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 […]
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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 […]
Discover Québec City, the Top Winter Wonderland in North America
Canada by Design is sponsoring this advice on how to discover Québec City in the winter. In terms of winter travel, Canada has a lot of amazing options. Whether you’re looking for fluffy white snow and active winter travel options, or just a nice long stroll around picturesque villages, places like Quebec offer a complete itinerary […]
A Weekend of Wine and Wandering in Toro, Spain
I admit that I was drawn to visit Toro, Spain, recently thanks to its mostly local reputation for producing great wines. Although not quite as well-known internationally as the ubiquitous Rioja, the Toro region has been producing wine for centuries and they’re delicious in their own right. How to visit Toro, Spain Of course, apart […]
Yes, You Can Color Wildlife
Calling all animal lovers—and colorists. I’m thrilled to introduce you to My Itchy Travel Feet’s newest coloring book release: Coloring the World’s Wildlife, A Grayscale Coloring Book for Travelers. Using photos (both Alan’s and mine) from our trips to South Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, South Pacific and North America, designer Carey Ruhl has created a grayscale […]
Exploring Cajun Country on a Southern Louisiana Trip
Have you thought about a road trip to Cajun Country in Southern Louisiana? It’s an interesting addition to a New Orleans visit, especially for active boomer travelers who enjoy the outdoors. Guest writer, Suzan L. Jackson from Book by Book, takes us on an off-the-beaten-path trip through Southern Louisiana’s Acadiana region. Prepare to enjoy a […]
Travel Gift Guide for Grandkids
Updated 12.01.2019: Shopping is stressful enough when you’re looking for travel gifts for adults, but choosing cool items for the grandkids is always a bit of a challenge. If you are looking for some great gift ideas for that traveling tot in your family or simply want to inspire a young adult with the love […]
Active Travel Packing Tips
In my baby boomer opinion, travel is much more fun when you arrive well prepared. There’s nothing worse than beginning a fun boomer travel adventure only to discover that you left something important at home—like those special gloves to keep your fingers toasty warm. Updated 12.01.2018: Active Travel Packing Tips Traveling prepared makes a huge […]