Posts Tagged ‘ senior travel ’

Funny Questions Tourists Ask

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

Let’s change the pace a little today, Seniors.  Instead of a post on a travel destination or travel planning, let’s look at some of the really funny questions people ask when they are traveling.  The Travel Industry Association of America recently asked their professional members to share the funniest questions their customers ask.  The responses [...]



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 Amtrak

Sep 1st, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Seniors, if you have ever visited with anyone who has had a vacation trip taking AMTRAK you know how nice “leave the rails to us” has become.  Trains now zip across our great nation with ease and do so daily.  I recently discovered that an average of more than 925,000 people every weekday depend on [...]



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 [...]



Senior Citizen Cruises

Aug 11th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Vacations to Go focuses on Discount Cruises, Last Minute Cruises, Cruise Lines and Cruise Vacations.  One can spend a lot of time searching for a good cruise line and experience but this site can help simplify that task.  They rate all the cruise lines, ships, regions and ports.  I recall having friends who simply walked [...]



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 [...]



Senior Travelers Love Tilley Hats

Jul 27th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

In my work as a tour guide I notice when folks arrive wearing a TILLEY.  I often remark…”Youare wearing a Tilley, right?” and they glowingly say. “Why yes it is.  Do you own one?”  Mine is ancient and should be turned in for another as Tilley offers a new hat to replace the old one. [...]



Seniors Learn to Enjoy Traveling Smart

Jul 23rd, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Travel can be one of life’s great pleasures at any age, whether you’re a baby boomer or a senior. Here’s where to look for information on travel for older adults, including going alone or with a group, taking a well worn path or the road less travelled. But knowing how to travel safely, affordably and efficiently is [...]



Senior Citizens on the Go

Jul 20th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Seniors Go Travel has lots of good information just for seniors who have a couple dozen choices from which to chose with stories on each topic.  I like sites that are dedicated to seniors and this is a good one. Seniors Daily Online provides daily information to seniors on all subjects and topics.  Check out TRAVEL [...]



Seniors Consider Home Exchange Holidays Worldwide

Jul 19th, 2010 | By James E Becker | Category: Senior Travel

Australian Homestays and Farmstays is a site that allows you to plan and book your accommodation in Australia.  This is Australia’s leading homestay, farmstay, B&B, and self-contained accommodations directory, representing Australia and all its states.    ElderTravelers, PO Box 471, Liberty Lake, WA 99019, info@eldertravelers.org, is back online with a slightly modified web address, www.eldertravelers.org, having lost its “.com” address during [...]