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Travel for Seniors
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 your 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.
Traveling outside your time zone and want to know the time it is at your destination.
This site will tell you
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
This is an interesting site for exploring destinations around the world including cruises. Travel Wizard has over a 1000 videos of destinations so you can see where you plan to travel to. Most are upscale or luxury.
http://www.travelwizard.com/
For personalized travel assistance check this out:
We have specialists in providing information on vacation destinations, cruises and various travel and activities that are more appropriate for older Americans.
For more information email retiredbrains@corptrav.com or to discuss specific plans or get ideas and costs for your next trip call Joanna Young 800-323-3800 Ext. 7585 or email Joanna joannay@corptrav.com.
If you wish you may check out our Website at www.oakbrooktravel.com
Cruises
Older Americans are often interested in cruises that cater to their age group.
Some are concerned that shore excursions will not be too strenuous and others feel it is important to have a physician on board with proper medical facilities. Most are interested in traveling with people their own age and some have expressed the desire that the ship not have a great many children on board. To accomplish this medium to smaller ships are often chosen and an added advantage to this size ship is there is not as much traveling between decks to reach various activities and recreational, educational and entertainment areas and facilities.
What do seniors look for in a cruise?
The right itinerary
The right ship
The right shore excursions
Senior Friendly
Programs like art classes, guest lecturers, computer seminars, bridge, etc.
Discounted fares
A number of cruise lines offer discounts to seniors and this information is included in cruise offerings.
There are many sites that focus on the senior market. We have listed some below:
http://www.7blueseas.com/bestcruises/bestcruises_result.asp?BestForID=41
http://www.cruisesforseniors.com/
http://www.mustcruise.com/cruise_info/seniors.html
http://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/deals/seniors/1
See Italy Through the Eyes of Leonardo da Vinci
In his journals, Leonardo left us lessons on how to enrich our lives. Da Vinci Capers uses these "pearls of wisdom" to create fun, learning experiences in Italy.
During a week in Tuscany or on the Amalfi Coast, you can experience hands-on cooking lessons, learning basic Italian, a photographic workshop, music appreciation, creative writing, painting and sculpting with time to sip wine in the piazza or take a nap by the pool.
These adventures have been developed for boomers or for people who are retired or who want a life shift. Italian locations are in a private villa or boutique hotel for the ease of unpacking only once. The groups are small – from 8 to 16 people allowing for maximum instruction. Teachers, scholars and artists are of the highest caliber and inspire the novice as well as the professional.
Tom, a semi-retired scientist from Utah celebrating his 70th birthday says, “This is the don’t-miss experience of Italy that you have probably been waiting for.“ Ira, a semi-retired lawyer and journalist from Colorado, adds, “An extraordinary, professional and worthwhile experience for anyone who has a sense of art, history, and the culture of the Italian Renaissance…and who like to eat.“
For more information we suggest you check dates, costs and full descriptions on their Web site: http://www.davincicapers.com
Travel & Volunteer
Enjoy a vacation while doing good.
Organizations like Earthwatch Institute www.earthwatchexpeditions.org
offer the opportunity to go to the Amazon and explore by riverboat.
These trips include helping to save the endangered leatherback turtles on the beaches of Costa Rica.
Biosphere Expeditions, www.biosphere-expeditions.orgis a non-profit
which helps bridge the gap between the scientific community and lay
people who are interested in contributing to a wildlife preservation.
Even sites like www.travelocity.comprovide information and links
to vacation destinations where you can perform volunteer activities.
Travel Discounts
Many hotels, airlines, cruise lines, car rental companies, travel vendors and travel services offer discounts to seniors. When planning your travels and on your vacation make sure to tell your actual age. Always ask if there is a discount available for a senior as there are many unadvertised discounts that you can only find out about by asking.
Bring your AARP card as there are all kinds of discounts for AARP members. The AAA also has a discount of senior members so if you are a member bring this card along too and ask for the discounts you are entitled to.
Discounts generally run for 10% to 50%. Starwood Hotels which include Sheraton, W, Westin and Four Points offer 50% when available and Hilton has a Senior Travel Honors program but it requires a $55 annual membership fee. Always call to double check the availability of a senior discount when making a hotel reservation.
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