Cobblestone streets, a 1580’s era town hall with a frescoed facade, outdoor cafes on a plaza bordering a mountain lake, a fairy tale looking island in the middle of that lake—atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. This is exactly what Alan and I hoped to find on our road trip in Northern Italy. When we told Claudio Fontana […]
Are you a baby boomer traveler who likes to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations? In today’s guest post, Ilse Long, airline employee and partner at Prepared for Travel, takes us to Ronda, Spain. “Ronda”, every time I hear this name I think of the song from my baby boomer teenage years—“Help me Rhonda, help, help Me, Rhonda.” […]
Have you dreamed of a Ferrari test drive in Italy? On a road trip in Northern Italy, Alan did just that—while I watched. How did that happen? When it comes to our adventure in Italy’s Motor Valley, there’s no better person to describe it than Alan. After all, he’s the one who actually drove the […]
On a Seabourn Sojourn cruise excursion in Gibraltar, Alan photographed one of the 300 apes that roam the top of the big rock. This fearsome fellow entertained the crowd with his steely stare. We were warned to keep all food inside the building. One woman didn’t listen and the ape went for her purse. She […]
Ah Paris! Is a visit to France and the City of Love on your baby boomer travel list? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s guest post, Boyd Lemon tells boomers how to visit Paris on a budget. Having visited Paris several times and now living here, I know that Paris is […]
Normandy, France, is a popular destination, especially for WWII buffs. Many baby boomers have listened to war stories from parents, especially fathers, who participated in the Normandy invasion during WWII. But tales of conquerors pre-date this contemporary war talk. Just ask Vera Marie Badertscher, A Traveler’s Library, who recently took a visit to Bayeux, France. […]
Just in time for our trip to Northern Italy. In today’s guest post, Andrew Dunkle advises baby boomers on an active adventure to Cortina, Italy. Hello baby boomer travelers! I am here to take you on an adventure to Northern Italy; Cortina D’Ampezzo to be exact. Located in the heart of the Dolomites, this destination […]
Baby boomers, have you traveled to Majorca? Although I’m aware that it’s a port stop on many luxury cruises in the Mediterranean, that’s the extent of my knowledge about Spain’s largest island. Let’s educate ourselves with today’s guest post from Majorca expert, Ross Fraser. When thinking of Majorca, baby boomers would be forgiven for immediately […]
(NOTE: A previous version of this post recommended Waianuhea Bead and Breakfast, which has since closed.) Spring Break—it’s not just for college students or families with children on school holidays. When the weather starts warming up, Alan and I join millions of other baby boomers whose feet are itching for a travel adventure. A sunny […]
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