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Away we go
Interesting ways to enjoy travel
Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating to- day’s men and women older than 50. Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling. Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many choose to spend that time on the road.
Those in the travel industry understand that men and women over 50 comprise a large percentage of customers, and travel agents have developed many travel packages to cater to this influential demographic. The following is a look at some of the more popular travel opportunities for men and women older than 50.
Genealogical tourism
This is one of the fastest-growing markets in vacation travel. Genealogical tourism in- volves individuals traveling to areas of his- torical significance for their families, such as churches where past relatives may have
married or villages where grandparents or cousins once resided or were employed. This can create a tangible link to one’s past and open up more opportunities to learn the var- ied genealogical history that has shaped a family, and even one’s personal identity.
Extended vacations
Seniors may have the capacity to devote more time to travel and not be caged in by strict time constraints. That makes them eligi- ble for extended vacations. These can include long-term rentals in tropical locales, sever- al-week sightseeing cruises or guided tours overseas that touch on several countries or cities during the trip.
Off the beaten path
Adventurous travelers may not be con- tent to stick to the resort lifestyle or standard vacation options. Active men and women older than 50 are charting their own vacation
Vacations can provide a way for seniors to explore new surroundings and experience the world.
Hope for the Future Caregiver Workshop dates: 5/26 – Mountain Home 6/10 – Northwest Arkansas 6/17 – Hot Springs 7/27 – Conway
Workshop is free to family caregivers, CEUs offered to professional caregivers for a fee
Alzheimer’s Walks: 8/20 – River Valley Walk in Russellville
9/10 – Faulkner County Walk in Conway
9/17 – Downtown Hot Springs Walk and Pet Parade
9/24 – Little Rock Walk at the Zoo
10/8 – Van Buren Memory Stroll and 5K
All walks are family friendly; no registration fee; participants who donate at least $25 each will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-224-0021 or 800-689-6090
Fax: 501-227-6303 www.alzark.org After hours, weekend & holiday caregiver helpline: 501-913-1878.
courses with bucket-list-style vacations that may be off the beaten path. Travelers who have always aspired to climb a mountain or see a rain forest may be inclined to realize these goals as they get older. Nontradition- al tours can include living like indigenous peoples or following in the footsteps of early explorers.
All-inclusive tours
All-inclusive packages remain a pop- ular option for travelers of all ages. These vacation packages charge one price for
accommodations, entertainment, sightseeing, food and many other amenities. All-inclusive vacations remove some of the headaches asso- ciated with organizing various components of travel so that a person can focus on relaxation and having fun.
Travel is a way to see the world, meet new people and experience various cultures. Seniors increasingly embrace travel because they have both the time and the means to take vacations.
— Courtesy of Metro Creative