Pentagon Ski Club upcoming events

The Seine: Paris to Normandy (Normandy to Paris) (Thu, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Seine: Paris to Normandy

April 23 to May 8, 2026 - 13 Days, from $5,845

France: Paris, Conflans, Vernon, Giverny, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, and the Normandy beaches.

Join Susie and Peter on another P & P trip, this time to France!. It's not just a trip. It's an adventure!

13 days from $5845 Plus Optional $1,195 pre-trip extension to Brittany, St. Malo, Chartres Cathedral, Caen Peace Memorial and Mont St. Michel

click here: The Seine Flyer.pdf

Includes international airfare from Washington D.C., airport transfers, government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges. unless you choose to make your own air arrangements. Pre-trip Accommodations for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Base trip - Accommodations for 1 hotel night and 10 nights aboard the M/S Bizet. 30 meals - 11 daily breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners - including 1 meal in a local restaurant - plus all onboard house beer, wine and soft drinks. 8 included tours and 5 Exclusive Discovery Series events - French language lesson, Impressionists conversation, Home-Hosted Visit, Cooking demonstration, French cheese tasting. Services of our local program directors, dedicated experts who are with you from the beginning to the end. Gratuities for local guides and motor coach drivers. All port charges, baggage handling (one piece).

For all trip information and directions to sign up click below:

The Seine Flyer.pdf

GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

Book your 2026 vacation and then pay by cash or check in full by January 23, 2025, and you will receive 10% off the total cost of your tour. Lesser discounts also apply later. (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for this trip, call Grand Circle Cruise Line and provide your registration information: 800-221-2610, 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday. Mention this code while booking: G6-27957.

You must register with Grand Circle to secure your spot. You may want to consider their insurance coverage.

A deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot.

Sign up for the trip here, on the PSC website, after you have secured your spot with Grand Circle.

TRIP INSURANCE:

There is no travel insurance provided by the club. We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from OAT (as mentioned above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

QUESTIONS:

Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT:

Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.

Trip Leaders:

Susie Pumphrey
wachtraum@msn.com
703-691-3944 (h)
571-224-4512 (c)

Peter Porton
peter.porton@gmail.com

703-471-7791(h)

P&P Trips: It's not just a Trip but an Adventure!

Grenada 2026 Scuba Diving & Island Exploration (Sat, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

April 25 - May 2, 2026 - $2,785

Listed price includes the dive package. It DOES NOT include round-trip air. Non-diver price is $1,910.

The PSC is heading to the Caribbean Island of Grenada!!! Join us for a week of fun in the sun that includes scuba diving, snorkeling, and island exploration.

Grenada (pronounced Gre-Nay-Dah) is a captivating eco-tourism paradise, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, where the allure of nature meets the thrill of adventure. Every moment promises pure adventure, natural splendor, rich heritage, and culinary delights.

Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100 miles north of Trinidad and the South American mainland.

Our trip includes seven nights in True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. Located on the south coast of the island, True Blue is a family-owned and operated, climate-smart boutique hotel, offering a Caribbean-chic ambience and a colorful and relaxed tropical atmosphere. The hotel is a short drive from Maurice Bishop International Airport, St. George’s University, the beautiful white-sand Grand Anse Beach, restaurants, and shops. It is also well-connected to the rest of the island including the historic town of St. Georges.

Our trip package includes five days of scuba diving, round-trip airport transfers, and hotel taxes. It also includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meal plan includes two-course lunches & dinners (appetizer and main, or main and dessert). Drinks (non-alcoholic & alcoholic), steak, and lobster are available for an additional charge.

Overhead View of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort

The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities including an onsite dive shop, yoga studio, spa, restaurant, gym, bakery, four pools, free water sports (kayaking, paddle boarding and Hobie-cat sailing), and free shuttle service to Grand Anse Beach or BBC beach. Snorkeling is also available at the dive shop for an additional fee.

