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31-Dec-2005 16:02
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stilloutthere »
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There is a post below about starting a branch about discounts for seniors. And the response was that this is it. So, I thought I'd start a thread. What are the best discounts or other special things out there for seniors and what is the age requirement, and what are other restrictions?
My favorite, although I don't qualify yet, is the US National Park Service Golden Age pass. A one-time fee of $10 gets you free admission to all the national parks for the rest of your life, as well as things like camping discounts in some locations. Sometimes the admission fee is for the car, so one senior can get a whole carload in for free.
In Panama, I received a 15% discount on a pair of glasses because I was 59. I thought it was strange when I was asked my age, but will now happily volunteer it to any Panamanian who asks.
I went to movies in Singapore for a big discount....
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10-Dec-2009 08:21
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11-Dec-2009 08:17
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Hello,
Are there any discounts for senior travelers (not from the EU) at Paris – museums, public transport and so on?
Thanks.
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09-Dec-2009 10:40
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10-Dec-2009 07:04
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Hi everyone,
My sisters and I are trying to surprise my parents on their anniversary with a vacation. They've never been out of Canada before, and aren't really the hostelling types. They don't have as much interest in beach vacations, and would be more interested in Europe - safety and comfort are priorities for them as they aren't so young anymore! They're in great shape and would be game for a lot of walking, but would want a comfortable private room at the end of the day.
Our budget, from Toronto, is about $5,500 Canadian dollars (currently about $5100 USD). Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cut costs without sacrificing their comfort? Or can anyone suggest what a more affordable country would be?
We've decided to book and plan everything ourselves because we think it will be more affordable than a tour package - is this on the mark?
Thanks so much!!
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09-Dec-2009 00:01
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SarahN »
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10-Dec-2009 02:03
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anamore »
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Been trying to post this message a few times but doesnt seem to be working so apologies if its a repeat... Here goes...
My mum, 50 odd , wants to do a volunteer scheme abroad - keen on Carribean, Asia and South / Latin America - she wants to go for about a month + , solo, and ideally use her teaching skills. shes struggling to find a company that do ones for older volunteers as she doesnt want to end up with a load of 18 year olds
Any ideas?
Thanks
S x
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08-Dec-2009 14:50
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liamh »
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09-Dec-2009 14:35
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bendejo »
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This was the first visit to Turkey where we had time to stop over in the City of Antalya. We booked a room for 5 days in a 130 year old traditional wooden pansion located within the old walled city (Kaleiçi). Our room had AC, our own bathroom - the room was cleaned every day with breakfast cheerfully served in the walled back garden, which was adorned with pomegranate trees and fountains. The roads in this ancient section, were narrow in the extreme and everywhere we looked there was something of interest. Click Here
Walking to our pansion, we had to go through Hadrians’ Gate, constructed in 130 AD. Click Here To walk to the tram or access the city shopping and/or large bazaar, we had to walk by Hidirlik Kulesi constructed in the second century as a lighthouse. And...
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05-Dec-2009 16:45
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10-Dec-2009 22:07
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Lor »
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greetings,
I am new here, trying to figure out where to correspond with like minded travelers. I am transitioning into retirement, so I will have time to travel that I didn't have during the last 40 years although since I travel solo (that is, on overseas trips, dog stays home!) as my wife is not a traveler, getting motivated to travel is a big hurdle. I wonder if any other solo travelers struggle with that same problem?
my dog and i
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05-Dec-2009 06:23
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thaitraveler01 »
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08-Dec-2009 14:37
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Here is some words of wisdom (if I have any) that I would like to share about travel and some of the lessons I have learned in my life. I have been fortunate to be able to travel to so many places in the world and have experienced the wonders that as a kid I only dreamed about. I will turn 62 in a few months and if I have my way I will continue on this journey. I did not discover the world until I turned 50, when my long-term partner died at 32. At that time I was the administrator for a large hospice and had come up the ranks listening to the stories of those who took a chance on life and those who did not. Many lay on their deathbed and talked about what they had not done, what they had wished they had done, but others talked about theie incredible journies throughout the world. It was a lesson that I listened to over and over again. My own father who made sure that we trave... more »
Last fall we travelled about Turkey – one of our many ‘treats’ was visiting Egidir -
http://www.pbase.com/dosseman/egirdir an exceptionally lovely and very Turkish town on an immense fresh water lake. Egidir together with Isparta (small town nearby) are both training areas for the Turkish special forces commandos ....... however, their training ground is back in the hills and at the far end of the lake and we were never disturbed.
