My Itchy Travel Feet is all about inspiring boomers to travel. Writing the words that you read here, and sharing Alan’s photos, allows me to relive those travel moments. But now I’ve discovered another way to inspire travel and provide health benefits at the same time: Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers. With […]
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Take a Harley Road Trip to Georgia’s Golden Isles
Updated 06.01.2019: Although we love any form of travel, we’re always on the lookout for a great boomer road trip adventure. And we know that some of you are motorcycle enthusiasts. Today, guest contributor, Diane White, takes us on a Harley road trip to Georgia’s Golden Isles. Jim, Me, and Harley makes three: riding to […]
Stress-free Thanksgiving Travel with TracFone
I’ll be reporting my experiences using one of America’s largest no-contract wireless services as a TracFone brand ambassador (sponsored). Traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday can be a hassle. Whether you’re on the road or in the air, it’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. A smartphone definitely eases the stress, especially if […]
Feeling the Cookie Love With Mrs. Hanes
Many of you probably don’t know that I am a cookie baker. During my mothering years, I baked and baked and baked. Now, as an active boomer traveler who tries to live a healthy lifestyle—and has to constantly watch her weight—I rarely bake. But my love for cookies hasn’t diminished, which is why I immediately […]
A Farm Stay in the Umbrian Countryside
To say that Italy is full of charming sites would be an understatement. From its chaotic capital to its off-the-beaten-path villages such as Orta San Giulio, this country never ceases to amaze travelers. If you’re planning a trip to Italy and looking for an authentic Italian experience, why not try out the country’s agriturismo options? […]
Exploring the Highlights of Istanbul
This article is brought to you by Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, providing luxurious accommodations around the globe. Istanbul is where East meets West, Europe bumps up against Asia and old meets new. On my quick visit to Istanbul, known as the “Queen of Cities” during the Middle Ages, the opulence of the Topkapi Palace, intricately […]
How to Find Luxury Travel Bargains for Boomer Travelers
Updated 07.20.2019: Luxury travel is the way that Alan and I like to explore the world. We’ve clinked champagne glasses more times than we can count as a luxury cruise ship leaves port. In Shanghai, we sat in the bed of our luxury hotel room at The Peninsula Hotel and pointed the remote control toward […]
Harley Adventures through the Four Corners
Have you thought about a Four Corners road trip by motorcycle? There’s a subset of active boomer travelers who enjoy exploring on a Harley or BMW. That includes Diane White who is here to share her first-person experience exploring the United States’ Four Corners region by motorcycle The active, independent travelers hit the open road […]
Best Molokai Beaches for Boomer Travelers
Are you a fan of uncrowded beaches, each one different from the other? Spend a couple of days at the best Molokai beaches during your trip to Hawaii. On my visits to this Hawaiian island, I discovered why the beaches on Molokai definitely deserve a spot on your active travel in Hawaii itinerary. The Hawaiian […]