To most of us, retirement means staying at home and not being
brave or adventurous enough to travel to different places. But times are indeed
changing and with improved medical care and more facilities for the seniors
making traveling easy, senior citizens
are breaking the stereotypes and attempting to explore the world!
While traveling is indeed a
great way for the seniors to enjoy their retired life. Proper planning is
indeed essential to ensure that things move smoothly. Here are the five travel tips for seniors to make the
most of their travel time.
1. Research more about travel destination and other
nitty-gritty: Planning out ahead is almost half the job done. The list of
things to research for includes information about the hotel, the area, the mode
of travel, the places to visit, the weather, altitude and so on. Planning ahead
ensures you get the best of the trip and avoid mishaps or other troubles. Also,
if you need any particular travel specifications such as a wheelchair, product allergies, food allergies
or specific medical facilities, do remember to share it with the management
where you would stay.
2. Keep Proper Documentation handy: If you are traveling to far off places, it is imperative
to keep all the important files of medical reports and prescriptions, besides
of course the passports, visas and other identification documents handy.
Remember it is always better to opt for travel insurance, to protect yourself
from any mishap or emergency.
3. Pack all Medications: Replenish your stock of the medicines
for the entire vacation. Pack extra medicines, if you decide to stay extra. Get
a thorough medical check-up done before you embark on your traveling journey to ensure that you are fit
and fine to take up the travel.
4. Pack light: When you are traveling
it is better that you stick to essentials and not go overboard in packing
extra. Keep the medicines in your handbag so that you can get easy access
during the journey. Pack well keeping in mind the current weather of the place
you will be visiting.
5. Stay safe: Remember to keep family members in the loop if
you have planned for a solo trip. Keep the emergency numbers handy. It is
always better that you tie up with travel groups. Don’t pack up too many
expensive items like watches, gold and so on. Have more than one
accesses to money.
6. Eat light: Do not go overboard on food, try to eat light. Avoid
eating food like junk or sweets and stick to your regular eating plan as much
as you can. This will help avoid any stomach upsets or infection or allergies.
Also, keep clean bottled water handy to stay hydrated.
7. Have fun: Lastly stop worrying too much, just try and have
a good time. Bond with other fellow travelers
and make beautiful memories, and try not to overtire
yourself. So, ensure your itinerary is light and fun.
Follow the above traveltips for senior citizens to make your journey interesting, fun and safe! Bon, voyage!
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