When you think of places to stay in Italy, does a castle come to mind? It does if you’re staying at La Tavola Rotonda. My idea of castle lodging is a fairytale building perched in the Bavarian hills of Germany, perhaps with snow-capped mountains in the background. I never expected to be sleeping in an […]
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Romantic San Diego
In most parts of the U.S., baby boomers are waiting for winter’s freezing temperatures to end. I’m dreaming of a romantic weekend at the beach. How about you? In today’s guest post, Billie Frank of Santa Fe Travelers suggests a romantic weekend in Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego . Sometimes when you live in […]
Surviving A Road Trip
Updated 05.30.2020: Surviving a long road trip—bet you never considered roadtripping in that light. But when you’re in a vehicle for a long period of time with a mate, partner or friend, you definitely need a coping strategy. Road trip? Those two little words are like music to our baby boomer travel ears. Alan likes […]
Medieval Italy is Alive in Bergamo
On a walking tour of Bergamo, Italy, Alan and I marvel at the stone walls surrounding Città Alta, the upper town of Bergamo, Italy—a medieval city that’s still thriving. In the 17th century, Venetians built the walls to protect the town from Milan. Today, residents and university students live and shop here, dine at local restaurants […]
Ragged Point Inn: Rooms With a View on the Big Sur Coast
Driving California’s Big Sur coast from Cambria to Carmel, baby boomer road trippers won’t find accommodations with a finer view than at Ragged Point Inn. Although the rooms are not the most luxurious in this isolated portion of central California, the cliff-side location more than makes up for the nondescript decor. And the restaurant serves […]
Exploring the Cote d’Azur on a Seabourn Cruise Excursion
Updated 07.01.2015 When cruise ships visit Monaco, baby boomer travelers have several choices for exploring. They can wander the streets of Monte Carlo, the elegant European gambling capital, perhaps stepping inside the casino made famous in the James Bond films. If there’s time, boomer Francophiles might want to book a longer cruise excursion into Provence, […]
Boomer Travel Blogs Are Booming
First baby boomer turns 65 on January 1, 2011. Retiring boomers are ready for travel. How many news headlines like that have you seen in the past couple of weeks? Yes, it’s true – the first boomer has reached retirement age. But I have news for those in the media, boomers are traveling well before […]
Saturday’s scene: Alaska Sunset
Alan photographed this fiery scene during a late afternoon of whale watching in Frederick Sound, Alaska. Thanks to InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises for providing this baby boomer travel adventure. Are you planning a cruise? Use our Luxury Cruise Travel Planning Guide to begin your research. Disclosure: The Un-Cruise company (previously American Safari and […]
RV Camping in Beautiful Borrego Springs
Are you a baby boomer RV enthusiast looking for a warm winter trip? In today’s guest post, Joe Laing of El Monte RV Rentals, introduces us to a California desert escape that’s sure to please even the most active boomer. Two hours east of San Diego, Borrego Springs, California, promises a memorable RV camping experience. […]