Travel Smart
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 whether you're 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 just as important as deciding where you want to go.
Are You Too Old for Rental Cars?
Planning for a rental car? This little known regulation has stranded more than one senior traveler because they are “too old” to drive the rental car they reserved in advance.
Planning for a rental car? This little known regulation has stranded more than one senior traveler because they are “too old” to drive the rental car they reserved in advance.
Cast Off for Adventure in Comfort and Convenience Aboard Rental Houseboats
Rental houseboats are an increasingly popular travel option for many people. Currently available in more than 30 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces, and countries from Africa to New Zealand, rental houseboats combine many features found in luxury waterfront hotels with the relaxed comfort and convenience of a lakeside cabin—and with a dash of adventure thrown in for good measure.
Rental houseboats are an increasingly popular travel option for many people. Currently available in more than 30 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces, and countries from Africa to New Zealand, rental houseboats combine many features found in luxury waterfront hotels with the relaxed comfort and convenience of a lakeside cabin—and with a dash of adventure thrown in for good measure.
Considering Timeshare?
These 7 basic timeshare questions and answers will help you understand timeshare and decide if timeshare is right for you.
These 7 basic timeshare questions and answers will help you understand timeshare and decide if timeshare is right for you.
World-Class Adventure Travel for People Over 50
Adventure travel specially for travelers over 50. From gentle adventure travel to demanding adventure travel, these one-of-a-kind trips offer adventure travel to more than 60 countries and all 7 continents.
Adventure travel specially for travelers over 50. From gentle adventure travel to demanding adventure travel, these one-of-a-kind trips offer adventure travel to more than 60 countries and all 7 continents.
Travel Tips for People with Disabilities
Travel information and travel tips for people with disabilities, including air travel and airline regulations for people with disabilities.
Travel information and travel tips for people with disabilities, including air travel and airline regulations for people with disabilities.
Grand Travel: Ideas for Travel with Grandchildren
Grand Travel is a great way to travel and connect with granchildren. Several tour organizations offer grand travel vacations, here are details about three of the best grand travel opportunites.
Grand Travel is a great way to travel and connect with granchildren. Several tour organizations offer grand travel vacations, here are details about three of the best grand travel opportunites.
Airport Security - How to Take Medication through Airport Security
Traveling with medication is easier when you follow these tips for taking medication through airport security checkpoints.
Traveling with medication is easier when you follow these tips for taking medication through airport security checkpoints.
Washington, DC - Top 10 Things to See and Do in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is a historical wonderland. Here are recommended monuments to see in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC is a historical wonderland. Here are recommended monuments to see in Washington, DC.
10 Tips for Traveling with Grandchildren
How to travel with grandchildren - plan a trip that that you and your grandchildren will enjoy, and create memories that last a lifetime.
How to travel with grandchildren - plan a trip that that you and your grandchildren will enjoy, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Make the Most of Your Travel Adventures
Your travel experiences, and the memories you create, depend in large part on whether you approach your trip as a tourist, a traveler or an explorer. Ron Gross, an About.com columnist on adult education and lifelong learning, explains the difference and offers advice to help you enliven your journey.
Your travel experiences, and the memories you create, depend in large part on whether you approach your trip as a tourist, a traveler or an explorer. Ron Gross, an About.com columnist on adult education and lifelong learning, explains the difference and offers advice to help you enliven your journey.
Cruising: What to Know, Where to Go
Looking for a new way to see the world? Consider cruising. Cruises offer good value for your travel dollar and range from frugal to fabulous. Learn everything you need to plan your first cruise with this four-part article by Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises on About.com.
Looking for a new way to see the world? Consider cruising. Cruises offer good value for your travel dollar and range from frugal to fabulous. Learn everything you need to plan your first cruise with this four-part article by Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises on About.com.
Best Credit Cards for Frequent Fliers
Should you try to stretch your travel dollars by getting a credit card that offers frequent flier miles? Before you decide, let About.com Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler lead you through the pros and cons of bank cards, airline cards, and the benefits and terms of each.
Should you try to stretch your travel dollars by getting a credit card that offers frequent flier miles? Before you decide, let About.com Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler lead you through the pros and cons of bank cards, airline cards, and the benefits and terms of each.
Good Personal Hygiene: Don't Leave Home Without It
When you’re on a cruise, frequent hand washing and other measures may make the difference between shipboard illness and shipboard romance.
When you’re on a cruise, frequent hand washing and other measures may make the difference between shipboard illness and shipboard romance.
Adventure Travel for Seniors
ElderTreks, an adventure travel company designed specifically for people 50 and older, offers extraordinary experiences for mature travelers in more than 50 countries.
ElderTreks, an adventure travel company designed specifically for people 50 and older, offers extraordinary experiences for mature travelers in more than 50 countries.
Elderhostel Combines Travel and Education for Seniors
Elderhostel is one of the best travel values around for seniors who are 55 and older, combining unique travel and learning experiences at affordable prices.
Elderhostel is one of the best travel values around for seniors who are 55 and older, combining unique travel and learning experiences at affordable prices.