Over 70s vacations
Our Over 50s Vacations
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
Small group adventure vacation to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
Japan small group vacation, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
Classic Cuba vacation, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Cycling vacation in Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Cycling through the Dalmatian Coast Islands in Croatia
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
Self drive vacation in Costa Rica, Pacific Coast
Self-drive Costa Rica's Pacific coast, away from the crowds
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain
Self-guided walking vacations in Catalonia
Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made
Independent tailor made vacations to Sri Lanka
Umbria cooking vacation, Italy
italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling vacation in the Algarve
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
Orkney & Shetland self drive vacation, Scotland
Self-drive island-hopping through the Northern Isles
Croatian coast walking tours, self guided
Self guided walking tour on the sunny Croatian coast
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
Self guided walking vacation in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambience
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
Types of trip
Activities
Volunteering
Learn something new
Our top Over 50s Vacation
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
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When to travel & for how long
Insurance & car hire
We may be living longer, traveling more and staying healthier for many more years, but frustratingly, most travel insurance companies do not seem to have caught onto this. Beyond the age of 55, premiums are levied, and this is one area in which age brackets do apply. At 65, insurance firms move travelers up into the next bracket, with those aged 75 and over being charged additional premiums each year. Pre existing medical conditions, of course, incur their own fees.However, there are insurance companies that have caught onto this growing market, and will base their quotes on your health rather than your age. As specialists in insurance for older travelers, they should also be far more knowledgeable about pre existing conditions and other health risks. So it is well worth doing your research.
Don’t forget, too, that if you are an EU citizen, an EHIC card can ensure you receive free emergency medical treatment while traveling within the EU or Switzerland. Read more about the terms and conditions on the NHS website.
Vaccinations & medication
In-country health facilities
“Do not worry if you do not want to undertake the walks, you can find alternatives to do during the day. We met one older American couple who decided not to walk at all but simply explored the villages. We managed the walks with rucksacks even at our age. 66 and 71. Just take it slowly and pace yourself. Walking in the high temperature was not too much of a problem because most of the route is through the forests. We only gave up on the last walk when we reached the top of the pass due to the heavy rain.”
Keeping in touch
In other places, connectivity may be deliberately restricted, as accommodation owners acknowledge that the guests are there to ‘get away from it all’ rather than check emails, listen to podcasts and read hourly updates on Brexit. It also gives you more opportunity to read, chat, gaze at the views and get to know whoever is sat next to you at dinner. It’s the most exciting new concept in travel, apparently…