Holidays – Advice for The Older Traveler
As more of us make use of the time available during retirement, many choose to head abroad on holidays that cater for the older traveler.
What’s your idea of the perfect holiday for when you retire? Do you envision yourself enjoying your new freedom on a sandy beach or perhaps a nice leisurely stroll with newly encountered groups of friends?
For those who’ve retired, going abroad and making the most of the free time they now have can be a rewarding experience.
Many tend to use the time to try new activities – such as water sports and hill climbing – and for others it could mean spending time with their families, especially the grandchildren.
And with a range of holidays that cater for the over-50s available on the market, the choice seems endless for those seeking to make the most of their holidays.
Whatever your choice of destination, or activity to participate in, it is important to ensure that you take the necessary precautions when looking at traveling abroad:
1. Be sure to arrange travel insurance before your trip.
2. There are a range of companies that cater for the older traveler, and this could save you money, as well as giving piece of mind should anything happen on your holidays.
It is important to disclose details of any medical conditions you have when applying for travel insurance in preparation for holidays abroad, for even the smallest details could invalidate your insurance if you leave them out of your initial application.
1. Check with your doctor before you travel.
2. Before embarking on a long journey it is advisable to visit your GP for a check-up up to 6 weeks before your departure date. If you have any existing medical conditions that require medication, you must make sure that you take a little extra in case of delay or emergency.
Ask about what jabs may be required for the country you are planning on visiting and ensure your vaccinations are up-to-date.
1. Check the law.
2. If you need to take any specialist medication abroad with you, it’s best to research the laws regarding taking certain medications to different countries. Contact the embassy of the country you wish to visit, and if possible ensure you get your GP to issue a note just in case.
3. Check before you fly.
4. If you have an existing medical condition it is important to check with your airline whether any special provisions – such as oxygen canisters or insulin storage – can be made for you during your flight.
5. Research your destination.
6. Look through the guidebooks or many handy websites out there to get a scope of where you’re going. When you reach your hotel, make a plan of where you want to visit and identify establishments such as hospitals and police stations in the local area in case of emergency.
7. Lastly, have fun!
8. You’ve worked hard for so long, let your hair down, crack open the sangria, lie back and enjoy your holidays!
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