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Comment by Susana Soltero Liebow on July 15, 2010 at 11:07am

Too hot? Escape to Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2010/07/too_hot_escape.html

Comment by Tony Tien Huynh on July 4, 2010 at 11:58pm

Hi.

It's Tony Tien, owner of One World Tourism in Vietnam. See us at www.oneworldvn.com for touring around Vietnam or Indochina tours at www.indocchinas.com

I'm looking for hearing from you.

Comment by Select Italy on June 29, 2010 at 1:51pm

Dear Members of Senior Travelers Group - here at Select Italy roughly 70% of our customers have more than 50 years - especially in the range between 60 and 79. We help them customize their travels to Italy at their own pace,either going back to fantastic destinations they explored before (Rome, Florence, Venice anyone?) or to discover hidden gems and uncontaminated environments where to indulge in all the comforts you can desire.

So if you need help planning your next trip to Italy let us know at info@selectitaly.com and we will happy to assist you!

Best,
Andrea G.

Comment by Mahmood M Poonja on May 22, 2010 at 9:08am

It is not really a matter of age as much as being cautious and being cautious. It could happen to anybody and it could happen anywhere. The advantage is in having the right people to guide you as you go to foreign destinations. As a tour operator a large part of our clientele are of the ages of 55 and above and several over 70 and we have taken them to destinations like Mongolia, Central Asia, Middle East, parts of Africa, etc. Over 32 years in tour operations we have not had any major accident - touch wood. See www.bestway.com to see how our tours are tailored. Mahmood

Comment by Dorothy Conlon on March 8, 2010 at 9:52pm

When I was in Bhutan some years ago, my guide cautioned me while I was photographing the Taktsang monastery perched on a steep cliff. It seems that an 85-year-old American gentleman, standing right where I was, had lost his footing and plunged backward, falling to his death. At the time I thought it wasn't all that bad a way to go, in such spectacular surroundings. Now that I'm approaching that age, I don't attempt perilous sites but still travel as often as possible--several times a year.

Comment by Jennifer Merigan on March 8, 2010 at 9:14pm

Yes i totally understand about the health issues but i have contact with so many seniors who have had health issues as well and still keep going - one lady at 70 has had a liver transplant, breast cancer, lymphoma and still keeps travelling - she just reckons her insurance costs her a fortune but her attitude is amazing - i am totally blown away everyday with the amazing older people that i have the great pleasure of meeting through my job! In Oz there is so much ageism and through our little newspaper here we really are trying to turn that around and being in my 40s i really hope i can get the generation x's to see the benefit in the old saying of 'respect your elders' as we are all going to get there one day - or hope to...

Comment by Judy Wells on March 8, 2010 at 11:34am

Amen to you both. Attitude can overcome aches or I would never have made it through China, Taiwan and Alaska, but the aches can limit your experiences. I give thanks daily to be in the age of joint replacement. The challenge is pacing, saving your strength for what really matters to you and allowing recovery time into the itinerary.

Comment by Maureen Blevins on March 8, 2010 at 11:25am

Amen to that Allie! Attitude is a big part of it, but so is health. I give thanks daily for my health - I know how lucky I am!

Comment by Allie McCoy on March 7, 2010 at 9:49pm

Speaking as one who's firmly in that seniors group, it is attitude, Jennifer, just as you say. But it's also health. I don't kid myself: I know I've been blessed to be in such good condition when friends, through no fault of their own, are slowed down by very real ailments.

Comment by Jennifer Merigan on March 7, 2010 at 9:40pm

Age is no barrier these days - its attitude - i work with older people and they are a inspiration - there are people who are still travelling into their 80s - we had a reader at 90 visit the states last year - the biggest issue for older travellers is the travel insurance...cost and often trying to find an insurer who will cover them

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