On a Hubbard Glacier cruise in Alaska, you’re likely to hear the thunderous noise of ice calving into Disenchantment Bay before you see it. In fact, watching ice calve from any glacier is a matter of looking at just the right spot at just the right time. Glacier viewing is the highlight of any Alaska […]
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An Ideal Greek Island Cruise for Boomers on a Budget
Are you curious about what it’s like to go on a budget-friendly Greek Island cruise? You’re in luck because guest contributor Debi Lander, from ByLanderSea, is here to share her experience with us. Can you believe Alan and Donna still haven’t crossed cruising the Greek Islands off their boomer bucket list? The Greek Islands are rich in […]
The Benefits of Boomer Road Trips
Bonzah is sponsoring this look at how to road trips are good for boomer travel. Updated 12.01.2019: The travel industry has changed quite a bit since Donna wrote her first post at My Itchy Travel Feet. Over 10 years later, baby boomers are some of the industry’s most powerful and active clients. In fact, baby […]
Hiking in Cinque Terre on a Boomer Travel Adventure
Italy is a world-renowned travel destination with endless options for active travel. But, if you’re looking to do something really special, hiking Cinque Terre is definitely a great adventure. Guest contributor, Shelli Elledge from Written FYI, recently visited Cinque Terre with her sights set on hiking. Read about her experience traveling on foot from one […]
The Best Hiking Apps for Boomer Hikers
Updated 07.02.2018. Since June 2015, we’ve been sharing our recommendations for best hiking apps. This is the most recent update that includes eliminating apps that are no longer published plus we introduce you to our latest finds. If you’re an app user who loves to include hiking in your travels, bookmark this page so that […]
Beyond the Lavender: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Provence Road Trip
Have you thought about a Provence road trip? As a travel destination, France is one of the most popular countries in the world. It’s got a bit of everything from culture, history, architecture, culinary gems and a whole host of things to do and see. As one of the country’s most beloved regions, Provence is […]
How to See the Best of Toronto in Three Days
Are you researching how to spend 3 days in Toronto? You’ve come to the right place! While we usually focus on active travel ideas like these Canadian adventures for boomer travelers, sometimes it’s fun to explore a more urban area filled with history and culture. That’s what you’ll find in Toronto. Today, our guest contributor, […]
Discovering Authentic Austin
Austin, Texas has really seen a major boom in tourism over the last few years. Known for its famous South by Southwest festival, the city seems to get more and more vibrant every year, and offers loads of active travel options. If the Texas capital’s popularity has piqued your interest, guest contributor Cheryl Rodewig is […]
A Most Beautiful Hike to Grinnell Lake in Glacier National Park
If you’re looking for an easy day hike in Glacier National Park, look no further than the Grinnell Lake hike. This beautiful 6.8 mile round-trip-trail makes an excellent recovery-day-hike when visiting the Many Glacier area. Basically a walk in the woods (if you choose the south shore option), the trail to Grinnell Lake also passes […]