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  • Silversea Silver Spirit Caribbean Cruise: A Birthday at Sea with Friends
    , · September 6, 2026

    Silversea Silver Spirit Caribbean Cruise: A Birthday at Sea with Friends

    Seven nights aboard Silver Spirit gave us warm Caribbean ports, spacious suites, thoughtful service, and a birthday celebration we will always remember. In January 2026, we boarded Silversea’s Silver Spirit in Bridgetown, Barbados, for a seven-night Caribbean cruise. This trip was especially appealing because we were traveling with three other couples: Stan and Deb, Jeff

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  • Avalon Balkan Discovery: Our Budapest-to-Bucharest River Cruise After 60
    , · September 6, 2026

    Avalon Balkan Discovery: Our Budapest-to-Bucharest River Cruise After 60

    Our 2023 Avalon Balkan Discovery followed the lower Danube from Budapest through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Here is what stood out—and what travelers over 60 should consider before booking.

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  • Mount Dora, Florida: A Relaxed Lakeside Town Worth Lingering In
    · December 29, 2025

    Mount Dora, Florida: A Relaxed Lakeside Town Worth Lingering In

    Mount Dora surprised us in the best way. From lakeside mornings to walkable streets and an easygoing pace, this Central Florida town is ideal for retirees and travelers who enjoy lingering rather than rushing.

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  • Florida Day Trips & Short Getaways for Retirees
    · December 22, 2025

    Florida Day Trips & Short Getaways for Retirees

    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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  • Anna Maria Island: A Relaxed Florida Day Trip or Short Getaway
    · December 22, 2025

    Anna Maria Island: A Relaxed Florida Day Trip or Short Getaway

    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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  • St. Augustine: A Relaxed Florida City for History Lovers
    · December 22, 2025

    St. Augustine: A Relaxed Florida City for History Lovers

    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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  • A South Pacific Crossing on the Celebrity Edge: Hawaii to Sydney in 19 Unforgettable Days
    , · December 8, 2025

    A South Pacific Crossing on the Celebrity Edge: Hawaii to Sydney in 19 Unforgettable Days

    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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  • East Africa: Following the Great Migration Across Kenya and Tanzania
    · December 7, 2025

    East Africa: Following the Great Migration Across Kenya and Tanzania

    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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  • Barge Cruising in Europe: Slow Travel, Fine Wine, and the Joy of Drifting Through History
    , · November 26, 2025

    Barge Cruising in Europe: Slow Travel, Fine Wine, and the Joy of Drifting Through History

    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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