****** The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st, 2018. ****** Well over 100 entries were received, almost all of publishable standard. The competition Winners and Runners-up have now been announced. Our exciting, new Writing Competition is Free To Enter and offers £200 in Prizes. The author of the best entry will receive a cash prize of £100. […]
Written by Julie Watson (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) I’ve been addicted to travelling since my early twenties. The more I did the more I needed to do. The truth is I have measured out my life in travel fixes. I’ve sought out all opportunities to travel – for work, pleasure, […]
Written by Deryn van der Tang (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) “Everybody out and go to the toilet before we head down the Inversnaid Highway,” said Eddie our coach driver as we arrived in Aberfoyle. “This is the bladder test!” he said before we set off down a very narrow […]
I can’t recommend Shadow Trails: Adventures in Dark Tourism as a guide book for senior travellers, other than for the most intrepid of the breed. Many of the places the author visited in compiling this book are difficult to get to and offer only very basic accommodation on arrival. And yes, in some cases could be dangerous to visit. However, I do strongly recommend […]
Written by Lindsay Bamfield (One of two winning entries in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) Travel for those of us who are older has never been so easy. We may not choose to back-pack overland to Kathmandu as we did in the 1960s and 70s before Lonely Planet guides, ATMs or the Internet, but […]
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Six Tropical Destinations Perfect for Senior Travellers
Guest author, Harper Reid, gives her top choices for tropical holidays. White beaches, crystal-clear waters, and palm trees swaying in the wind – what’s better than a holiday in the tropics? Because they promise loads of rest and relaxation, tropical vacations are a great choice for senior travellers. So, which tropical destination should you head […]