5 secret savings for senior travellers
Many would-be senior travellers are put off the idea of an ambitious trip due to the perception that it could be prohibitively expensive. But this doesn’t have to be the case.
Here are five savings secrets every senior traveller needs to take advantage of. Take these into consideration when you’re planning your next trip and you’ll have much more money in your wallet to put towards the more important things.
1. Travelling during the off season
One thing senior travellers have over their younger counterparts is flexibility. With no (or only part time) work commitments, senior travellers have greater flexibility to choose when they’re going to take their trip. Use this to your advantage, and try to plan trips during the tourist off-season so you can see the sights without having to contend with the crowds.
2. Exclusive discounts for older travellers
What many senior travellers don’t realise when they’re planning their trip is the sheer range of hotels, resorts, museums and attractions that offer substantial discounts for senior travellers. When you’re planning your trip and booking these separate elements, it’s worth making a friendly inquiry as to whether the outlet offers any discounts for seniors.
3. Travel with friends or family
This is another way to cut down on costs and can also make your trip much more manageable in terms of expenses. Not only will you be cutting down costs for accommodation, some attractions and meals, but you will also be taking advantage of a fantastic opportunity to bond and create precious memories that will almost certainly last a lifetime.
4. Take your time on holidays
Odds are you aren’t scraping together your limited amount of leave and have the flexibility to take your time and enjoy your trip so take advantage of this. Without the time constraints you have more freedom to seek out flexible travel options like catching a bus instead of a flight. Plus a slower trip allows you to be more effective in your itinerary planning.
5. Tailored level of travel insurance
You’re older and wiser than backpackers gallivanting around Europe without proper coverage. By making sure you have an appropriate level of travel insurance you can be sure that you won’t have to face a financial hit if something goes wrong overseas.
Have you started travelling as a senior and figured out ways to save money on your trip? Perhaps you have some good advice for doing so?
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