Hilton Grand Vacations is sponsoring this look at combining outdoor travel with vacation club ownership. Outdoor experiences are a must for any trip that Alan and I take. We love the freedom and exhilaration that comes after a day filled with fun activities in the fresh air. Outdoor travel is even more important during times […]
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Boomer #TravelGoals: Vacation Ownership, Peace of Mind Included
Hilton Grand Vacations is sponsoring this look at retiree vacation ownership. Are you a goal maker? As we limp out of 2020―a year we’ll all be happy to leave behind―what are your travel goals for 2021? Since most of My Itchy Travel Feet readers are retirees (Alan and I included), our goals include aspirations that we could […]
Trim the Tree With Travel Ornaments
Purchasing Christmas ornaments is one of my favorite shopping experiences while traveling. I enjoy picking out just the right keepsake to remind me of the trip. It’s about the only shopping that I do, except for jewelry—poor Alan. On those years when I decorate for Christmas, memories of travel come rushing back to me as […]
9 Ways to Travel When You’re Stuck at Home
Staying home. What boomer traveler likes to do that? What do boomers do when health or life problems keep them from scratching those itchy travel feet? Actually, Alan and I have faced that issue several times when illnesses or current events caused us to postpone trips. 9 ways boomer travelers can cope when they can’t […]
Free Virtual Tours for Bored Boomers
Free virtual tours are a huge blessing during the times in our lives when we’re can’t travel physically. Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate our minds and mental health by visiting a national park, museum or interesting destination. Perhaps you’re recovering from hip replacement surgery, a common experience for many […]
Oregon Girlfriends Fall Trip: Reuniting Through Travel
On an Oregon girlfriends fall trip, Julie Diebolt Price, from JDP Travels, reunited with high school friends through a fun travel experience. Read why this is the ultimate in boomer girlfriend reunions. When a visiting high school chum suggested that I host a reunion of our baby boomer girlfriends in my Oregon home, I thought […]
21 Healthy Travel Tips to Avoid Cold, Flu and Novel Corona Virus on a Trip
Updated 02.01.2020: I’ve updated my healthy travel tips for cold and flu season to include the current travel issues with the Novel Corona virus that originated in Wuhan, China. There’s a lot of misinformation and fear mongering in the news and on social media. Let’s approach the topic with practicality and common sense. So here […]
Planning a Girls Trip for Baby Boomer Women
Are you thinking about planning a girls trip with some of your boomer gal pals? Did you reconnect over the holidays and vow to spend more time together on a boomer girls getaway? You’re in luck because Julie Diebolt Price from JDP Travels is here with just the tips you need to make it happen. […]
The Best Tucson Gem Show Travel Tips for 2025
It takes a plan to enjoy a trade event as large as the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. My 2025 Tucson Gem Show travel tips will take you there. As an 11-year resident, I visited the show many times. In fact, I even worked at one of the wholesale shows for a couple of years. Held […]
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