Basic Trip Includes:

7 nights standard room accommodations at True Blue Beach Resort,
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner (all 7 days) at the onsite Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar,
Free Wifi

Dive Package (14 total dives: $875 value) Includes:

- 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives,
- 4 days of 1-tank afternoon dives,
- Nitrox (@30%), tanks & weights

Each of our True Blue Rooms features either a king-size bed or twin beds, a compact kitchen equipped with a coffee maker and cooking utensils, a cozy couch, a dining area for two, a TV, a wardrobe, and a recently renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower. Nestled on the upper side of the resort, these spacious and comfortable Caribbean-style rooms are perfect for us, thanks to their proximity to the dive shop. Situated on both the ground and upper levels, each room boasts its own unique views.

Single Rooms: Listed price is for double occupancy. Add $550 for the Single Supplement if you want a room to yourself.

Air Schedule: Everyone will need to secure their own air for the trip. Below is the itinerary booked by the trip leader, which you may wish to duplicate. Flights (Subject to Change) are on Delta Airlines to Grenada (Note: Departing out of DCA but return flight lands at IAD)

OUTBOUND: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Delta #330 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 7:00 am	Arrive Atlanta (ATL) 8:58 am
Delta #2781 Depart Atlanta (ATL) 9:45 am	Arrive Grenada (GND) 2:15 pm
RETURN: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Delta #2878 Depart Grenada (GND) 3:30pm	Arrive Atlanta (ATL) 8:45 pm
Delta #2549 Depart Atlanta (ATL) 10:25 pm	Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 12:09 am (Sunday May 3rd)

Trip Leader's Itinerary - Approx $550 cost (as of Sep 2025)

Annandale Waterfalls

Grenada is a haven for adventure seekers, beckoning with a myriad of thrilling experiences including hiking through untouched rain forests, journeying to the summit of breathtaking mountain peaks, and diving into the crystal-clear pools of its 14 waterfalls.

Grand Anse Beach

If you're a beach dweller yearning for sun-kissed sands, Grenada has something special to offer. The island paradise also beckons to those seeking a break from the demands of everyday life. For this we recommend a laid-back day on the gorgeous, world-famous Grand Anse Beach with a cocktail in-hand.

Membership Requirement:

Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip. The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council: Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip

Miscellaneous Trip Information:

Currency: The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD). There are ATM machines on the island to obtain local currency if needed. Current exchange rate (17 September 2025) is 2.697 XCD/USD.

Power Outlets: Genada and the True Blue Bay Resort use a 220v system with UK-style plugs (Type G). You will need an adapter for our US-style 120v plugs. You can buy them in Grenada, but recommend that you purchase some before the trip.

Trip Insurance: Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip. This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons. You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link. It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate. You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip. If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan. You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

DIVERS ALERT NETWORK (DAN): It is recommended that all divers on the trip purchase a DAN membership (not included in trip cost). In case of a dive accident, DAN membership can save you thousands of dollars. DAN membership alone does not provide coverage for costs of a dive accident; dive accident insurance must be purchased separately for each member if you choose. Please see the chart and link below for the levels of membership, associated costs, and detailed information about DAN. https://dan.org/

Payment Schedule:

Grenada 2026	Initial Deposit	November 30, 2025	February 20, 2025
Basic Trip	$1000	$1000	Balance Due
Single Supplement	$200	$200	Balance Due

We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment: Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction. You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings. Note: If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice. You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Tom (our club treasurer) at 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079. Indicate which trip, and what participant(s), it is for. Or give it to Tom at a club meeting.

Trip Leader:

Tom Gallagher
gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
401-799-0340 (c)

Italy: Valley of the Dolomites (Thu, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Italy: valleys of the dolomites

June 4th - 13th, 2026

$8,195

(Vermont Bicycle Touring (VBT) Air Package included, per person, double occupancy)

VBT's Valleys of the Dolomites

Join the Pentagon Ski Club on a Vermont Bicycle Touring (VBT) trip to South Tyrol - a marriage of Italian and German culture - that makes the Dolomites very unique. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are primarily composed of dolomitic rock, a type of limestone, which gives them their characteristic pale color. Bike with us under these renowned vertical peaks, spires, and towers, and along mountain lakes and river valleys, all sculptured over millions of years, creating a backdrop of breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes. This region is also home to unique cultural traditions, including the Ladin language and culture (found in the central part of the Dolomites). Our guides will introduce us to the fusion of cultures in South Tyrol, including its famous blend of Italian and Austrian cuisine. You've skied the area in winter, now come bike it in summer!

