According to Statista, the top 3 leading motivations for female travelers to take a solo trip are flexibility, getting away from routine and responsibilities, and challenging themselves. Solo travelers make up 18% of global bookings which is almost a 5th of the market. 85% of these travelers are women. Older women who travel solo may crave independence and freedom but are … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Stay Energized During Your Travels
Being able to travel the world is a dream come true for most. As you get older, you might have more time and resources to actually make it happen! But, traveling can also come with several challenges. When you’re over 50, one of the biggest challenges is staying energized when you’re on the road or in the skies. If you tend to feel worn out after a trip, or even during, … [Read more...]
10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50
I've been on several winter travel trips in the past to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, as well as Italy for 3 weeks that included a cruise on the Mediterranean and London. Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and … [Read more...]
How to Handle Emergencies When Traveling
Traveling can be a great escape from everyday life. Whether you're road-tripping to Santa Barbara or flying to San Miguel de Allende, traveling allows you to clock out from work and prioritize yourself and your loved ones (also, is there a better feeling than setting all emails to send an “out of office” auto-response?). However, before you settle into vacation/vagabond … [Read more...]
Visit Pompano Beach, Florida for Sunkissed Bliss
I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a conference that is nearby my aunt’s condo in Pompano Beach. Of course, I couldn’t resist staying with her for a few nights afterward. It had been 15 years since I was last there when my late boyfriend visited and then took a Caribbean cruise out of Miami. My aunt is in her 80s now, so I was excited to see her. She lives in a high-rise … [Read more...]
