{"id":98889783,"date":"2017-06-02T11:06:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T15:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98889783"},"modified":"2020-05-15T04:38:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T08:38:54","slug":"5-trendy-travel-experiences-for-retirees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/5-trendy-travel-experiences-for-retirees\/","title":{"rendered":"Ageless Adventures: 5 Trendy Travel Experiences for Retirees"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re over 65 and enjoying your retirement while globetrotting, then you’d also probably be curious about what other retirees are doing on their travels. Who knows? Some ideas might inspire you the next time you plan a vacation or some cheap flight deals come across your way. Here are 5 hot travel trends that are being embraced by retired travelers, and which can help you plot out your next adventure.<\/p>\n

Going on a Pilgrimage<\/h2>\n

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If you want to reaffirm your faith or follow in the footsteps of the leaders of your faith, then why not visit the relevant holy sites and also make a holiday out of it? Killing two birds with one stone is something retirees love doing on holiday. Imagine enjoying Rome in all its glory while also timing it to catch a rare Papal Mass in Vatican City, relaxing while floating on the Dead Sea while also making numerous Holy Land stops, or even trekking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James)\u00a0through the mountains of France and Spain.<\/p>\n

Volunteering While Abroad<\/h2>\n

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A\u00a0lot of people think “voluntourism” is something that only\u00a0millennials do. Think again. More and more retirees are flocking to other countries to use their time, talents, and abilities to serve others. While most seniors feel this is a great way to give back while also immersing oneself in a foreign culture, it also means that retirement isn’t the final chapter in using a lifetime of skills earned in administration, teaching, or counseling (to name just a few).<\/p>\n

Looking for cheap flight deals? Check out these low fares to hundreds of great destinations!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Going Glamping<\/h2>\n

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While luxury camping\u00a0may not be exactly\u00a0what you grew up with, it is a popular\u00a0option for many retirees. Imagine being pampered while still being close to nature – the best of both worlds, right? Modern “glamping” options\u00a0could include enjoying a 5-course meal while sitting out under the African sky, or even sampling some fine wines in front of a fireplace right outside your very own luxury yurt<\/a> in the Californian\u00a0wilderness.<\/p>\n

Walking Down Memory Lane<\/h2>\n

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Remember that Sicilian village your\u00a0mother used to describe so vividly, or that old pub in Dublin where your parents first met? Yes, walking\u00a0down memory lane can be a great inspiration for travel. More and more\u00a0travelers\u00a0are seeking out locations from their past, and have successfully found them thanks to online resources that are easily accessible. Planning a trip to the “old country” to visit places from your\u00a0childhood, or places that are special to your family can make for an emotionally satisfying journey, and one which you can inspire the next generation to make too.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Check out this other trend senior travelers are embracing and enjoying – the unhurried art of slow travel!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Eating\u00a0Like the Locals, With the Locals<\/h2>\n

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Love food and cooking as much as travel? Sites like Traveling Spoon<\/a> connect\u00a0you with locals all around the world who open their homes so you can learn to cook and eat a home-prepared meal with them. The authenticity can be a welcome escape from tourist trap hotels that may be overpriced, and also give you the chance to learn some new culinary\u00a0techniques. Besides, what brings people together more effectively than food?<\/p>\n

We hope these ideas have inspired you, and the next time you plan a trip or find some cheap flight\u00a0deals online, just follow your heart to parts unknown! Bon voyage!<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you retired and love to travel? What’s the inspiration for your next trip? Tell us!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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