The Adventure Race Reimagined

Travel is better
when it's a race.

A curated, team-based adventure experience that blends secret challenges, cultural immersion, and genuine competition — for people who want more than a tour.

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See the Next Race
MESHSTAR group at the waterfall in Chiapas WISHSTAR group at final night dinner

Think Amazing Race — but with better food, fewer cameras, and more heart.

5–7 teams of 2 compete across 5–6 days in a destination chosen for its culture, landscape, and surprise factor. Daily challenges earn points. A real winner is crowned. But the nightly storytelling, shared meals, and moments you couldn't have planned are what people actually talk about for years.

01
Secret Challenges
Daily missions revealed morning-of. Designed to test creativity, teamwork, and nerve — not just physical ability.
02
Cultural Missions
You're not observing the destination — you're in it. Local encounters, off-menu experiences, and places most tourists never find.
03
Real Competition
Points. Rankings. A winner. The friendly rivalry is what makes every shared meal that much more fun.
04
Nightly Storytelling
Each evening the group reconvenes. Teams share, compare, laugh. The stories become the souvenir.
MESHSTAR team pyramid on church steps in San Cristóbal
Edition II — Completed
MESHSTAR
Chiapas, Mexico

Ancient ruins, jungle waterfalls, colonial towns, and the kind of beautiful chaos that makes the best stories. MESHSTAR took teams from the canyon boats of Chiapa de Corzo to the highlands of San Cristóbal to the jungle temples of Palenque. Nobody came home unchanged.

Nightly dinner at Casa Lum
MESHSTAR teams on river boat High five celebration
Mezcal tasting in San Cristóbal Group at the waterfall
POSHSTAR teams at a café in Portugal
Edition I — Completed
POSHSTAR
Portugal

Our inaugural race wound through Portugal's cobbled cities, sun-drenched countryside, and world-class wine country. POSHSTAR proved the concept — and set a very high bar. Teams navigated cultural challenges, stumbled into hidden restaurants, made new friends, and argued passionately about the final scoreboard. It was everything we hoped it would be.

POSHSTAR group celebrating at a bar
Participant at wine tasting POSHSTAR group at Magnifica brewery
POSHSTAR group on historic town steps POSHSTAR victory pose

What people say
when they get home.

★★★★★
"This was the most thoughtful, well organized, fun adventure we've ever been on. Every detail was taken care of, and every day was filled with surprises, challenges, learning, laughing and fun."
WISHSTAR Participant
★★★★★
"Nonstop fun. The best part is not knowing what is coming next! Just enough 'competition' to keep things interesting without too much stress or people getting crazy about winning."
WISHSTAR Participant
★★★★★
"Another great STAR experience! If you like adventure, surprises, cultural immersion, and friendly competition, this is the trip of a lifetime. We place our full trust in Sue and Scott and they never disappoint. Perfect for Amazing Race fans."
WISHSTAR Participant
★★★★★
"A fun, down to the detail planned adventure that will keep you exploring, immerse you in the culture, and expose you to hidden gems you wouldn't find on your own."
WISHSTAR Participant
★★★★★
"The best couples/marriage therapy ever! Helps to fulfill EVERY Amazing Race fantasy. The hotels and dining was way above expectations."
WISHSTAR Participant
★★★★★
"It's difficult to put into words how special and unique this experience was. So impressed by the attention to detail, and the love and care that went into making this a trip to remember."
WISHSTAR Participant

MESHSTAR
Chiapas, Mexico

October 14–20. Flying into Tuxtla Gutiérrez, racing through Chiapa de Corzo, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Palenque. Registration closes July 1.

What's included

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All activities and challenge entry fees
  • All in-country transportation
  • Daily challenge briefings and scorekeeping
  • Nightly group storytelling sessions
  • The experience of a lifetime

International flights not included.

Per Team (2 people)

$78,000 MXN
Paid in installments
✦ $40,000 MXN — due July 20
✦ $25,000 MXN — due August 20
✦ $13,000 MXN — due September 20
Priced in local currency to lock your experience cost regardless of exchange rate fluctuations.
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Things people
want to know.

Who are Sue and Scott, and why should I trust them to plan my trip?
Between them, Sue and Scott have visited 54 countries — 36 of them together. They're both committed to adventure travel and finding experiences that go well off the beaten path. Sue is a licensed social worker with a high EQ who understands that different people need different things, and she's quick to respond if anything feels off. (It never hurts to have a well-traveled mental health professional on your team.) Scott is a business owner, mountaineer, rock climber, and endurance athlete with a sharp eye for detail and a quick wit. Together they know how to pivot on a dime, create genuinely memorable moments, and supportively push all kinds of people to try things just beyond their comfort zone — all while smiling the whole way through.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderately fit. Expect 5–8 miles of walking per day across varied terrain and activities. You don't need to be an athlete — but you should be comfortable on your feet for a full day. All fitness levels have had a blast.
What's included in the price?
Everything during the race — accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, all activities, and all in-country transportation. International flights are not included.
Why is it priced in local currency?
Exchange rates fluctuate significantly, and all our vendor costs are in local currency. Pricing this way ensures we can guarantee your full experience without hidden adjustments.
How many teams are in each race?
Each WISHSTAR event runs with 5–7 teams of 2 — small enough to be intimate and personal, large enough for real competition and great nightly energy.
Is this a group tour or an actual race?
It's genuinely both. Teams compete on daily challenges for points, and there's a real winner — but the nightly storytelling, shared meals, and curated experiences make it deeply connective too.
Where are future WISHSTARs headed?
We've run Portugal (POSHSTAR) and Chiapas (MESHSTAR). Each edition gets its own name and character. Reach out to be first to hear about future destinations.