Planning to go on an adventure-filled holiday in the coming months? Consider going on a retiree-friendly wine tour at a premier wine destination with your friends. Research shows that older generations have a growing interest in experiential travel, and 22.3 percent of retirees aged 55 and above are looking into food and wine group tours for their next vacation. Going on … [Read more...]
Essential Carry-On Travel Gear for Women Travelers Over 50 – 2026
Are you an older woman over 50 planning a long-distance trip? Travel is fabulous, but it can also be stressful, physically demanding, and even confusing, especially when traveling solo. That doesn't mean you need to stay home. I have compiled a list of carry-on travel gear essentials to make your next trip easier and more enjoyable. Watch my YouTube video Click here to … [Read more...]
PadsPass: Travel Without Stress With Your Pet
The thing about Furmily is, you never want to leave them behind. I spent ten years traveling with Pads, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We got through most of our 75 flights without a hitch—but one major slip-up was all it took to show me how easy it is to get it wrong. Our nightmare happened in 2022. I’d like to say it was because we were off on a new adventure, but it … [Read more...]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Tracks Baby Boomer’s Life Soundtrack
I flew to Cleveland, Ohio, for a wedding. Afterward, a few family members and I drove to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. I noticed that most of the visitors were Baby Boomers. That isn't surprising because Rock and Roll first became popular while we were growing up. Some visitors were using walkers or wheelchairs, and my feet were aching from fallen arches. It was … [Read more...]
Air Travel Tips from the Flight Deck
I am a former airline pilot who used a red flight bag instead of a black one because I thought it was cheerier. I began taking flying lessons the year after the first female airline pilot was hired, so I stood out even without the red flight bag. I noticed that if a flight attendant had a question about something with the airplane, often because of an inquisitive passenger, … [Read more...]