Travel Tips and Plans

What type of traveller are you? Are you the one that agonises over your travel outfits, pulls out the biggest suitcase, fills it up with all your favourite dresses, tops, trousers, scarves and 20 pairs of shoes for a week’s holiday and then only wears two outfits the whole time?

I had planned the trip for three years. I had the train tickets. The rental car. Hotel reservations. Non-refundable tickets for a musical, a lobster dinner cruise, and a whale-watching tour. All four granddaughters were super excited: we were going to Prince Edward Island…

Traveling as a woman over 50 brings unique opportunities for exploration, personal growth, and making memories. As 2025 unfolds, new travel trends and insights are reshaping the way we explore the world. Here are some of our favorite trending travel styles…

Do you enjoy packing for a forthcoming trip? Do you agonise time and time again on what to take or what not to take? We have been on the road travelling as digital nomads since 2013…

Finding the right destination to suit all generations on a family vacation can be challenging. From child-friendly activities to relaxation zones for adults, these nine all-inclusive resorts have been selected for their ability to keep everyone, young and old…

Next time you go to Italy, think twice about staying in the famous culture-driven cities and instead make tracks for some of the smaller towns and villages. Crowd free and infinitely charming, these towns also present the perfect opportunity…

Traveling is one of the greatest joys at any age, but for women over 50, it can be a particularly empowering experience. With the freedom to explore, prioritize yourself, and tick items off your bucket list, there’s no better time to start planning your next adventure. Here are some…

We often hear that the senior discount is dead. In the travel world, this is far from true. In fact, it’s relatively easy to find senior discounts on hotels, museum admissions, car rentals and outdoor activities. Here are six senior discounts that will help you save money on your next trip.

Many women over 60 love to travel, but don’t want to travel alone. If you’re looking for alternatives to traveling solo, perhaps you would do well to find a good travel partner. Traveling can be a bit of a stress-test for a friendship – being in new surroundings with a different schedule, different food, and even different customs and languages can present challenges to your friendship if you’re not prepared. Some otherwise wonderful friends are not always the most ideal travel companions. Before you embark on a long journey, it’s best to think ahead and talk in advance to make sure you and your travel partner are well suited to travel together.

How many times have you experienced delayed flights/trains when traveling as a mature woman? Did you feel exhausted? Worn out? Would you say you’re ready to give up travel because of that?