Seniors Travel for February 2010
See the Canadian Rockies on “The Most
Spectacular Train Trip in the World”
This is the most glorious place on earth. The Rocky Mountaineer lets you travel the Canadian Rockies with the style and cuisine of a fine hotel.
Look at this train special...
AVOID SPEED TRAPS!
State by state, city by city, here’s where to slow down and be careful:
iPhone: Priceline's new app is best for last-minute hotel bids
PACK LIGHT!!!
Overpacking is the most typical mistake senior travelers make. Learn what to pack, what to pack it in, and how to pack it.
Car Rentals Cruises Hotels Packages Top Deals for Today 3 February 2010 |
ASPECTS OF AGING
FINANCE & LAW
COMPUTERS & HOBBIES
HEALTH & SAFETY
HUMOR & POLITICAL
ESPECIALLY FOR GRANDKIDS!
NOSTALGIA & FICTION
SENIOR TRAVEL
Recommendations from Transitions Abroad:
Travel with a Challenge web magazine, www.travelwithachallenge.com, is a global travel resource, updated monthly, that speaks directly to the mature/senior traveler through richly illustrated feature articles and fast-breaking travel news around the following alternative travel themes: ecological, educational, cultural/historical, and volunteer vacations worldwide. Also check out prize draws and discounts on the homepage. This 5-year-old publication attracts 940,000+ dedicated readers a year.
Walking the World, www.walkingtheworld.com, adventure travel for people 50 and better. Adventure travel is a way of experiencing the world, not as a passive observer, but as an active participant. And walking, more than any other type of activity, allows you to experience firsthand not only a country’s majestic natural areas, but its rich and varied human cultures as well. With Walking The World, you’ll be walking through small villages, meeting the local people, and sampling some of the world’s finest food and drink
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Wired Seniors, www.wiredseniors.com. A general Web site of interest to seniors with a section on tours featuring “senior friendly” itineraries. Look under “Senior Search.”
0plus Expeditions, www.50plusexpeditions.com, Adventure Travel for People Over 50. Active, off-the-beaten-path, small group tours around the globe.
About.com, SeniorTravel.About.com, offers useful articles and resources for senior travelers.
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Online, www.frommers.com. Features a section on senior travel with articles and Web links.
Connecting, Solo Travel News, 689 Park Road, Unit 6, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7, Canada; 604-886-9099, fax 604-608-2139; info@cstn.org, www.cstn.org. With its slogan "Travel Alone Not Lonely," CSTN offers a densely-packed bimonthly newsletter, as well as a comprehensive Web site and a valuable Single-Friendly Travel Directory. With close to 50 percent of members in the 50-plus age group, special attention is paid to mature single and solo travel; about 60 percent of members are women. All tours featured must have either no single supplement or very low single supplement. New membership includes 6 issues of the newsletter, a copy of the annual directory, unlimited travel companion advertising in the newsletter, and access to online advice, networking, and much more.
Elderhostel, www.elderhostel.org. Begin your adventures in lifelong learning from this stalwart friend of active seniors.
ElderTrav.com, www.ElderTrav.com, is a promising new Web site for senior alternative and adventure travel featuring links to senior tours.
Eldertreks, www.eldertreks.com, is the world's first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. With 15 years of experience, they offer active, off-the-beaten-path, small-group adventures in over 50 countries. The all-inclusive land journeys focus on adventure, culture and nature. Choose a wildlife safari in Kenya, explore Mongolia by camel, hike to Patagonia's Torres del Paine, or navigate the awesome ruins of Angkor Wat.
JourneyWoman.com, www.journeywoman.com, offers a plethora of articles and resources for woman travelers, including a section on their website for the adventurous woman over 50.
The Mexico File, www.mexicofile.com; 5580 La Jolla Blvd., Ste. 306, La Jolla, CA 92037; 800-563-0345, Tel./fax 858-312-6094; mf@mexicofile.com. Eight-page print newsletter in color, published 10 times a year, and the continually updated Mexico File Web site both speak to the independent traveler who wants a deeper, richer experience of the country than beaches and margueritas. Over 50 percent of subscribers are senior travelers, with both publication and Web site increasingly addresses retirement issues and destinations. Mailed subscription: $39 in the U.S.; $49 outside the U.S. PDF format available for $18 per year.
Over50AndOverseas, www.over50andoverseas.com, is an informative and resource-intensive Web site for those who are mature or senior in age, may have retired, and wish to volunteer overseas in order to make a difference. It is hosted by an active member of the Peace Corps since 1991.
Rick Steves is the ultimate grassroots respectful and respectable American ambassador to Europe with his Europe Through the Back Door country guides, city guides, and acclaimed video/DVD series. Check his Web site, www.ricksteves.com, for all resources, mostly available through bookstores.
Senior Women's Travel, www.poshnosh.com, trips for 50+ women with a passion for travel.
