15 Trips You Need to Take After You Retire
It is safe to say that there is a better opportunity to go and see the world when one is free, that is after working for an extended period of time. We don’t think so. Work is over. It is time to play! From faraway places to more well-known places located relatively at home, here are the best trips we think you should take now that you are a retiree.
So take out your best earning travel credit card and make the plansi ‘cause you deserve this.
- Visit a National Park
In honor of the centenary of the National Park Service, the U.S. has 61 National Parks of which the great Smoky Mountains, great canyon, Rocky Mountain, Zion park, yellow stone, and Yosemite are some of the most widely known. Every park has its type, for instance there are great plains, utah rocky mountains and hot lava mountains. Besides this, Shoshan and Brenna state that there are about 1000 more scenic and historic trails of wanderlust to the readers.
Government retired clients of senior age can apply for a lifetime pass which gives access for free to twenty national parks and over two thousand federal recreation areas and the like. This lifetime pass costs $80 (and $10 for shipping costs), while a senior citizen annual pass is available for $20.
- Embark on a Sailing Cruise
Waking up in a new place every few days while enjoying the best of service deserves some recognition. In case you want to stick around the U.S. for a cruise, Carnival Cruises has seven-night sailings in the Caribbean that begin at $400 dollars per person from Miami, Tampa, Port Canaveral, Houston and Galveston. Alternatively, Norwegian Cruises offers varying packages such as an 899 dollar for 10-night cruise to the Greek islands and Italy, or a seven-night cruise of the western Mediterranean for 829 dollars.
Remember to include the cost of the flights and any excursions you may want to take during the cruise, even if you are not at sea.
- Go on an Adventure
For many older generations who wish to see the Big 5 animals, a safari in sub Saharan Africa enables them to do so. Flights to places such as South Africa or Botswana out of New York and Washington D.C. are usually less than $1000 or have been under similiar lucha type flights from Chicago to Tanzania.
In Tanzania, it will take you approximately seven days on safari and it ranges at 2,350 dollars for a single individual. Cape Town, South Africa has two choices in spotting the ‘Big Five’ animals (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo) one day safari at one hundred and ninety dollars or choose for the three days safari that covers 4X4 all terrain vehicles and food at three hundred sixty-two two dollars. 4. Chase Your Passions Whatever your interests, there’s likely a festival somewhere dedicated to it. If you enjoy Shakespeare, you will not be bored, as there are numerous events one can attend, music, art, and so on. For the Shakespeare fan, Ashland, Oregon hosts a festival from $49 to $155 per Ticket. Scoccalette, If looking for a more cheap art venue, you can visit the free canal convergence in Scottsdale Arizona, which brings out thousands of art lovers every year. Converging art lovers into one place and each person at a time for one location is Room for one more, Bay Area (156US$ per day) busting. Tunbridge Vermont two day event Grand Point North (84and $ for two days) Los Angeles City Music Festival Day Austin $105 one day ticket Texas.
- Go Sailing
You can go for a sail in one little corner of the world or undertake a sea voyage around the world – and it is, believe it or not, cheaper than you may think. Sites such as Find A Crew or SailOpo are useful in connecting individuals who own boats with people who wish to sail. Depending on your skills, you could even sail for free or get paid for your contribution.
Also, you can think of enrolling in a boat share club. After getting a basic sailing qualification, a member can purchase an annual subscription which can be as low as 35 dollars per month and hire a boat for the whole day. If you know any featured yacht clubs summer regattas are held quite often and crew is needed, so contact your local clubs for details.
6. Run away to the Island Paradise
Little islands are surrounded by strangling water bodies, and some archipelago has recorded much unique wildlife, history, and even the climatic zones, which cut across every pocket book. Those recessing in the Galapagos islands in the coast of Ecuador are worth exploring. Budget travelers at Thrifty Nomads claim that people can hop between a few of these islands without joining any tours and simply enjoy the wonderful plants and animals without spending a penny. Renting snorkeling equipment comes at a cost of $15 to $20 while it is free to take pictures with sea lions at any of their preferred beaches.
