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Travel with a Challenge<\/h1>\n

Discover the new world of cruise and land vacations for mature travelers, their families and friends!<\/h2>\n
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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!<\/p>\n

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April – May 2026<\/h2>\n

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\n\"Article<\/a>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.
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\n\"Article<\/a>As seniors and boomers look for ways to connect with their adult children and younger grandchildren, there is a growing demand for creative inter-generational journeys that meet the needs and interests of different age groups. We’ve got great suggestions to start you and your family on a memorable exploration of the world together.<\/span> Photo courtesy of Peter Sommer Travels<\/span>
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\n\"Article<\/a>Mother Nature has bestowed great riches on this southwest Indian state facing the Arabian Sea, among them an extensive network of natural freshwater canals that beg to be explored for a few hours or on multi-day houseboat tours. Alison Gardner<\/strong> uses traditional canoes to catch a glimpse of village life in the backwaters.
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In 2011, the Sabbatical Sisters launched their first book, Reboot Your Life, Energize your Career and Life by Taking a Break<\/em>. They shared their creative thoughts, ten tips and engaging photos with Travel with a Challenge<\/em> readers in a popular article in our permanent Travel Article Library. A must-read<\/strong><\/a>!
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\n<\/a>\"TheThen in 2015 came the launch of The Retirement Boom<\/a><\/em><\/strong> a comprehensive planning book for retirement that is about lifestyle – how to live the most fulfilling life for the years ahead. The book is a great resource for anyone retiring soon, in the next few years, or already retired. Extensive research, hundreds of interviews, input from their workshops, and their own life experiences are the foundation for this informative book with its many facts, insights, helpful stories, and exercises. Topics cover potential concerns and surprises, what you need to know, and many ideas to explore for continuing to earn money or not. It’s about designing what YOU want. As they say, “Dream a little and make it happen!” See another great article contributed by these ladies on this theme to our archive collection.
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\nIn 2026<\/strong>, the Sabbatical Sisters are offering a small-group, in-person Reboot Your Life Retreat<\/strong><\/a> at a rural U.S. location in New York state. This multi-day event will provide outstanding opportunities to take a “deep dive” into issues surrounding career break and\/or retirement including funding your freedom, making best use of your time, and planning the next chapter.
\nReboot Your Life Retreat September 25-27<\/strong> in Sag Harbor, New York.
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\nSadly, one of the four founding Sabbatical Sisters, Rita Foley,<\/strong> passed away in 2016. Jaye, Nancy and Catherine have continued to deliver a timely, invaluable message of dynamic renewal woven through their books, consulting and inspiring three-day retreats. Also check their website for free Zoom webinars, offered from time to time.\n<\/p>\n

 
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\n\"Article<\/a> HELP OTTAWA CELEBRATE ITS 200th ANNIVERSARY IN 2026!<\/b>
\nCanada’s national capital is a year round travel delight with many world-class festivals and museums, cultural events and a great natural setting that lures visitors in every season. The cuisine choices in this mid-size city are exceptional, and historic accommodations offer intriguing stories.<\/span><\/a>
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\n\"Article<\/a>Bird Watching is one of the world’s most popular activities. Traditionally, most of it has been land-based, but increasingly small-ship cruises are being recognized as an ideal platform for spotting birds both while at sea and in remote places where land access is best made from a ship’s landing craft. An expert shares his five favorite destinations for small-ship bird viewing<\/strong> around the world.<\/span>
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Learn More About Travel with a Challenge<\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n

\"Button-Aurora-Explorer\"<\/a>Launched in 2000, Travel with a Challenge<\/em> web magazine\u2019s mission has always been about encouraging our readership to look beyond mainstream rest and relaxation vacations and destinations to the wider, deeper travel opportunities that await the greatest adventurers of our time \u2026 the mature travel readership, ages 45 to 80+ years. Our editor shares secrets of the publication’s unique success over 26 years.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to visit the magazine\u2019s entire Travel Article Library<\/a> and the handy Theme Pages<\/a> to browse our growing collection of richly-illustrated features. Finally, our innovative Travel Advertiser Directory<\/a> is a treat not to miss. Click here<\/a> to view our Feature Link of the Month.<\/p>\n

The stories in our latest TravelWatch<\/a> senior travel newsletter offer fresh ideas and destinations about travel. We invite you to sign up<\/a> to receive launch notification of each bi-monthly issue of this invaluable newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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