Travel & Tours Leader, Sharon Lucas: For biographical information click here.
February 2021 Travel News
- NEW SMARTERTRAVEL Tips
- NEW New air travel routes
- NEW The Best of France Tour with Rick Steves 2021
- NEW 10 Trips for Multigenerational Groups
January 2021 Travel News
November 2020 Travel News
- How to fly safely during the pandemic: click here
- Rick Steve’s Europe – Season 11
- Stevens Pass Skiing Covid-19 Info (Owned by Vail Resorts)
- Opening/Closing Dates for Major Ski Resorts
- American Airlines – American Way – “Which Ski Resort Fits Your Personality?”
Best Virtual Tours click here to view
Articles – Good To Know
- Some Airlines don’t show up on Airfare Shopping Sites (like Kayak, Hipmunk, Google Flights): LA Times Travel
- Only two companies command 93% of the online hotel booking market: See the KOMO News story
- After researching hotels on a consolidation site, you get the best deals/guarantees by joining a hotel’s discount club and booking directly at the hotel website- See Frommers Tips
Other Resources
- Traveling Solo – articles, resources, tours See Solo Traveler World article
- Great travel resource for women looking for group travel, solo travel, articles or other relevant info. Read JourneyWoman Article
- Free Classes @ Rick Steve’s Edmonds, Wa location; many classes offered on locations in Europe; Languages, Voluntourism See Rick’s Europe website
- Up to date, thorough travel information on many destinations: (click the links to connect)
- All big cities offer “free” (pay what you want) or low cost walking tours, 2 to 4 hours, that are a great way to see and learn about a city. Here are a few resources: (click the links to connect)
- Travel Blogs aimed at retirees, with great first hand experience and advice: (click the links to connect)
- Retired and Traveling
- Travel Past 50
- The Traveling Boomers
- My Itchy Travel Feet
- Additional Travel Blogs
Reputable Guided Tours / Travel Companies (click the links to connect)
- Costco Travel – great rates on rental cars and package vacations Costco Travel
- National Geographic Expeditions – expensive, but high quality National Geographic Expeditions
- Rick Steve’s Europe
- Europe mid-price travel: Rick Steve’s Travel
- Rick Steves’ Europe Season 11 Sneak Peak
- Austin Adventures – small groups, mid-price, many options Austin Adventures
- Intrepid Travel -small groups, budget, great for Africa and Asia Intrepid Travel
- Ideas for exploring the U.S./North America:
- River cruises and more – American Cruise Lines River Cruises
- Nat’l Parks Adventure – REI National Park Trips
- Rail Vacations – Vacations by Rail