Senior Spotlight: Travel Tips & Trends

Happy November! We hope this month brings you health, happiness and holiday moments to look forward to. Today’s Senior Spotlight revisits one of our most favorite topics – TRAVEL! We know that many of our readers have places they want to go and people they want to see too, so this week we are sharing three helpful reads from AARP to support your next trip! 

8 Affordable Destinations for 2026

This article reveals that the majority of Americans aged 50+ “remain eager to travel” and strives for accessibility with many affordable options. By listing 8 budget-friendly destinations (all in the US) plus recommendations about timing, this article might inspire some fantastic trips you never would have thought of! (You’d be surprised at what The Berkshires in Massachusetts and Islamorada in the Florida Keys has to offer!). 

11 Tips to Find Cheap Flights

The reality is that nothing is getting cheaper, but that doesn’t have to stop the 46% of Americans over aged 50 who plan to travel by plane this year! AARP has listed 11 ways to save money on flights including calling and asking for senior discounts, price comparing on flights aggregators (Google Flights, Skyscanner and Kayak) and following the “flight first” rule when booking. Great tips here! 

How to Plan a Successful Microvacation

We understand that even if you want to get away for a week or more – your lifestyle may not allow it. That’s why we love this article on microvacations that allow you to recharge and rejuvenate win the time you do have! A quality-over-quality approach offers ideas on a fun & feasible stay somewhere close to home that still offers a break in routine to refresh your body, mind & spirit! Buddy and I love microvacations…

We hope these tips help you get where you want to be in 2026!

Bobbi 

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