What to Do on Your Senior Vacation
By Nancy Parode, About.com Guide to Senior Travel
Whether you're planning a trip overseas or staying close to home, deciding where to go is one of the most important travel decisions you'll make.
- U.S. Travel - Top U.S. Destinations
- Canada Travel - Top Canada Destinations
- France Travel - Top Destinations in France
- Europe Travel - Top Europe Travel Destinations
- Australia / New Zealand Travel - Top Australia / New Zealand Destinations
U.S. Travel - Top U.S. Destinations
No matter which state you visit, you'll find many things to see and do. You'll enjoy gorgeous scenery, entertaining shows, top-notch museums and more as you travel around the U.S. Find information about top destinations in the U.S. and read our suggestions for your next trip.
- Top US Budget Destinations for Senior Travelers
- A Year of American Festivals
- American Battlefields: History and Heritage
- Boston's Freedom Trail
- Branson, Mo. on a Budget
- Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
- Conner Prairie, Indiana
- Death Valley National Park, California
- Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum
- Maryland's Eastern Shore - Kent and Queen Anne's Counties
- New York City for Budget-Conscious Seniors
- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, California
- The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, California
- Top Living History Museums in the U.S.
- Washington, DC on a Budget
Canada Travel - Top Canada Destinations
Canada's 13 provinces and territories offer something for everyone. From stunning mountain scenery to cosmopolitan night life to the warm beaches of New Brunswick, you're bound to find a destination in Canada that's right for you.
- Canada's Acadian Coast
- Explore Canada's Fundy Coast
- Hopewell Rocks / Bay of Fundy
- Kings Landing Historical Settlement, New Brunswick
- Moncton, N.B. Travel Essentials
France Travel - Top Destinations in France
France is the world's top travel destination, and with good reason. Each region of France has its own unique character, heritage and cuisine. France has it all - the Alps, the Normandy coast, soaring church spires, historic castles and more. Add in France's excellent food and delightful wines, and the result is an unforgettable vacation. Here are suggestions for where to go and what to see when you visit France.
Europe Travel - Top Europe Travel Destinations
Europe fascinates. Travelers from around the world flock to Spain, the United Kingdom and the rest of the Continent to visit world-class museums, enjoy spectacular panoramas and experience European culture for themselves. Browse our European travel suggestions and explore the many destinations that make Europe a perennial favorite.
- Aachen Cathedral, Germany
- Auto und Technik Museum, Sinsheim, Germany
- Belfast Murals, Northern Ireland, UK
- Castles of Italy
- Siracusa (Syracuse), Italy
- Sperlonga's Grotto of Tiberius, Italy
- Trifels Castle, Annweiler, Germany
- Wine Travel in Italy
Australia / New Zealand Travel - Top Australia / New Zealand Destinations
Haven't we all dreamed of visiting exotic Australia and New Zealand? Kangaroos, fjords, ancient trees and the endless Outback are waiting.
