Introducing the MRTA Travel Program
We are thrilled to introduce the MRTA Travel Program—an exciting new opportunity for MRTA members to connect, explore, and create unforgettable memories together! This program is designed to bring our community closer through shared travel experiences, offering exciting destinations and seamless group travel planning.
If you have questions, please contact Paige Holtmeyer at travel@mrta.org
Pack your bags for paradise! MRTA invites you to explore Tropical Costa Rica, March 26 – April 3, 2026. This 9-day guided journey offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation – all with your fellow MRTA members!
Trip Highlights Include:
A scenic coffee plantation tour in the Central Valley
A 3-night stay near Arenal Volcano, with time to relax and explore
A guided Cano Negro wildlife river safari—home to monkeys, sloths, and rare birds
An interactive farm-to-table lunch and sugar cane demonstration
A cruise on Lake Arenal, followed by a stay in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Your choice of a peaceful Hanging Bridges walk or an exhilarating zip line canopy tour
A 2-night beachfront stay in Guanacaste to unwind and enjoy the ocean
Optional 3-Night Jungle Adventure Extension
Start your adventure early with a pre-tour to Tortuguero National Park, the “Amazon of Costa Rica.” Explore canals by boat, stay in a sustainable eco-lodge, and encounter sloths, macaws, and monkeys in the wild.
Join us for a once-in-a-generation tour honoring America’s 250th Anniversary. Travel through the most iconic cities of the American Revolution—Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.—as we trace the founding stories of our nation. Highlights include:
Lexington & Concord battlegrounds
A tour of West Point Military Academy
The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
U.S. Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate
Enjoy premium hotels, guided tours, and special experiences like dinner aboard the legendary tall ship Moshulu and an optional night at Broadway’s Hamilton. This 9-day trip includes 12 meals, roundtrip airfare, and hotel transfers.
Space is limited. Book by March 6, 2026 and save $150 per person.
For more details, contact Paige Holtmeyer at (573) 634-4300 or travel@mrta.org.
Experience the magic of New York City during the most festive time of year. This 5-day holiday getaway includes the top sights, dazzling performances, and unforgettable memories.
Trip highlights include:
Locally guided city tour featuring Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry cruise
9/11 Memorial and Museum visit
Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes
A Broadway show of your choice
4 nights at the Sheraton Times Square
5 meals included: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Optional add-on: Greenwich Village walking tour with traditional Italian dinner.
Book by June 5, 2026 and save $100 per person.
For more information, contact Paige Holtmeyer at (573) 634-4300 or travel@mrta.org.