Space is LIMITED

to 22 participants!

A deposit of $500 is all that is needed to hold your spot!

VBT Website Dolomite Valleys Trip Info

(Note: 2026 VBT tour dates are not currently loaded on the website)

Trip Activity Rating is EASY/MODERATE Cycling

Average Daily Mileage is 4 - 36 miles

Average Daily Cycling Time is 1 - 4 hours

(Electric-assisted E-bikes are available)

Bike Tour "Only": June 6 - 12, 2026

Price $6595 per-person, double-occupancy

With VBT Air from Dulles: Price $8,195 (per-person, double occupancy; includes airfare & transfers, Bike Tour, plus 1 night in Venice & Verona).

Price includes: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners; 6 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels, including one night in a luxurious thermal hotel.

PSC/BRSC members have exclusive rights to these 22 spaces

until July 1, 2025. Don't delay!

If you are interested in this trip, deposit and register today!

You have a choice to book the Air Package with VBT or to book your own airfare.

If you book the Air Package with VBT, you can also book a Pre-trip 2 night extension in Venice or a Post-trip 2 night extension in Verona.

Bikes: Road-style bikes are included and electronic-assisted E-bikes are available on a first-come/limited basis – ask the VBT Tour Consultant for more information. Note that Hybrid bikes are not available on this tour.

VBT Flier for Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites

VBT Terms and Conditions

GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

Book your 2026 vacation and then pay in full using your online MyAccount by October 16th, 2025, and you will receive 5% off the total cost of your tour (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for this trip, signup with the PSC and ALSO call VBT to provide them with your registration information. A deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot. Call VBT at 800-245-3868 (option 1) between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm ET Monday to Friday. Give the VBT agent the GROUP #363268.

TRIP INSURANCE:

There is no travel insurance provided by the club. We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from VBT; through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

QUESTIONS:

Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.

TRIP LEADER:

Jim Riordan
celticlad96@comcast.net
(703) 309-4147 (c)

Colors of Morocco (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Colors of Morocco

Sept 20 - Oct 4, 2026

Base Tour - $5,999/$7,099 (Dbl/Sngl)

Optional 4-Night Pre-Tour Extension to Northern Morocco

$1,499/$1,799 (Dbl/Sngl)

This trip is with Collette Explorations

Click to see the Trip Flyer

Click to see the Trip Details on Collette's website

Travel on a captivating adventure through a land of centuries-old culture and customs, discover the “Land of Sunset” and “Gateway to Africa” – the country called Morocco:

Get to know the vibrant culture and colorful backdrops that are distinctively Morocco. Explore Fes, one of the holiest cities in the world, on a walking tour in the medina, where donkeys and mules laden with goods still walk the ancient market.
Make your way to your desert camp in a Jeep 4x4 and spend a full day exploring the Sahara Desert.
Travel the rugged “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou.
In Marrakech, get a true taste of Moroccan hospitality during an interactive cooking class at a women’s cooperative.
Experience Morocco's deep history, unique atmosphere, and welcoming people on an unforgettable journey.

Booking Instructions:

Go to Collette's Website and click on the button to Sign Up Now! The required deposit for the trip is $698 per person.
You may request an "Elite Airfare" upgrade (Premium Economy/Business Class - $2,290/$4,990).
Consider purchasing Collette's optional Travel Protection Plan ($699): Our travel protection plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation, suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more, you're covered.
Consider purchasing Collette's optional Cancellation Waiver: Our industry-leading cancellation waiver offers travelers a full cash refund for the price of the tour, right up to the day prior to departure, minus the small cost of the waiver. Travel worry-free knowing if anything changes, you're protected.
If you run into issues or wish to discuss the optional insurance plans, call Collette at 800-581-8942 and refer to booking #1348682.
After you've booked your trip with Collette, register for the trip with the club (i.e., sign up for the trip here, on the PSC's website).

