My Senior Health PlanHow to Find the Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Seniors
Last month, we shared all about cruises and why they’re a great choice for winter vacations. But as nice as cruises are, not everyone is up for a voyage at sea. For those not interested in cruising, but who still want the benefit of minimum planning, all-inclusive resorts are a wonderful option. So this month we’re looking at how to find the best all-inclusive resorts for seniors. With so many to choose from, you’ll definitely be able to find the perfect all-inclusive resort for your preferred vacation style. These havens of leisure take the guesswork out of travel planning, provide
Continue readingFive Tips You Should Know Before Booking Your Winter Cruise
For many seniors, cruising is ideal. You don’t need to do a lot of planning to enjoy a top-notch trip, and you can sit back and enjoy while almost everything is taken care of for you. You want a fun-filled vacation but don’t want to plan the activities yourself. Who can blame you? Winter cruises are especially fun with exciting seasonal destinations like The Bahamas, Costa Rica, Belize, Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, Asia and even Antarctica. But before you click “Buy!,” we have five tips to help you make the most of your winter cruise. Tip #1: Don’t count out
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Susan SaurelWhy Seniors Are the Best Age for Studying and Discovering the World
Transitioning from the 50s to the 60s and 70s is one of the most beautiful and important time periods or our life. That’s because this is when we take the time to look within and discover what’s been lying there, undiscovered, for such a long time. Our hectic daily lives can distract us from understanding what truly matters, so we might not be able to enjoy ourselves, have alone, quiet time, or pursue our passion until this transition. While this is quite sad, most people would agree it’s true. Indeed, starting to do all the above from a young age
Continue readingQuiet Places You Need to Visit in Your 70s
Reaching your 70 might come as a breath of fresh air. Even though you might have started freelancing after 50, the fact that you do not have to work anymore gives you the space to organize your time however you want. And what better thing to do in your 70 than traveling? Most seniors choose quiet places for their holidays and there are plenty of them. It is also the opportunity to go to those places you have always wanted to visit. So now it’s the perfect occasion. But which places offer the perfect oasis of tranquility and serenity for
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Lisa Ann Schreier5 Things You Wished You Knew Before You Bought A Timeshare
We all know that the timeshare buying process is daunting, and it might seem like the salesperson is either the devil incarnate or your best friend- neither of which is true. Everyone has something to say about timeshare, but who should you listen to? We asked Lisa Ann Schreier a former timeshare salesperson and now the consumer advocate known as The Timeshare Crusader for her thoughts. Here are the 5 pieces of advice she thought were worth sharing. Understand all the costs involved. It is not just the purchase price, which averages more than $20,000 when buying from the developer.
Continue readingImportance of Traveling for Seniors
Traveling is many peoples’ goal in life. Seeing the most astonishing and breathtaking places in the world is something that everyone should do in a lifetime. The truth is that the world we live in is extraordinary and it will never stop to amaze us. Breathtaking views, mysterious islands, and exotic jungles can barely the surface of the real beauty this world has to show us. But there’s more than that to travel. Traveling isn’t only about amazing places you must see. Traveling is a unique experience that will stay with you forever. Traveling teaches one more than schools teach
Continue reading5 Myths About Buying Timeshares
Whether you own a timeshare, are thinking of purchasing a timeshare, used to own timeshare or find yourself in front of a timeshare salesperson, you're bound to come across some timeshare myths. Here are the Top 5 I run into: 5 Myths About Buying Timeshares 1) Timeshare is a less costly vacation alternative to renting hotels. In rare cases and when purchasing on the secondary market, this may be true. For the majority of owners, you'll be paying more when you factor in the purchase price, annual fees and exchange/usage fees. That's not necessarily a bad thing. 2) Real estate based timeshare
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Kylie JohnsonFind the Best African Safari Tours
African safari tours can be extravagant, but they can also be affordable, depending on what amenities and features you opt for. Arrange an African safari tour for as little as a day or as long as a few months, for a daily price as low as $200 per person. African safari tours can be customized to suit your physical abilities and your budget. Options include: Luxury safaris Camping overland safaris Lodge safaris Self-drive safaris African safari tour features to consider Tour locations African safari tours take place throughout the continent, so tourists have an excellent variety of scenery, wildlife and
Continue reading6 Timeshare Questionable Practices Targeting Seniors
While timeshares can be good for some people, sadly there are bad guys at every step of the way when it comes to timeshare matters. Unfortunately, seniors fall prey to these practices more often than other consumers. It’s imperative to keep your wits about you when dealing with timeshare matters. Here are 6 ways that unscrupulous individuals take advantage of seniors: Lying About How Your Heirs Will Be Stuck With The Timeshare Unless You Do Something Unless your heirs are actually on the timeshare deed or whatever form of ownership you have, they are under no obligation to accept the
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