Are you an active boomer traveler who enjoys warm weather activities like scuba diving or snorkeling in a tropical island setting? Alan and I count snorkeling excursions in Fiji and Bora Bora as two of our top boomer travel experiences. But, then again, we like cold weather fun too. I’ll never forget our first snowshoeing […]
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Hiking the Danny On Trail with Road Scholar
The Danny On Trail meanders up Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, offering views of the Flathead Valley and beyond. Yesterday, I showed you the view looking up at Big Mountain. Today, I’m showing you the scene as Alan and I hiked the 3.8 miles to the top with the Road Scholar Glacier National Park hiking […]
Scenic sailing in Norway with Seabourn
Updated 07.01.2016 For the ultimate in scenic cruises, a voyage to the fjords of Norway should be on every boomer travel list. And, saiing in style makes for an even better experience as Sheila Beal shows us in this guest post about cruising in Norway with Seabourn. White glove, silver tea service, caviar on demand […]
Israel: spiritual, safe and small
A visit to Israel. Is that an item on your travel to-do list? In today’s guest post, Gary Pierce is back (remember when he told us about seeing the Caribbean in your own sailboat?). This time, Gary’s sharing his experiences from a 10-day luxury bus tour of Israel. What did he discover? Read on: Does […]
Driving to the new wonder of the world: Chichen Itza
Are you a boomer traveler who enjoys visiting World Heritage Sites? Did you know that Chichen Itza in Mexico has recently been named to the list? In today’s guest post, Elaine Masters of Trip Wellness takes us on a Chichen Itza road trip. There was a sweet, warm breeze flowing over the deck on our […]
Going on a bicycling trip? Don’t forget the HeatWraps
When Alan and I visited Beijing, China, we discovered a sea of bicycles outside the gates to the Temple of Heaven. Our guide explained that the park outside the Temple of Heaven is where Chinese baby boomers hang out. How many of these bikes belonged to them? I can only guess. But, it would have […]
Registering for a Road Scholar program: my boomer experience
As most of our boomer readers know (if you’ve been reading My Itchy Travel Feet this summer), Road Scholar has invited Alan and me to go on an educational hiking tour in Glacier National Park in early September. During the trip, we’ll be posting daily photos of our experience as well as publishing in-depth articles […]
Cruising Tracy Arm
The weather doesn’t always cooperate in Alaska. At least, that’s what Alan and I discovered when Regent Seven Seas Mariner spent a morning cruising Tracy Arm on the way to Juneau. The light had an eerie glow to it as Mariner sailed through Stephens Passage into Holkham Bay and up the narrow fjord named for […]
Boomer adventure on a Colorado dude ranch
Are you ready for a boomer travel adventure at a Colorado dude ranch? In today’s guest post, freelance writer and author Linda Ballou tells us about her experience at North Fork Ranch. Grab your virtual cowboy hat and boots for a Western adventure like no other. Dude ranches have long been a bastion of Western […]