Posts Tagged ‘ senior travel planning ’

Seniors: Doing What You Can Before You Can’t

Aug 4th, 2011 | By Dr Jerry D Elrod | Category: Dr Jerry Elrod's Senior Moments Blog

Crowding in everything you want to get done, before limitations create handicaps that may disable your plans is not bad planning. Time comes when those dreamed of excursions may be delayed too long. Certain financial, especially now, physical, unpredictably, and numerous other interferences may create barricades to our being able to do those long hoped for vacations and other long desired activities.

As pointed out previously, with trips there are increasingly numbers of countries that have prohibitive warnings suggesting avoiding their shores. Eliminating those and choosing among the safest will be a first requirement.

Staying up on your health issues, which could, if not well managed, contribute to discouraging your plans. A well



Seniors: Beware ‘All Inclusive’ Cruises

Sep 29th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

To a first-time senior citizen cruiser, their vacation may seem all-inclusive, but it is not.  AOL Travel’s advice is to make a budget before you hand over your credit card and you can beat the spend.  AOL offers further advice to save you some money.  Except on the most upscale lines, cruises are not all-inclusive, and [...]



Seniors Travel to Nova Scotia

Sep 24th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Nova Scotia is one of the friendliest places on earth. Seniors are invited to discover the seven regions of Nova Scotia and all the experiences they have to offer. Whether you’re an urbanite wanting to shop and pamper yourself, a history buff interested in Atlantic Canada’s heritage, a foodie in search of the best seafood, [...]



Seniors Plan Travel on the Internet

Aug 31st, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

The latest Vantage Travel 116-page bulletin outlines dozens of programs that may be of interest to seniors. These include their first announcement of New 2011 Journeys.  It’s easy to find the Vantage Memorable Journey that may be a  perfect fit for you. Simply click the links and they make some great suggestions. Are you dreaming of a [...]



Senior Travel to Ireland

Aug 30th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

I just received a very nice 18-page Insider’s Guide to Ireland’s Great Offers and want to send them along to you.  Here are their latest vacation deals at some “very friendly prices.”  Independent travel deals start at prices form $399 up. Videos called Go Where Ireland takes you have ten beautiful gems including a topical view of [...]



Seniors Fly Around the World

Aug 26th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Many senior citizens look for unusual travel opportunities, and the Internet today makes finding them more accessible.  I recently discovered a super site that can fulfill one of my dreams of flying around the world.  OneWorld.com can help you with those plans.  You must  travel through up to six continents, go around the world in [...]



Seniors Use Maps in Travel Planning

Aug 18th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Maps.com is the world’s largest map store. Browse the web’s largest selection of world, continent or country maps–from the whole globe down to state ZIP Code maps–and everything in between. Find antique, history and satellite maps along with framed maps, pinboard maps and more. Maps.com wall maps are available in paper and laminated finishes, large to [...]



More Senior Travel Planning Internet Sites

Aug 17th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Travel planning gets easier for senior citizens when good, well-researched Internet sites are consulted.  For example, Just Travel Talk has a series  of travel forums for seniors to check out: Last Minute Travel Deal Just Travel Travel Talk Travel To Kayak Travel Journey To The Liberty Travel Hazel Freeman is the Senior Travel Editor on Bella [...]



More on Senior Travel in Europe

Aug 16th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Many seniors visit Europe to see the famous sights they’ve always heard about. But an equally important part of any travel experience is to savor the real flavor of a city or country. Stay where the Europeans stay, eat where the Europeans eat, and share the European view of Europe. Cosmos may just be the [...]



Senior Travel Planning Aids: Away.com

Aug 10th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Away.com is a part of The Away Network and is the leading online destination for travelers planning their next vacation. Senior trip planners will find over two million pages of travel inspiration, trip ideas, travel planning tools and destination content for over 35,000 global locations. Founded in 1999, Away.com provides a distinctive blend of expert [...]