Senior Travel - Plan Your Dream Trip

Travelers today can visit nearly every part of the planet. With so many destinations available, trip planning can be very complex. Decide where to travel, how you'll get there and where you'll stay using our trip planning tips.

Some travelers find traditional tour itineraries fascinating but exhausting, particularly if they have mobility issues. There are plenty of alternatives to the traditional group tour; slowing down doesn't mean you have to give up travel. Find out more about alternatives to traditional tour groups.

It's easy to connect with family and friends on Facebook, but the world's most popular social networking site can also help you find travel deals and discounts. Learn more about finding travel bargains on Facebook.

Even experienced travelers worry that something will go wrong during their trip. These worries can turn into true travel fears that can prevent someone from traveling at all. Most of the time, however, travel fears can be overcome. Let's take a closer look at some common travel fears.

Germany produce some of the world's greatest Riesling wines, as many people know. What many visitors don't realize is that Germany is also home to high-quality red and dessert wines. Learn more about wine travel in Germany and plan a trip to Germany's world-famous wine regions.

If you've dreamed for years of traveling to an exotic island, a famous national park or world-class art museum, start planning now. Find out how to narrow down your travel choices and choose the trip that's best for you.

Tour groups offer many advantages. Discover the pros and cons of tour groups and decide if a tour group is the right choice for you.

Planning your vacation just became a little easier. Using Twitter, you can plan your trip and get up-to-date information on discounts, deals and travel trends. Find out how to use Twitter's social network to plan your vacation.

Are travel guidebooks obsolete? Smart phone apps and travel websites offer alternatives to the traditional travel guidebook, but can they replace your favorite travel guides?

Learn about different types of vacations and travel opportunities and get vacation planning ideas from our sample trip suggestions.

Selecting a destination is an important part of the travel planning process. Consider these factors as you plan your next trip.

Planning a trip? You'll need to decide how to get to your destination. Consider the pros and cons of cars, trains and other transportation options.

When you're deciding how to get to your chosen destination, don't forget about bus travel. As gasoline prices go up, Greyhound becomes an affordable option. Find out if bus travel is right for you.

Renting a car doesn't have to break the bank. If you're planning to rent a car on your next trip, learn how to look for the best rates.

We all have to take trips to visit or help family and friends. These trips aren't really vacations, they're "oblications" - trips we take because we have to as well as want to. Read our tips for surviving an oblication and add your own suggestions to our list.

An "oblication" is a trip you have to take, often to visit or help family or friends. Share your tips for surviving - and even enjoying - an oblication and read other readers' answers.

Nearly every trip requires paperwork, research, or both. There are things you can do now to reduce your workload as your departure date approaches.

Visiting a battlefield can be both enjoyable and awe-inspiring. If you're a history buff or a nature-lover, why not plan to spend some time at a famous American battlefield? Learn about the history of the area, trace the battle's progress as you drive or walk through the battlefield.

Share your water park tips here. Help fellow readers make the most of their visit to a water park.

French wines are famous around the world, and with good reason. Wherever you go in France, you can find vineyards and a well-established winemaking tradition.

Have you found a travel guidebook or series that stands above the rest? Tell us why this guidebook is worth buying and read other travelers' recommendations.