The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International-USA

          The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) held its Annual Member Meeting on January 10 at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco.  Executive Director Danielle Brumfitt hosted the meeting, which included an update on the seven hostels located in the San Francisco Bay Area and an additional hostel located near the capitol in Sacramento.  Her presentation underscored one of the many reasons that membership in HI-USA is such a bargain.  At rates for groups or individuals far below the average for this region, members have an opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful and interesting sites the Bay Area has to offer.  Imagine staying at a lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean or in highly rated venue in downtown San Francisco without breaking your budget!  See below for a complete listing.

          Featured speaker, Jeff Greenwald attracted a large crowd, which he regaled with stories from his years of traveling the globe.  His presentation, “Confessions of an Accidental Ambassador” kept the audience laughing, but at the same time drove home the important message that all travelers are personal ambassadors to the world, a philosophy which is shared by Blue Orb Travel as outlined in our Overview.  Greenwald is the author of numerous books and articles and is the co-founder and executive director of Ethical Traveler (www.ethicaltraveler.org), a global alliance dedicated to human rights and environmental protection.

          If you haven’t joined HI-USA yet, check our link on the left for further information.  Your membership not only supports a wonderful organization, but becomes your ticket to bargain stays at some the most interesting locations around the world.  Founded in 1958, The Golden Gate Council of HI-USA is dedicated to helping ‘all gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling’.  I can’t wait to try out some of the award-winning hostels the council operates in Northern California!

Hostels in the San Francisco Bay Area

HI-Marin Headlands  (marinhostel.org)

HI-Pigeon Point Lighthouse  (pigeonpointhostel.org)

HI-Point Montara Lighthouse  (montarahostel.org)

HI-Point Reyes  (pointreyeshostel.org)

HI-Sacramento  (sacramentohostel.org)

HI-San Francisco City Center  (sfhostels.com)

HI-San Francisco Downtown  (sfhostels.com)

HI-San Francisco Fishermans’s Wharf  (sfhostels.com)