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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!


February – March 2023

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Sleeping with History in Spain

Article about Spain's historic parador accommodation, Sleeping with History in Spain.It is rare that a government makes a good accommodation host. Spain is the exception. The country’s collection of paradors, or historic venues converted to one-of-a-kind properties dating back to medieval times, offer a thrilling opportunity to sleep with history. And, these paradores are found throughout the country!

Grandma Wears Hiking Boots

Grandma Wears Hiking Boots: Article about hiking for older adults in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.Author, Laurie Carter, provides all the humorous inspiration required for older adults to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it is a park hop with her young grandson or some geocaching with her octogenarian father, she introduces readers to her own backyard, British Columbia’s dazzling and diverse Okanagan Valley.
 

“Half the Price, Twice the Fun” River Cruise in Germany

Button-Teeming-RiverAs more and more extras are rolled into river cruise prices these days, bottom line quotes are rising. If you don’t require an unlimited drinks package, airport pick-up and return, and a guided bus or walking tour at every stop, see what you can save by bringing these once-optional perks back under your control. Join Alison Gardner on a scenic Rhine and Moselle river cruise to learn more.

Meet the Narwhal, Unicorn of the Sea

Button-NarwhalHere is a fantastical marine mammal to add to the bucket list of nature lovers willing to travel to the Canadian High Arctic for close-up encounters with the narwhal whale. Mathew Whitelaw reveals some surprising facts and remaining mysteries associated with this animal.

Volunteer Travel at Home and Abroad

A new book featured in this article will serve as a terrific broad-based voluntourism resource, laced with inspiring personal stories and lots of volunteer ideas that are suitable for the senior traveler. In the first two decades of the 21st century, we are seeing many innovative ways to meet the needs of the planet and its people as you “Travel with Purpose”.

Explore Croatia’s North Coast and Islands by Yacht

Button-Katarina-Line-CruiseThere is no better way to appreciate the history, culture and dramatic natural environments of Croatia’s coast than with a small ship yacht cruise. Many travelers may already be familiar with the coast and islands between the iconic destinations of Dubrovnik and Split, but here Alison Gardner makes a case for discovering Croatia’s equally fascinating northern gems. Join her adventure!


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