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Travel Web Resources for Older Adults

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People travel for a variety of reasons. They may want to experience relaxation, education, adventure, or culture immersion on their trips. But no matter what the reason is, the websites listed below will help older travellers find the vacations they are looking for. These sites offer domestic and international packages as well as intergenerational adventures for grandparents and their grandchildren. These sites also offer travel tips and helpful advice for vacation planning.

Elderhostel-Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization providing educational adventures all over the world to adults aged 55 and over. Travelers experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

GrandTravel-This website offers vacations that help grandparents share their passion for educational travel with their grandchildren and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Seniors Home Exchange-This website allows people to travel to certain destinations through home and sometimes car exchanges.  The exchanges can be simultaneous or folks can offer hospitality exchanges so they can visit with their guests. Membership is required.

Senior Travel-This About.com section offers a collection of links to various senior travel websites as well as travel tips for older adults. This site also offers travel blogs, videos, and photos to browse through.

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