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Senior citizen flight discounts to save big and fly smart

You´re retired but the spirit of travel and adventure, having fun, learning new things, has no age limit. If you can't make your travel passion enough of a reality during your working years, then take advantage of retirement to explore the world, either solo or with your better half. And there are airlines and online agencies that specifically provide discounted senior airfares, but at the same time, it’s challenging to find the right flight deal at the right time and the right place. read…

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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

FeverPitched 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…

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Adriane Berg August 16, 2010 at 8:38pm

Dear Fellow Members
I am creating a report that will be sent to travel experts, architects, designers and hotels and more about boomer requirements for travel. See www.AgelessTraveler.com. I will cover everything from being able to see the menu, to traveling with an older parent, to politeness and anti-ageism of staff. I would welcome any pet peeves, any solutions, any good or poor experiences you can contribute. I am a New York Timeds Age Boom Fellow and also a consultant to hotels,CVBs etc. I think it is time that the industry prepared for boomer travelers. This report is as a result of an artilce BOOMER ROOMER I wrote for Hotel Design Magazine and a speaking presentation at Transform, this summer, a conference on universal design. I learned through my work that the industry is still not up to speed to welcome us, but they will listen.
Please share your thoughts.

http://www.AgelessTraveler.com/
Susana Soltero Liebow July 15, 2010 at 6:07pm

Too hot? Escape to Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2010/07/too_hot_escape.html
Tony Tien Huynh July 5, 2010 at 6:58am

Hi.

It's Tony Tien, owner of One World Tourism in Vietnam. See us at www.oneworldvn.com for touring around Vietnam or Indochina tours at www.indocchinas.com

I'm looking for hearing from you.
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.