2024
Global Meetup
LISBON, PORTUGAL // 22-25 AUG 2024
Get out and see the world with other amazing traveling women.
If you’ve always wanted to go somewhere but didn’t want to go alone, here’s your chance.
At Wanderful’s Global Meetup, we’ll visit a new place together.
You’ll have access to lightly curated activities with the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own (or with your new favorite travel buddies).
And, you’ll be hosted by our local Wanderful chapter so you can make global friends while also connecting locally.
This is NOT a group trip.
Lightly curated
We’ll organize 1-2 activities per day, usually around a meal.
We’ll also set up a room block so you can stay with other Wanderful members, but you can stay elsewhere too.
The rest is up to you. We do NOT plan your travel, airfare, ground transportation. There are no tour guides.
Explore on your own
Stay at our hostel block to meet other Wanderful women and pair off to explore the city how YOU want to.
Plus, you’ll get favorite recommendations from local Wanderful members on places to go and things to see.
Hosted by locals
We’ll be hosted by local Wanderful members, giving you the chance to make valuable local connections and get insider tips during your visit.
Plus, all the activities have been curated and planned by locally based Wanderful members.
Our hostess.
Christine Moghadam
Wanderful member
Christine Moghadam, Founder of Corc Yoga also known as The Traveling Mom, built and manages a community of mindful travelers, wellness, and sustainability devotees responsible for the creation of the world’s most sustainable yoga mat, benefiting the people and the planet. As a global travel designer and wellness enthusiast, she sponsors and leads global retreats in Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Greece, hosting 40+ powerful hospitality executives, CEOs, and spa managers at each event. Raised by entrepreneurs, she understands that building strong partnerships with communities and giving back is just part of smart business.
The itinerary.
We’ll regroup with an activity together each day.
The rest is up to you (with some suggestions)!
Thursday, August 22 —
Welcome to Lisbon!
Join us for a welcome drink and to meet other Wanderful travelers at our opening afternoon with wine and petiscos at the rooftop The Art Inn, located in the center of Lisbon.
Plus, we’ll walk though what to expect the next few days during our time together.
Friday, August 23 —
Pastel de Nata Cooking Class
Let’s learn the art of making one of Portugal's oldest and most traditional pastries, pastel de nata, at the award-winning bakery, Pasteleria Batalha led by 5th generation pastry chef & owner João Batalha.
Saturday, August 24 —
Urban wine tasting and fado performance
After wandering through Belém, we will enjoy a late afternoon at Lisbon’s first winery, Adega Belém, accompanied by Fado artist Ana Gomes.
Adega Belém is a family owned urban winery in the heart of Lisbon committed to environmental sustainability.
Note: Non-alcoholic & vegetarian options will be available.
Sunday, August 25 —
Até logo + group brunch!
We will conclude our weekend with a healthy & delicious Sunday breakfast buffet style at LOCAL Santos where the most fresh in season ingredients arrive everyday.
Note: Vegetarian options will be available.
Some recomendations to visit in Lisbon on your own:
São Jorge’s Castle, Belém Tower, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara, Miradouro Santa Luzia, Portas do Sol, neighborhoods such as Bairro Alto, Principe Real, Alfama
Where we’ll stay.
Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Hotel Lisboa Plaza is a gorgeous family-owned hotel situated alongside the famous Avenida da Liberdade right in the heart of Lisbon. Wanderful travelers will benefit from free wifi, an on-site gym, and 24-hour access to the stunning coffee and tea room for gatherings.
Exclusive to members only.
This meetup is exclusive to Wanderful members only. You must be an active Wanderful member at the time of purchase and the time of travel in order to join us.
Not a member yet? Join Wanderful for access to global meetups, 50+ chapters, virtual events, a free ticket to Wanderfest and more.
Reserve your spot.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now to join us before we sell out.
Meetup Only
$609 USD
Join us for all of our meetup activities; reserve your own lodging.
Included:
— Thursday welcome mixer
— Friday cooking class
— Saturday wine tasting and fado
— Sunday brunch
— 2 pre-trip meetings
— Exclusive Whatsapp group to meet and connect with other travelers
— Personal tips and recommendations from our local host
— A special Lisbon charm for your Wanderful bracelet!
Does not include lodging, ground transportation, or airfare.
Meetup + Shared Room
$839 USD
Affordability meets sisterhood; stay in a room with one other Wanderful traveler at the Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Included:
— 3 nights shared accommodation in at Hotel Lisboa Plaza from August 22 to August 25, 2024
— Thursday welcome mixer
— Friday cooking class
— Saturday wine tasting and fado
— Sunday brunch
— 2 pre-trip meetings
— Exclusive Whatsapp group to meet and connect with other travelers
— Personal tips and recommendations from our local host
— A special Lisbon charm for your Wanderful bracelet!
Does not include ground transportation or airfare.
Meetup + Private Room
$1079 USD
Get a private room at Hotel Lisboa Plaza and access to all of our global meetup activities.
Included:
— 3 nights accommodation in private room at Hotel Lisboa Plaza
— Thursday welcome mixer
— Friday cooking class
— Saturday wine tasting and fado
— Sunday brunch
— 2 pre-trip meetings
— Exclusive Whatsapp group to meet and connect with other travelers
— Personal tips and recommendations from our local host
— A special Lisbon charm for your Wanderful bracelet!
Does not include ground transportation or airfare.
FAQs.
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Sometimes you’re looking for a travel experience without having someone plan out absolutely everything. That’s where Wanderful’s Global Meetups come in.
We coordinate a group of Wanderful members to travel to a place at the same time where we have a local hub. We’ll organize a room block and set up 1-2 activities per day to do. The rest is up to you.
We’ll give you access to a private group in the Wanderful member portal so you can find and meet other travelers in advance and set up activities to do together. If you select shared accommodations, we’ll match you with roommates to stay with.
AND we’ll connect you to the local chapter so you can get good tips and advice from local Wanderful women before, during, and after your journey. -
Unlike a typical group trip where everything is covered in advance, we organize 1-2 activities per day and everything else is up to you.
If you choose to stay with us at the group hotel, we’ll take care of the cost of accommodations. Any items listed in the official meetup activities are also prepaid and therefore free of charge when you arrive.
Everything else, including airfare, ground transport, and any other activities or meals not included in our primary planning, are costs that you can expect to spend independently.
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Look no further! We’ll have two group meetings to help you meet other travelers and also connect with our hostess so you get all the information and advice you need.
We’ll also have an exclusive group in the Wanderful member hub where you can continue to ask questions as you get into travel planning mode.
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This Global Meetup is exclusive to Wanderful members only. You’ll need to be a member at the time of booking your spot, as well as during the trip itself. For information about how to become a member, visit sheswanderful.com/join.
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Global meetups are for Wanderful members only. You’re welcome to arrive or stay with a partner or travel companion, but only Wanderful members who have purchased a Global Meetup ticket can participate in official Global Meetup activities.
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We strive to make sure that all of our Global Meetups are as accessible as possible. We seek out restaurants that can offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meal options and will check in with you on any dietary needs.
If you have any mobility or other accessibility concerns, we’ll be as accommodating as we can and are delighted to help you feel comfortable and supported!