Just because you are a senior doesn't mean
you don’t want to travel and have some fun. Yet the reality is many that
seniors have more time on their hands and less money than those adults who are
working full-time. If you know where to look, there are plenty of ways to cut
costs for senior travel.
1 Travel abroad in the off-season. Summer
is the most expensive time to travel as children are out of school and the
weather is warmer. Air fares to Europe are much lower between mid-October and
March.
2 Join Senior groups. Groups such as the
American Association of Retired Persons offer travel discounts to anyone over
age 50.
3 Travel by rail. Amtrak offers a 15%
discount for senior travel. In Europe, different countries offers different
deals. Eurostar offers 25% off fares for seniors, but they need to be booked
ahead of time.
4 Look for early-bird menus at restaurants.
Many seniors like to turn in early, so an meal served between 5:00 p.m. 7:00
p.m. may suit your needs perfectly. Many restaurants offer the same meals for
less money earlier in the evening.
5 Ask whenever and where ever you go if
there is a senior discount. Many bargain prices are offered but not advertised.
Make sure to ask for discounts at hotels, car rentals, retailers, restaurants,
or when booking air, bus and train travel.
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