Senior Citizen Travel & Vacation
Taking These Ten Items Can Help You Have a Healthy
Vacation
Harvard Medical School publishes new report on
healthy travel
June 13, 2008 - Whether
your summer vacation plans involve staying close to home or crossing the
globe, most senior citizens will want to put as much thought into
protecting their health while traveling as they do choosing your
destination. Read
more...
Senior Citizen Health & Medicine
Killers of 300,000 a Year: DVTs, PEs Most Likely to
Strike as We Age
Most deaths can be prevented by education, preventive
actions
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March 17, 2008 - They kill 300,000 people a year -
but most of them could be prevented. They strike more than a million
people every year, most of them out of the blue - and half without
causing symptoms. They target the bedridden, the hospitalized, the
elderly - and even some generally healthy people too. They are among
those villains that are more likely to strike as we get older. But many
senior citizens have no idea what they are, who gets them, or how to
avoid them. Read
more...
Obsidian Hikers Invite Senior Citizens to Take a
Hike During Olympic Trials
Bach Festival also happens as club hosts 22
hikes in western Oregon
Feb.
29, 2008 - The Obsidians outdoors club of Eugene, Oregon - mostly senior
citizens - has announced a schedule of 22 hikes for visitors to this
summers U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and concurrent Oregon Bach
Festival. Outings include 12 coastal, forest and mountain hikes and 10
urban hikes, presenting visitors an introduction to both the natural
wonders of western Oregon and the unique attractions of Track Town, USA.
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National Park Service Has Changed Senior Discount
Passes, Fees
Visiting these parks can be great vacation without
spending lots of money
By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com
Feb.
21, 2008 - There have been some changes to the discounts available at
National Parks, Monuments and historic sites over the past years, so we
thought it would be a good idea to provide details for the entire pass
programs, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation
without spending lots of money.
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Travel Agency Catering to Older Americans Joining
High-Tech Trend
Vantage says majority use Internet to complete forms,
get info
Oct.
31, 2007 A travel agency that caters to older Americans says it is
adding an option for their customers to book travel on the Internet,
after finding that seven out of ten of their customers are using an
Internet feature for filling out forms and getting information that was
added last year.
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Travel Agencies
that Target Senior Citizens May Best Meet Special Travel Needs
Vantage explains advantages; says median age of their
customers is 71
Sept.
10, 2007 - As baby boomers and senior citizens find themselves at a time of
life with more free time, many are opting to travel. But a trip to Disney
World or a sharing a cruise ship with rowdy spring breakers may not be what
many seniors have in mind. Those looking for something more suited to their
interests should consult with a company that specializes in servicing mature
travelers. Read
more...
Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers Offered 50 Percent Off
Caribbean Cruise
Kids and grandkids also get great price says MSC
Cruises
Aug. 10, 2007 - For a limited time only, Baby
Boomers and Senior Citizens (in this case you just need to be 50 years
of age) can save at least 50 percent on the price of a memorable MSC
Cruises Caribbean sailing - and take the kids/grandkids along at a great
price, too!
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CDC Updates Health Book with New Advice for
International Travelers
New Yellow Book highlights ordinary and
extraordinary hazards
July 25, 2007 - The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has released an updated version of the "Yellow Book," the
definitive guide to healthy international travel. The newest edition of
the "Yellow Book" provides information on a range of health risks from
the ordinary sunburns, auto accidents and travelers′ diarrhea to the
extraordinary avian flu and natural disasters.
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Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers Can Save up to Half on
Europe Sailings
MSC Cruises offering discounts to 50 and over
March 22, 2007 - Senior Citizens and Baby Boomers,
age 50 or older, can save more than 40 percent - and as much as 51
percent - off retail rates on selected 2007 Europe sailings of MSC
Cruises' ships, according to an announcement by the Fort Lauderdale
company yesterday.
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Small Ship Vacations Dominate Top 10 List for Older
American Travel
Grand Circle says it's fastest growing segment of
its international vacations
January 24, 2007 The top ten most popular
vacations in 2006 for older Americans has been released by Grand Circle
Corporation, a company specializing in international travel adventures
for people over 50. For the first time in the company's 49-year history,
seven out of the most popular vacations were small-ship vacations, which
it says is the fastest-growing segment of Grand Circle business and one
of the fastest-growing choices in the travel industry.
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New Requirement for Passport to Return to U.S. by
Air is Effective Tomorrow
Next step will require it for land and sea travel,
too
January 22, 2007 Senior citizens should be aware
of new travel restrictions that become effective tomorrow that will
require all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda
to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air
from any part of the Western Hemisphere. This requirement was announced
last November by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S.
Department of State. As early as next year, a second phase will include
travel by land or sea.
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Passport to be Required in 2007 for Air Travel Even
to Neighboring Countries
Air Transport Association offers help on getting
passports
December 13, 2006 - Senior citizens planning travel
in 2007 need be aware that beginning Jan. 23, 2007, all travelers will
be required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United
States, including U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from
Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda.
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Senior Travelers Can Find Fall Bargains
in Renting Owner-Direct Vacation Homes
September 21, 2006 The hottest niche trend in the
travel business is owner-direct vacation rental homes and it is a market
that retirees and other senior citizens may want to take advantage of in
the next couple of months when rates are at their lowest, according to
Destination Villas. The company offers vacation rentals by owner in
popular resorts around the world.
Read more...
Small Ship Travel Catalog Available to Senior
Citizens
Grand Circle says
older Americans prefer these international trips
August 2, 2006 Small ship travel is by far the
most popular way to travel for older Americans, according to Grand
Circle Corporation, which is offering free a new catalog "Small Ship
Travel" to mature travelers. The company says it is a leader in
international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans over age 50.
Read more...
'Grandtravel' Popular Bonding Experience for
Grandparents
July 25, 2006 - Seniors who like to "spoil the
grandchild" without interference from the parents have discovered that
the safest bets are long trips to theme parks, historical sites and even
on safaris, a new University of Florida study finds. "Grandtravel,"
the practice of kids vacationing with grandma and grandpa and no
parents, received a thumbs up from nearly 80 percent of grandparents
surveyed. Read
more...
Senior Travel
America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds Announced
Seniors can find parks by state or categories
from best beaches to bird watching
May 1, 2006 As spring blooms, many senior
citizens start thinking about the outdoors whether to recapture the
joy of younger days or to have fun with the grandkids, or both.
ReserveAmerica today released their list of the top 100 family
campgrounds. They are listed below in alphabetical order by name and by
state. There are also lists of the parks by attributes, like bird
watching, hiking, canoeing, etc.
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Newlywed Retirees are Enjoying Life House Sitting
Around the World
Website
urges senior retirees to sign up as house sitters for free lodging
anywhere
Dec.
6, 2005 - Tony and Margaret Steele-Rijkelijkhuizen have only been
married a little less than three years, yet these retirees are not
sitting at home twiddling their thumbs. Before their marriage, both Tony
and Margaret led very active lives, and they saw no reason why
retirement should slow them down. As house sitters, the Steele-Rijkelijkhuizens
are traveling the world. They recently returned back to their home in
the Netherlands from a house sit in Greece.
Read more...
