Senior Citizen Travel & Vacation

Airfare Too High? Senior Citizens Should Consider an All-Expenses-Included Cruise

Most cruise liners offer lodging, meals and basic entertainment in an all-inclusive rate that represents a significant savings for seniors watching their budgets

By Jessica Runberg

Aug. 22, 2008 - With airline prices on the rise, senior citizens are looking for new ways to get creative with their travel dollars. Although there are still a few deals to be found on air travel, more senior citizens are turning to Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, and Carnival cruises to realize a savings that comes from taking an all expenses included vacation. Read more...

Senior Citizen Travel & Vacation

Taking These Ten Items Can Help You Have a Healthy Vacation

Harvard Medical School publishes new report on healthy travel

June 13, 2008 - Whether your summer vacation plans involve staying close to home or crossing the globe, most senior citizens will want to put as much thought into protecting their health while traveling as they do choosing your destination. Read more...

Senior Citizen Health & Medicine

Killers of 300,000 a Year: DVTs, PEs Most Likely to Strike as We Age

Most deaths can be prevented by education, preventive actions

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March 17, 2008 - They kill 300,000 people a year - but most of them could be prevented. They strike more than a million people every year, most of them out of the blue - and half without causing symptoms. They target the bedridden, the hospitalized, the elderly - and even some generally healthy people too. They are among those villains that are more likely to strike as we get older. But many senior citizens have no idea what they are, who gets them, or how to avoid them. Read more...

Obsidian Hikers Invite Senior Citizens to ‘Take a Hike’ During Olympic Trials

Bach Festival also happens as club hosts 22 hikes in western Oregon

Feb. 29, 2008 - The Obsidians outdoors club of Eugene, Oregon - mostly senior citizens - has announced a schedule of 22 hikes for visitors to this summer’s U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and concurrent Oregon Bach Festival. Outings include 12 coastal, forest and mountain hikes and 10 urban hikes, presenting visitors an introduction to both the natural wonders of western Oregon and the unique attractions of Track Town, USA. Read more...

National Park Service Has Changed Senior Discount Passes, Fees

Visiting these parks can be great vacation without spending lots of money

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

Feb. 21, 2008 - There have been some changes to the discounts available at National Parks, Monuments and historic sites over the past years, so we thought it would be a good idea to provide details for the entire pass programs, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation without spending lots of money. Read more...

Travel Agency Catering to Older Americans Joining High-Tech Trend

Vantage says majority use Internet to complete forms, get info

Oct. 31, 2007 – A travel agency that caters to older Americans says it is adding an option for their customers to book travel on the Internet, after finding that seven out of ten of their customers are using an Internet feature for filling out forms and getting information that was added last year. Read more...

Travel Agencies that Target Senior Citizens May Best Meet Special Travel Needs

Vantage explains advantages; says median age of their customers is 71

Sept. 10, 2007 - As baby boomers and senior citizens find themselves at a time of life with more free time, many are opting to travel. But a trip to Disney World or a sharing a cruise ship with rowdy spring breakers may not be what many seniors have in mind. Those looking for something more suited to their interests should consult with a company that specializes in servicing mature travelers. Read more...

Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers Offered 50 Percent Off Caribbean Cruise

Kids and grandkids also get great price says MSC Cruises

Aug. 10, 2007 - For a limited time only, Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens (in this case you just need to be 50 years of age) can save at least 50 percent on the price of a memorable MSC Cruises Caribbean sailing - and take the kids/grandkids along at a great price, too! Read more...

CDC Updates Health Book with New Advice for International Travelers

New ‘Yellow Book’ highlights ordinary and extraordinary hazards

July 25, 2007 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released an updated version of the "Yellow Book," the definitive guide to healthy international travel. The newest edition of the "Yellow Book" provides information on a range of health risks from the ordinary — sunburns, auto accidents and travelers′ diarrhea — to the extraordinary — avian flu and natural disasters. Read more...

Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers Can Save up to Half on Europe Sailings

MSC Cruises offering discounts to 50 and over

March 22, 2007 - Senior Citizens and Baby Boomers, age 50 or older, can save more than 40 percent - and as much as 51 percent - off retail rates on selected 2007 Europe sailings of MSC Cruises' ships, according to an announcement by the Fort Lauderdale company yesterday. Read more...

Small Ship Vacations Dominate Top 10 List for Older American Travel

Grand Circle says it's fastest growing segment of its international vacations

January 24, 2007 – The top ten most popular vacations in 2006 for older Americans has been released by Grand Circle Corporation, a company specializing in international travel adventures for people over 50. For the first time in the company's 49-year history, seven out of the most popular vacations were small-ship vacations, which it says is the fastest-growing segment of Grand Circle business and one of the fastest-growing choices in the travel industry. Read more...

New Requirement for Passport to Return to U.S. by Air is Effective Tomorrow

Next step will require it for land and sea travel, too

January 22, 2007 – Senior citizens should be aware of new travel restrictions that become effective tomorrow that will require all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere. This requirement was announced last November by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State. As early as next year, a second phase will include travel by land or sea. Read more...

Passport to be Required in 2007 for Air Travel Even to Neighboring Countries

Air Transport Association offers help on getting passports

December 13, 2006 - Senior citizens planning travel in 2007 need be aware that beginning Jan. 23, 2007, all travelers will be required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United States, including U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Read more...

Senior Travelers Can Find Fall Bargains in Renting Owner-Direct Vacation Homes

September 21, 2006 – The hottest niche trend in the travel business is owner-direct vacation rental homes and it is a market that retirees and other senior citizens may want to take advantage of in the next couple of months when rates are at their lowest, according to Destination Villas. The company offers vacation rentals by owner in popular resorts around the world. Read more...

Small Ship Travel Catalog Available to Senior Citizens

Grand Circle says older Americans prefer these international trips

August 2, 2006 – Small ship travel is by far the most popular way to travel for older Americans, according to Grand Circle Corporation, which is offering free a new catalog – "Small Ship Travel" – to mature travelers. The company says it is a leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans over age 50. Read more...

'Grandtravel' Popular Bonding Experience for Grandparents

July 25, 2006 - Seniors who like to "spoil the grandchild" without interference from the parents have discovered that the safest bets are long trips to theme parks, historical sites and even on safaris, a new University of Florida study finds. "Grandtravel," the practice of kids vacationing with grandma and grandpa and no parents, received a thumbs up from nearly 80 percent of grandparents surveyed. Read more...

Senior Travel

America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds Announced

Seniors can find parks by state or categories from best beaches to bird watching

May 1, 2006 – As spring blooms, many senior citizens start thinking about the outdoors – whether to recapture the joy of younger days or to have fun with the grandkids, or both. ReserveAmerica today released their list of the top 100 family campgrounds. They are listed below in alphabetical order by name and by state. There are also lists of the parks by attributes, like bird watching, hiking, canoeing, etc. Read more...

Newlywed Retirees are Enjoying Life House Sitting Around the World

Website urges senior retirees to sign up as house sitters for free lodging anywhere

Dec. 6, 2005 - Tony and Margaret Steele-Rijkelijkhuizen have only been married a little less than three years, yet these retirees are not sitting at home twiddling their thumbs. Before their marriage, both Tony and Margaret led very active lives, and they saw no reason why retirement should slow them down. As house sitters, the Steele-Rijkelijkhuizen’s are traveling the world. They recently returned back to their home in the Netherlands from a house sit in Greece. Read more...