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If you are planning "educational travel," then it may be a good idea to consider "Elderhostel." The organization has been serving countless Americans since the year 1975. This is a 501 (c)(3), that is tax-exempt, "not-for-profit" organization. If you are 55 years or older, and you are on the lookout for genuine educational travel without any hidden costs then, Elderhostel is the perfect organization for you.
Elderhostel offers 55+ adults the unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the world together. These hostels are dedicated to offering low cost, unique learning opportunities to seniors. Dedicated to promoting learning, Elderhostel provides great opportunities to participate in stimulating discussions and explore fascinating destinations within the US and across the world. You learn about history, the environment and the culture of the place from an insider's point of view, while crossing cultural boundaries and making new friends
What is 'Elderhostel' all about?
The concept of an Elderhostel is quite similar to a youth hostel. You meet fellow travelers from across the globe and go on adventure tours together, in a completely safe environment, without having to think about affordable lodgings and dining. The concept was pioneered by a not-for-profit organization, which is the largest educational travel organization of the world, today.
It all began in 1975. Marty Knowlton and David Bianco, two true-blue backpackers at heart, decided to set up an organization aimed at enriching and enhancing the quality of lives of baby boomers. The organization they set up gave participants the opportunity to share individual experiences and foster new ideas, meet challenges and explore their environment.
What do they offer?
Elderhostel provides excellent learning adventures to as many as 160,000 55+ adults each year in more than 90 countries around the world. It's not too late to check out the approximately 8,000 programs that Elderhostel offers within the US and find one that you like.
The expert instructors of the Elderhostel travel programs share in-depth information through lectures and field excursions. These sessions get progressively livelier and interactive when you join in with your own inputs.
Activities Included in Elderhostel Programs
Some of the activities included in Elderhostel programs are:
- Outdoor Activities: hiking, skiing, cycling, dog sledding, water sports
- Exploring major cities of the world
- Exploring national parks
- Improving Individual Skills: art, music, languages, cooking
- Traveling with family and grandchildren
- Short courses in social sciences, philosophy, psychology and world religion
- Community service projects
- Conserving natural habitat for wildlife
- Assisted Programs for the Visually Impaired
- RV-ing
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