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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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05-Dec-2009 16:45
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07-Dec-2009 02:47
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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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05-Dec-2009 10:14
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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 »
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02-Dec-2009 15:31
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liamh »
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04-Dec-2009 04:43
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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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05-Dec-2009 10:21
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majortraveller »
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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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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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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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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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07-Nov-2009 00:52
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irishnomad »
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06-Dec-2009 03:06
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irishnomad »
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Hi, (X-posted in a few places.)
I am going abroad for 3 months and would be interested to hear any suggestions people might have re. preventing burglaries.
My house is fully alarmed but it will be unoccupied once I leave. I have thought about call-outs but am not fully convinced by them.
Any and all suggestions would be welcome. I am more than a little nervous about this...
I have just received the most wonderful early Christmas present.
The small cruise ship Orion has had a group cancellation at the last minute and is trying to fill the cabins for a sub-Antarctic cruise, so they are offering a 2 for 1 deal. I have always wanted to go to Antarctica but could never afford it. This way it is a cheap deal to get half-way there, and see some amazing places.
The voyage starts in Invercargill, New Zealand on 14th Dec. We sail into Milford Sound (southern NZ), Doubtful Sound and Fjordland. Then sail south and disembark on several southern small islands off NZ, and Snares Island. Macquarie Island is as far south as we go, it is half-way between NZ and Antarctica and is Australian territory. At last I shall get to stand in a crowd of penquins!
Has anyone done this before? I know it is going to be cold, damn cold but the beauty and remoteness will more t...
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06-Nov-2009 06:16
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zosu »
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23-Nov-2009 15:59
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bendejo »
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I am just starting to check out the possibilities.. and thought I would throw out this question here.. seems this forum has been a bit slow lately so I hope I get some answers!
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31-Oct-2009 18:54
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ferrit47 »
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05-Dec-2009 16:10
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