Tailored advice, pacing tips, and destination guides for senior and retiree travelers.
When should we go?” is the first question almost every safari traveler asks — and the honest answer is: it depends on what you most want to see. East Africa doesn’t have a single “safari season.” The region rewards travelers year-round, but each stretch of the calendar offers something different. Knowing the trade-offs is the…
On a long international flight, comfort isn’t indulgence — it’s what determines whether you arrive ready to enjoy your trip or spend the first two days recovering from it. A few deliberate choices, made early, change the whole experience. Start with the seat. On domestic positioning flights, a little extra legroom (Delta Comfort+ and its…
Iceland packs an improbable amount of drama into a small island: waterfalls dropping into gorges, glaciers meeting black volcanic rock, and a coastline that changes character every hour of driving. The catch is that the best of it isn’t all reachable from the main road — which is why the most satisfying Iceland trips mix…
There’s a lot to like about a well-run escorted tour: an expert guide, a planned route, and the freedom to simply show up and enjoy it. What most travelers don’t realize is that how you book one can quietly change the experience. When you book eligible tours and hotels through your travel advisor, you can…
When I traveled through Kenya myself, the thing that stayed with me wasn’t any single sighting — it was how quickly the rhythm of the place takes over. If you’re considering your first safari, especially if you want comfort as much as adventure, here’s an honest picture of what the experience is really like, and…
