Awesome International Trip Ideas For Single Seniors For 2009-2010
Just because seniors are older citizens doesn’t mean that they don’t want to enjoy life by traveling and possibly even meet a companion if they’re single. Luckily, many travel companies realize this to be true as well and have created numerous opportunities for older adults to attend special trips created exclusively for their age group, some of them even overseas. If you’re a single senior who would like to take the adventure of a lifetime by traveling overseas on a vacation consisting only of other single seniors this winter then you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all the choices. Depending on exactly when you’d like to go and where you’d like to visit, the choices are endless. This guide gives you an overview of some of the absolute best choices available.
Grand Circle Travel
Since 1958, this company has been catering to trip planning for singles over the age of 50, and they even offer a roommate matching program to help eliminate the fear or reluctance that many single seniors feel regarding traveling alone. Another advantage of being paired up with a roommate is the savings, as you will pay less for double occupancy as opposed to single. It’s easy to plan a trip with Grand Circle Travel since where and when you go is up to you, and you can pay with a check or credit card right online. You can choose from worldwide river cruises, escorted trips, and even ocean cruises, whichever appeals to you most. Their sister company, Overseas Adventure Travel, allows you to choose from land adventures and small ship adventures. Some of the scrumptious meals that you can expect to enjoy aboard their ship are: Austrian wiener schnitzel, French profiterolles, fresh Adriatic seafood, Peking dumplings, Hungarian chicken paprikash, and much more. Complimentary local wines are served with your dinner, and you can also order fine wine and champagne if you choose. At the many vacation locations, there is the opportunity to participate in numerous activities, such as museums, sightseeing, shopping, and a great deal more. Trips cost as little as $800 for a single destination 7-day trip, to over $4,000 to go to Australia as well as 2 other destinations for 21 days.
Elderhostel
This company is unique as they specialize in arranging trips for seniors over the age of 55 who will be accompanied by their grand children, for exciting learning adventures within the United States as well as 90 countries. Open since 1975, Elderhostel, a not-for-profit agency, arranges over 8,000 unforgettable trips at very economical prices. You can visit Paris and learn about its interesting history, or learn about ancient forts in Delphi. The sky is the limit when it comes to fun and learning through Elderhostel, and they also offer scholarships for those who wish to go on an adventure but aren’t able to pay. And if you prefer to go on an international cruise, there are many trips for you to choose from: Mexico, New Zealand, and much more. One trip that particularly interests many seniors is the Copper Canyon and the Sea of Cortez. Included in this trip for $3699 per person, is your 8-nights accommodations, 4 nights of which will be aboard the ship, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, kayaking, snorkeling, train travel, and a great deal more. For more information, contact Elderhostel at 1800-454-5768.
Cruises for Seniors
Whether you’re looking to go on the luxury cruise of your dreams, an educational cruise or a budget one, this company is the place that specializes in planning the perfect cruise for seniors. Travel to exotic destinations like Bermuda, Scandinavia, Europe and more. Wayne Hagadone, founder of Cruises for Seniors, is a senior himself, so he knows exactly what most people in the older age-group enjoy. In order to book a cruise with Cruise for Seniors, all you do is complete an online form with specifics like your budget, the destination you wish to visit, when you’d like to take the trip, and more and someone will get back with you with rates and other information. You can also call them directly at: 1-800-446-4938.
