Publications keyed to the older traveler can also help. Some airlines such as Virgin, British Air, Air Canada and Canadian have lower fares for those 60 and older. Another way seniors save is to stay in one place. For years, Untours, a Pennsylvania company, has been specializing in two-week stays in private homes or apartments in Europe and elsewhere. The company makes all the arrangements and even has a local representative to help in touring and any problems.
Cruises are a growing area for seniors, and are definitely no longer just for the sedentary crowd.
Saga Holidays, another Boston-based firm that specializes in travel for those 50 and older, has its own cruise ship, the Saga Rose, the former Cunard Sagafjord, and carries 583 passengers at least 50 years of age. Another idea for senior travel is to volunteer your time in service projects.