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Plan For Travel And Leisure

Articles

  • FAQ: Volunteer-- Feel Better by Doing GoodThere are significant health benefits associated with volunteering before and during retirement. Two experts explain how to search for the right volunteer fit for you.
  • Retirees Share Lessons LearnedIt pays to be prepared. That’s the common theme from retirees who give valuable advice to help others plan for life outside the workplace.
  • Keep on Growing with ElderhostelTraveling after turning 55 can be interesting and adventurous. Check out the many Elderhostel opportunities, including service learning and intergenerational vacations, and make lasting friendships along the way.
  • Social Networking Sites Help Keep You ConnectedThis article describes several online social networking sitesjust for boomersand explains how some sites can help you stay connected.
  • RV Travel Lets You Set the CourseA recreation vehicle is a popular travel choice for many. With a wide range of sizes and price tags, an RV may be a good alternative to motels, hotels, and resorts.
  • How to Retire EarlyRetiring before the traditional retirement age is doable—but only with proper planning. This article tells you how to get your finances in shape for early retirement.
  • Is Retiring Abroad Right for You?More Americans are saying “yes” to retiring abroad. But is it right for you? Examine your budget, do your homework, and follow the advice of those who live overseas.
  • Health Club Memberships: Get Fit, Be SmartExercise is good for your health, but joining the first fitness club you visit can wreak havoc with your finances. Do some sleuthing before you sign on the dotted line.
  • Learning Vacations: Travel for Your MindThe possibilities for learning vacations are nearly endless. Whatever your personal interests and passions may be, there's a learning vacation to suit you.
  • Do You Need Travel Insurance?Know what travel insurance does—and doesn’t—cover before you decide whether to sign on the dotted line. There are times when it just doesn’t make sense.
  • Travel Fraud: Watch the WordingKnow the tricks of the trade when it comes to travel fraud. Don’t let your vacation by ruined by false promises and misleading ads.
  • Tips for Using Plastic OverseasKnow the exchange rates and fees before you travel abroad—it pays to do your homework and take certain precautions before you leave.

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  • Audio: ElderhostelsJoin James Moses, president and CEO of Elderhostel, a nonprofit educational travel organization for adults ages 55 and up, as he discusses a wide variety of elderhostel opportunities.
  • Audio: Summer Travel TipsIf you're planning on doing any type of traveling at any time of the year, listen to Samantha Smyth, vice president of marketing at Co-op Financial Services. She discusses what you should do before you leave so you can have access to your finances while abroad.
  • Audio: Vacation PlanningTake the plunge and go on that cruise vacation you’ve always dreamed of. Join Alan Singer, manager of executive personal travel, Connoisseur Travel, as he gives you tips on how to get the best deals for your cruise.

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  • FAQ: Have Card, Will TravelPaying for purchases while youre traveling just got easierand safer. Learn how prepaid travel cards work, and why paying with a travelers check isnt the preferred option anymore.

    • Qtip

  • Search for Deep Discounts on Travel Getaways
  • Check Out Online Resources for Full-Time RVers
  • Consider Taking a Volunteer Vacation
  • Avoid High Cost of Rental Car Fill-Ups
  • Don't Let ID Thieves Ruin Your Vacation
  • Check Airline Cancellation Policies
  • Tips to Trim Travel Costs

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