Susan SaurelImportance of Senior Travel and Tips to Overcome the Difficulties
When aging knocks, it’s the right time to travel. Why? You boost your physical, mental, and emotional health. We all understand how beneficial traveling is to our wellbeing but for seniors, traveling to a favorite destination or a new city can be a way to rebirth. A report by the Global Coalition on Aging suggests that engaging in social activities like traveling reduces the risk of dementia, can combat depression and is also said to improve heart health. There are loads of impressive benefits that come from traveling, especially for seniors. In this article, we take a look at the
Continue readingBest Time of the Year for Travel Discounts
Are you planning for your next vacation? It’s important to take some time and look at the prices before deciding to travel. If you’ve traveled before, you know how expensive things can be if you don’t plan adequately. Traveling with your loved ones makes it even more important to plan things well in advance. You should not be scared by the price of flights. There are lots of ways to save while traveling. All you need to do is create a great strategy. 1. Getting the best Airfare price To demonstrate how much, you can save by getting the
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Guest BloggerTravel Freely By Fitting Your Life Into An RV
Downsizing To An RV 10% of Recreational Vehicles (RV) drivers are seniors over 55, making it a popular choice for your life post-retirement. Moving out of your home and living full time in a van has plenty of benefits for your financial and mental health, but it can be hard to strip back and live the minimalist life required. As long as you can still drive, moving into an RV could mean a life of continued adventure as you age. Rather than being cut off from the community, with your brain health deteriorating, you can stay active, alert and, most importantly, happy
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Kylie JohnsonShould you Buy Travel Insurance?
A sudden emergency, bad weather or lost luggage can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare. Travel insurance offers peace of mind, covering cancellations, medical emergencies and more. Check out these common travel insurance scenarios to see if you could benefit from travel insurance on your next trip. What does travel insurance cover? Trip cancellations or interruptions Sometimes, situations beyond your control impact your travel plans. Weather, family tragedies, illness, work and other issues can cause you to cancel, postpone or interrupt your trip. Weather or worker delays: Some travel insurance policies offer reimbursement for trips interrupted by worker strikes or the weather. Sickness,
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Jeff DaileyBudget-Friendly Road Trips
With warm weather season in full swing, now is the time to start planning your fun family getaways. If you are concerned about affording it all, author and financial expert Farnoosh Torabi offers the following tips to help you have fun and save money on your next vacation.Budget-Friendly Road Trips BANK ON GAS-SAVING APPS Look to budget-friendly websites, such as www.GasBuddy.com, which also offers an app that helps you find the closest gas station with the best prices near you. Another gas-saving app is Gas Hog. It costs 99 cents and calculates your car's fuel economy, then provides tips on
Continue reading5 Cheap Countries for Traveling Seniors
As you age, some things are getting better. Most of all, you have more time on your hands. You have more precious moments to spend with your loved ones, but you also have more space for yourself. It’s the best time to revisit that bucket list of destinations you’d love to see. Have you ever been so impressed by a National Geographic TV show that you absolutely wanted to see a specific country? Maybe you’ve always dreamed about a vacation in Africa. Or maybe you wanted to travel around Europe. The best part about traveling as a senior is that
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Kimberly JohnsonBest part of Family Vacations
It's summertime and we are talking about family fun! When you consider your best memories, chances are those memories include some family vacations. In a recent survey kids were asked about their favorite part of family vacations. Best part of Family Vacations Here's what they said: going to new places (27%) spending more time with parents (18%) staying in a hotel (14%) playing in a swimming pool (11%) not going to school (11%) Moms surveyed said that they want to take the kids on a nice vacation to: provide new experiences (79%) Best part of Family Vacations relax and have fun (66%) get
Continue readingAffordable Summer Trips
For people looking to trim their budgets, a summer getaway may feel out of reach. But it doesn't take a lot of money to have a great vacation experience - and it will pay off in lasting ways. "New research shows that experiences mean more to people than material items," said Dr. Jeff Ashby, Professor of Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta. "Experiences, like summer family vacations, can be shared and bring a greater sense of joy and happiness for a longer period of time." There are plenty of trip ideas that are easy on the wallet and can all
Continue readingEurope Tour Options
From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the Gothic spires of Prague's skyline, Europe is a treasure trove of sensory experiences. A lifetime of travel on the continent would let you see it all, but for those with more limited time, carefully planned Europe tours can do more than just take you to the major sights - it can immerse you in the culture and lifestyle that have made Europe the ultimate destination for generations of travelers. Rather than rushing through an over-packed itinerary, today's travelers are seeking a real connection with the little aspects of everyday life in
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