Membership Requirement: Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.

Trip Insurance: There is no travel insurance provided by the club. We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from Collette (discussed above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

Trip Leader:

Christina Anderson
gerakisparta@yahoo.com
Alexandria, VA
(703) 719-6714 (h)

(703) 489-6171 (c)

Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse

September 22 - October 1, 2026

$6,945

(Air Package, Double Occupancy)

Sicily

Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse

Join the Pentagon Ski Club on a Vermont Bicycle Tour (VBT) to Sicily. VBT’s local Sicilian trip leaders are delighted to welcome you to their island home! Here, you’ll stay at authentic accommodations showcasing Sicily’s rich cultural history – including a 18th century palace with stucco decorated ceilings. Pedal gentle bike paths along coastal valleys, stopping for lunch with a local family on their organic farm. Accompany a Sicilian truffle hunter and his dog on a search for this culinary prize. Through it all, your gregarious Sicilian trip leaders help you make local friends—using nothing but gestures, good humor, and your winning smile.

In addition to the bike tour, I plan to organize some additional days in Sicily. The details are yet to be determined, but if you want to add some additional days, I encourage you to book the Own Air Package or the Bike Tour Only with VBT to allow the flexibility to determine your arrival and departure dates.

Space is LIMITED

to 22 participants!

A deposit of $500 is all that is needed to hold your spot!

(Must book by October 30th to take advantage of the Good Buy Discount – see below).

Trip Flyer

Tour Only: September 24 - September 30, 2026

Price $5,295 per-person (double-occupancy).

Own Air: Price $5,710

With VBT Air from Dulles: Price $6,945. SS $660

Includes 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners

PSC/BRSC members have exclusive rights to these 20 spaces

until June 30, 2025. Don't delay!

If you are interested in this trip, register today!

You have a choice to book the Air Package with VBT or to book your own airfare. I have tentative plans to spend additional time in Sicily, perhaps with a few days in Palermo before the bike tour. I plan to book the Own Air Package with VBT and that gives you the extra hotel nights at the beginning and end of the bike tour.

If you book the Air Package with VBT, you can also book a Pre-trip 2 night extension in Taormina or a Post-trip 2 night extension in Syracuse. (Note - the post-trip extension in Syracuse may not be possible due to lack of hotel rooms.)

Bikes: Road-style bikes are included and electronic-assisted E-bikes are available on a first-come/limited basis – ask the VBT Tour Consultant for more information. Note that Hybrid bikes are not available on this tour.

VBT Website - AL L the trip details!

(Note - 2026 dates are not yet on the VBT website.)

Trip Activity Rating is EASY/MODERATE Cycling

Average Daily Mileage is 9 - 40 miles

Average Daily Cycling Time is 1 -5 hours

(Electric-assisted E-bikes are available)

VBT Terms and Conditions

GOOD BUY DISCOUNT:

Book your 2026 vacation and then pay in full using your online MyAccount by October 30th, 2025, and you will receive 5% off the total cost of your tour (minus Travel Protection, additional air costs).

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for this trip, signup with the PSC and ALSO call VBT to provide them with your registration information. A deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot. Call VBT at 800-245-3868 (option 1) between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm ET Monday to Friday. Give the VBT agent the GROUP #363113.

TRIP INSURANCE:

There is no travel insurance provided by the club. We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from VBT; through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

QUESTIONS:

Email or call your PSC trip leader to express your interest in the trip and if you have any questions.

Trip Leader:

Steve Thompson
stevethompsonva@gmail.com
1302 Shaker Woods Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 862-6535 (c)

Curacao 2026 Scuba Diving & Island Exploration (Sat, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

October 31 - November 7, 2026 - $1930

Listed price includes the dive package. It DOES NOT include round-trip air. Non-diver price is $1365.

The PSC is heading to the Caribbean Island of Curaçao!!! Join us for a week of fun in the sun that includes scuba diving, snorkeling, shopping, relaxing on the beach or pool, and island exploration.

