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
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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
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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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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
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Jeff DaileyHow To Treat Your Feet When Traveling
They say getting there is half the fun. But if you anticipate long hours on the road, on the tracks or in the air, getting there can be the worst part of your trip. Chalk it up to tight transportation quarters or cramped positions. In fact, inactivity and sitting in one position for prolonged periods, as many people do while traveling, can stiffen muscles and hinder circulation. This inactivity can also cause health problems such as swelling of the feet and blood clots in the legs. Finding relief and relaxation during your journey – and at your destination – can
Continue readingCruises Becoming Top Multigenerational Travel Choice
Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity. Last year, 32 percent of vacationing U.S. grandparents took their grandchildren along. In a recent study, Preferred Hotel Group found that 40 percent of U.S. leisure travelers — about 21 million of them — took a multigenerational trip in the previous 12 months. The study also found that nearly eight in 10 multigenerational travelers plan “milestone vacations,” with half planning around a life event like a birthday, anniversary, reunion or wedding. There are many reasons
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