Senior Travel Tours and travelling

They're safe, they're affordable and they're also an easy way to meet other seniors

Senior travel tours are a great way to see the world. They're safe, they're affordable and they're also an easy way to meet other seniors who share similar interests. If you're part of the Baby boomer generation but you're not ready to spend your days falling in and out of sleep in your worn out recliner, with a bit of research you'll likely find plenty of senior travel tours you'd enjoy.

If you think that traveling with a bunch of older individuals is going to be tedious, boring and full of breaks for resting weary bones then you'll be pleasantly surprised to realize how wrong you are. After just a few minutes of research you'll see that your biggest challenge is going to be choosing which of the hundreds of senior travel tours you want to go on first. To give you an idea of the variety, here are just a few of the travel options posted recently on the Internet.

Senior travel tours take you everywhere

If you love Italian food but don't know the difference between penne rigate and mezzi rigatoni, why not book one of the many senior travel tours that'll take you to various parts of Italy where you'll learn how to prepare regional delicacies straight from authentic Italian chefs! Along with cooking techniques you'll learn how to pair wines and you'll have an opportunity to immerse

yourself in Italian living.

If cooking isn't your thing, that's no problem. You'll find countless senior travel tours that specialize in taking you off the beaten track. You won't find any tour busses on these trips either. You'll tour the landscape on foot or from inside a canoe or kayak or even from the seat of a bicycle. Imagine hiking through the rainforests of Costa Rica or biking along the same route as the Tour d' France or learning about natural history in the Galapagos Islands!




If you've only ever dreamed of taking an African safari you could easily turn that dream into reality right by booking yourself on one of the many senior travel tours that'll have you driving right alongside elephants and tigers and whatever else you're likely to encounter along the way. And there's more.

Senior travel tours for everyone

When it comes to senior travel tours, you are limited only by your imagination, the amount of leisure time you have, and your budget. You'll find tours that are geared towards married seniors, single seniors, gay and lesbian seniors, seniors with disabilities – you name it, if you dig long and hard enough, you likely will find it.

As with any type of travel planning, it's important that you do business only with reputable senior travel tours operators. You'll want to pay close attention to the details so you know exactly what you're getting with your chosen tour. You don't want to find later on that transfers, taxes, or other hidden costs have added hundreds onto the tour's price tag.

Senior travel tours will give you something to do and they'll leave you with many lasting memories. So go now and enjoy!

How to Be Prepared for Anything

I was really not prepared for anything and was kind of totally immersed

Your vacation is planned, you're packed, but do you have everything you'll need? If you were going on a road trip, it would be wise to download a map and directions to any destinations you aren't familiar with. Some overseas trips require a visa and immunizations. You can leave for your vacation with confidence and prepared for anything just by taking a few precautions and hints.

Don't over pack. Know what your route is, and what you'll be doing when you get to your destination. If you know there will be dressy events, bring a fancy outfit. If you know you'll be casual all the way, then why bother?

Know the climate of your destination. If you are going to the desert, is it necessary to carry an umbrella? It's probably not. If it's warm in the day and much cooler at night, consider layers that you can add or take off to adjust to the changing temperatures.

Do your packing around a main coordinating color. Neutral colors, black, or khaki are colors that you can dress up or down, add color, and accessorize for different days or unexpected events. Remember darker colors and prints are less likely to show dirt.

Choose your clothes carefully. Select several different layers and colors that will pack easily. Make sure these items can be washed and dried quickly. Avoid taking bulky sweaters and heavy coats if several layers will be enough. You can always add different belts, jewelry, or scarves to change the looks of an outfit.

Never take more than five or six changes of clothes. Make them interchangeable and durable and you will save space and have room for an article of clothing you might find while on vacation.

Packing for a child is similar to packing for an adult. One step you might want to consider is putting each outfit into a large zipper close bag so it's easy for your child to choose which outfit he or she wants to wear.

Let your child pack a small backpack with a few favorite toys and snacks that he can carry himself. Don't make it too heavy and let him or her know that they are responsible for keeping track of it. Slip in a few treats or surprises that will make your child happy during your trip. If your child will only go to sleep with a favorite toy in his hand, be sure you don't forget that




Always be prepared with any medications they might need. If you know your child is prone to asthma attacks, be sure to bring the inhaler or breathing treatment machine. If your child had allergies to anything, bring the antidote; it may save you worry and a trip to an unfamiliar emergency room.

Customers like knowing that a company is prepared for anything

Electronic toys should be picked with care. Choose the ones where the sound can be turned off or earphones can be used. If you are traveling with a preteen or teenager, you may want to pack their personal CD player, or iPod with their own choice of music to keep them happy.

Some basic packing tips to remember are, stuff socks in your extra pairs of shoes; underwear in side pockets or mesh bags and protect clothes from leaks by placing all toiletry items in plastic bags.

From experience, if you are on medications and you are flying, always pack your medications, a change of underwear, toothbrush, and paste, and make up in a carry on bag and take it with you. Once you've lost your luggage once, you'll know this is one of the most important tips I could give you.

Prepared for anything: Festival-goers are already on their way to Reading

Avoid packing important items such as travel documents, medication, keys, cameras, money, or other valuables in suitcases. On flights I've been on recently, I wasn't allowed to lock our suitcases because of security risks. That also leaves your suitcase open to anyone who might want to check it out.

Be prepared for anything that might come along on your vacation, it could be an unexpected cold spell, an unexpected earache or cold or maybe luggage that gets to your destination a day later then you do. It will save you several headaches if you've planned.