Here we go again. Alan and I are cruising the South Pacific for the sixth time. I know what you’re thinking, “Y’all must be crazy.” Well, maybe we are. The South Pacific is an itinerary that we particularly like for many reasons, especially for the water experiences like swimming with stingrays. However, it’s the relaxing […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: 10 days before our next long adventure and I’m in official panic mode. There are all those articles to write, a newsletter to create/schedule, plus so much more. And that’s not counting paying bills and other […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: This edition of News for the Week will be short and sweet. My mother passed away on Thursday so Alan and I are traveling to Atlanta for the funeral. And, to be honest, my mind isn’t […]
Disclosure: This post is sponsored and developed in part by Pfizer; however, the opinions are my own. Are you a baby boomer who enjoys cold weather activities? There’s a magical quality to spending time outdoors on a snowy day. Whether it’s a quiet walk in some snowy woods or a thrilling hike along a trail, […]
Expedia.ca is partnering this look at a Bora Bora snorkeling shore excursion. When a cruise ship arrives in Bora Bora, it’s about as close to paradise as boomer travelers are going to get. At least that’s the way Alan and I feel about this tropical island in the South Pacific. Where is Bora Bora? Bora […]
It’s no secret that Alan and I prefer luxury travel—on the ocean, in the air and on land. While we don’t mind paying for that luxury, like any smart traveler, we want to stretch our travel dollars as far as they can go. How do we do that? First, we have a clear idea of […]
Cummins is sponsoring this look at how to prepare your home before a vacation. Have you recently joined the ranks of boomer travelers who are snowbirds? Leaving the snow and cold behind to spend half the year in the Arizona desert or on a Florida beach has appeal, doesn’t it? No more shoveling snow! Or […]
Are you a boomer traveler who still enjoys snow—in a limited amount—combined with winter activities that are fairly easy to do? Me too. When preparing for a cold weather trip, do you find yourself thinking, “What am I going to wear?” I used to feel the same way. Like you, I’m not a hardcore woman […]
Experiencing nature and wildlife are two of the highlights of an Alaska cruise. While water tours are fun for exploring glaciers or whale watching, Alan and I enjoy hiking during a cruise to Alaska. Is Kodiak on your next Alaska cruise itinerary? Don’t miss hiking Kodiak Island on a shore excursion at Fort Abercrombie State […]
Do you enjoy ghost town hunting during boomer travel adventures? If you said, yes, then plan a road trip to Montana. Like much of the Rocky Mountains, The Treasure State is filled with ghost towns waiting to be explored. So far, Alan and I have visited two Montana ghost towns. We enjoyed the restored ghost […]
