Seeks tours for seniors
I’m an 84-year-old, healthy, active woman, and I would love to know about tours that cater to those about my age who are well traveled and always eager to learn more.
I have gone with Elderhostel (Boston, MA; 800/454-5768, www.exploritas.org), but it has renamed its programs Exploritas (Dec. ’09, pg. 73) and added services appealing more to the boomers. I feel more comfortable traveling with those closer to my age, people who perhaps would like to revisit places without the nonstop walking and lectures, just letting memories return.
Super-senior tourists like us need a good reading light, no bus rides over one or two hours, no five-course dinners and, I hope, some special business-class airfares.
The number of active octogenarians and nonagenarians who love to travel and have the means to do it is expanding exponentially. What are the tour companies we should know about? I hope ITN readers send in some suggestions.
BARBARA JOHNSON
Sierra Vista, AZ
Readers with recommendations for tour companies geared toward older travelers should write to Super Senior Travelers, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail editor@intl