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From the American Southwest to the game parks of South Africa, Alan and I have visited wonderful destinations on our travels. If you're planning a baby boomer trip, check out some of our posts. Beware, reading about our trips may make your feet itchy. Read on:

Old is New Again at Mosswood Farm Store

February 23, 2010

What happened to the old way of doing things — before our every day life became mechanized? To find out, include a visit to Micanopy on your next Florida vacation. At Mosswood Farm Store, baby boomer travelers will find wooden clothespins, butter churns, hand cranked coffee grinders and recycled overalls. No, this isn’t an antique [...]

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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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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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Winter Adventure at Hidden Meadow Ranch

February 4, 2010

Are you a baby boomer traveler who craves winter adventure? You know—the kind that includes snow. How about horses? You’ll find both, and more, at Hidden Meadow Ranch near Greer, Arizona.
When Alan and I visited Hidden Meadow Ranch, we discovered an off-the-beaten-path winter wonderland. And the best part? The Rancher’s Package came wrapped in a [...]

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Flying in a Hot Air Balloon Over Bluff, Utah

January 26, 2010

When Alan and I attended the Bluff Balloon Festival last week (January 2010), we enjoyed a baby boomer trip that included our favorite activities—photography and exploring. But what we really longed to do was fly in a hot air balloon.
During check-in at our accommodations, Desert Rose Inn, I mentioned to innkeeper Cindy Tumeh that I [...]

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Hawaiian Culture Lives at Place of Refuge

January 12, 2010

Are you planning a baby boomer vacation on Hawaii? Be sure to take a break from resort activities in the Kailua-Kona area to experience Hawaiian culture and history. A 30-minute scenic ride south on Highway 11 will introduce you to Pu’uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park, also known as Place of Refuge.
What did ancient Hawaiians [...]

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Walking the Hills of Edinburgh

January 7, 2010

Is a trip to Scotland on your travel list? Join the club. It’s on my list, too. Although I can’t tell you about hiking in Scotland from personal experience, Andy Hayes, Managing Editor of Sharing Travel Experiences, is an expert. Why? Because he lives there.
In today’s guest post, Andy shares his knowledge on walking the [...]

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36 Hours in Tucson for the Active Baby Boomer

January 5, 2010

36 hours in Tucson? How would you spend the time? According to this week’s article in the The New York Times, you should visit old standbys like the Pima Air and Space Museum, Saguaro National Park, Cafe Poca Cosa and Maynards Market and Kitchen. Granted, you’ll have fun with the New York Times list [...]

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Touring the Canadian Rockies With Tauck

December 15, 2009

Bus tour. Does the term conjure up visions of a crowded vehicle with stays in a different city each night? Think again. How about mountain scenery, extended time for exploring and luxurious accommodations from an era when railroads ruled the travel world? That’ s what baby boomer travelers will find on a Tauck tour through [...]

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My Top 3 Tucson Travel Secrets

December 7, 2009

Pssst. Baby boomer travelers, want to know a secret?
Travel bloggers are revealing their top 3 travel secrets in an internet game of tag. Here, click on over to Barbara Weibel’s blog, Hole in the Donut, for a very good explanation.
OK. So back to the secret. My secret. Jill of Travelogged tagged me, so now I’m [...]

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