Smarter Living’s Senior Travel Web site, www.smarterliving.com/senior, encourages older Americans to travel creatively both domestically and abroad. While much of its focus is mainstream in theme, there are many tempting deals, especially in heavily discounted transportation, and excellent travel tips and articles on destinations that make this site a valuable addition to the alternative traveler’s information portfolio. Also sign up for the free Senior Travel E-Newsletter to learn about late-booking travel discounts.
Third Age Travel, a resource guide with an on-line community, travel companions matching service, feature stories and travel related subjects geared to seniors: www.thirdage.com/travel.
Singles Solo Travel
Singles Travel International offers trips and cruises for all age ranges. They offer cruises for singles ages 50 and over several times each year. Most of Singles Travel International’s trips and cruises are open to singles of all ages. You can go on safari, get away for a weekend or explore Italy, and you choose either a room sharing option or higher-cost private room.
Tip: Some trips take you far from medical assistance. Carefully review the itinerary details before you book your tour. When you book a tour or cruise, you normally pay a “per-person, double occupancy” price. If you’re traveling alone, you are charged a higher price, normally called a “single supplement.”. Fortunately, some tour operators recognize that many seniors are solo travelers and now offer "single-friendly" trips.
O Solo Mio
O Solo Mio offers international tours for singles 35 and older. Some trips are combined with non-single tour groups. While O Solo Mio will accept singles of any age, most of their tour participants are in their late 40’s and 50’s. If older travelers inquire about O Solo Mio’s trips, the sales representatives will “explain to them that it will be likely that they will be the oldest person on the trip and if that makes them uncomfortable perhaps they should reconsider traveling with O Solo Mio.” (Quote taken from O Solo Mio’s website.)
Silversea
Silversea is a luxury cruise line that offers reduced single supplements on some of its cruises. Condé Nast Traveller chose Silversea as the “World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line” in 2007. Silversea also has a Gentlemen Hosts program on some cruises; single women who want to eat or dance with someone can enjoy the companionship of a polite, polished gentleman.
Solo's Holidays
Solo’s Holidays offers international trips and activity trips for singles in three different age ranges, 25 – 45, 30 – 59 and 45+, as well as tours for singles of all ages. Because this tour operator is based in the U. K., trips depart from London and are priced in British pounds. They offer single rooms and
Travel Discount Links
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Looking for a place to compare prices? Find best buys? Travel information and ideas for seniors.
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Have Bestfares.com keep tract of destination air fares and notify you of low rates
Discount Hotels
Last Minute Deals (Have to act fast)
Latest Airlines and travel information
Car Rental Discounts
Cruise Facts on Cruises For Seniors
Cruises for Seniors
Discounts for Seniors Cruise Trips
Best Cruises for Seniors
The Smartest Seniors, Get A City Pass
In a handful of US cities, you can save big by buying a CityPass which provides admission to many attractions for one price.
For instance, the New York City CityPass is $53 and includes tickets to six attractions including the Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum and the Empire State Building observatory deck. Other CityPass cites are Chicago, Hollywood, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco. Prices vary and most passes are valid for nine days. Call 1-888.330.5008 or go to www.citypass.com.
SENIOR TRAVEL DISCOUNTS UP TO 50%... For Real !!!
Starwood Hotels (Sheraton, Four Points, W Hotels, Westin Hotels and Resorts): Though they caution that the discount can be withheld during periods of peak business, and is not applicable to minimum-rate rooms, virtually all Sheratons give a 50 percent senior travel discount to those 60 and older. Phone toll free 800/325-3535. Web site: starwood.com/.
Marriott Hotels: At more than 2000 Marriott Hotels in the United States, senior travelers (62 and older) save at least 15 percent off normal rates. This includes Marriott's Fairfield Inns and Courtyards by Marriott (two subsidiary chains), and Marriott's Residence Inns. Phone Marriott itself at 888/236-2427, Web site: marriott.com/.
Days Inns: AARP members receive 15 percent off at participating Days Inns, and all Days Inns offer 10 percent off to senior travelers over 60 with proof of age. Reservations: 800/329-7466. Visit daysinn.com/ for more information and online reservations.
Howard Johnson's: Twenty percent off for AARP members, at all the nation's Hojos. Phone toll free 800/IGOHOJO. Web site: hojo.com/.
Ramada Inn: AARP members get 20 percent off normal rates. Phone toll free 800/2-RAMADA. Web site: ramada.com/.
Radisson Hotels: Begun in September of 1997, the "Senior Travel Breaks" program allows persons 50 or older to stay at any Radisson Hotel Worldwide (there are 427 in 300 countries) at a discount of 15-40 percent off the regular rate. For more information, call 800/333-3333. Web site: radisson.com/.
Choice Hotels (Clarion Hotels, Quality Inns, Sleep Inns, Friendship Inns, Rodeway Inns and Econo Lodges): offer 20-30 percent discounts to senior travelers over the age of 60, and 10% for people 50+. AARP members get 15 percent off. Reservations must be made through the chains toll free number (800/4-CHOICE), so check first with the local hotels to make sure the "discounted" price you're getting from the nationwide reservations center beats any local discounts (sometimes it won't). Web site: choicehotels.com/.
