If I was to ask you what trip you most wanted to do in your retirement years, chances are you would look at me and rattle off one of the following trips, or several of them. It is amazing how we live all our life planning an amazing trip, waiting for the perfect moment, and some of us get to go. I must admit, I rang a friend for today’s article who told me what his “best sellers” are for retirees travelling to wonderful places and gave me all the juicy titbits for you… So a big thankyou to James Hermiston from Travel Managers.
The Rocky Mountaineer through Canada
There is only one way to travel through Canada and that is the Rocky Mountaineer. Anyone who has been to Canada wants to be on this train. It is only a part of a trip, but is an absolute highlight for all senior travellers.
Amsterdam to Budapest on a River Cruise
There is three big companies that cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest over 15 days… Scenic, APT and Avalon. All offer something special.
Hanging out in a villa in Tuscany for 2 weeks to a month
Any good travel agent can find you a villa in Tuscany to share with family, friends or a loved one, and it is something many dream of doing for years. The trip never disappoints.
War Cemeteries tours through France
The whole war history travel scene has really come to prominence in recent years. France at Leisure run a range of tours among many others. Run by local war historians these tours are fantastic for the history buffs among us.
ANZAC Day trip Gallipoli and Turkey
2015 is the centenary of Gallipoli so there has never been a more exciting time to remember this sad, and tragic place. You may not be able to get access in 2015 as it will be sold by ballot, but other times and other years, this is a terrific experience. There is many tour operators depending on whether you are looking for historical tours or adventure tours or something in between.
The Shongololo Express
For the scenic sights of Africa this train and safari tour is 5 and a half star and apparently, absolutely unbeatable. An 8-9 day trip where you stay on the train. The jeeps are loaded on the back of the train which stops so you can do your safari trips and rejoin the train for meals, entertainment and leisure. It offers all the fun of Africa in complete luxury.
The Queen Mary Cruise Ship from Southhampton to New York – Transatlantic
The Cunard Line offers a range of voyages and is highly sought after by retirees on their once in a lifetime adventure.
And just last week, James was telling me how he booked a dream trip for a couple to:
The big cities of the world – London, Paris, News York
Lunch in Central Park in New York, Dinner at the Ritz in London and sights from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Does it get any better?
We want to know what your dream trip is? Or perhaps you’ve done it… tell us where it took you.
