Travel For Seniors: A Guide to Choosing Accessible Tours and Avoiding Scams While Abroad

Tour companies specialize in senior travel tours that combine discovery and relaxation. These trips focus on offering restorative vacation experiences, with itineraries that reduce early mornings and late nights so you can explore local markets or relax at cafes.

Travel offers many opportunities for building community, which can foster new friendships and camaraderie – especially helpful when travelling solo.

EF Go Ahead Tours

EF Go Ahead Tours (GAT), part of EF World Journeys International Inc, offers international travel packages including escorted tours, cruises, independent trips and custom packages. GAT provides single rooms, triples and quads for adults traveling alone as well as accessibility options like roll-in showers and low-floor bedrooms to cater to its guest’s individual needs.

GAT requires a non-refundable reservation fee at time of booking, with deposits due by the specified date in the tour description. If full payment has not been received by Tour Finalization Date, standard cancellation fees apply and GAT cannot be held responsible for any increases to airfare costs or travel expenses due to cancellations, modifications, or interruptions caused by events beyond its control (Force Majeure Events).

Travelers must accept EF Go Ahead’s Booking Conditions and Release & Agreement within 72 hours of enrollment or the Tour Finalization Date, whichever comes first. Otherwise, reservation fees become non-refundable; purchased Travel Protection may be returned 10 days post purchase unless claims are filed or the tour is canceled.

Road Scholar

Road Scholar, which offers trips in every state and over 100 countries worldwide, was started by two New Hampshire men who enjoyed Europe’s hostels. Today, this educational travel company caters specifically to adults and senior travelers; each trip follows a theme. On average, participants age 72. Dorm rooms have since been swapped out with hotels or cruise ships while still emphasizing learning experiences.

Pre-trip materials detail each day’s physical activity level and any places without elevators; guides are accommodating of slow walkers; listening devices are available; and there’s even an online platform where one can speak directly with an actual human being for any help with any aspect of their tour program.

Scams can be an unfortunate reality of travel, but you can reduce your risk by creating a scam plan before leaving home. Stay connected with family and friends during your travels for added peace of mind.

Overseas Adventure Travel

No matter your travel plans–guided tour, weekend trip with friends or family, or international adventure–there are steps you can take to prepare. From managing medications to avoiding scams, this advice will ensure an enjoyable yet stress-free trip experience.

Before embarking on a trip, be sure to consult both your healthcare provider and a travel health specialist. They can provide destination-specific vaccines, medicines and information; provide advice for managing chronic medical conditions while traveling; as well as offer packing and accommodation advice. For added peace of mind when traveling solo, share your itinerary with friends or family and use an app that shares your location so they can check on you regularly to ensure everything goes smoothly and securely.

Embark

Have you traveled any significant amount? The first step to avoid travel scams and become aware of common travel fraud schemes is becoming aware of common travel scams and devising plans to combat them. When traveling alone or with family and friends, agree on an action plan in case someone attempts to take advantage of you abroad; additionally consider reading blogs and reviews posted online for insightful advice and tips.