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Many older travelers have special wants, needs, and interests. So folks, this one's for you!

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14 best U.S. senior travel companies

SolStockLast spring, Travel+Leisure magazine put together a list of 14 U.S. tour operators which especially cater to older travelers. A great mix, offering individual and group tours for most budgets - check it out!

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8 great activities for seniors (and others) visiting San Diego

Did you know that California's second largest city sees, on average, nearly 36 million visitors every year? As a matter of fact, it’s considered one of the top travel destinations in the states. So what’s bringing all of these people to San Diego each year? Perhaps it’s the warm weather, or maybe the beautiful beaches. Although the weather is wonderful and the beaches are beautiful, I think tourists flock here especially because of all the great activities it has to offer - enough to keep you…

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4 of the best cruise lines for boomer/senior travelers

According to reports, more than 20 million people take a cruise every year, and they're particularly popular among the baby boom generation - folks in their 60s and up. And after all, why shouldn’t they? It’s so easy to pack for a cruise and they get to socialize with other boomers while visiting exciting destinations. If you belong to this generation, chances are you’re thinking about taking a cruise yourself. However, with the popularity of cruising constantly growing, there are also more…

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6 top travel tips for seniors

Traveling as a senior comes with its own set of adventures. As a senior, you now have the time, money and life experiences to be able to enjoy travel in a new and unique way. Travel is also a great way to keep the body active and stimulate the mind with the learning of new languages, for example. However, traveling as a senior also comes with its own set of risks and limitations. Whether you’re taking a day trip within your home city, or flying half way across the world, there’s certain…

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Select Italy June 29, 2010 at 8:51pm

Dear Members of Senior Travelers Group - here at Select Italy roughly 70% of our customers have more than 50 years - especially in the range between 60 and 79. We help them customize their travels to Italy at their own pace,either going back to fantastic destinations they explored before (Rome, Florence, Venice anyone?) or to discover hidden gems and uncontaminated environments where to indulge in all the comforts you can desire.

So if you need help planning your next trip to Italy let us know at info@selectitaly.com and we will happy to assist you!

Best,
Andrea G.
Mahmood M Poonja May 22, 2010 at 4:08pm

It is not really a matter of age as much as being cautious and being cautious. It could happen to anybody and it could happen anywhere. The advantage is in having the right people to guide you as you go to foreign destinations. As a tour operator a large part of our clientele are of the ages of 55 and above and several over 70 and we have taken them to destinations like Mongolia, Central Asia, Middle East, parts of Africa, etc. Over 32 years in tour operations we have not had any major accident - touch wood. See www.bestway.com to see how our tours are tailored. Mahmood
Dorothy Conlon March 9, 2010 at 4:52am

When I was in Bhutan some years ago, my guide cautioned me while I was photographing the Taktsang monastery perched on a steep cliff. It seems that an 85-year-old American gentleman, standing right where I was, had lost his footing and plunged backward, falling to his death. At the time I thought it wasn't all that bad a way to go, in such spectacular surroundings. Now that I'm approaching that age, I don't attempt perilous sites but still travel as often as possible--several times a year.
Jennifer Merigan March 9, 2010 at 4:14am

Yes i totally understand about the health issues but i have contact with so many seniors who have had health issues as well and still keep going - one lady at 70 has had a liver transplant, breast cancer, lymphoma and still keeps travelling - she just reckons her insurance costs her a fortune but her attitude is amazing - i am totally blown away everyday with the amazing older people that i have the great pleasure of meeting through my job! In Oz there is so much ageism and through our little newspaper here we really are trying to turn that around and being in my 40s i really hope i can get the generation x's to see the benefit in the old saying of 'respect your elders' as we are all going to get there one day - or hope to...
Judy Wells March 8, 2010 at 6:34pm

Amen to you both. Attitude can overcome aches or I would never have made it through China, Taiwan and Alaska, but the aches can limit your experiences. I give thanks daily to be in the age of joint replacement. The challenge is pacing, saving your strength for what really matters to you and allowing recovery time into the itinerary.
Maureen Blevins March 8, 2010 at 6:25pm

Amen to that Allie! Attitude is a big part of it, but so is health. I give thanks daily for my health - I know how lucky I am!
Allie McCoy March 8, 2010 at 4:49am

Speaking as one who's firmly in that seniors group, it is attitude, Jennifer, just as you say. But it's also health. I don't kid myself: I know I've been blessed to be in such good condition when friends, through no fault of their own, are slowed down by very real ailments.
Jennifer Merigan March 8, 2010 at 4:40am

Age is no barrier these days - its attitude - i work with older people and they are a inspiration - there are people who are still travelling into their 80s - we had a reader at 90 visit the states last year - the biggest issue for older travellers is the travel insurance...cost and often trying to find an insurer who will cover them
Allie McCoy March 7, 2010 at 7:25pm

You don't have to be my age to love stories like this: http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/86258262.html. But what is the big deal about trekkers being in their 50s? Why not their 60s, or 70s? We have a ski writer in this area, Ted Heck, who's in his late 80s.
Maureen Blevins March 5, 2010 at 6:56pm

Well, I guess I have officially joined the ranks of "senior" traveller but I sure don't feel like it! I have an African Safari coming up, I hike, I write - whew! Glad I'm retired!