The "C" in the ABC islands, Curaçao features historic settlements, rugged landscapes and plenty of fun in the sun. (Aruba and Bonaire are the other islands constituting the westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles).

Curaçao, an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Geographically, Curaçao is situated in the southern Caribbean, near the coast of Venezuela. Best of all, this semiarid island is sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic's hurricane season. Gentle trade winds keep temperatures in the mid-80s, so you can enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Curaçao's main port city, Willemstad, is what an old-world European city would look like if it had been dropped it in the Caribbean. The brightly painted Dutch colonial buildings reflect pinks, yellows and blues into the cerulean St. Anna Bay. Once you leave the city, the landscape shifts to a desert scene, with spiny aloe and mesquite sprouting from atop weathered limestone cliffs.

Mambo Beach, Curacao Sunset, and Hiking opportunities

Curaçao's real draw is the beach. Picture-perfect bays and coves flank the island, their turquoise waters lapping gently against powdery white sand. Curaçao's reefs teem with marine life, providing excellent underwater playgrounds for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Our trip package includes:

Seven nights in LionsDive Beach Resort with daily breakfast.

Five days of scuba diving.

Round-trip airport transfers and hotel taxes.

LionsDive Beach Resort

Located just a short 20-minute drive from Hato International Airport, we will arrive at the beautiful white sandy beach of LionsDive Beach Resort Willemstad. The resort is located on a spacious yet quiet and shaded private beach, and is part of Mambo Beach, the longest white sandy beach in Curaçao. Just a few footsteps away we will discover Mambo Beach Boulevard with its wide array of bars, restaurants and shops. We will also find the Curaçao Sea Aquarium and Dolphin Academy, all within walking distance of the resort.

Guests are encouraged to explore all there is to offer on the resort, and also the beautiful surroundings, including weekly walking tours on the nearby Salt Pans, and spot flamingos.

The resort offers a variety of amenities and activities including an onsite dive shop (Ocean Encounters), a private beach with lounge chairs, four restaurants, two pools, a gym, spa, laundry service, and onsite car rental office. Snorkeling and diving are available from the beach.

Basic Trip Includes:

7 nights standard room accommodations at Lions Dive Resort
Ground transfers and taxes
Daily breakfast
Free Wifi

Dive Package Includes 10 total dives ($565 value):

- 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives
- 5 days of unlimited shore dives
- Tanks & weights
- Nitrox is available for an additional cost
- 6th day of 2-tank boat dives is available for an additional $100

Lodging Options: We have a wide range of lodging options for you to choose from, at different price points. The trip price listed above is for double occupancy in a Resort View Room. You can explore the specific features and amenities of each room type, and take a video tour and explore the photo galleries, on the links below. All the rooms have high-speed Internet and are equipped with a spacious bathroom with rainshower, a large closet, a desk with a chair, a small fridge, a coffee maker, and an electric kettle. Central air conditioning, a ceiling fan and blackout curtains ensure your full relaxation.

Resort View Rooms: Located amidst the tropical gardens, serene pools, or with scenic street views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony. Add $840 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

Ocean View Rooms: Located throughout the resort and featuring partial ocean views, these rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a shared terrace or balcony. Add $130 per person for double occupancy or $1090 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

Ocean View Deluxe Rooms: Wake up to breathtaking ocean views in the resort’s new ocean view deluxe rooms. Featuring elegant interiors and stylish décor, the rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds and have a private balcony. Add $335 per person for double occupancy or $1495 for the single supplement.

Ocean Front Rooms: The resort’s ocean front rooms offer spectacular sea views directly from your bed. Enjoy the unique experience of waking up to the tranquil sound of waves and an incredible sunrise. The rooms have cozy private balconies and are equipped with a king bed. Add $490 per person for double occupancy or $1810 for the single supplement.

Beachfront Cabanas: Located directly on the stunning beaches, the unique beachfront cabanas offer unparalleled ocean views and direct access to the beach. Equipped with luxurious king or queen beds, the cabanas provide the perfect retreat for couples. Add $930 per person for double occupancy or $2680 for the single supplement.

