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31-Dec-2005 16:02
by: stilloutthere »

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13-Oct-2009 22:07
by: Bjoern »

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Favorite Senior Discounts

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.... more »

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posted
14-Dec-2009 08:55
by: elissanyc »

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16-Dec-2009 02:17
by: la_vache »

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50s Woman seeks Nepal Trek Outfitter for Nov 2010. REI...?

Hi-
New to this forum. I'm trying to find a recommended trekking group for a 10-14 day (flexible) trek in Nepal in November 2010. Very flexible about itinerary and accommodations -- could be Annapurna, EBC, or other. Would like to book in advance and go with a group, porters, etc.

Has anyone used REI and can you recommend them..? Is there any other outfitter you can recommend? I dont want to arrive in Kathmandu without a pre-arranged plan, although I know its possible.

Suggestions, please?

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posted
11-Dec-2009 17:53
by: iamventurous »

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11-Dec-2009 17:53
by: iamventurous »

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Dharamsala -anyone been lately?

Have any of you been to Dharamsala? if so, which mode of travel did you take from Delhi? And any observations/advice about anything to do with your trip there?Thanks. I'm going there in a few weeks time.

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posted
11-Dec-2009 17:42
by: Shona »

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11-Dec-2009 17:42
by: Shona »

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Penquins ahoy!

Hi guys,
Just want to wish you all A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT TRAVELLING NEW YEAR.
Am off tomorrow for New Zealand and a voyage to the Sub-Antarctic islands --
Milford, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds (southern NZ),
Stewart Island, Ulva Island, Snares Island, Auckland Island, Enderby Island, Campbell Island and finally Macquarie Island. All remote and beautiful.
See ya in the New Year.

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posted
10-Dec-2009 08:21
by: carmit »

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14-Dec-2009 22:48
by: TMPACA »

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senior descounts in Paris

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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posted
09-Dec-2009 10:40
by: wanderingrachel »

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16-Dec-2009 06:26
by: Frida1 »

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Vacation for our parents

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!! more »

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posted
09-Dec-2009 00:01
by: SarahN »

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15-Dec-2009 20:14
by: SarahN »

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Volunteer Schemes Abroad for 'Older' Travellers

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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posted
08-Dec-2009 14:50
by: liamh »

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11-Dec-2009 13:03
by: liamh »

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Visiting Antalya - specifically Aspendos.

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... more »

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posted
05-Dec-2009 16:45
by: mydogandi »

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10-Dec-2009 22:07
by: Lor »

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new to this forum....

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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posted
05-Dec-2009 06:23
by: thaitraveler01 »

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08-Dec-2009 14:37
by: jeanieh »

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Live your dreams and experience the world!

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 »

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posted
02-Dec-2009 15:31
by: liamh »

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08-Dec-2009 14:55
by: liamh »

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Egidir and Konya - Turkey

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.

Even before we drove down from the mountains and entered this superbly lovely area, we were firmly reminded that we could not take photos when travelling down to Egidir ...... to not even try to sneak a pic here and there – on the bus or no. Apparently last year a passenger had ignored this warning and had taken a picture - with the result that force members arrived to stop the bus and insisted on getting on and checking everyone’s gear.

I... more »

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posted
30-Nov-2009 13:48
by: velomobil_exped... »

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05-Dec-2009 10:21
by: majortraveller »

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Velomobile-Expedition

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 “... more »

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posted
27-Nov-2009 21:15
by: eliza60 »

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29-Nov-2009 11:46
by: r1j2s3t4 »

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Cruise and tour asia

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?

Thanks, Liz

Edited by: eliza60

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posted
24-Nov-2009 01:39
by: daisysteiner »

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15-Dec-2009 04:27
by: rodway »

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guidebook for an 80 year old?

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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posted
23-Nov-2009 07:45
by: sinai_star »

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23-Nov-2009 13:24
by: kalki »

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Anyone for skiing!

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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posted
21-Nov-2009 05:44
by: BunBunPatsy »

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03-Dec-2009 22:12
by: Ozziegiraffe »

7 replies , 493 views

Recently back from tour of Ireland

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... more »

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