SOLO TRAVEL
Retirement is the perfect time to see all of the sights you never had time to when you were employed! Traveling solo is a great way to see and go places you’ve never been on your own schedule. Without the distraction of a large group or even a friend or two, you can focus on exactly what you want to do or see. Plus, you can often visit places in the off season and avoid the usual tourist crowds.
There are several resources for solo travelers of all ages that are tailored by activity, age, or even travel style. Consider browsing a solo travel website in order to orient yourself with what packages are available. Joining a travel group of other solo travelers is a great way to meet friends, make connections, and still travel independently without being completely on your own. From hiking in the rainforest or touring Italy in a gondola, there’s something for every need and activity level.
Remember, solo traveling doesn’t have to be abroad, either. You can wander around your local museum or drive to a nearby town you’ve visited. These small road trips are a great chance to be truly selfish with your time, whether you’re soaking up some sun in a coastal town or delighting in discovering new coffee shops.
CRUISES
If you’re a not fan of meticulously planning each moment of a trip, cruises are the perfect solution. With transportation, food, and boarding included in the price, cruises offer an all-in-one feel without the hassle of coordinating between tour, hotel, and flight reservations.
Cruises are known for offering high quality service and amenities, so you can travel in comfort while visiting many bucket-list locations. From Alaska to Australia, you can quite literally choose from destinations all over the world, without having to endure long flights. Choosing a cruise by destination is the first step, but you can also narrow down your choices by considering what onboard activities interest you.
Typical cruise activities can include anything from bridge classes to movie nights to dance lessons. But if you’re willing to spend a bit more, higher end cruises offer classes in things such as sailing, photography, or even computer skills, like HTML or web design. There are thousands of things to keep you busy between destination stops, all geared at creating a community environment for you to meet and interact with your fellow cruisers. You never know, someone you meet onboard could end up being a lifelong friend!
INSURANCE
We all hope our trips abroad go exactly as planned, but sometimes that isn’t the case. It’s times where the unexpected happens, either while traveling or before, that travel insurance can quite literally be a life saver. Travel insurance is often seen as an unnecessary luxury, but it can save you thousands of dollars in cancellation fees, rebooking fees, or even medical expenses. Insurance plans can be purchased either through a travel agency or separately, and doesn’t just cover unexpected cancellations. Some common coverage options include:
- Cancellation due to illness
- Lost luggage replacements
- Missed flight connection due to delays
- Medical emergencies while traveling
- Stolen wallet, passport, or credit cards
In all of these events, the insurance agency will assist you in either replacing your lost or stolen belongings or rebooking any flights. Some plans even cover the cost of flights back home or to the nearest hospital, in the event of a medical emergency.
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