If your preferred lodging choice isn't available, the trip leader will – after confirming with you – make an adjustment to your invoice.

Air Schedule: Everyone will need to secure their own air for the trip. Below is the itinerary booked by the trip leader, which you may wish to duplicate. Flights (Subject to Change) are on American Airlines to Curacao (Note: Departing from and Returning to DCA). The cost as of 12/27/2025 was $617 for a Basic Fare ticket.

OUTBOUND: Saturday, October 31, 2026
AA #422 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 8:20 am	Arrive Miami (MIA) 10:59 am
AA #2739 Depart Miami (MIA) 12:05 pm	Arrive Curacao (CUR) 3:05 pm
RETURN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
AA #312 Depart Curacao (CUR) 3:26pm	Arrive Miami (MIA) 5:35 pm
AA #2362 Depart Miami (MIA) 8:51 pm	Arrive Reagan (DCA) 11:20 pm

Trip Leader's Itinerary

Membership Requirement:

Miscellaneous Information:

Currency: Curaçao’s currency is the Caribbean Guilder (Cg), which was introduced in March 2025. The Cg is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of $1 USD = 1.79 Cg. The U.S. Dollar is also accepted everywhere as legal tender, and the ATMs in Curaçao dispense both Caribbean Guilders and U.S. dollars.

Power Outlets: LionsDive Resort uses a 220-volt system with Type F receptacles. You will need an adapter for our US-style 120-volt plugs. You can buy them in Curacao, but we recommend that you purchase some before the trip.

The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate. You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip. If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan. You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

Payment Schedule:

Curacao 2026	Initial Deposit	May 15, 2026	September 1, 2026
Basic Trip	$600	$600	Balance
Single Supplement	$400	$400	Balance

We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment: You may pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction. You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings. Note: If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice. You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

Trip Leader:

Tom Gallagher
gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
401-799-0340 (c)

Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs & Highland Landscapes (Fri, May 14, 2027)

Fri, 14 May 2027 04:00:00 GMT

There is a space for a single male to share a room with another male. Otherwise the trip Is listed as full at OAT but we may be able to get a room for you. Contact Susie for instructions

Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs,& Highlands

May 14 to May 28, 2027

15 days - from $7945

In the late spring of 2027 the PSC will be going to Scotland.

Join Susie and Peter on another P & P trip.

It's not just a trip. It's an adventure!

Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs & Highland Landscapes

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Includes international airfare from Washington D.C., airport transfers, government taxes, fees and airline fuel charges. All land transportation. Accommodations for 13 nights. 26 meals - 13 daily breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners - includes 1 Home Hosted Meal. 7 small group activities. Services of our local OAT Trip Experience Leader, gratuities for local guides, drivers and luggage porters. Susie and Peter are going on the May 14-28 trip only..

Sign-Up Procedure:

In order to sign up, you need to do the following (single rooms are limited; ask about Roommate Matching Service):

1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) at 1-800-955-1925 (Monday-Saturday, 9AM-7PM EST).

2. Tell the travel counselor that you want to sign up for G7-27957- Scotland Revealed with the Pentagon Ski Club.

3. Mention the group code: G7-27957. Otherwise you might end up on a different group trip.

4. Make your $500 deposit. You can use any credit card except AE. Learn about Good Buy discounts.

5. You can also purchase the optional travel protection plan (insurance). This is not required and totally up to you.

6. After signing up with O.A.T. register with PSC.

7. Trip is limited to 20 people. Act Now.

Membership Requirement: Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.

Trip Insurance: There is no travel insurance provided by the club. We encourage you to obtain trip insurance from OAT (as mentioned above); through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC (703-443-9055, myra@travelprotectors.com); or from a provider of your choice.

Trip Leaders:

Susie Pumphrey
wachtraum@msn.com
3138 Concord Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-3944(h)
571-224-4512(c)

Peter Porton
peter.porton@gmail.com

11918 Moss Point Lane

Reston, VA 20194

703-471-7791(h)

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