This page lists recent news articles and chapter updates posted on the TCC Web site. Click any headline to view the post. Use the search blank at right to find older posts on any topic.
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Georgia Chapter Update: October Meeting Recap and 2022 Dates
The Atlanta-area TCC Chapter had their last meeting of 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 30. They met at the home of member Lynn Thomas and discussed upcoming trips in 2021 and 2022. Members shared stories of recent trips around the United States, Europe, and Africa. All are looking forward to a return to more travel next…
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Easter Island in the Spotlight for New York Chapter Zoom Meeting in Mid-December
The New York TCC Chapter invites you to attend a Zoom presentation on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. EST. Speakers Cynthia and Richard Esposito will provide insight into one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They will share their journey through Easter Island, exploring the Moai statues, Tapati Festival, and rich Rapa…
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Miami-Area Chapter’s Holiday Party Set for Sunday, Dec. 12
The Southeast Florida TCC Chapter will hold its annual holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. Carolyn Stein will be our host for this year’s event at her home in the Aventura area. All who attend should each bring a wrapped travel souvenir “that they can part with” to participate in…
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A Long Delayed Yet Highly Successful Mediterranean Chapter Meeting in Famagusta, Cyprus (October 2021)
After one year wait due to COVID and following the decision taken in Bari 2019, the Mediterranean TCC Chapter managed to gather up to 12 travelers from Azerbaijan, Portugal, Spain and Turkey — as well from USA — in the different activities. The meeting started on Saturday, Oct. 30, in the afternoon, in Larnaca (Cyprus) with…
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Southwest TCC Chapter Has Been Enjoying a Mix of Virtual and In-Person Meetings in 2021
The Southwest TCC Chapter held two Zoom meetings in the first half of 2021. In March, members shared some of their favorite animal experiences. Buz and Beverly Nason talked about a five-hour bushwhacking mountain trek they did in Rwanda to see mountain gorillas with suckling babies. Buz was 84 at the time! Carol Dobson and…
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November 2021 Oceania/Australia Chapter Zoom Meeting to Focus on Islands of the Region
The Oceania/Australia TCC Chapter’s next Zoom call will be on the topic of islands. Please send in “fun facts” that you think we may not know about the islands in our region; email as many as you like, but at least one. Robyn will compile them and put them into a quiz format for our…
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September 2021 Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Chapter Meeting at Historic Ohio Hotel and Restaurant
On Sept. 18, the TCC-INKYOH chapter meet at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio. The Golden Lamb has been in service since 1803 as a stage coach stop, hotel and restaurant. John Zimkus, the hotel historian, spoke about travel then and now. Sixteen members spoke of upcoming travel in their lives or recent travels during…
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Central Europe TCC Chapter Planning Two Gatherings for 2022
The Central Europe TCC Chapter has announced plans for a full-day meeting in Prague on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with most attendees probably arriving on Friday and staying at least until Monday, thus giving us the time for social activities and a sightseeing agenda on Sunday. The venue is not contracted as yet, but our…
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Southwest Florida (Sarasota) Chapter Update
The TCC Southwest Florida (Sarasota) TCC Chapter met on Oct. 25 for lunch and discussion. The theme was “A Place that Calls Me Back.” Several members shared photos and details of a destination they enjoy visiting time and again. Italy, Greece, Madrid, Singapore and South Africa were among the destinations mentioned. These are places that…
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Colorado Chapter Update: October Meeting Report and 2022 Meeting Schedule
On Oct. 14, members of the Colorado TCC chapter met at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant in Denver. We were pleased to welcome new member Sue Slavec. Phyllis McGuire showed photos from her recent Danube River cruise and spoke about her experience with pandemic-related issues such as vaccination requirements, testing before and during the trip, and…
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Recap of the September 2021 Illinois Chapter Meeting
The Chicago-area TCC Chapter met on Sept. 28, and the theme for the night was “Beverages, Bites, and Banter on the Back Patio.” We had a nice fire, and tables for food and drinks set up. We also had a computer projector and video screen set up, and members shared some of their favorite travel…
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Southwest Florida (Naples Area) Chapter Gathering Nov. 11 at Marker 36
With Bill and Pam Girtman again extending a gracious hand, we have arranged to meet on Nov. 11 at the Marker 36 restaurant in Pelican Bay, where we had our first meeting. Please plan to arrive at the parking area by 4:45 p.m. as we will be taking the tram to the beach club. There…
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An Invitation to the November 2021 San Diego Chapter Meeting
The San Diego TCC Chapter will meet on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ja Jolla home of Gloria and Charlie McCoy. The gathering will feature a presentation by Bill Altaffer on Travel in the time of COVID and the Horn of Africa. The cost is $30 per person, including…
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October 2021 Meeting of the Sarasota-Area TCC Chapter
The Southwest Florida TCC chapter will meet on Monday, Oct. 25, at noon at Stonewood Grill and Tavern (5415 University Parkway University Park, FL 43201). If you plan to attend, please RSVP to amandatd@yahoo.com.
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Central Europe Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Muenster
The Central Europe Chapter celebrated our 10th Anniversary with a meeting in Muenster on the weekend of Sept. 4-5. The meeting offered plenty of valuable input for everybody (given in the presentations and beyond) as well as it led to interesting discussions and decisions. Hoping for a similar success — proven by more than 20…
