Senior travel
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As travel has become more comfortable, and many newly retired people have health and wealth, senior citizens are a growing but picky group of tourists. A popular theme for older tourists is nostalgia; visiting places which were important to them some decades ago, back in their youth.
This article is about relatively short trips, anything from a few days up to about a year. For longer term options, see Retiring abroad.
UnderstandA man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. Ageing affects people differently.
Get inVisa rules might be more relaxed for retired people who have a proved income.
Get aroundWhile old age itself does not prevent anyone from a long hike, seniors might prefer comfortable transportation methods, such as taxis, travel trailers and cruise ships.
BuyServices and venues with senior discounts include public transportation, newspapers, museums, entertainment venues, eye care, online services, sport activities, vehicle rental and grocery stores.
SleepSeniors might prefer the comfort, seclusion and familiarity of owning a second home, renting a holiday villa, or staying at a resort.
Stay healthySome medical conditions are associated with old age, or might be more dangerous at old age. See traveling with high blood pressure and flying and health.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Senior travel" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Arie Basuki, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons