Travel & Vacation Destinations
After you retire you can travel when you want and this is more useful than you might think. Plan a trip to Europe during travel’s off season, September and October and January through April. Flights and hotels will be cheaper and the streets will be less crowded.
Furthermore, traveling to Europe during the winter months can provide an excellent retreat from cold weather. Plan a tour of the cities and towns along the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas in January and February; the weather is temperate and traveling via train will allow you to easily visit many wonderful destinations along the Western Italian and Southern French coasts.Below is a list of the most popular European senior vacation destinations from Seniortravelhub.
There are great vacation destinations within the U.S. as well. Here is a useful website with a long list of vacation ideas.
Furthermore, traveling to Europe during the winter months can provide an excellent retreat from cold weather. Plan a tour of the cities and towns along the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas in January and February; the weather is temperate and traveling via train will allow you to easily visit many wonderful destinations along the Western Italian and Southern French coasts.Below is a list of the most popular European senior vacation destinations from Seniortravelhub.
- London, England
- Venice, Italy
- Madrid, Spain
- Meteora, Greece
- Florence, Italy
There are great vacation destinations within the U.S. as well. Here is a useful website with a long list of vacation ideas.
See the Famous National Parks of the West
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Experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon, the magnificence of Zion and Yosemite plus enjoy the famous casinos and shows of Las Vegas and cruise on Lake Powell. Finish your trip off with a drive up to San Francisco. This 7-Day Gold Experience Tour has everything!
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The most popular travel destinations in 2015 according to Gogobot
- Paris
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
- Barcelona
- San Diego
- Bangkok
- Rome
- New York City
- Venice
- Marrakesh
- Chicago
- Nice
- Singapore
- Madrid
- Cape Town
- Los Angeles
- Granada
- Rio de Janeiro
- Istanbul
- Tula
- Phnom Penh
- Washington, D.C.
- Greater New York City
- Hong Kong
- Dubai
Fishing Vacations
Fishing may be a sport for some, but to serious anglers, it is a lifestyle that drives how they spend their money, where they vacation and retire, and what they do in their free time, according to findings from an online survey of avid anglers commissioned by Honeywell (NYSE: HON). Key findings related to retirement and fishing include:
- 71% said that they have taken a vacation where the primary purpose was to go on a fishing trip that lasted a day or more. Advanced anglers were even more likely (87 %) to have done so.
- 83% of anglers who aren’t retired indicate that they plan to shape their retirement plans around the ability to fish, and 88% of those anglers say they would like to fish more often in retirement than they currently do.
- Of anglers who are already retired, nearly all (96%) report fishing as much, if not more, than they did before retirement.
- More than half (54%) of anglers would give up a chance to meet the president in exchange for a perfect fishing day.
- if you are looking to set out on fishing trip soon, check out the below list of areas and types fishes (not in any specific order) interested travelers can find:
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A cruise or a resort vacation?
There are many reasons for both. To enjoy a cruise you need three things for maximum enjoyment.
It is also generally easier to get information on a resort to better determine if this is where you wish to spend your vacation.
If you want a beach as opposed to a swimming pool a resort is a must. If you get seasick a resort is a must. If you want to play golf or tennis or rent a car and drive around a resort is a must. (Of course when a ship is in port some of these activities are available to you.)
As a general rule most resorts allow for more personal space than a cabin on a cruise. Your rooms are larger and there is usually less waiting to use various facilities, less crowds and, if you wish, a slower pace.
The key to choosing which is best for you is doing some research and using a travel agency that has had clients on that particular ship at that time of year or who have visited that resort. Better yet if your travel agent has been there personally and can tell you first hand the pluses and minuses.
- Good Weather. If the sea is rough most vacationers will not enjoy the cruise no matter what else happens.
- The right ship. Each vacationer looks for different amenities in a ship. Some want a casino, others play areas for children, others a cozy bar and some the opportunity to be entertained at Broadway or Las Vegas style shows.
- People with similar interests and in the same age group. Unless you plan to spend the entire time with your family or as a secluded couple it is important to be able to converse and interact and even make friends with others on the ship. Before you leave, compare popular plans with Travel Guard cruise insurance for a custom comparison for vacation coverage.
It is also generally easier to get information on a resort to better determine if this is where you wish to spend your vacation.
If you want a beach as opposed to a swimming pool a resort is a must. If you get seasick a resort is a must. If you want to play golf or tennis or rent a car and drive around a resort is a must. (Of course when a ship is in port some of these activities are available to you.)
As a general rule most resorts allow for more personal space than a cabin on a cruise. Your rooms are larger and there is usually less waiting to use various facilities, less crowds and, if you wish, a slower pace.
The key to choosing which is best for you is doing some research and using a travel agency that has had clients on that particular ship at that time of year or who have visited that resort. Better yet if your travel agent has been there personally and can tell you first hand the pluses and minuses.
Cruises for Seniors, Vacations for Seniors, Resorts for Seniors
Older Americans often look for different destinations as well as a means for getting there. Sure there are times when you want your grandchildren with you, but there are also times when you’d like some solitude—the ability to relax and get away for some “quiet time”. Whether you're traveling to a place you’ve never been before or back to a resort or community you love, your needs and desires may be very different from those of your children or grandchildren.
While planning your trip think about where you will be staying while on your vacation. If you are not as mobile as you once were don’t be shy about calling different hotels or resorts to ask about the floor plan or if there are any unique architectural (winding staircases) or topographical (located atop a steep hill) quirks. If stairs are a problem, ask for room on the ground floor, or at least make sure there is an elevator. On his website, Rick Steves covers these topics and has many other practical tips for the vacationing senior; click here to visit Steves’ site.
While planning your trip think about where you will be staying while on your vacation. If you are not as mobile as you once were don’t be shy about calling different hotels or resorts to ask about the floor plan or if there are any unique architectural (winding staircases) or topographical (located atop a steep hill) quirks. If stairs are a problem, ask for room on the ground floor, or at least make sure there is an elevator. On his website, Rick Steves covers these topics and has many other practical tips for the vacationing senior; click here to visit Steves’ site.