April 2011

Saturday’s scene: Summer in Yankee Boy Basin

April 29, 2011

On an early July visit to Yankee Boy Basin near Ouray, Colorado, the snow still lingers. As it melts, waterfalls rush down the hillside. Active baby boomers will discover this alpine scene at the end of a nine-mile four-wheel-drive adventure in the San Juan Mountains. You’ll pass the defunct Ruby Mine plus more evidence of [...]

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Don’t Miss The November Newsletter!

April 28, 2011

Our November newsletter comes out later today (Friday, November 11, 2011). Don’t miss the airfare and lodging deals that we’ve found for you. Scratch those itchy travel feet by clicking the My Itchy Travel Feet newsletter to sign up, or enter your information in the sign up box on our sidebar. Right over there – [...]

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Walking in an Arizona Slot Canyon

April 27, 2011

Walking in an Arizona slot canyon, is one of our favorite active baby boomer travel memories. Are you curious about what it’s like to walk underneath the desert. Come on along: Baby Boomer Travel Tips: Lower Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo land off of Copper Mine Road near Page, Arizona. It is administered by [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Charming Eze

April 23, 2011

Active baby boomer travelers will discover vine-covered buildings decorated with ornamental wrought iron on the hilly walk through Èze, France. Alan and I visited as part of a cruise excursion when the Seabourn Sojourn stopped in Monte Carlo. Yes, this lovely town on the Côte d’Azur was a bit touristy, but oh so charming. And [...]

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Visit a National Park and Call Me When You Get Back

April 22, 2011

Happy Earth Day. To celebrate, rather than telling our baby boomer readers about the importance of following sustainable travel practices to improve the health of our planet, I’m going to turn it around. Did you know that outdoor travel improves your health? Nature prescriptions, ecotherapy, green exercise — these are terms boomers will be hearing [...]

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