Hastings House is sponsoring this look at a fall ferry trip in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. A ferry tour in the Southern Gulf Islands, fills the bill for a unique fall adventure. What traveler doesn’t appreciate beautiful scenery, uncrowded islands and enough activities to satisfy the most active of baby boomers? Located […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: How did your week go? I’m working on three articles that boomer travelers are going to love. Sorry, I can’t divulge the topics, just yet. The first one should be published next week, so don’t miss […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: Waving to y’all from the Oregon coast. Alan and I have traded hot mountain days in the Northern Rockies for balmy weather by the Pacific Ocean. Surely I’ll discover a hidden coastal adventure to share with […]
If you’re visiting the Bitterroot Valley, hiking Kootenai Creek Trail #53 is a must. This green oasis of a forested hike travels next to Kootenai Creek for a good part of the journey. Alan and I hike this trail as often as we can. It’s one of our favorite things to do in Stevensville, Montana. […]
Exploring smoking volcanoes by Russian army truck is a must-do Petropavlovsk cruise excursion. It’s one of my all-time favorite shore excursion experiences. And with over 400 nights at sea, I’ve been on plenty of them. The Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia is a beautiful land of smoking volcanoes and abundant wildlife. Since it’s not […]
How do you visit the Temple of Heaven, a popular Beijing attraction, on a luxury cruise through China? Most cruise lines offer a land extension to China’s capital city that’s well worth the time, money, and effort. When cruises visit China, they dock at Tianjin for a couple of nights so that guests can overnight […]
Welcome to this edition of News for the Week—a look at boomer travel ideas, news and deals. From Donna: It’s okay to change your travel plans. That’s exactly what Alan and I did this week when we cancelled our September road trip in Alaska. After me being sick most of July, the Alaska trip has […]
Cummins is sponsoring this look at summer weekend getaways. Everyone likes a summer weekend getaway, even baby boomers. While we might not have work stress that accumulates during the week, a change of pace is always fun—and good for us. Getting away for the weekend can be tricky. It’s not as easy to avoid the […]
If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path fun in Montana, Twin Lakes in the Bitterroot National Forest certainly qualifies. Twin Lakes sits at 7,200 ft. with fishing, canoeing—no motorized boats allowed—and hiking available, making this a fun day trip or overnight camping getaway. Since Alan and I aren’t backpackers, we appreciate the opportunity to experience day hikes […]
This article was developed in collaboration with St. Joseph® Low Dose Aspirin. Personal opinions and thoughts within this article are my own. Have you experienced new adventures on boomer travels that put a little love in your heart, and an enthusiasm to try it again on the next trip? Isn’t that the best? Since starting […]