- Castle Renting where the Visitors can Spend the Night
Weekend off on a budget? Why not rent a castle for the week? At less than $200 a night, people interested in renting castle have an option of staying in a tower with a roof terrace at Drummond Castle in Drogheda, Ireland. Alternatively, under 400 dollars allows for employment at the Kilcolgan Castle situated near Galway in simple reach of the picturesque Cliffs of Moher.
For those wanting to rent an entire castle, Tudor Manor house in Somerset England can accommodate 22 guests for approximately $3400 for two nights rental with around $12000 for full week rental.
- Wander in the Beauty of Mother Nature
Wells that can be filled with wild life even closer than well known. Blessed with plant and animal species of altogether 500000 the Central American country feels like a heaven for nature lovers. You will be able to cut expenditure by avoiding all the decent packages on offer, eating from local food stalls and coming up with your own schedule.
$40 to $60 on a boat or kayak for Tortuguero National Park to see endangered green turtles, monkeys, sloths and so on include alsoappetite boat and land excursions. In the-$above feet the Monteverde Cloud Forest has canopy walks coffee plantations butterfly gardens and wild life hiking trails.
- Let’s Hit the Road
An adventure doesn’t necessarily require flying. How about going on a traditional American road trip, driving Route 66 and other highways such as the Columbia River Highway in Oregon or the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado?
Such trips can take the form of road trips on RVs that have facilities for overnight sleep or stopping in bed and breakfasts for the night. Driving Route 66 from Chicago in Illinois states all the way to Los Angeles in California has been established to cost over $225 in gas and midrange lodging about $1,670 while doing the same. It is also good to plan for food and entertainment.
- Raise a Glass to Your Good Fortune
If you are exploring ways to spend your retirement, consider a tasting tour through the vineyards, no matter where you go. In Burgundy, France, you can take half or full day bike and wine tours for $100 a day per person. If you are to remain in the US, Walla Walla in Washington state is worked by a number of the area’s wonderful wineries. For those who desire a top end experience, Imbibe Wine Tours supply a private five hour drive for parties of 1-6 costing $510.
- Go to Places with the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis is another natural phenomenon that could be easily found in Northern Mongolia, Northern Norway, Denmark, Canada, Iceland Rock, Scotland, and Alaska. While in Alaska there are Chena Hot Springs, ice museum, the aurora all below $200 a person.
- Go Around for the Seven Wonders of the World
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World includes the Great pyramid of Giza, The Great wall of China, canyon of Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum at Rome, Chichen itza at Mexico, Machu picchu in Peru, Christ the redeemer statue in Brazil and the Taj Mahal situated in India. If you are looking for flights to Cancun to see the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, they are not very expensive with round trip airfare tickets costing 200- 412 dollars depending on where you are.
- Be ‘out of character’ in Europe
Re-kindling ties with your spouse during retirement may include taking a beautiful romantic holiday in Europe. Airlines have tickets of about 400 dollars from New York to Barcelona and 325 dollars from new York to certain other destinations including Paris. Sometimes, visit the castles of Dubrovnik or visit the ancient cities and great restaurants on the beaches in Croatia Smart.
- Learn About Your Family History
As far as Tim is concerned, retirement what he calls ‘the age of exploration’ provides a very good chance of thinking more about one’s family roots, family lineage and returning or travelling to the country of one’s family lineage for the first time. There is truly no better feeling in the world than visiting a foreign land and meeting people who share the same bloodline as you, and even coming across the family emblem painted on the walls of some ancient castles.
- Take a Short Trip in the Neighborhood
At certain times, it happens that the most interesting and exiting stories are not so far away at all. Now that you have more time, investigate these neighbourhoods and try out restaurants and museums or events that you never had time to do before. You will be surprised how many undiscovered gems lie just within the neighborhood.
