Autumn Travel

silvercuisine.com has recently published an online article on Autumn Travel for Seniors. There are many benefits to senior travel.

            HEALTH BENEFITS

• Improves Brain and Heart Health
• Improves Self-Confidence & Efficacy (the ability to produce a desired outcome)
• Lowers the risk of Depression
• Provides an Access to the Deepest Part of the Brain

SOCIAL BENEFITS

• One of Life’s Great Pleasures
• See New Sights
• Meet New People
• Experience a New Culture

The suggested first step recommended to take for seniors contemplating fall travel are as follow:

• Budget (what can be spent)
• Interests (what do I want to see and do)
• Physical Capabilities (how mobile am I)
• Accessibility (are there lots of steps, or lots of walking)
• Excursion Offerings (tours, social events, etc.)
• Inclusivity (what is included in the cost: meals, drinks, social events)
• Culture/Atmosphere (ocean side, mountain cabins, city hotel, etc.)
• Group Size

seniorcuisine.com has included top destinations in America and out of country destinations

            TOP AMERICAN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

• National Parks
• Santa Fe, NM
• St. Augustine, FL
• Sedona, AZ
• Sonoma Valley, CA

TOP INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

• The Caribbean
• Alaskan Cruise
• Mincho Picchu, Peru
• Thailand
• South Africa

Whether or not you use the above destinations, senior travel experts recommend to only do so if you, the senior(s) is/are totally capable and comfortable in traveling.

If travel is totally out-of-the-question go on a small road trip or have a picnic at a local park.

REFERENCES

• theseniorlist.com/travel/best/.
• Winefolly.com/tips/napa-v+s.sonoma-wine/countrystyle
• Frommers.com/slideshows/848278-best-vacation-ideas-and-destinations-forseniors