4 Vacations to Enjoy as a Senior

March 28, 2016

Many seniors are retired, and that can leave them with a lot of extra time. How can they use those unplanned hours? Take a trip!

 

Depending on health issues and finances, there are plenty of options for all seniors to enjoy a quick weekend excursion or a multi-week expedition. Here are four vacations to enjoy as a senior:

 

1. Road Trips

Ah, the wind in your hair and the smell of the road can bring back serious nostalgia from your younger days. Many people avoid road trips because they are a much slower way to reach your destination. However, when you’re retired, you have all the time to stop at fun roadside attractions, visit pals along the path, and make the most of a more extended trip.

 

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You could hop in the car and head to a city you’ve always wanted to see, or grab an atlas and mark places all over the country where your friends live and visit! Bring your typical vehicle or rent one with special amenities, like an RV or a super comfortable SUV. Remember, road trips are about both the journey and the destination.

seniors, vacation, cruise shipCruises offer many amenities in one place, which is perfect for seniors.

 

2. Cruises

When some go on vacation, they want to head to one locale and have everything they need centrally located. What better way to experience such ease of living than on a cruise ship? These awesome vessels provide incredible all-you-can-eat buffets, stunning ocean views, and excellent classes like salsa dancing and aerobics. Plus, as you soak up the sun, you’ll also be heading somewhere unique, like a set of islands to explore or perhaps Alaskan glaciers full of arctic wildlife. Pick a cruise that travels to an area of the world that interests you, and before you know it, you’ll be setting sail.

 

3. Staycations

Sometimes, seniors are busy with family commitments, volunteering, church, and other activities. If this sounds familiar, you may want a relaxing, travel-free vacation. This low-key trip, called a staycation, can occur in your own home or at a nearby hotel. Check out fun Airbnb houses or apartments near you to get the feel of an exotic trip without the hassle and logistics of traveling far away. Be sure to let everyone know you’ll be out of touch for a few days so you can get into the vacation mindset. Bring along good food, great books, and your favorite people to reap the full benefits of your staycation.

 

4. Pilgrimages

Plenty of older people have the desire to visit their family homelands. Younger individuals often have too much going on and insufficient time to do so. Now that you’re no longer working or raising kids, why not get on that long plane ride across the globe? Head to wherever your ancestors are from to take in the sights and get to know the places your family has spent time for centuries. You may even run into distant relatives as you enjoy local fare and hunt for genealogical information.

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