B&B Bargains for Seniors. Consider a bed-and-breakfast club paying only $10 to $20 a night, breakfast included, to stay in the homes of travelers like you. In return, you offer your spare room for others. Members of the Evergreen Club (800.962.2392) must be 50-plus.
Best Cash Cow BestCashCow provides information on the best CD (certificates of deposit) rates, the best money market rates, the best savings rates, and more - as well as financial information that can help you make better decisions with your money. Bloomers, Life After 50
Mutual Fund Facts About Individual Stocks
The Money Alert
The Living Trust Network,
www.partnershipforcaring.org.
Long Term Disability Claim Information
Quicken
SmartMoney
iMoneyNet.com
Bankrate.com
www.sec.gov
Yahoo! Finance
Retirement Planning
Senior Ark
Everything Political
See what your Congressman takes in legal bribes: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/
There’s an excellent “Money in Politics” database and MoneyLine sponsored by the Congressional Quarterly: http://www.tray.com/
See how your Congressman voted: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/
POLITICAL SITES OF INTEREST TO SENIORS
Track Legislation Online: http://thomas.loc.gov/
Holding Power Accountable: http://www.commoncause.org/
National Taxpayers Union: http://www.ntu.org/main/
What you pay for Congress: http://www.pbs.org/now/politics/congbenefits.html
Find and e-mail your officials in both Federal and State governments http://capwiz.com/thehill/home/
The Progress Report: Perhaps the best place on the Internet to learn the truth about what’s going on, stuff you won’t see elsewhere. Subscribe!
Everything Seniors Finding Partners and
Senior Beauty, and More
SeniorMatch.com
Welcome to the best and most effective dating network for singles over 50! Many of our members are well-educated, successful, and fresh in mind.
Maybe just broken with a long-term partner or lost someone special forever. Maybe have been without someone special in your life for a long, dry period. Whatever the story is, when you finally get tired of single life, join us! SeniorMatch offers you a great platform to meet activity partners, travel companions and dream lover!
Gorgeous Grandma
GrandmaBetty
Everything Perscription, Medical, and Health Senior Information
DRUG ADVICE/ DRUG CARDS
DRUG ASSISTANCE PAGE.
PhRMA has sites at http://www.ayudandopacientes.org and http://www.helpingpatients.org
Costco / Physician.com
VA Health Benefits & Services Veteran's Information
RxList
Drug Interactions with Herbs
Hearing Loss
HEALTH GENERAL
Welcome to Aging in the Know: Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web. Created by the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA), Aging in the Know offers up-to-date information for consumers on health and aging.
Overseen by a team of experts on caring for older adults, Aging in the Know content is based on resources that the American Geriatrics Society has developed for its professional members
HealthCentral.com
Healthoopedia
Health-Beauty-Wellness.com
Health Care and Social Security
Dr. David Williams
Hospice; Preparing for Death Hospice Foundation of America , US Living Will Registry; Cornell Medical College Div. of Medical Ethics;
Hospital Compare
International Council on Active Aging
Life Begins at 80
www.agingwithdignity.org.
Medical Emergency Card
Medicare -- The Official US Government Site
Medicare Rights Center
Medicaid: The Basics
Med IDs Free medical ID cards, etc.
Memory Zine
Mobility-Advisor.com:
Nursing Home Comparisons
Public Citizen
Retirement Homes
Senior Link
Seniors Aging Well, Wisely and Successfully
Today‘s Senior Magazine
Vitamin and Nutrition Center
World Health Network - Longevity, Life Expectancy
Worst Pills
Find Local Nursing Homes Free assistance finding the right Skilled Nursing Facility. www.aplaceformom.com
Seniors and AIDS
How Dangerous is Medication Noncompliance to Seniors
Everything Goverment
FirstGov for Seniors
Official information and services from the U.S. government
Caregivers' Resources
Help providing care, benefits, long-distance caregiving, legal matters, support for caregivers...
Consumer Protection for Seniors
Consumer fraud, elder rights, advocates for nursing home residents...
Education, Jobs, and Volunteerism for Seniors
Adult education, AARP working options, Senior Corps...
End-of-Life Issues
Advance directives, estate planning, hospice...
Federal and State Agencies for Seniors
Administration on Aging, Social Security Administration, Veterans' Health Administration...
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Benefits and assistance, health and safety, state resources...
Health for Seniors
Disease, health care facilities, medicare, nutrition...
Housing for Seniors
Reverse mortgages, eldercare, nursing home comparison...
Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Medicare Modernization Act, Social Security Act...
Money and Taxes for Seniors
Investing, tax counseling, estate planning...
Retirement
Pension plans, benefits calculator, retirement ages...
Travel and Recreation for Seniors
Amtrak senior discount, older drivers, travel tips
Everything General Senior Information
U.S. Government Site Just for Seniors - Click
Federal Government Senior Web Sites - Click
Web Sites Serving Local Communities - Click
Senior Links to Commercial/Shopping Sites - Click
