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If you are some who is looking for an interesting and off-beat way to travel then here are some options you may consider:
- Eco Travel
- Adventure Travel
- Educational Travel
- RV Travel
Eco Travel- Go green!
Eco Travel, also known as Green Travel, is a travel concept where you explore an environment without tampering with its natural habitat. So for a "socially responsible" and "environmentally conscious" person like you, Eco Travel could be an option to travel in a new and interesting way.
American Express® and AAA are the two most popular travel agencies in the US that are known for organizing amazing environmentally responsible tours.
Other travel agents that you could contact are:
- Global Discount Travel
- Omega Travel Services
- NE Tours And Travel
- Artisan Travel
- RealAdventures
- BnBscape
India is a constant favorite when it comes to the hottest eco travel destinations outside the US. Some of the other popular destinations include:
- Amazon Valley, Brazil
- Kenya
- Australia
Adventure Travel- Celebrate life off the beaten track
For most baby boomers, travel, adventure and life go hand in hand, and there is no ‘perfect' time to enjoy these than after your retirement! If you're seeking a holiday that will give you an adrenaline rush, you should pack your bags and hit the adventure path. For sure it is a challenge, but then, what's life without a little challenge?
An integral part of active travel, adventure travel offers you a wide variety of interesting travel options like:
- Expeditionary Trips
- Charity Vacations to distant countries to create awareness about a recent issue
- Volunteer Vacations to the less developed countries
- Power-packed vacations
- Theme Based Vacations like wine-tasting tours, culinary tours or yoga tours
- Cruises
- Know-Your-Roots Vacations
Educational Travel - back to the schooldays!
So what if you have retired? In fact, there is no time like now to upgrade your knowledge on subjects which have always interested you. Or open up your mind to new horizons of knowledge that you have not explored yet.
If travel means more than only enjoyment, entertainment and sightseeing and if you are looking for something beyond that then join an Educational Tour program and turn your vacation into a truly enriching one!
Educational travel is a flourishing part of the travel industry in the US today and every mainstream business organization is offering exciting new packages. This kind of travel has received the most response from seniors aged 55 and above.
Educational sessions on the following topics are considered the most popular among senior travelers:
- The Untold Story of Western Art
- Women in the Media
- Hands-on Pen & Ink Drawing
- Geological Catastrophes in The Cascades
- Great Floods in Earth's History
- American Short Stories
- Life on a Battleship
- Oceanography
- Life Writing Workshops
- Art History
Abercrombie & Kent specializes in organizing educational tours in collaboration with various universities and museums. So if you are interested you may browse through their website for the latest information on packages and special educational tours offers.
Let's Go RVing!
The most exciting and 'innovative' of all active tours for seniors in the US are RV tours. More than just another form of traveling, they have become a 'lifestyle' for many senior Americans today.
From luxury RV resorts with facilities such as golf courses and health spas, to the more humble public RV campgrounds offering great scenic beauty and easy access to outdoor activities, Recreation Vehicle Tourism offers all the fun and adventure you can expect from your vacation!
Recreation Vehicle Tourism not only about new and exciting experiences, it is about developing closer ties with your family and family and realizing their worth in your life and about respecting nature and appreciating its variety.
You can rent your Recreation Vehicle. Or you may want to buy your own RV. While it is certainly more economical to rent the vehicle, buying yourself one will not cost you much either.
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