Over 50s travel guide
First things first. The author of this guide has passed the 50 mark and, like most travelers, doesn’t feel any different about travel. For many, if you have been busy parenting, you are possibly fitter and more open to adventure than you were 20 years ago, with more time to hike, cycle, swim or kayak than before, now that children are older and you have a bit more time. So let them worry about you adventuring up the Alps, dancing around Cuba, backpacking around Burma or trekking through the Rwandan rainforest in search of gorillas.
Age 50: She looks at herself and sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go.![]()
Erma Bombeck, American author and columnist, from her poem, Purple Hat
Our over 50s vacations travel guide is not about bucket lists. They are vacations that allow you to take the time to immerse yourself in a culture, an activity or a landscape. About having a special 50th (or 60th, or 70th…) birthday celebration. About going solo and not giving a damn. So, forget the bucket. Just book it. See our over 50s travel guide for more details.
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Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From
US $5330 to US $7405
15 days
ex flights
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From
£995 to £1135
8 days
ex flights
Thailand, Vietnam & Laos vacation
Some of Asia’s most remote but spectacular regions
From
US $4140
21 days
ex flights
Hanoi to Saigon tailor made vacation, Vietnam
Explore Vietnam's highlights, like Hue and the Mekong
From
US $9215
19 days
ex flights
Maine and Massachusetts self drive vacation
Tailor-made itinerary to coastal Maine and Massachusetts.
From
£3380
11 days
inc UK flights
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
€1540
8 days
ex flights
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None of our vacations are restricted by age, bar the odd minimum age for children.
From gorilla watching to tracking the Big Five, hiking the Inca Trail or kayaking from island to island in Croatia...
Our tips about learning something new, being open to new experiences and giving solo travel a go.
No annual leave requirements? Hello, extended vacations and big adventures. Get inspiration in our guide.
Book a small group tour if you don't fancy going truly solo, or try a special interest vacation.
We've got amazing trips for both seasoned hikers and novice walkers.
