Several hotel chains claim to offer senior-friendly features in all or some of their rooms. Also, getting into a conventional bathtub can be a problem for some seniors, yet very few hotels offer shower stalls, with low sills, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the ubiquitous tub-shower combo. Although many tour operators pitch the senior market, few provide a senior-tailored product. At best, a senior tour is programmed for a bit less walking than an any-age tour, with perhaps a few extra rest stops. As a senior traveler, my biggest peeve is the senior-hostile design of the typical tour bus.
Floors are high and entry stairs are steep and narrow.
On every tour I ve taken, getting on and off the tour bus has been a major problem for at least one or two seniors. Surely the travel industry could design a tour bus that s more senior friendly than current designs. Overall, senior travelers shouldn t look for much in the way of special features. Instead, they should be prepared to cope in a world that wasn t designed with their needs in mind. Inc. All Rights Reserved.