Signal Winter 2019 Newsletter

8 www.alliancecom.net Make Lifelong Travel Dreams Come True Trips to Take When You Retire ( travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/ trips-to-take-when-you-retire) This Travel + Leisure slideshow presents 11 wonderful trips to consider taking after you’re retired. From a U.S. coast-to-coast road trip to fascinating places abroad, you’re sure to find a location of interest. Go Cruisin’ (cruisecritic.com ) No matter where in the world you want to go, use this site to find your perfect cruise vacation. Check out the articles to learn more about the ships and destina- tions, as well as things like how to get a cabin upgrade and tips for first-timers. Explore Voluntourism ( gviusa.com/resources/over- 50s-volunteering) If you’ve thought about volunteering and you also love to travel, consider “voluntouring.” GVI offers over 150 volunteer projects in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Australia that benefit children, wildlife, the environment, and more. A Buying Guide for Senior RVs (seniorliving.org/recreational-vehicles ) This article covers most of what you’ll need to know about the RV lifestyle including when to use an RV, the costs, insurance, storage, and buying versus renting. (If nothing else, rent before you buy to make sure a purchase makes sense for you.) International Living (internationalliving.com ) If you want to not just travel, but live abroad, check out this site. It provides advice on a wide range of topics including costs, health care, and the best places to explore. Be sure to review the Expat Advice section for tips from those who are in the know. QUICK TIP: The My TSA app (tsa.gov/mobile) allows you to find information about traveling with disabilities or medical conditions and equipment. Where to Find the Best Travel Discounts The best way to get senior discounts for travel is to ask. Any time you book a reservation, inquire whether the company offers a discount and what age you have to be to qualify. Here are some major areas to consider when traveling: • The U.S. National Park Service of- fers a lifetime Senior Pass for those 62 and older for $80. See nps.gov/ planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_ JUMP_5088578 for details. • Amtrak, Rail Europe, VIA Rail Canada, and Ontario Northland all offer senior discounts for railway travel. • Many airlines, hotel chains, car rental agencies, and restaurants offer senior discounts. • Some governments offer senior discounts that enable you to travel less expensively in those places. Additionally, consider getting a mem- bership to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), which enables you to take advantage of AARP discounts. When you travel in retirement, you may want to explore medical travel insurance and be more mindful about personal safety. But these caveats are balanced out by the great advantages of more time and great discounts. These sites offer resources for several types of travel.