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((ARA) - If you were to venture a guess, what would you say is
the number one pastime of today’s retirees? It’s not golf,
gardening or completing crossword puzzles, but doing something they
didn’t have the time to do when they were working: travel.
The idea of visiting new places and seeing things they’ve
never seen before -- on their own schedule -- is a huge draw for
the 60 plus crowd. Whether you’re planning a trip across the
country, to one of our national parks, or on some other adventure
anytime soon, here are some tips that will help ensure you have
a great time:
• Consider booking your trip through a travel agent who can
offer deals that lump airfare, hotel and sightseeing adventures
into a low-cost package.
• Pay for all travel expenses with a major credit card whenever
possible. That way, if you encounter any kind of problem during
your trip or need to dispute a charge that shows up on your bill,
you’ll have the card company to back you.
• If you plan to use public transportation when you get to
your destination, always be aware of your surroundings. Pavement
may be slippery or uneven when you enter or leave a vehicle. The
last thing you want to do is slip and fall. If you’ll be taking
a bus, have your fare ready to avoid losing your balance while looking
for correct change. If traveling by subway, stand slightly to one
side to let people exiting the car get off first you so won’t
get knocked down by the crowd.
• Now that summer is here, the sun is shining strongly. Be
sure to wear sunscreen if you’ll be spending a lot of time
outside to protect yourself from cancer causing UV rays, and stay
hydrated. This is easy to do if you always carry a water bottle
around with you wherever you go.
• If you’ll be booking the hotel on your own, be sure
to ask the concierge if they can accommodate any special needs you
may have, like an elevator, refrigerator in your room for medication,
etc. You’ll also want to make sure the room is a place where
you’re guaranteed to get a good night’s sleep. Some hotels
make this a priority.
• Always carry identification that verifies your age so there
won’t be any question that you’re entitled to senior discounts.
If you have a membership with AARP, AAA, or a professional organization,
be sure to carry that card with you too.
You’ve earned your freedom, now go out and enjoy it!
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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