Wanderlust does not choose age. Anyone can feel it – from the wide-eyed five-year-old sprout to the experienced seventy-five-year-old retiree. Since we live in an increasingly connected world, travelling to faraway destinations has become something mundane, a regular part of modern life. This is probably why there is a growing number of elderly adventurers booking tours to the most exotic and sometimes even dangerous corners of the world. After all, you only live once, so why not act on that sense of adventure? If you are one of these restless retirees, here are great travel and retirement destinations for the older and bolder.
To Hawaii
The best travel destinations for seniors are definitely the ones where the sun rises high and where the climate can be described as tropical. Warm climate conditions can alleviate rheumatic and joint pain even of the much younger individuals, and it would surely be more productive to add a skip to your step while you are out in the world. The islands of Hawaii have captured the imagination of countless people around the globe, so why wouldn’t you be one of the privileged ones to inspect those lush mountain ranges up close?
This is also a perfect destination for English-speaking tourists as Hawaii is part of the US and yet it has some of the most enchanting tropical lagoons and gentle sand beaches in existence. It should also be noted that Hawaii is an extremely elder-friendly country, so if you get a chance to go sightseeing in Honolulu, you will notice that the city has some truly incredible facilities which are worth checking out.
The Legendary Pacific Coast Adventure
A coastal road trip from Sydney to Brisbane is laid back and yet it boasts all the hallmarks of an adventure. After all, the stretch of highway between the two cities is not called the Legendary Pacific Coast without reason! For one, it has something for everyone – breathtaking sites, alluring beaches, decadent wineries and charming beachside towns. Stop by Port Macquarie’s scenic Lake Cathie for a bite of the signature Australian hospitality in the Big Lawn Bowl and go for an arresting coastal walk.
While you are there, you can look into stunning luxury retirement facilities and retirement house plans near the coastline that offer cutting-edge recreational facilities and an incredible layout of homes. Such neighborhoods are perfect for restless spirits that like to socialize and entertain guests non-stop. The fact that you are about halfway between two adventurous cities and destinations such as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay makes such spots highly desirable for adventurous elders.
The undeniable charm of Portugal
The Iberian and Apennine Peninsulas have been the dream destinations for many people. The romantic and romanticized countries of Italy and Spain have a rich history and cultural heritage that has made an impact on the world, so who would blame you for wanting to get lost in either of these parts of Europe for the rest of your lifetime? However, you should set your eyes for the Atlantic coasts of Portugal!
On the one hand, it is not a costly country as far as European destinations go. On the other hand, it has an ideal climate and the most magical architecture you can imagine. The important cities and ports of call such as Porto and Lisbon have a radiant charm, but they are also not big and hectic metropolises – Lisbon has around half a million residents. Portugal’s Algarve Region is also a coveted area for European retirement on a budget, so if you are in the mood to turn the rest of your life into a warm European fairy tale, so check it out!
Traveling around the world and retiring to the distant corners that are just as ripe for adventuring as they are soothing for your health has never been as easy as it is in the twenty-first century. You do not even have to be that rich in order to have such options available to you. Just look for an off-season arrangement and see to it that it is all-inclusive. Choose destinations which have great potential to become retirement retreats for you and have an adventure of a lifetime!
