Travel Advice for Senior Travelers Now and then I come across items of interest for senior travelers that simply do not fit into one category. Recently I bookmarked several that I wish to share that I feel may be of interest to you. They are not in any order of importance.// Tours and Cruises for [...]
Cuyahoga Valley One of my daughters recently came back from Ohio and was raving about the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. So I figured that I just had to investigate for myself and to pass on “the word” to seniors who might enjoy a visit. I found out that the name Cuyahoga is the Indian word [...]
Seniors Discover the Amazing AT My wife suggested that I write a blog on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, perhaps the most famous hiking trail in the world. We have friends whose son Darrin hiked the entire trail. He told us that he woke up one morning in his sleeping bag and there, just inches [...]
It’s a long long way to Tipperary, but… Seniors, it’s even further to Perth. Perth, Australia is on the westernmost coast of the country and has become a major senior citizen tourist attraction. Many of us have never heard of Perth while Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and are cities that make the news. Perth is [...]
The Emerald Coast in Brittany This area of France is one of this senior’s favorite places in the world. The Region of Brittany [Bretagne] is located on the peninsula, that extends about 150 miles into the Atlantic, in the extreme northwest of France, and separates the English Channel from the Bay of Biscay. Brittany is [...]
Seniors Visit Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre…what an interesting name. Described by many today as one of America’s more “historical cities”, Wilkes-Barre, PA has gained considerable bad press (although it is not a major nationally recognized location) since the Knox Mine Disaster. In addition to being one of the few cities in the United States that features a [...]
Hello Moscow! I’m a Senior From the USA Been to Europe? Been to Australia? Seniors, it’s time for Russia and a visit to Moscow. Moscow, Russian: Москва, is the capital and the largest city of Russia. It is also the largest metropolitan area in Europe, and ranks among the largest urban areas in the world. [...]
Senior Citizens Learn About Topeka Seniors, betcha didn’t know that the name Topeka means “a good place to grow potatoes” in the languages of the Kansa and the Ioway Indian tribes. The potato referred to is the prairie potato, a perennial herb which is an important food for many Native Americans. Topeka is the state [...]
Seniors Enjoy the Florida Tropics The Florida Keys have become a popular destination for seniors looking for a tropical vacation without leaving their own country. The Florida Keys can be considered the American Caribbean and features all the same amenities as other island destinations such as world class Florida Keys fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, [...]
Seniors Flock to Branson Most all of us have heard of Branson, Missouri. Branson has long been a popular destination for senior vacationers from Missouri and neighboring areas. The construction of music theaters by nationally-known performers along Highway 76 has increased Branson’s popularity as a tourist destination. Branson now draws visitors from all regions of [...]
