Vail Resorts has sponsored this conversation on how to get more from a luxury trip. Getting more out of life never became so important than the year I hurt my back on a trip. I cried when the doctor told me I needed immediate back surgery, which meant cancelling a month-long cruise in the South […]
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Discovering the Two Sides of Bergamo, Italy
Along with most travelers, our love for Italy never stops growing. From the chaotic charm of Rome to the quiet sophistication found in Tuscan villages, it seems as if there is an endless amount of Italian destinations to fall in love with. But it’s the lesser-known destinations that are our favorites. Guest contributor, Naomi Elster, is […]
Start the New Year Out Right With These Cold Weather Trips
If you’ve been following the My Itchy Travel Feet page on Facebook, then you know how much Alan and I enjoy traveling on cold weather trips. Why are we such big fans of cold and snow? Because it’s a great way for active boomer travelers to jump start those New Year’s fitness goals. And did […]
A Photographic Tour through the Galapagos Islands
Making a travel bucket list is a very personal thing. But when it comes to choosing travel destinations, there seems to be a few reoccurring favorites that show up on most travelers’ wish lists, such as the Galapagos Islands. You’ll see what we mean after viewing this Galapagos Islands photo essay. About 1,000 kilometers off […]
Alan’s Tips for Making a Do It Yourself Winter Driving Kit
Updated 11.01.2019: We’re all accustomed to seeing Alan’s amazing travel photos, but rarely do we hear from the man behind the lens. In fact, very few readers realize that Alan is a travel planning machine who thrives on the challenges of off-the-beaten-path travel. We’ve already spoken about winter travel and the hurdles that come with […]
Cooper Island: A First Look at South Georgia
A fur seal lazily lifts his head to look at me as the zodiac approaches Cooper Island in South Georgia. More of his friends are scattered along the beach and into the mounds of tussock grass. King penguins waddle along the shore or trudge up the hillside to rookeries. Sea birds fly overhead, darting into […]
Take a Wales Road Trip to See Castles, History, and Countryside
Have you dreamed about a Wales road trip? The UK offers an endless array of travel opportunities for any type of traveler, including boomer roadtrippers. Obviously, popular cities like London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Glasgow get a lot of tourism, and deservedly so. However, if you’re into traveling through rolling green landscape dotted with historic castles […]
A Bucket List for Traveling With Grandkids
Updated 01.10.2020: Are you a boomer grandparent? Do you have a bucket list of destinations for traveling with grandkids? Why not? Travel is one of the best ways to bond with grandchildren that I know of. And the firsthand experience that you provide teaches them an appreciation of the environment as well as other cultures. […]
Celebrating Christmas on a Seabourn Cruise Ship
What is it like to celebrate Christmas on a Seabourn Cruise Ship? Read about our first Seabourn Christmas when we celebrated onboard Seabourn Quest in Antarctica. Next to being at home for the holidays, a luxury cruise ship Christmas is my favorite way to celebrate the holidays. There are just enough decorations and festivities to […]