Traveling for baby boomers is difficult these days. AARP is determined to make everyone’s journey to their favorite destinations easier and more enjoyable with their new website travel.aarp.org
Numerous studies show that travel is the top activity people want to do. AARP research has shown that nearly 80 percent of 50-plus people spend between 30-40 hours per year booking, planning, and researching travel online. They would prefer to spend between 12-18 hours per year doing this. They also spend 18 hours per year booking these trips online, while they would prefer to spend 12 hours doing this.
The nature of travel for boomersIt can include business trips, family visits, and exotic getaways. Online travel planning can be time-consuming and tedious. You will need to visit many websites to find information about booking a trip.
The new AARP Travel website is a one-stop place to plan, book and share a trip, no matter how short or long. You can browse the site. It combines content, tools, and features, making it easy for anyone to use.
Its tips and articles are especially geared to helping seniors 50+ think about places they might like to go. These include food festivals, places to reinvent their lives, and must-see foreign destinations. You can also find practical advice on how to save money, where to stay for special needs and how you can manage safety concerns.
The interactive tools made it easier to plan your trip. The AARP created an interactive tool that gives users more suggestions for places to visit. “Trip Finder”This tool offers suggestions. The Destination Guides contain key information and details about certain locales, as well as suggested activities. A detailed guide is included in each guide. “Map Explorer”Function displays street-level information about local hotels, restaurants, and attractions. These details can be saved to your computer. “My Saved Trips,”Where users can save and expand on their individual itineraries each time they log in.
Travel.aarp.org has more information and tips for people 50+ and their families
