It’s no secret that Europe shines brightest in springtime. Thanks to the old continent’s affinity for colorful gardens and lush green parks, the brisk spring months in Europe are the time to visit. Considering Europe’s fairly harsh winter months and scorching summers, the pre-summer months offer that perfect blend of long temperate days amidst beautiful […]
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On the beach at St Mary Lake
Close your eyes and think of a favorite beach. Is it the rocky shore of a mountain lake like the one in Alan’s photo? Or is it the white sands of a tropical paradise like the Iles de Pins beach that we visited on a Seabourn Cruise in the South Pacific? Growing up, my idea […]
Take the grandkids on a safari adventure in the U.S.A.
We’re so excited about our new relationship with Grandparents.com. We’ll be publishing selected articles on multigenerational travel from their site to share with our readers and they’ll be sharing some of our articles with their readers. Today, Ludmilla Alexander shares a fun idea on how to take the grandkids on a safari adventure without stepping […]
Hiking Adventure in Big Bend National Park
If you’re looking for another off-the-beaten-path National Park adventure, look no further than Big Bend National Park. This beautiful area on the Texas-Mexico border is a prime destination for hikers, bird watchers, photographers and nature lovers. Sounds like boomer adventure land to us! Deborah Lonergan explains why we should experience a Big Bend National Park hiking […]
A garden lover’s paradise on the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii is America’s very own tropical paradise and a favorite playground for boomer travelers. With breathtaking views, unique culture, fun adventures and tropical landscape, this spectacular group of islands should be on everyone’s travel list. Today, Suzanne Fluhr from Boomeresque offers advice on how to see the incredible local flora up-close at the Hawaii Tropical […]
One Healthy Change a Month: drinking enough water
How much water do you drink? Is 8 glasses a day still the recommended amount? Does coffee count? If you haven’t guessed already our One Healthy Change a Month challenge for April is drinking enough water. What does this have to do with travel? Keep reading. When Alan and I lived in Tucson, Arizona, it […]
One Healthy Change a Month: Losing one pound, part 2
Did you lose one pound this month in our One Healthy Change a Month challenge? It’s time for a reality check and some weight loss inspiration to help in our quest to be healthier travelers. How did I do? Not so hot. For various reasons (no excuses allowed—so I won’t be listing any here), my […]
Seven tips for planning a multigenerational trip
For anyone with a large family full of varying ages, the stress of planning a group vacation can be similar to that of dancing on landmines. However, multigenerational travel doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, there are many things you can do to organize a pleasant trip for the entire family. Travel writer […]
Monument Valley Scenic Drive (Everything You Need to Know)
Are you planning a road trip in the American Southwest? The Monument Valley scenic drive in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on the border of Arizona and Utah places you in the middle of nature’s wonderland of spires, buttes and red rock creations. Grab your camera (I am currently learning how to use a Sony […]