My Itchy Travel Feet | The Baby Boomer's Guide To Travel

February 2010

Saturday’s scene: Sunset in the Snow

February 13, 2010

A pale pink sunset colors the sky during our walk at Hidden Meadow Ranch.

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Surviving a Long Cruise

February 11, 2010

Say what? The words “survive” and “cruise” don’t go together. But you’d be surprised at how frequently Alan and I are asked about how we survive our long cruises. After the 52-day cruise from Vancouver to Singapore last year, many of our baby boomer travel friends were curious about spending that much time on the [...]

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And the Winner of the Able Planet Active Noise Canceling Heaphones is…

February 10, 2010

Congratulations to Kathy Wilhelm of Research Triangle Park, N.C.. She is the winner of the Able Planet Active Noise Canceling Headphones. Kathy, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us your opinion of the headphones. Thanks to all who entered.

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Traveling with Parents

February 9, 2010

Are you planning a baby boomer trip that includes your parents? Need expert advice? Meet Sherry Ott of Ottsworld, today’s guest writer. She’s sharing her experience of planning a trekking trip to Nepal with her 73-year-old father. Neither Sherry nor her dad are technically baby boomers (born 1946-1964), but you’ll still benefit from the trip [...]

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Saturday’s scene: A Walk in New Zealand Woods

February 6, 2010

While on a jet boat ride on the Matukituki River near Wanaka, New Zealand, we stopped to walk in the woods. Active baby boomer travelers will appreciate the combination of activities on this excursion on the South Island of New Zealand. Wanaka Vacations

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