Category: Tips
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Lonely Planet’s New “Make My Day Series”
I’ve enjoyed reading the Lonely Planet’s guide books that have been written for many of the places I’ve visited including my recent trip to Iceland. The books are not only informative, but they’re also well organized and easy to read. So I was happy to learn about this top travel company’s new guidebook series and…
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Gifts for Mom: AARP Savings & Travel Hula Hoop
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and AARP suggests that, for adults 50+, whether we are buying for our mom, or helping our kids or grandchildren get a gift, there are a variety of creative presents that we can get without breaking the bank. As an AARP member, adults 50+ also have access to…
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Travel Safety: Tips for When You Encounter Dangerous Animals
Spotting wild life on an exotic vacation such as a safari can be exciting. Kate Armstrong of Lonely Planet advises, however, that safety is imperative and offers various tips concerning different types of conditions including: Wildlife tours, Self-drive safaris, and Wildlife walks Click HERE to read the whole story.
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Travel Safety Tips From AARP
As adults 50+ finalize their summer vacation plans many may be interested in protecting their assets while they travel for extended periods of time. While traveling can be fun, it comes with many dangers, such as becoming a victim of burglary, identity theft and a variety of other crimes. According to a survey conducted by AARP, 12 percent of surveyed…
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Three or Six Months Passport Validity Rule: Do You Have Enough Time Left To Travel?
Like many of us who are feeling the rush from the Euro’s recent decline, I’m heading to Italy later this year. But when I started making my plans, I was hit with a surprise: my passport wouldn’t be valid for travel because at it would expire in fewer than three months after I began my…
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A Traveler Asks: What Caribbean Islands Can be Fun to Explore on Foot?
Last week, I had a great time appearing again on WAMC’s Vox Pop program. During this call-in show, a listener mentioned that his 24 year-old son wanted to travel with his girlfriend to a Caribbean island. The two would be too young to rent a car, so this father wanted to know if there were any…
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Senior Travel: Useful Apps
Check out Jonah Bromwich’s article on smartphone apps that can especially help senior travelers. They include: 1. EyeReader: an app that can help turn your smartphone into bifocals when you’ve got a hard-to-read menu, 2. Skyscanner: an app that takes your preferences into consideration when picking the best flights, and 3. Localeur: for domestic travel, this…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 