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  Donna Hull August 16, 2010 at 10:16pm

  Hi Adriane,
  
  One of my peeves is when the media confuses the term boomers and seniors. Most of us are not decrepit, don't wear Depends and are not ready for assisted living. The youngest boomer is 46, while the oldest clocks out at 64. While there are a number of boomers in that age segment who have health difficulties associated with aging, there's also a large number of us who still run businesses, travel the world and pursue adventure. However, as the boomers age, there's going to be a great need for travel designed with seniors in mind.
  
  I specialize in writing about active travel for baby boomers at My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer's Guide to Travel. Feel free to contact me.
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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/
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  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
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  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.
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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.
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  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
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  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.
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  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...
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  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.
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  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!