Subjects:  1. Personal Finance - Retirement Planning    2. Reference - General    3. Retirement Plans    4. Special Interest - Senior    5. Travel    6. Travel - General    7. Travel Guides    8. Travel / Reference   

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Save Yourself Alot of Money
Here's a great way to feel better about getting older.You can save alot of money with the tips in this book.Some you may already know about but there's bound to be many you haven't heard of before.I am a legal aid attorney and owner of an online medical supply and equipment business and would recommend this book to my clients and customers.Of course, with any book like this, information can quickly become outdated so calling first is a good idea.

Perfect for road trippers too!
If you are going on an extended road trip, this book is a "must have" on your list.Whether you are traveling by auto or RV, staying in campgrounds or motels, eating in or eating out, this book has something for you.It would make a great companion to the ultimate road trip planning book, "Live Your Road Trip Dream".

Unbelievable Good Deals and Great Adventures.........
A nice compilation of deals available to all seniors, most already known if you have asked before buying or planning. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Consumer Behavior - General    4. Consumer Education    5. Discounts for older people    6. Reference - Guides (General)    7. Special Interest - Senior    8. Travel    9. Travel - General    10. Travel Guides    11. Consumer issues    12. Travel / Reference   

Subjects:  1.  Travel    2. Gambling    3. Casinos    4. Recreational vehicles    5. Camping    6. Special Interest - Senior    7. Reference - Guides (General)   

Editorial Review

When the joints start to ache, the salary dwindles, and freedom is yours at last, it's time to reflect upon where you'd like to spend your retirement years. Your obligations are few and the world is your oyster. If you're approaching those golden years, John Howell's guide to retirement living is a boon. It's not about retirement communities, it's about the towns and cities of the United States--what they offer the senior citizen in terms of recreation, culture, health care, and lifestyle; what to expect from their weather; and how much it costs to live in them. Howells investigates the relative tax burdens of each state, looking at property taxes, sales taxes, and whether each taxes pensions and Social Security. He also ranks the cost of living for housing, groceries, and utilities; provides the daily high and low temperatures; and lists the amounts of rain and snowfall across the seasons. From Georgia's Valdosta (population 40,000 and nicknamed "Azalea City") to Washington's Bellingham (18 miles from Canada, views of the San Juan Islands to the west and Mount Baker to the east), Howells paints portraits of more than 150 communities and their surroundings. Doubling as a guide for exploratory vacations and a pointer for anyone looking for a better place to live, Howells's research answers all the relevant questions. Read more

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A solid primer - sorting out the best places
I took `Where to Retire' with me (along with several good State guides - like Fodor's) when I went on a sixteen day journey through three Southwestern States(Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico) where I was looking for "the place"to relocate and semi-retire.Howells' guide gave me a `leg up' onthe destinations that were `definite maybes'.The guide was extremely valuable in leading me to destinations I would not have considered without the guide.(Las Cruces and Ruidoso in New Mexico and Bisbee and Ajo in Arizona). Good for those starting out
If basing a review on the 3rd or 4th editions is a disqualifier, perhaps I should recuse myself. Let me just say that I read Mr. Howells' 3rd edition when I just began looking for places, and I found it immensely helpful: worth five stars. The short, easy readings are enjoyable and make this volume a nice addition to the bedside table. The 4th edition contained a few updates. However, for the reader who has already narrowed the options, Where to Retire does not offer the detailed, substantive material one might wish for in order to refine those options.

Very pleased with information presented
I have read several retirement books dealing with various subjects about what to consider when retiring.Although I am about 1/2 way through this book, I am a little surprised and quite happy with the information so far.I liked the author's "at a glance" tax breakdown tables, and in several cases he asked questions and stated perspectives that I had not thought about before (and as I said, I have read other retirement books).Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - Retirement    2. Case studies    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Quality of life    5. Reference - General    6. Retirement, Places of    7. Social indicators    8. Special Interest - Senior    9. Travel    10. United States    11. United States - General    12. Travel / Reference   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Non-Classifiable    6. Physical Fitness    7. Special Interest - Senior   

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An informed and informative guide to the retired life of the road
RV Retirement: How To Travel Pat-Time Or Full-Time In A Recreational Vehicle by Jane Kenny is an informed and informative guide to the retired life of the road. As knowledgeably written by experienced RV traveler Jane Kenny, RV Retirement will helpfully educate the reader on the many intricate tips to help the newcomer financially, mentally and physically through the full of their RV lifestyle. RV Retirement is highly recommended to all retirees (and even non-retirees!) anticipating an RV vacation for its effective tactical ideas and realistic construct.
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Subjects:  1. Travel    2. Special Interest - Senior    3. Recreational vehicles    4. Retirement Plans    5. Recreational vehicle living    6. Motor homes   

Editorial Review

One American turns 50 every 7.6 seconds, and here's a book that caters to the pocketbooks of this ever-increasing traveling population. Read more

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Unbelievably Good Deals & Great Adventures Over 50
My book club had this book on special so I decided to see if I could get it from Amazon cheaper. BOY, am I glad I did! I certainly would not recommend it. I was highly disappointed because there wasn't much for any one under 60 (62 is more like it).Every "deal" she listed is common knowledge. I gave it two stars only because some of the organizations listed...is worth checking out.But now you have the number so save your money for a really good book.

Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures that you absolu
This book should be renamed "Don't expect any deals unless your over 60."There were very few deals for anyone younger than 60 and those that were offered were basically common sense.Ask and you'll get discounts, you don't need to spend money on this book to find the bargains.

Great deals!
For bargain hunters of a "mature age", this is a very complete guide. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Education    2. Discounts for older people    3. Elderly    4. Reference    5. Special Interest - Adventure    6. Travel    7. Travel - General    8. Travel Guides    9. Consumer issues    10. Travel & holiday guides   

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Unique perspectives for "agility challenged" travelers to Southwestern Ireland
The second title in the unique 'Creaky Traveler' series, "The Creaky Traveler in Ireland, Clare, Kerry, and West Cork: A Journey for the Mobile but Not Agile" by Warren Rovetch provides unique perspectives for "agility challenged" travelers to Southwestern Ireland. "The Creaky Traveler in Ireland" provides so much more than just another guide to the local sights to see and the Bed and Breakfast places to stay in while traveling through The Irish counties of Clare, Kerry and West Cork. Warren has an exciting eclectic personal background that he draws upon as a rather gifted writer. For example, he has been an economist, a textbook publisher, a creator of an environmental education and conference center on the Columbia River, and a Fullbright Scholar. He has created many projects focused on new approaches to learning and education. He was widely traveled even in his pre-creaky days, so his recent series is an expanding of his experience that is especially appealing to mature adult travelers. You might say he has "been there and done it and got the T-shirt" at least twice. So it is no surprise that "The Creaky Traveler in Ireland" includes wonderful quotations from appropriate Irish literature (translated to English), intimate epiphanies, anecdotes, and other accounts of travel experiences, and humourous musings on the plight of the modern adult traveler and the world traveled, in addition to valuable tips and suggestions about sights to see, walks to take, and places to seek out. "The Creaky Traveler in Ireland" is a treasure trove of information that can be of great worth to both the novice traveler and the Irish locals themselves. The text is further enhanced by a series of handy descriptive maps and a center selection of beautiful color photographs of sites and sights of interest. "The Creaky Traveler in Ireland" is sure to be another success in this on-going series from Sentient Publications, piquing the reader's curiosity, tantalizing same to wonder where the "Creaky Traveler" will voyage to next. Also very highly recommended reading is the first book in this outstanding series by Warren Rovetch: "The Creaky Traveler In The North West Highlands Of Scotland".
Great for planning
While we're not planning on a trip to Ireland in the near future, I enjoyed the Creaky Traveler in Scotland so was pleased to see the author has done a second book, this one on Ireland.The portion covering their trip to Ireland is very good armchair travel reading.My favorite portion of both books, though, is the author's explanation of his and his wife's, G, travel philosophies and travel tips.Even though we are a bit creaky, you certainly don't need to be to make excellent use of these chapters at the beginning and end of the book. Recommended for both enjoyable reading and planning.

creaky traveler- Ireland
He mixes history and culture with sightseeing to give us a very personal look at the places and people he visits. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clare (Ireland)    2. Cork (Ireland : County)    3. Description and travel    4. Essays & Travelogues    5. Europe - Great Britain - General    6. Europe - Ireland    7. Kerry (Ireland)    8. Non-Classifiable    9. Nonfiction - General    10. Special Interest - Senior    11. Travel    12. Travel - Foreign    13. Travel Guides    14. Voyages And Travels    15. Ireland    16. Travel & holiday guides    17. Travel / Europe / Ireland    18. Travel writing   

Editorial Review

This may be one of those books that came into being because its title sprang to the editor's mind one day. In any case, it is a minor gem, a collection of new and reprinted writings by women over 50 on the themes of travel, athleticism, and adventure. Read more

