How to Plan for Great Senior Travel – do your travel homework, research your destination and look into a senior discount for the different components of your vacation.

Senior travel is sometimes difficult to define because the age of seniority may vary with the destination. The age may be as young as 50 in some locations. Therefore it pays to investigate and take advantage of this whenever possible.

Older travelers often differ from other travelers:


• More disposable income

• More travel time available for longer vacations

• Greater flexibility for travel. Travel during the off-season.

• A grown family and therefore no immediate commitments


Options for a Seniors Vacation

Seniors may wish to consider the following types of vacations:

• Independent travel

• Tours

• RVing

• Cruises


Once you select your preferred style of travel, decide on your destination. Las Vegas, Hawaii and Italy are popular vacation destinations.

Next, follow the outline for travel planning on this web page; or better yet purchase my e-book titled “Turn Your Dream Vacation into Reality: A Game Plan for Seeing the World the Way You Want to See It” and apply the powerful travel planning template approach to your vacation.

Next, purchase a destination-specific guidebook.





Lodging Considerations for Seniors

Find your best lodging options after reviewing the following:


• Choose the location of your lodging strategically for more convenient mobility i.e. near a train station, central for sightseeing.

• Multiple lodging options exist such as hotels, bed and breakfast and home exchanges.


Health Considerations for Senior Travelers

• Have a pre-departure medical check-up. Determine if you are fit for travel.

• Find out about the medical facilities found at your destination before you travel.

• Bring a letter from your doctor detailing each medication, dosage and that it is for your personal use only.

• Bring enough medications to last for the entire vacation and extra for emergencies. Clearly label the medications and their prescriptions in their original containers.

• Keep your medications in your carry-on luggage.

• Rest frequently when traveling and don’t over exert yourself especially when moving your luggage around.

• Bring a magnifying glass to read fine print.


Steps for Planning Travel for Seniors

• Plan your travel itinerary.

• Search for senior discounts on everything through the Budget Travel Store.

• Plan your meals

• Set Your Travel Budget.





Before Departing on a Senior Travel Adventure

• Arrange your passport and visa(s).

• Arrange for any vaccinations.

• Address money issues and study the language and culture.

• Prepare for safe travel.

• Purchase travel insurance.

• Learn to pack properly for your trip. Use carry-on luggage with wheels.

• Prevent culture shock.


Tips for Senior Travel

1) Bring identification that indicates you are a senior.

2) At your destination, check for a senior discount on everything. If these are not advertised, ask and you may receive.

3) Join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for seniors discounts.

4) Bring your American Automobile Association card for possible seniors discounts.

5) Compare senior discounts with other promotional offers as the former may not always be the best deal.

6) If you will be staying in a major city for any length of time, consider purchasing an Entertainment Book.

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