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Paul McCartney On Retirement For many of us our retirement dream is to hit the road running, whether by plane, train, boat or car, imagining life after work as a new adventure waiting to be discovered. Retirement is the ideal time to embark upon extended travel adventures that were not possible in your working years where holidays were restricted by demanding work schedules and family life commitments.
As most retirees are on fixed incomes it is important to be savvy when spending your travel dollars. Some of the money saving tips that will help the retirees dollar to go further include utilising travel rewards, holidaying out of peak times, taking extended holidays to make the most out of better rates and utilising any senior discounts!
It’s also a good idea to start your travelling as soon as possible to make the most out of your health and vitality as well as to maximise the travel potential of your retirement years. Here I have put together my top 8 travelling tips for retirees:
1. Take it slowly:
Slow travel is an ideal option for retirees principally because it takes longer and costs less. Extended stays allow you to take advantage of lower cost accommodation and also ensure that you incur fewer travel expenses. It also means that you will have the opportunity to submerse yourself in the culture and avoid the tourist traps. You can experience what it is to live like a local!
2. Travel in the off peak seasons:
Not only is this a great way to avoid the crowds it is also a great way to save money. Knowing the time of year that is considered off peak at your destination will allow you to reduce the cost of your trip and save not only on airfares but also accommodation, car rentals and tours and many other things.
3. Be flexible:
To get the best value flights it pays to be flexible. Avoid traveling around Christmas, Easter and July when flights tend to be more expensive (and if you do make sure you book as far in advance as possible). The key to saving on airfares is to be flexible and if you are able to move your dates, even slightly, you might find that there are some great discounts on offer.
4. Tick all the boxes before you leave:
By this I mean make sure that you have all your health and insurance checks up to date. See your doctor for a complete check up before you leave and make sure that if you are taking large amounts of medication with you that you take a letter of explanation from your doctor to avoid any hiccups or red tape barriers along the way. Making sure that your travel insurance is in order is essential too – don’t forget to take out pre-existing illness cover if needed.
5. Take care of yourself whilst holidaying:
Although you might have a renewed zest for life remember to be kind to your body and don’t forget that you might not be able to keep up quite the same cracking pace as you did in your younger years. Allow some rest days along the way, don’t try and squeeze too much into one day, drink bottled water if you are unsure of the water supply and stay away from unpasteurised dairy products, undercooked meats and raw fruits and vegetables.
6. Travel light:
Make sure that your carry on or day pack has everything that you will need for the duration of your travel time. It’s always wise to include any regular medical items that you might need including painkillers, antacids, band-aids etc. These are best kept on your person in case checked in luggage gets lost and then you are left stranded without the medication that you might need. As we get older its harder to lug heavy bags around so opt for light weight suitcases (preferably with wheels) and pack the minimum and choose to simply do a load of washing more regularly. If you wear glasses – pack two pairs!
7. Research easy and fun travel options for the more mature traveller:
There are so many fun ways to travel and ease of travel becomes far more important the older we get. Cruising is a fantastic option for retirees. They provide an ideal way to see multiple destinations whilst not having to pack up and unpack and move hotels. Cruises are easy as everything is done for you and usually in the lap of comfort. They provide a range of accommodation, entertainment and dining options plus can organise all your activities and day trips for you. Another great option for the retiree traveller is train travel. Train travel is a comfortable, affordable and scenic way to explore the globe.
8. Travel rewards:
If you are planning on doing a fair amount of travelling then make sure you make the most out of any programs and reward schemes that are on offer. Do some research into what programs offer the best benefits and make sure that you take advantage of them. By being clever and strategically signing up to certain credit cards and spending according to the guidelines you have the potential to earn some great travel rewards, which can then be used to help you save money on flights and accommodations or even splurge on an upgrade! Be careful though to make sure that you know any loopholes, traps or restrictions that might prevent you from making the most of travel rewards.
Retirement really is the beginning of a new and exciting part of your life and if you’re anything like me travel is the key to exploring new places, seeing new things and meeting interesting people. I hope that your retirement travel is full of some fabulous adventure and incredible memories and that these tips help you to make the most out of your trip!
Stay safe and have fun!
