Travel

With estimates of spending $120 billion a year, seniors are a force to be reckoned with in the world of travel. With more time and resources than previous generations, older travelers are now jumping on the travel bandwagon like never before, and entities such as National Geographic’s Expedition Trips are creating…

We’ve all heard of the “bucket list” concept: Creating a list of places or pursuits you’d like to accomplish before it’s too late. But whether you can realize these goals often depends not only on the strength of your desires but the reality of your circumstances. Enter David Tosetto, owner…

It sounds like a great travel novel: a middle-aged doctor, stressed and afflicted by multiple medical concerns, journeys to a remote village in China and learns that ancient Chinese practices may be the key to a long life in our modern world. But in fact, it’s the true story of…

It’s not uncommon for older women to be on their own- living alone, dining by themselves or even traveling solo. Sometimes that takes a lot of preparation, especially if you’re in a new place or environment. Writer Arlene Davis, a 74 year old solo traveler, began her first solo overseas…

Be it the elections or the holidays, many of us are considering travel. But it’s no picnic these days to pack a bag and hop on a plane or train. Crowds, baggage limits, tight quarters, all mean packing smartly can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a disaster….

You’ve probably heard of the organization Make-A-Wish Foundation, which provides seriously ill children with opportunities to experience events or activities that would otherwise be unattainable for them. For many seniors, especially those living in long term care facilities, there are also wished-for-dreams, but little way to fulfill them. One organization,…