Violation of this will result in immediate removal, and then you can explain after and get back in the group.
SPAM: If you use the "discussion box" feature or if you use bulk email to spam groups you will be removed. There is zero tolerance for spam from Event Organizers or Members of this group. This group will not be associated with allowing spam. Do not overuse the discussion box since we ALL receive more than enough messages/e-mails to try to weed through.
YOU MUST ATTEND YOUR OWN MEETUP: You must host the meetup in-person and be present at your own meetup. You must least a clear way and where for people to meetup at the event. If there is a no host event you will be asked to add a host or the event will be removed. https://Meetup.com rules state there are no "No Host" events allowed.
THE MORE NOTICE THE BETTER: Meetups MUST be posed at least 1 day in advance, but the more the better. Please don't post any same-day or last-minute meetups; it's not enough time for people to make plans to attend. Four weeks advance will get you the most RSVP's
Important:::MEETUPS MUST BE MEETUP ORIENTED and ***related to what the Group is about.***
DO NOT EDIT OR DELETE ANYONE ELSE'S MEETUP: Admin will ban anyone that edits or deletes someone else's meetup without their permission.
Frequency: It is ideal to NOT repeat an event less than 6 weeks. There are exceptions. Just ask The Admin if you wish to post carbon copy events in less time. This rule is aimed at event promoters or bands. Repeating a band at a different location is a repeat. If you think The Admin will see your event as a copy that you are promoting, then contact first and ask for permission
Money: If your event has a charge of more than $10 You MUST message the main admin BEFORE you post.
MEETUPS THAT VIOLATE THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE EDITED or DELETED. The person who posted it may receive a warning afterwards or they may be removed and placed on hold pending sorting out of any issues. IF your event is Edited or Deleted contact The Admin. Do NOT re-insert removed content.
If any negative issues are suspected or encountered please contact us directly @ GoodwillAmbassadorTravel@gmail.com
STANDARD DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability unless made notice of. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis. See the Meetup Terms of Service .
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Not an EVENT but for INFO Only. Member Update for April 2025.Needs location
April 2025 Member Update
Hello everyone!!!:)
I am out west in SoCal hosting/guiding events visiting my Kiddos and always looking for improvements. I am SO HAPPY to report that Meetup has some major improvements. The Bug of not being able to edit your RSVP after RSVPs are closed unless using the APP is fixed so now whether using the Web or APP you can edit your RSVP as needed even after RSVPs are closed. Happily RSVP GOING Re-Confirmation system via Chat Messaging is working and reliable to how many are actually showing/Going vs No-Shows. I am happy to see others creating events and I know it is hard work. All please respect their hard work and try your best to not be No-Shows without editing your RSVP or letting host/guide know. Again, any member may create events or even trips. Please read each groups about to see its focus of events. If any create events noticing that I am hosting/guiding an event the same time frame don’t stress as this is 100% OK. More choices of event, host and guides is WINWIN for all of us. If you are part of any groups that may increase their attendees by crossposting on any of the 3 Florida Sites I keep going just have them contact me and I will be glad to help them. The trips I host/guide are not getting much traction yet. Important: The trips I host/guide are just like other events but trips are limited to 12 and custom created by all of us. I have some awesome trip routes in the continental U.S.A. We look for those traveling like most of the events to be Laid-Back and Chill. Via Zoom and In-Person Events we custom create details of the trips. Below is upcoming trips I am hosting/guiding. Just RSVP Going without commiting if interested and I will reach out so we can start customizing our experience and adventure. I will rtn to Florida in Mid. May or June. Read the slightly updated Best Practices of Groups About Sections. 3X No-Shows are being removed from group(s) as everyone’s time is Valuable. Please notice my events consistent layout and as in the bold header keep watch for Notification Comments and Prvt. Chat Messages by clicking Notifications and Messages if email notifications are turned off. I recently did further stress testing of messaging system and it work whether on Web or APP , My Phone No.# is listed on all events as also communication via ZELLO is available. I do ZOOM events most Tues. and Thu. when able plus all event organizers may join to talk about their events/trips. Thanks again for your passionate work.
7Day Best of SoFlo incl. Key West May 14- May 20, 2025
7Day East Coast Trip May 21 -May 27, 2025
7Day Best of New England May 28 -June 3, 2025
14Day Best of the Great Lakes & More!!! ***Options for shorter trip.
June 4 - June 17, 2025More trips hosted/guided by me in the Fall coming in June!!!
Always My Very BEST, Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve. - Chill at Lake Michigan for 6 days! Your choice, bike, kayak, shop, spa, swim.Pine Grove Inn, Ephraim, WI
How about doing a 6 day bike and kayak adventure, now before you run away ...Only two hotels for the 6-day span! So only 2 mandatory biking days (when we switch hotels day 3 and 6). Of course if need we could drive some folks to other hotel. Want to kayak or swim one day? No problem! A shopping day? No problem! Avid cyclist wanting the maximum mileage— 250 or more miles during the 6 days? No problem!
DOOR COUNTY~ Come visit Wisconsin's and Chicago's vacation spot, a biker's and kayaker's paradise, where you may ride as much or as little as you please.
Great weather escape the summer heat!
Late June averages: 76° high / 60° low.Escape the Heat-Biking byLake Michigan-Door County-WI with cool kids from meetup
See details at https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302379130/
Our hotel this year is the best yet
Pine Grove Inn in waterfront Ephraim Wisconsin- Door County Cycling and Fun Itinerary
- Door County Registration Form and Waiver
Do you want information as we add additional biking or kayaking multiple day events,
Sign up below to get first offerings.
• Fun Biking Trips
https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/websitesignupform40681930231007• Fun Kayaking Tours: https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/websitesignupform0106202220617pm
• (Double opt in, check your email and or spam right away to confirm. Some email serves put opt in as spam.)Like rails to trail bike rides? Join our FB group.
RSVP as placeholder and details are at https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302379130/
(NOT HERE),See our ride after this event biking across Ohio.
let’s bike the Ohio to Erie Trail. If not on your bucket list yet, it will be!!! | MeetupWe also will bike in NY and PA • More Affordable and Fun Bike Trips