PLAYFUL COCONUTS

ADVENTURE CONNECTION FUN

Adventure. Connection. Fun.

At Playful Coconuts, we offer curated, safe, small-group travel experiences with a dash of delight and spontaneity.
Our trips are designed for people who want connection, laughter, and unexpected adventures without sacrificing comfort or safety. Every journey is led by a Canadian guide, vetted for quality and fun, and sprinkled with those “you had to be there” moments that make life delicious.
You’ll leave with new stories, new soulmates, and maybe a few things you can’t post on Facebook.
This is travel for the grown and glorious.
Less stress. More yes. Let the real journey begin.

The Problem Nobody Talks About

You scroll through travel photos and think: “That looks amazing. But… alone?”

The resort looks perfect. The destination is dreamy.

But who do you explore with? Who do you laugh with at dinner? Who saves you a seat?

Here’s what we figured out:

The destination doesn’t transform you.
The people do.

What Actually Happens on a Playful Coconuts Trip

Getting ready
You join our private group. See faces. Read stories. Discover you’re with YOUR people.
The trip begins
No awkward lobby scanning. You already know these humans.

The trip begins
Community evolves
Inside jokes. Group chats exploding. Someone organizing a sunrise adventure.
Time to head home
You don’t want to leave. Neither does anyone else.

Time to head home
Travel friends for life
You’re still texting. Planning the next trip. Different person than who boarded that plane.

That’s the Playful Coconuts effect.

Led by Someone Who Actually Gives a Damn

Sue McGarvie isn’t just a trip leader.

She’s North America’s leading relationship therapist, a podcaster, and someone who’s spent 30+ years understanding what makes humans connect.
Translation: She knows how to create the conditions for magic.

Every trip is:
● Small groups (because intimacy matters)
● Carefully curated (because your time is precious)
● Canadian-guided (because we’re polite, but fun)
● Sprinkled with “you had to be there” moments
● Free annual membership to Over40CONNECT.com

You get the adventure. We handle everything else.

What our customer say about us

Being part of Playful Coconuts has made my life better because of the face that anyone that I have met so far in this group has been so welcoming. I went out of my comfort zone to travel with members of this group to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I am so glad I did…. the trip was been amazing and I have made several new friends!

Melanie

This group changed my life in the MOST amazing way! Not only did i make wonderful, deep friendships but then BAM- I met my sweetheart when I wasn’t event looking! Here we are a year later travelling together. I love this community! I’m so excited about my journey that I want to help everyone find what I’ve found, love, friends, and everything in between.
Join in NOW!

Tina and John

For anyone who is leary about joining the group, attending activities, trips and discussion groups, I can vouch first hand that this group works. I was shy, unsure of where this new journey might take me, but I put myself out there and worked through getting out of my comfort zone. I was able to attend some super fun activities, go on the DR trip last November and I can tell you that I have made some now life long friends. But the best part, the cherry on top…. I was able to find love again.
I absolutely adore you Rum Rob Crane 🙂

Rob & Christine

Travelling with Playful Coconuts has been a great experience in so many ways, but what stands out is the sense of community. Everyone is busy, many of us are socially isolated, so finding a group of like-minded people where we can truly be ourselves is essential to living a healthy, happy life. Understanding, acceptance, and support wrapped around lots of good times & great people. It’s a special type of magic. This is the group I want to travel with.

JIM HARDY

Thank you so much Sue, for changing the quality of my life to a so much better one. I’m not with you to celebrate because John and I are together in Portugal, thanks to you, having the time of our lives. What more can I say? You are the best, I adore you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for both of us and everything you do to help others find love and friendship every day! Love you to pieces and really wish we were there to celebrate you tonight! We will have a toast on your behalf today! You will be blessed from Portugal!

Tina

Sue, you are truly a unique person. Such a big heart, you give of yourself endlessly. An amazing friend, there is no other I would rather have in my corner. You inspire me, and I have known some amazing women. Funny, energetic, wise, courageous and beautiful in every way. So grateful to know you! Love you

Cathie E.

I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that I met you. You made me cry when I needed to and you made me laugh when I needed to! You have changed my life so much for the better. Love you so much.

Sandra

Dear Sue, You really have made a “love bubble” over our city! We met at Monday group, I and clicked at the Feb. 28/24 Lockt Key event. We’re Proof that love in your 60’s in real.

Jim G

Why Travel With Us?

Because you’re not here for another all-you-can-eat buffet and beige tour bus.

You’re craving connection, curiosity, and a little controlled chaos with people who get you. That’s exactly what we do at Playful Coconuts — unforgettable group travel for adults who want more than room service and a day pass.

Led by Sue McGarvie, every trip is curated with care, laughs, and just the right amount of mischief. We’ve got the sunscreen — you just bring your sense of adventure.

Let us hold you hand and help you dip a toe. Remember life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Travel is the fastest shortcut to joy, and we’ve made it safe and stress-free. We do all the planning so you can just show up, relax, and say, “Wow, I would have never done this alone!”

All the Adventure, None of the Anxiety

We handle everything:
● The planning
● The logistics
● The “what ifs”
● The stress
You handle:
● Showing up
● Saying yes
● Becoming the version of yourself you forgot existed

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.

We just make that edge safe, hilarious, and unforgettable.

The Moments You Can’t Plan (But We Somehow Do)

The sunrise you didn’t expect to wake up for (but you’re SO glad you did).
The conversation that goes until 2am because nobody wants it to end.
The inside joke that’s still making you laugh six months later.
The moment you realize: “Holy shit, I almost didn’t do this.”

These are the moments that change you.

And yeah, we’re really good at creating them.

Here’s What You Actually Get

Connection over isolation – No table-for-one. No wandering solo wondering if you look

Curated experiences – Every detail chosen for maximum joy, minimum stress.

Safety & comfort – Small groups. Vetted everything. Canadian guides who care.

Controlled chaos – Just enough spontaneity to feel alive, not enough to feel scared.

Transformation – Come back with stories, friendships, and a different version of yourself.

The Real Reason People Keep Coming Back

It’s not the destinations (though they’re spectacular).

It’s not the resorts (though they’re perfect).

It’s who they become.

The version that says yes.
The version that laughs easily.
The version that stays up late talking about life with people who GET it.
The version that comes home and texts us: “When’s the next trip?”

Your Next Move

Stop wondering if you should.

Start planning which trip.

We’ve got the sunscreen, the itinerary, and the magic.

You just bring your sense of adventure.

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PLAYFUL COCONUTS

ADVENTURE CONNECTION FUN

Adventure. Connection. Fun.

The Problem Nobody Talks About

Here’s what we figured out:

What Actually Happens on a Playful Coconuts Trip

Getting ready

The trip begins

The trip begins

Community evolves

Time to head home