I've noticed that as I've gotten older, my balance and flexibility have diminished somewhat. Part of the reason is that my knees are getting a little more creaky. However, I've found that practicing exercises to improve my stability helps me immensely. The last thing we want to do is fall as we get older, and I believe it should be the number one element in our fitness routine … [Read more...]
Wine Tours And Vacations: How To Plan A Retiree-Friendly Wine Holiday With Your Friends
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...]
The Best Resort Wear for Women Over 50 in 2026
I traveled to San Jose del Cabo in Baja, Mexico, at the end of March, with my daughter, to research hotels and restaurants for her wedding. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees, so I brought jeans and long-sleeved tops, thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. Although the weather was mild, … [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...]