I love being over 60, but it does come with a few downsides. When I travel, I sometimes need an afternoon siesta, often need to find a loo quick, and my body thermometer fluctuates in an instant. Imagine having a comfy bed and toilet close by, somewhere to stash additional clothes – or just a place to sit and make a nice cup of coffee…

The moment we crossed the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge onto South Padre Island on the Texas Gulf Coast, everything shifted. The air felt softer, the horizon wider, and the pace a whole lot slower. We, and our 7-year-old grandson, Aaron, had…

Being in the travel industry all my life has given me access to many different styles of lodgings. From large all-inclusive resorts to small family owned boutique style hotels and everything in between. Although I did draw a line at tents… camping is not for me! Making the right choice is important for a successful holiday…

Do you feel like flying feels different now from how it did years ago? You’re not alone! Airports are busier than ever, flights feel crammed, and seats are definitely tighter. The whole experience can be more tiring than it used to be. If you’re like me, buying the cheapest ticket I can find…

My partner and I left the chaos of Hanoi for Tuần Châu Harbor in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. At the dedicated departure lounge, we sipped tea with real ginger and picked a scent to personalize our room (I chose rosemary orange). A Chinese violin crooned as we stepped aboard…

If you’re like me, you’re probably less carefree than before when making travel plans. I’m not sure whether this relates to age or current world events. Nonetheless, it’s important to check if a destination is safe, especially for older travelers. As a travel advisor, I make destination safety my top priority when clients reach out with their trip ideas, especially since most of my clients are over 50…

The Colombian Coffee Region, or Zona Cafetera, is one of the country’s most beautiful, accessible, and welcoming corners. This was my first real introduction to this lush part of Colombia, and it didn’t take long to see why so many visitors fall for it. Anchored by the Western Andes “trifecta” of Pereira…

Are you dreaming of a visit to Ireland? Is Ireland on your travel bucket list? Maybe it’s time to start planning that long-awaited trip to the Emerald Isle! Ireland is on many people’s bucket lists, and that’s why guided tours of Ireland are popular, especially with women over 60…

The Uber speeds past big-brand hotels lining the main highway on Vietnam’s white-sand central Coast. My partner and I arrive at the five-star TIA Wellness Resort. The over-80 villa Resort started as Fusion Maia in 2008, pioneering a model in which all spa treatments…

With overtourism increasingly becoming an issue worldwide, it’s becoming more important than ever to turn to smarter alternatives. In the European cities of Barcelona and Venice, overtourism is threatening to overwhelm local life and heritage sites…