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…
I don't know how many of us "Older Travellers" keep up with Thorn Tree regularly, but I've just learned of this, and maybe by posting this now those who Follow this forum and who are interested might get a notification while there is still time to check out what they might want to.
It seems fairly certain that Thorn Tree is going to at least temporarily - if not long-term or permanently - cease operation as a forum, perhaps remaining in a read-only mode. And this seems to be iminent, within…
I just posted my emails that I sent from a recent trip to Amsterdam. My blog is http://carolkiecker.wordpress.com
This trip report is for people who may have a physical disability and looking for a vacation that can work for them.
About a year and a half ago I lost the lower portion of my left leg and now have a prosthesis that allows me to do much of what I use to be able to do,
I live in northern Michigan and was really getting tired of our long, cold and snowy winters and wanted to go some place warm. I looked into a Caribbean cruse and this is how it worked for me.
If you know someone whom has a similar…
Various scams operate in İstanbul. In the most notorious, normally targeted at single men, a pleasant local guy befriends you in the street and takes you to a bar. After a few drinks, and possibly the attention of some ladies, to whom you offer drinks, the bill arrives. The prices are astronomical and the proprietors can produce a menu showing the same prices. If you don't have enough cash, you'll be frogmarched to the nearest ATM. If this happens to you, report it to the tourist police; some…
I was going to sign up for the Rickshaw Challenge this April along with a friend, but he has pulled out and to date I haven't found anybody else to come along. I am very tempted to go ahead and book it on my own but it is a little daunting. The trip covers around 700 miles from Kerala to Goa. I am a 66 year old male living in Kent, extremly fit and active and up for adventure but I'm not really an experienced traveller. Has anybody who has done this sort of thing got any advice as to whether a…
Which is the Best Services Provider Company for Scuba diving in Goa?
Less travelled Australian that hasn’t been O/S for 30 years. Starting to plan trip to Europe and Africa next year. Have dual British and Australian citizenship and both my passports expired years ago. Is there a best passport to travel on? Thanks
My mom is an active, adventurous 70-something woman who loves hiking, outdoors and learning about culture. I am looking for advice on which tour group would be best for her. (Eldertreks, backroads, road scholar etc.) She is against the idea of traveling with a tour group because she is independent, doesn't need (doesn't want) luxury and doesn't want to be treated like a senior because she still feels 50. I think there are so many options out there now I could find something she would enjoy…
Does anyone have the same problem : My parents want to travel abroad and i can't go with them because of work. They are both 50+ and are not confident enough to travel on their own. If yes, how have you solved this problem ?
