Three Tips For Senior Travels

One of my favourite memories and photographs of my grandmother is of her crawling on all fours in a camp site after a 7 month old Aviya. I even sent the photo to EverPresent and had it digitized so I can look at it whenever I want. Every birthday my gran has had since I was a kid was her 100th birthday but  if I had to hazard a guess, I think she was around 75 when this picture was taken.  Since then she has done two long haul flights to Australia, shared a house with 3 grand children and 2 great grand children, driven in a combine harvester, and a whole bunch of things that most roughly 80-year old’s just don’t really do.

Travel can be a huge undertaking, but it should leave you with a worthwhile vacation you can appreciate every step of the way.

Shop Around

Unless you’re going by Jettly, it is essential to shop around and compare prices for the best travel deals before committing yourself. Whether you are considering a budget cruise for the family, a traditional package holiday or a group tour by coach or rail, discounts are often available. You can book a blue cruise and enjoy the magnificent weather and splendor Turkish coasts, visit https://madeinturkeytours.com to learn more. And if you have questions about yacht rental in Dubai, then here’s what you need to know before renting a yacht in Dubai. Early birds can often take advantage of discounts of up to 30% while those who have the flexibility to pick up last-minute bargains often get the best bargains of all. Look out for deals on extras such as airport parking (monthly parking would be better) and car hire; holidaymakers can save money by booking these items in advance and shop around when it comes to your insurance – on our recent trip to Australia we found annual travel insurance for the whole family to be cheaper than a single trip insurance!

Travel Light

Consider how you will manage your luggage at the airport. A wheeled suitcase avoids the need to carry heavy bags. Packing only the essentials makes sense for seniors as it is much easier to manage a small bag than a large one. You will also save money by avoiding having to pay for extra bags. Many seasoned travellers avoid baggage charges altogether by packing just one carry-on mens overnight bag. Roll rather than fold clothes, buy miniature bottles of toiletries and seal in a zip lock waterproof bag, and take an e-reader rather than heavy books. Consider wearing the bulkiest items that you will need on your holiday while travelling. Also using air lock bags (those that you suck or roll the air out of to compress the contents) mean you can pack more into a small space. And don’t be ashamed to ask for wheelchair assistance at airports – that way you don’t have to carry anything! If it’s a work trip, look at this for the best luggage for business travel.

Look After Your Health

Travel insurance is an essential for many destinations, and seniors with health problems should protect themselves from expensive medical bills with a policy that covers pre-existing conditions. Make sure that you take a good supply of any regular medications and pack these in your hand luggage. Travel can be tiring, so if you are not usually very active try to gently build up your levels of exercise in the weeks before you travel. You should also check out Customized International Guided Tours and New Zealand tours for seniors which can be enjoyable for the whole family. Also, travel insurance for seniors can be exorbitantly expensive, so make sure you both factor the extra into your travel budget and make sure to shop around!

A little planning and preparation should help you make the most of your travels and hopefully the memories you make will transcend generations.