Travel

There are some fascinating destinations both in Spain and further afield and travel trips are organised by members throughout the year.
The list of currently planned trips can be seen below.
The current trip leaders are Coral & Ray Guise-Smith, Eileen & Ian Brown, David & Eileen Haxon and Carole & Paul Clark .
If you would be interested in helping to organise a trip, please contact Eileen Brown.

Travel Group Coordinator

Eileen Brown : travel-events@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Travel Group Schedule

Alicante

Alicante

January 22, 2025
€13
A day trip to Alicante Alicante is a vibrant port city about an hour and a half from Moraira by coach. We will be dropped near the elevator which goes up to the Castle of Santa Barbara. The castle opens at 10.00 am, entrance is free and the easiest access is via the …
River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam - May 2025

River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam – May 2025

May 9, 2025
Two nights in Paris, then Luxembourg City, river cruise to Remich, Bernkastel, Cochem on the Moselle river, then on the river Rhine to Rüdesheim,the Rhine Gorge, Cologne and Amsterdam …
Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra.

Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra.

June 19, 2025
Trip details. 19 June: Thursday We will leave Moraira and drive to Almansa where we will have free time. Lunch is included without drinks. We then drive to our Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna which is rated 3.5 star. The reviews are excellent. Dinner and accommodation are included. Hotel Felipe 2 20 June: …

Insurance

Members are reminded that they are responsible for their own insurance unless it is included by the travel company. It is recommended to take out your own travel insurance for the fullest cover possible. U3A is not liable in any respect for any loss or injury that may be suffered by Members whilst participating in the Association’s activities

Please note that, at times, it is necessary for the U3A to make deposits with travel agents for future trips, and whilst we do not anticipate any such problems, in the event of a travel agent or hotelier becoming bankrupt, Moraira U3A would not be in a position to refund any losses that might occur. We strongly recommend that you ensure that your own personal travel insurance provides cover for any such losses.

Cancellation Policy

Monies paid for trips are Non-refundable unless we can resell the cancelled places or the travel group cancels the trip when all monies will be refunded. Howeverany monies that have been paid to a third party e.g. Agent, Hotel, Travel Operator’s, etc. cannot be refunded unless and until the Travel group receives the money from them.  Airline tickets are not normally refundable, but your insurance may cover cancellation in certain circumstances.

Operating Guidelines

  • First people to give their names and pay money go first on the list. When full we will create a reserve list.
  • Your place on a trip is not guaranteed until we have received your full payment for a day trip or your deposit for an overnight trip.
  • Please note the cancellation policy above. If you have to cancel please contact the trip organiser who will if possible contact people at the top of the reserve list. It is NOT acceptable for you to substitute other people, especially non-members, whether or not there is a reserve list.
  • For all overnight and trips abroad, a copy of your passport will be required by the travel team before final payment is made. In addition, a form giving contact details of somebody authorised to act for you in an emergency.
  • The Travel Group have the right to change the itinerary of any trip in the case of any emergency or unforeseen circumstance. This includes hotel accommodation, travel location and time duration during a trip/tour.
  • The price charged covers all expenses incurred in the organization of the trip, together with all necessary subsidies for the trip Leaders.

Method of payment for trips

All deposit and balance payments for overnight trips must be made by BACS transfer. Day trips can be paid in cash at a General Meeting or Coffee Morning or by BACS transfer. Confirmation of BACS transfers will be given on receipt.

The U3A bank account details will be sent on request via email. Please ensure that you enter your surname and the trip reference so that we can allocate your payments correctly.

The timescale for receipt of payments will be issued at the time of booking.

Your place on a trip is not guaranteed until we have received your full payment for a day trip or your deposit for an overnight trip.


Recent Trips

Day out in Bocairent - September 19

Day out in Bocairent – September 19

Moraira U3A had a wonderful day out to Bocairent on Thursday 19th September. We met at la Senieta at 8am and boarded our coach for our day’s adventures. We went towards Valencia and on to Ontinyent and then climbed up the mountain to Bocairent. Our guide Christina was with us on the coach and pointed out …
Jordan April 2024

Jordan April 2024

On Saturday 13th April, a group of intrepid U3A Moraira Teulada Travel Group members set off by plane our flight for Jordan led by Coral. Arriving in Amman, late that evening, we were greeted with the news that ours was the last flight in, as the Airspace was being closed. Were we facing an indefinite period …
Visit to Huerto Ribera - 13th March

Visit to Huerto Ribera – 13th March

A second group of U3A Moraira-Teulada members visited Huerto Ribera on Wednesday 13th March.  A typical Valencian orange grove from 1870 in Carcaixent, approximately 35 km from Valencia …

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