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