Over 50s Holidays
New travel advice website gives mature travellers a voice
A new website that recognises the value of older people’s travel experiences, by inviting them to contribute impartial holiday and travel advice, has been set up by a team of travel industry professionals.
Over-50’s travellers seek wildlife and adventure
Over-50s travellers are seeking more adventurous travel options with wildlife experiences leading the way, according to long-haul specialist Bridge the World.
Saga awarded top cruise company by Which? readers
2011, the year Saga has promised to 'get people talking', has begun on the winner's podium. Which? Magazine's annual cruise review has awarded Saga the top cruise line company in the country for the second year in a row.
The sky’s the limit for over 55s
The over 55s are travelling further afield (and more frequently) according to customer data from Age UK Enterprises, the commercial services arm of charity Age UK.
Saga Holidays' top 10 experiences for 2011
Leading tour operator Saga Holidays has announced its top ten trips for 2011, a selection of surprisingly adventurous and exciting journeys to far flung corners of the world.
UK’s grandparents relax as kids return to school
With research showing 50 per cent of grandparents who regularly look after grandchildren were called upon to provide additional help with childcare during the long summer break*, Leger Holidays, the UK’s leading tour operator, is reporting a sharp increase in late bookings by the over 60s now September is here.
Saga travellers get more adventurous
As one of the UK’s leading operators, Saga Holidays has seen a surge in booking enquiries from customers who aren’t afraid to get a few jabs and travel to the depths of the world for an adventure-filled holiday.
Walking holidays for the over 50's
By now, we know that the key to a long and fruitful life is helped by maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. Health professionals agree that walking regularly, however little, helps make a difference to our overall health.
Over 50s wanderlust untouched by recession
The over-50s have become the bedrock of the UK travel industry – one of the sectors hardest hit by the recession – according to research by over-50s insurance provider Staysure.co.uk.
The intrepid mature traveller
Sixty five is the new twenty five, as the recently retired increasingly take time out to travel the world, says Age Concern Enterprises.
Grey manifesto - Politicians urged to focus on over 50s
A new manifesto has been published ahead of the televised debates between the three main political parties to raise awareness of the most important issues to older voters, the majority of the electorate.
Walkers show no signs of hanging up their boots
A survey of HF Holidays’ customers – many of whom are aged 50 plus – reveals that far from hanging up their boots and sitting out retirement, some guests claim to head out into the countryside every day.
Something for everyone in Torquay
As part of its Green Tourism campaign this year TLH Leisure Resort has taken a fresh look at its new 2010 brochure and developed two separate publications to better meet the needs of their guests and the environment.