subject: Senior Vacation Spot Breakdowns [print this page] Vacation time in your retirement has endless possibilities. Whether your senior vacation includes family, personal time or as many friends tagging along as possible, it is your time to spend whatever it is you love to do. Sometimes, as we get older, we forget that sometimes we arent able to do some of the activities we did in our youth. Thats OK! There are plenty of senior vacation ideas that allow for fun that are safe for the older traveler.
A seniors vacation should include all of your passions. If you are an adventure seeker, maybe a trip to the mountains would be a good escape from the regular. Mountain vacations for seniors can include everything from wine tastings to treks up and down a mountain. On the other hand, if a senior vacation means relaxation to you, a trip to the beach might be in order. To decide, we broke down activities and deals available to you in multiple areas of travel.
Beach Vacation
Activities: Beaches are renown for the amount of resorts that litter the skyline. Beach resorts are amazing
relaxing senior vacation ideas . They allow you to relax in the comforts of modern life with air conditioned rooms with huge soft beds that carry you off to an amazing nights sleep as you listen to the waves crash on the shore. There are also ample opportunities for
oRelaxing massages
oScuba diving
oSailing
oSnorkeling and other water sports.
If you travel to a beach with a boardwalk, strolling hand in hand under the bright lights of the boardwalk can account for wonderful couple time.
Beach Ideas:
oFor an active nightlife chose Cancun, Jamaica or South Beach, Florida
oEscape civilization at Kauai, Key West, Turks & Caicos or Barbados
oFishing and water opportunities are everywhere in Los Cabos, the Bahamas, St. Thomas and the Dominican Republic.
Mountain Adventure
Activities: Mountain adventures are for the retiree who is a bit more active. Taking a senior vacation into the mountains can feel like you are on an entirely new world. Lose yourself in nature by participating in a trek up the mountain. For those who are truly young at heart, try a zip line down the mountain which reaches speeds of up to 20mph. Other senior activities include
oMountain biking
ohiking
ohorseback riding
ogolf
oexploring lake regions
oSkiing and snow sports
Mountain Ideas: Both coasts of North America have terrific mountain opportunities, as do some European countries.
oAspen and Whistler are found on the west coast in Canada
oStowe and Killington Vermont attract the warmer weather mountain buffs
oThe Alps are renowned for the amazing ski slopes.
A City Escape
Activities: City senior vacations have become more and more popular in recent years. Going to cities abroad adds a new culture to the mix, but there are plenty of interesting cities stateside. These vacations are also generally cheaper than going to a beach or exotic location. Going to the city you can
oGo to the theater
oTry new cuisine in a cities Little Italy or Greek Town
oWalk through huge city parks
oGet lost in museums
oVisit monuments
oVisit street markets like Portobello Road in London
oBe humbled by old cathedrals and churches
oShop till you drop!
City Ideas: The Top 10 City Breaks for 2010 include cities from all over the world, but if youre looking for cities stateside to introduce you to a new aspect of this melting pot of a country here are some good options:
oNew Orleans
oNew York City
oSan Francisco
oChicago
oWashington, D.C.
Going Abroad
Activities: Senior vacations of going abroad are extremely popular, but can be pretty expensive. Transportation obviously takes more than a tank of gas, and transportation when you get there needs to be rented. Most abroad experiences start in cities and can end up in the countryside. There are public transportation options (Like Scotlands bus service that goes from Edinburgh to the Lake District and back) which leaves you in the hands of a guided tour. Activities while abroad can encompass all the activities in cities, beaches and mountains because when going abroad you can experience it all!
oCity travel
oExploring the country
oWine tastings
oSki resorts
oMonuments/cathedrals/churches
oMuseums
oFestivals
oBeach resorts
oGolf
Abroad Ideas: Western European countries are considered some of the safest places to travel, especially if you are older. However, Egypt, South Africa, China, Japan, Brazil, India and Australia along with countries in Eastern Europe offer just as many cultural awakenings and activities to do, and a lot of the time it is at a cheaper rate.
Cruising Along
Activities: Cruises are amazing ideas for a senior vacation. The incorporate relaxing, traveling and activities into one. Cruises can range in prices, but some, including activities like
oswimming with dolphins
osnorkeling
oATV rides
oisland tours
oboating and fishing
oshopping
can go up to only $1,000. Most of the time cruises include food and drink (non-alcoholic) so that cost is included.
Cruise Ideas: Cruise ships will take you wherever you need to go.
oCarnival cruises are known for their cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
oRoyal Caribbean has cruises with European destinations
oAlaska Cruises, as the name implies, focuses on cruises around Alaska and Canada
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