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20 Under $20 Travel Gifts That Boomers Will Love

If you prefer boomer travel adventures, or spending time with loved ones, rather than holiday shopping, this article is for you. In the 2023 edition of 20 under $20 gifts for the boomer traveler, I’ve done all the leg work for you. I’ve found inexpensive travel gifts that are essential for travelers. You’ll find something […]

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Luxury Gifts for Travelers That You Can Afford to Buy

Luxury travel means different things to different people. But no matter what our individual tastes may be, we can all use some unique travel accessories that add a luxurious touch to any trip. If you’re shopping for something very special for that discerning explorer in your life—our 2023 luxury gift guide is for you. We’ve […]

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Donna Hull colors in Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Healthy travel tips for cold and flu season

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 […]

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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. […]

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Boomer travel tips for visiting the Tucson Gem Show

The Best Tucson Gem Show Travel Tips for 2024

It takes a plan to enjoy a trade event as large as the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. My 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 annually […]

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Donna and Alan Hull at the Lion in Lucerne

Thanks to MedjetAssist I wasn’t Stranded in a Swiss Hospital

What’s one of the worst things that can happen to baby boomers on a trip? Being stranded due to a medical emergency is my top pick. If this is one of your worries, this MedjetAssist review will be of interest to you. What is a Medical Evacuation Program? You’re bicycling through a French vineyard. Splat! […]

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