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30-Nov-2009 13:48
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velomobil_exped... »
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05-Dec-2009 10:21
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Hi
I am a 61 y. Globetrotter more then less my hold live.
I make Expedition to the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda Zaire, to the Orangutans in Borneo, to the Kilimanjaro 5998m. Mt.Kinabalu 4111m. (Yes I was on both Pike to) some other 2, 3 and 4 T high mountain in Africa and the Himalaya, crossing the Sahara many time. Go Gold panning and Opal digging in Down Under (Australia) and much more. I die 4 time, broke my spine 4 time (2 in the last 3 years and one Discus hernia), had 2 heard attack and one stroke (in the last 6 years), foll down from climbing and Hang gliding where I make the first World record (before it was 36 minutes) with 4 hour and 35 minutes and the first triangle over 30 Km.
I never give up because I know one thing:
I need only two things in Life:
TRUST and BELIEVE in GOD
And HI makes Miracles
Now I stay in Santa Clarita California USA to prepare my “...
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27-Nov-2009 21:15
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eliza60 »
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29-Nov-2009 11:46
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r1j2s3t4 »
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Hi,
I'm writing this to see what is available for my mum (73) and her friend who is a sprightly 83 year old. They would like to go on a cruise/ tour to an somewhere in Asia. They have both travelled all over Austraia, New Zealand and Singapore and parts of Europe. As my husband and I have been to Vietnam and Borneo and have raved about the wonderful things we saw, they also thought that somewhere like that would be interesting to see.
Is there a company that incorporates a cruise and also a tour, especially for their age group?
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24-Nov-2009 01:39
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daisysteiner »
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24-Nov-2009 17:15
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Chapatigirl »
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hello,
my recently-bereaved 82 year old grandad is taking his first forays into travelling by himself (i'm so proud of him!) and i wondered if anyone knew of good books to give him inspiration or tips for travelling by himself?
Thanks,
Tracy
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23-Nov-2009 07:45
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sinai_star »
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23-Nov-2009 13:24
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kalki »
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X posted this on travelling companions.
Hi,
I'm a 52 year old fit, well travelled female looking to go skiing in Europe (I'm in the UK) in February or March next year. None of my friends are into skiing, so looking for someone that might like to come along. Don't mind where as long as they have intermediate runs so that I can get my ski legs back.
Thanks
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21-Nov-2009 05:44
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BunBunPatsy »
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03-Dec-2009 22:12
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Well, a while ago I posted a lot of messages about how I was actually nervous about this -whle also very interested in seeing Ireland..so I went. The best part of the trip was when I put on my iPod and just watched the world go by. Plus the scenery (and the sheep! they were everywhere!)
Be careful of tours; fortunately mine was comprised of 15 people (older than me, 70). Can you imagine being on a bus full of people? Like 45 people? All getting off at different tourist sites to take pictures, shop and eat?
The tour guide was fantastic, though. She really was. If you like this kind of thing, well..it would be great for an older couple. We stayied in two different hotels within a week (pretty good-we didn't have to change hotels every night). We learned about the country, did not much walking, visited mostly the south of Ireland (Northern Ireland in one day, not so great-Iwanted to s...
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17-Nov-2009 13:16
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V20091 »
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06-Dec-2009 23:22
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Ozziegiraffe »
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Okay spill your souls what are you all up to heading up to Christmas and plans for 2010?
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10-Nov-2009 09:12
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safer »
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19-Nov-2009 00:33
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laketraveller »
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Hello friends, I would like to know when covered by Cobra health insurance and close to turning 65 for medicare coverage, what did you do? what are the most inexpensive way to go for health coverage? Right now my premium is $158. Do I drop my regular cobra and enroll in medicare and save $ since Medicare has no premium, but i need to get part B etc. Any good advise? I just got package from AARP, it is mind boggling and confusing what to choose? I have been heal thy but tomorrow we never know. I prefer not to get cought between under and over insured myself. Thank you in advance for advises and options.
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08-Nov-2009 08:40
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peachfront »
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08-Nov-2009 08:40
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peachfront »
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I don't want to leave a long, chewy post on this forum, since my last trip was a small tour rather than independent travel. However, if anyone would like to read my story or skim my photographs, I just got back from Bolivia, where I joined a couple of ornithologists, and a couple of other tourists, scouting around for birds of prey of that country. If anyone wants to read the story, it starts here:
Part 1: Bolivia Birds of Prey tour
It was a bit difficult to get a visa but now I have one good for 5 years so I am hoping to return in the not-too-distant future and see more of the highest areas plus observe the peachfront parakeet/conure.
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