As a resident of NSW Australia, guest contributor Leslie Connor from Empty Nesters Travel Insights, knows quite a bit about exploring all that Australia has to offer. She’s already told us how to plan a fun road trip from Sydney to Melbourne, and shared tips for exploring beautiful Sydney and Melbourne. But, today, she’s taken us […]
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How to Visit Fanning Island on a South Pacific Cruise
If you’re looking for a South Pacific cruise excursion that’s totally off-the-beaten-path, welcome to Fanning Island. Boomer travelers won’t find stores, tours or any services, but they will experience welcoming residents living on a coral atoll with a turquoise-hued lagoon that screams tropical paradise. While the island offers scenic eye candy, it’s not always a […]
How to Spend a Weekend on Amelia Island
Spending a weekend on Amelia Island in Florida is a wonderful way for boomer travelers to take a break from a busy travel schedule. The island has an off-the-beaten-path vibe but still offers plenty of fun things to do on your relaxing getaway. Amelia Island, a barrier island located just off Florida’s northeastern coast, boasts […]
Active Boomers Guide to Melbourne
Australia has a number of cruise ports located in some truly wonderful cities, meaning its a great idea to tack on extra time either before or after your cruise to explore these vibrant cities. We’ve already shown you some tips for exploring beautiful Sydney, but now, we’re headed to Melbourne. For those starting off or […]
Grand Cayman Travel Guide for Active Boomers
The Caribbean is world renowned for its beautiful crystal clear waters and laid-back atmosphere. However, in such a wonderful selection of islands and destinations to visit, how do you choose where to go? Well, if you’re looking for some beautiful beaches where you can do more than just lie down all day (although that doesn’t […]
Tips for Exploring Lake Como
Although Rome, Venice and Florence are certainly the shiniest jewels in Italy’s crown, the entire country is packed with incredible destinations. Today, we’re taking you to one of Italy’s most picturesque areas, known for not only its stunning beauty, but as the home of one of America’s most famous actors. Kris Bordessa from Attainable Sustainable, […]
Tips for Going Off-the-Beaten-Path in Morocco
Morocco is a popular destination for travelers looking to get off the beaten path. With their never-ending winding streets, narrow passageways of the medinas and the famed exotic smells of the markets wafting through its most popular cities such as Fez and Marrakesh, Morocco can be magical. However, if you’re really looking to connect with this […]
Guide to Sydney for Cruise Travelers
Are you looking for a guide to Sydney for your upcoming cruise? We have some wonderful ideas for active boomer travelers. Australia is not only known for its beautiful beaches and stunning road trip opportunities (Check out our tips for driving from Sydney to Melbourne), but it also has some very popular cruise ports. For […]
Cruising the South Pacific on Crystal Serenity
Here we go again. Alan and I are cruising the South Pacific for the sixth time. I know what you’re thinking, “Y’all must be crazy.” Well, maybe we are. The South Pacific is an itinerary that we particularly like for many reasons, especially for the water experiences like swimming with stingrays. However, it’s the relaxing […]