In our September/October 2018 issue
We begin our travel adventures with a stimulating expedition cruise around Scotland’s inner and outer islands rich in natural environments, Viking and Neolithic history and, of course, Scotch whisky distilleries! We then consider what adventurous older women are looking for in their travels these days and hear the personal story of an authentic “Wild Woman”.
Next we visit Alberta’s Jasper National Park and the charming townsite with world-class accommodations and eateries nestled in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, and we take a look at Wales which is a “sleeper” in the British Isles for visitors looking for new discoveries. We are also pleased to offer readers a wide range of volunteer vacation ideas around the world all wrapped into one article, and we conclude with safari travel encouragement for people with limited mobility through six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Enjoy and be challenged!
Be sure to visit the magazine’s entire Travel Article Library and the handy Theme Pages to browse our growing collection of richly-illustrated features. In addition, we invite you to check our latest TravelWatch Newsletter for fast-breaking travel news … always food for intriguing thought. Finally, our innovative Travel Advertiser Directory is a treat not to miss. See why for yourself!
While showcasing both well-established and freshly-minted alternative travel opportunities throughout the world, this website and its Web magazine promise its readers practical advice and plenty of nuts-and-bolts information to encourage active, educational, value-added vacationing suitable for men and women over 50. The one thing you won’t find is an excuse to stay home!
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Join a small-ship expedition cruise among the historic, wind-swept and picturesque islands along the west and north coasts of Scotland. These sparsely-inhabited islands are famous for their geologic wonders, Viking and Neolithic monuments, abundant bird life and world-class whisky distilleries. Sample them all!
Regardless of age, our author has found that pairing a potential adventuress with wild natural environments or dipping into unfamiliar cultures often encourages women beyond their comfort zones, leading to increased confidence and transformational steps elsewhere in their lives. See if any of the latest trends in women-only travel catch your attention.
Less familiar to mountain-scenery lovers than Banff National Park, Alberta’s Jasper National Park straddles the northern Canadian Rockies, offering a home to many wildlife species. Jasper’s townsite is a gem in itself with world-class accommodation and eateries to complement the fabulous outdoor activities.
News about short-term volunteer vacations and organizations that make these happen is among Travel with a Challenge‘s most popular themes. Whether your fancy is people or nature, here is a collection of terrific ideas from the South Pacific’s Cook Islands and Thailand to Mongolia and Peru. Recently added are a wild dolphin project in Hawaii and a raptor rehabilitation center in Alaska.
Wales is a modest-sized bulge on the west side of Great Britain, often overlooked as a destination. For most international travelers, its most immediate association is probably with the title for the heir to the British throne which is a shame because there is a great deal to see and do there, offering a memorable holiday for culture lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
No more do wheelchair adventurers and slow walkers have to miss out on the breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and colorful tribal culture of Sub-Saharan Africa. Quadriplegic author, Gordon Rattray, encourages people with limited mobility to go on safari in six countries as he has done.
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