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1 year ago

Celebrating New Year’s – Not Just on January 1

Until I started traveling to many other countries, it never occurred to me that the New Year is celebrated at many other times during the year besides January 1. As I have talked about in previous articles, my husband and I are retired and slow-traveling…

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1 year ago

6 Countries to Consider When Traveling Solo as a Senior Woman

Traveling solo as a senior can be a thrilling and liberating experience. However, some destinations may be more challenging than others. Here, we will explore some of the top senior-friendly destinations for solo travelers…

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1 year ago

10 Weekender Bags for Women Over 60

Are you going away for a few days? Are you packing not enough items to fill a traditional suitcase but too much to put into your big purse? You probably need a weekender bag. Weekender bags are smaller than carry-on suitcases…

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2 years ago

10 Active Holidays for Those Over 60

You don’t have to be 20-something to enjoy an active holiday, and you don’t have to be super fit either. If you enjoy walking, cycling, or simply prefer to be more active than the traditional by-the-beach break, then I’ve got some ideas that might interest you…

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2 years ago

How to Make Travelling Solo a Joyous Experience

Does the thought of travelling alone fill you with abject horror? Or do you get a thrill at the idea of setting off on holiday on your own? The fact is, solo travel is on the up, with more of us travelling solo than before the pandemic and American women…

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2 years ago

We Got Our Kicks on Rt 66!

What Baby Boomer doesn’t know at least the refrain from Nat King Cole’s rendition of “Get Your Kicks on Rt. 66”? Rt 66. The “Mother Road.” Neon signs, motels, offbeat and over-sized roadside attractions…

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2 years ago

Oceanview, Bedbugs and More: Travel Rental Experiences

Have you ever planned an exciting vacation or holiday getaway only to arrive at your dream destination to find your room, condo or villa rental isn’t exactly what you bargained for? Likely you may have traveled quite a distance, you are weary…

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2 years ago

Best Destinations to Travel to in 2023

As we ring in a fresh year, there’s no better time to start planning your 2023 getaway – the earlier the better! Planning a mid-year getaway now is guaranteed to take the edge off any busy schedule. The following locations draw visitors year-round…

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2 years ago

What’s the Best Luggage for Older Women On the Go? Let’s Unpack the Answer!

What type of traveller are you? Are you the one that agonises over your travel outfits, pulls out the biggest suitcase, fills it up with all your favourite dresses, tops, trousers, scarves and 20 pairs of shoes for a week’s holiday and then only wears two outfits the whole time?

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2 years ago

Revive a Weary Spirit with a Day Trip in Any Season

Are you winter-weary and in need of a revival for your spirit and your soul? Or maybe you have a mild case of the letdown we sometimes experience after Christmas? So much activity, socializing, and busyness in the month of December…

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