Stories, guides, and inspiration from around the world
A calm, personal guide to Anna Maria Island for retirees and unhurried travelers—how it feels, how to get around, and when a day trip becomes a short getaway Anna Maria Island is the kind of place that gently encourages you to slow down—without asking you to do anything in particular. We’ve visited many Florida beach
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Easy Florida day trips and short getaways designed for retirees who prefer comfort, flexibility, and travel at their own pace. One of the biggest advantages of traveling in Florida is how easy it is to explore without committing to a long, exhausting trip. Living here, we’ve learned that some of our favorite experiences come from
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A calm, unhurried look at St. Augustine for retirees and history lovers—how to visit without rushing, when to stay overnight, and how to enjoy the city at a comfortable pace. St. Augustine has a way of making people feel like they’re supposed to see everything. As the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the United
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We spent 19 days sailing from Honolulu to Sydney on the Celebrity Edge, with stops in French Polynesia and New Zealand along the way. From Moorea’s turquoise lagoons to Auckland’s modern skyline, here’s what this South Pacific crossing is really like — and why it may be one of the best long-haul cruises for retirees.
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Our first safari to East Africa took us from Nairobi to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, the Maasai Mara, and Lewa as we followed the Great Migration across Kenya and Tanzania.
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We’ve visited Paris several times, and it continues to be one of our favorite cities in the world. This guide highlights how we like to explore it—slowly, comfortably, and with plenty of time for cafés, museums, Seine cruises, neighborhoods, and day trips that make Paris unforgettable.
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With just two days in Amsterdam, you can see the very best of the city without rushing. This relaxed 48-hour guide blends canals, culture, slow wandering, and great food—perfect before or after a European trip or cruise. Our first morning in Amsterdam started quietly. The canal was calm, the light soft, and the row of
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London is a city that never stops offering something new. From iconic landmarks and riverside walks to vibrant neighborhoods, markets, and unforgettable places to eat, here’s how we enjoy one of our favorite destinations. London rewards curiosity. You don’t have to chase every famous sight or rush from landmark to landmark. Pick a few highlights
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In January 2023, we joined two other couples for a Celebrity cruise that blended the color and energy of Buenos Aires, the thunder of Iguazú Falls, and the raw, icy beauty of Antarctica. It became one of the most unforgettable journeys of our travels.
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Barge cruising is slow, intimate, and deeply relaxing. After three trips with European Waterways, we share what it’s like, where you can go, and why retirees love it. Most travelers have heard of river cruising. Very few understand barge cruising — and that’s a missed opportunity, because this is one of the most peaceful, intimate,
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