A vacation has many benefits, we assist you with initial plans, preparation, technology, tour companies, grandchildren, moving abroad, photography, etc.
Categories within the Trips & Travels of Grandma articles, give you the choice of the “need” you require for getting yourself organized for your vacation. There is so much to coordinate, manage and make plans for, that without a bit of help, it can be rather overwhelming and exhausting.
Listed below are categories that you can go to under the PREPARATION section. Just click on the name and it will take you to the relevant page.
| Reasons Why YOU Need a Vacation: a seniors perspective | Is retirement a permanent vacation? This credence is not true. Retirement brings its own issues that often were not previously taken into consideration. |  |
| What are the Benefits of Seniors Travelling? | You are the prime benefit! You deserve to travel! By the time you are a Grandma and an all-around executive in everyone’s life, it sparks a new reality. |  |
| Senior Travel: Making Initial Plans for your Trip | Do you have a passport? This is a priority. Take a month to research where you would like to go. Make your bookings 2 to 3 months before you leave. The prices will be more cost-effective. Go out of season, as again the prices will be better. |  |
| What Steps to Take: Seniors let us Prepare your Journey | Decide on the destination. Start asking questions. Speak to a travel agent and do internet searches. Accommodation and length of the trip need to be finalized. |  |
| Understanding Technology that can assist Seniors in Travel | Technology has advanced so much in the last decade, therefore it is a PERFECT time to be a senior travelling. Retain your independence and don’t be left behind. |  |
| Best Apps for seniors to Download before Travelling | A mobile application is a software program that you download on your device, whether on your Smartphone, tablet or laptop computer. These are called Apps. |  |
| How to Decide on the Best Tour Company for Seniors | Eco-friendly Different travel styles Local transportation and guides Access to certain destinations Strengths and weaknesses Designed for the over 50’s |  |
| Does the Travel Industry take Baby Boomers Seriously? | The baby boomer generation requires a more informed decision. They prefer informative adverts and would like to know they are getting value for their money. |  |
| Long distance Connection with Grandchildren | Staying connected while travelling, for periods of time is the hardest part of a vacation. Modern technology and different forms of communication help. |  |
| Taking Grandkids on Vacation without parents: Grandma’s guide | A great deal of preparation before taking grandkids on vacation with you. Consider the age of the child, parents, and benefits to both yourself and the child. |  |
| Professional Photographer -An Interview with David Batzofin | As you visually capture the moments in Africa, these moments and encounters could be lost forever, unless you have the flash instant to encapsulate that second forever. |  |
| Senior Travel After Covid-19 Pandemic | Our lives have changed during the pandemic and will be changed going forward. Prepare now for travel. Focus on getting yourself extra healthy and fit. |  |
| Tips to know before going on Wine Route Tours | Exquisite scenery, historical buildings, gorgeous company, fabulous restaurants, educational tours and wine tasting in the wine estate with qualified sommeliers. |  |
| Want to Move Abroad: where do you start | Moving to another country is not like moving to a new province in the same country you are living in. A huge step can be nerve-racking and seem overwhelming. |  |
| The Perfect Husband: Your Ultimate Travel Companion | Discover how your perfect husband can make your next vacation stress-free, adventurous, wonderful, and memorable. Your ultimate travel companion awaits! |  |
Further Reading
Wanting to know some further information, destinations to choose from, or steps to take, you can read other helpful articles which are under these categories.
Type of Travel
Destinations
Recommendations
Adventure Travel
Type of Travel
How do you want to travel? On the water, in the air, on the railroad, by car, with friends, solo, on tours, or whatever meets your desire.
Destinations
To go on your travels you need a destination! Make a list in your journal of all the places you would like to venture to. Over this year and the future years, let your dreams become a reality!
| Another two fabulous blogs to read about Preparation are: |
| Wanderful – the article by Becki Rupp |
| Nomadic Matt – 12 WAYS TO BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING WHILE TRAVELING |