One of the beauties of an Alaska Highway road trip is the diversity of alternate routes. There are so many options! That’s how Alan and I ended up exploring Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. We left the Alaska Highway at Whitehorse for the 330-mile-drive on the Klondike Highway to Dawson City because that’s where […]
North America
Canadian Adventures for Boomer Travelers
Did you know that the Canadian Federation includes ten provinces and three territories? From urban areas to far-flung national parks on the Arctic Ocean, active boomer travelers will find a variety of Canadian adventures to suit their style. To get you started, here’s an active travel idea for every province and territory in Canada. Which ones […]
Visiting Plymouth, Massachusetts on a Boston Day Trip
Are you interested in visiting Plymouth, MA? It’s an easy day trip from Boston that is filled with American history that takes you back to the time of the pilgrims. And, of course, there’s the historic Plymouth rock to see. Cheryl Maguire offers tips for a one-day itinerary to Plymouth from Boston. Or make Plymouth […]
Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa
If you’re planning a Canadian adventure this summer, you’re definitely in luck—Canada Day is just around the corner with plenty of celebrations going on. Thankfully, today’s guest contributor and Ottawa resident, Vanessa Chiasson from Turnip Seed Travel, is showing us the best way to partake in Ottawa Canada Day celebrations! Ottawa locals love to pretend […]
How to Choose the Best Alaska Cruise for Baby Boomers
How do you choose the best Alaska cruise? As boomer travelers, Alan and I are often asked that question. Our answer? It depends—on the itinerary, when you would like to cruise in Alaska, which cruise line you prefer, and the type of experience you’re seeking. Before I offer my boomer travel advice for how to […]
Roadtripping through the Delaware Valley on a Boomer Getaway
If road tripping through the Delaware Valley isn’t on your boomer travel list, it definitely should be. Today, Cheryl Rodewig is here to tell us all about the beautiful things you can see and fun things do while exploring this vibrant east coast destination that travels through Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Delaware Valley is a […]
Off the Beaten Path in Panama
It’s always interesting to have a sneak peek into the lives of boomer expats around the world. Today’s guest contributor, Larke Newell, is here to tell us how her and her husband make the most out of their beautiful second home by exploring off the beaten path in Panama. If you are considering a vacation […]
Crater Lake in May: how to plan your trip before the crowds arrive
When Alan and I were planning a last-minute Crater Lake trip for late May, we should have known something was up. Reservations for three nights at Crater Lake Lodge in southern Oregon‘s Cascade mountains? Score! Have you tried to get last-minute reservations at a national park lodge? It’s almost unheard of. There was a very […]
Here We go Again on an Oregon Road Trip
By May, are your boomer travel feet itching for a road trip? Ours are! Alan’s had the maps out designing a late spring Oregon road trip that will take us from Crater Lake National Park to off-the-beaten-path destinations in eastern Oregon. And he’s arranged outstanding accommodations along the way. I love a man who’s a travel […]
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