# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come hang out, meet fellow travel lovers, and kick off something awesome with The Travel Circle DC!About this EventTHE TRAVEL CIRCLE DC (travelcircledc.com)The Official Launch: An Evening of Travel, Connection and PossibilityWednesday, August 19, 2026Doors open 6:30 PM. Welcome and partner introductions 7:00 PM. Travel Circle experience 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.The Gathering Spot DC, Main Event Space, 1720 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006Limited to 50 guests.YOUR INVITATIONSome of the best travel experiences begin long before you board a plane. They begin with a conversation.Welcome to The Travel Circle DC, a new gathering created for Washington-area professionals, entrepreneurs, tastemakers, and travelers who believe the world is worth experiencing well.On August 19 we are opening the doors for our inaugural gathering and inviting just 50 guests to be part of the beginning.This is not a traditional travel presentation. There will be no rows of chairs, no lengthy sales pitches, and no pressure to book a vacation. Instead, expect a sophisticated evening designed around great conversation, interesting people, exceptional destinations, and the simple question: where in the world do you want to go next?THE EXPERIENCEArrive at 6:30 PM, pick up a cocktail, meet fellow travelers, and settle into an evening designed for connection and discovery. Event starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to:• Connect with fellow travelers from across the DC community• Meet travel professionals with firsthand destination expertise• Discover river cruises, ocean voyages, escorted journeys, and global experiences• Meet representatives from select travel partners• Find inspiration for destinations you may not have considered• Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary cocktail• Take part in travel-inspired games and experiencesMost importantly, come prepared to talk travel. Where you have been. Where you are going. And where you cannot stop thinking about going next.MORE SOCIAL CLUB, LESS TRAVEL SHOWThe Travel Circle DC was created around a simple idea: people who love to travel should know other people who love to travel.We bring together a carefully curated group of travelers along with select destinations, travel brands, and industry insiders. One evening might take us to the vineyards of Europe. Another might introduce you to expedition cruising, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, culinary journeys, or destinations you have not yet considered.The heart of The Travel Circle will always remain the same. Good people. Good conversation. Extraordinary places.FOUNDING TRAVEL PARTNERSOur inaugural evening features representatives and experiences from select travel partners, including:Globus, our Land and Sea Travel Partner. Curated land journeys designed to bring destinations to life.AmaWaterways, our River Cruise Partner. Luxury river cruising through Europe and beyond.Additional travel partners and experiences will be announced as we approach the event.HOSTED BYDr. Raymond Marbury, Voyage & Vibe Travel (bio @ drmarbury.com)Marina Tack, 2 Tacks Travel (2tackstravel.com)Two certified luxury travel professionals bringing together their communities, industry relationships, and shared love of exploring the world to create something new for Washington, DC.WHY AUGUST 19 IS DIFFERENTThis is the first one. Guests attending August 19 become part of the founding circle of a new travel community. More gatherings will be announced.If you love discovering new places, meeting interesting people, and occasionally finding yourself saying "we should go there," you have found your circle.RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDAttendance for our inaugural gathering is intentionally limited to 50 guests. Advance registration is required.Come for a cocktail. Stay for the conversation. Leave thinking about where you are going next.Hosted in partnership with The Gathering Spot DC. Members and guests welcome.Welcome to The Travel Circle DC. Your world just got a little bigger!PARKINGParking is available at 1700 K St NW, Garage Lot 621, one block from The Gathering Spot. The rate is $10.00 after 5 p.m. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-travel-circle-dc-official-launch-and-connect/100001997397154658 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Meetups, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Gathering Spot DC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Gathering Spot DC - **lat**: 38.901018 - **long**: -77.04033059999999 - **full address**: The Gathering Spot DC, 1720 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c56783e1e922f551259bd006d15b6b3d0b3d3ef080ad63fc44176afa211a3b93-rimg-w1200-h655-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786323788 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect being held? - **A:** The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Gathering Spot DC, 1720 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect? - **A:** The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect is organized by Dr. Ray Marbury. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Travel Circle DC: Official Launch & Connect", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c56783e1e922f551259bd006d15b6b3d0b3d3ef080ad63fc44176afa211a3b93-rimg-w1200-h655-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786323788", "startDate": "2026-08-19", "endDate": "2026-08-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-travel-circle-dc-official-launch-and-connect/100001997397154658", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Gathering Spot DC", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1720 I Street Northwest", "postalCode": "20006", "addressLocality": "Washington", "addressRegion": "DC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.901018", "longitude": "-77.04033059999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come hang out, meet fellow travel lovers, and kick off something awesome with The Travel Circle DC!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-19", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-travel-circle-dc-official-launch-and-connect/100001997397154658" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/washington/the-travel-circle-dc-official-launch-and-connect/100001997397154658", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Dr. Ray Marbury", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/dr-ray-marbury/28084416", "description": "As a luxury travel strategist and community host, the founder of Voyage & Vibe Travel crafts high-end group retreats, private club gatherings, and curated global itineraries. 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