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OK but excessively earnest
I am reading books to my 89-year-old mother.We enjoyed "The Unsavvy Traveler," subtitled women's COMIC tales of adventure.But despite the promising title, the "Hot Flashes" stories generally aren't funny. Many authors seems to be struggling to find something profound to say.All in all, a disappointing read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Essays & Travelogues    3. General    4. Middle aged women    5. Middle-aged women    6. Older women    7. Recreation    8. Special Interest - Adventure    9. Travel    10. Travel - General    11. Women Authors    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Travel writing   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Personal Memoirs    5. Specific Groups - Special Needs    6. Vision    7. Women    8. Biography & Autobiography / General    9. Biography: general    10. Coping with disability    11. Ophthalmology    12. frances lief neer,frances neer,04-0354,1-4120-2526-5,1412025265,trafford publishing,aging blindness,travel,senior,intergenerational,low vision,eyesight   

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Don't Let the Title Turn You Off
This book is not about "old people" - it is instead an extremely well written and informative book for people who just happen to be over 50, who want to go on a cruise, and have a LOT of fun. To quote the author ... "For this book, mature travelers refers to adults who know what they want, both from a vacation and from life. Some overworked forty-year-olds want to prop up their feet and unwind for seven full days while the active retirees water-ski." You want to dance up a storm all night? He'll tell you the ships that offer that kind of nightlife.You don't want to be around children? He'll tell you that, too. The author walks you through the entire process of identifying the right type of cruise for your personality, which ships give special attention to the older person who is traveling with a spouse or alone; how to book one, how to prepare for one, what to do once on board, and finally an overview of the various cruise lines and ship profiles. I have purchased 5 books about cruising this past month from Amazon. Some I found a little bland; some were too hysterical and overwhelming in their detail.This one and the Berlitz book by Douglas Ward were the best for me. I felt Mr. Smith gave me all of the necessary details but in a writing style that was far more personal and interesting. Please don't let the title turn you off - I was worried about it too - this book is terrific! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cruise ships    2. Elderly    3. General    4. Ocean travel    5. Older people    6. Reference - Cruise Guides    7. Travel    8. Travel - General   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Reference - Tips    3. Travel    4. Travel - General    5. Travel / General    6. Aged    7. Humor    8. Retirement    9. Travel - Foreign   

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A Practical Way to Save Money while Traveling the World
"According to a recent New York Times article, a quarter of a million home exchanges take place annually."
Terrific Concept To Save Travel Money
HOME EXCHANGE GUIDE: HOW TO FIND YOUR FREE HOME AWAY FROM HOME!by M.T. Simon and T.T. Baker.The authors have compiled an extensive guidebook, the first of its kind, telling readers all they need to know about how to find a wonderful, free place to stay almost anywhere in the world, by offering their own home in a holiday exchange.The book details how to go about finding the homes in the place you desire to go, what questions to ask, how to make all the arrangements and set up your own home for the safe exchange.You'll learn about perks you can offer or expect, such as car exchange, etc.Authors also cover how to handle disappointments, what to do in emergencies, and how to leave the home as you hope they will leave yours.Such a home exchange frees up your money to be spent on nice extras instead of lodging, for a super vacation almost anywhere you dream of.Although the book does not list the homes for exchange, you will find a great listing of websites and places to find the homes listed and to list your own.For travelers who find the idea of a home exchange appealing, this book is an indispensable guide which covers almost any aspect you could think of

A Mediocre Book on Home Exchange
This is a mediocre book on Home Exchange.The authors are well informed and experienced on most aspects of the subject but not on all.For example, they have little to say about the distinctive aspects of home exchanges with children.They often express wishy-washy opinions when a strong suggestion is required. They over emphasize the economic benefits of home exchange while not saying enough about its other advantages.They make a few suggestions that are generally wrong.Examples are their recommendation to subscribe to more than one home exchange service and write scores of potential exchange partners at one time. They also suggest you can have a home exchange anywhere you want which is untrue.One's ability to find a home exchange in a particular place is dependent upon supply and demand and the quality of your offer. They have useful ideas on computer security but little to say on using the Internet for detailed research.The book is boring with only one or two amusing comments.Our family has exchanged six times in five different countries and has had many interesting and wonderful adventures.This book fails to illustrate and discuss the adventurous, exciting, and humorous aspects of home exchange. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Reference - General    2. Special Interest - General    3. Special Interest - Senior    4. Travel   

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Helpful tips for trip planning
Now in an updated and revised second edition, Dorothy Maroncelli's Britain On Your Own: A Guide For Single Mature Travelers, Western England And Wales Edition offers the over-50 vacationer or business traveler an ideal travel guide for adventures and experiences off the well-beaten path as it offers dozens of fascinating destination profiles. Helpful tips for trip planning range from finding a hub town to settle in for a few days, to changing currency, staying healthy and being safe. There is even a handy checklist for what to do before leaving home If you are over 50, going to be touring Britain, and favor comfort, novelty, and being on your own to explore historic English countrysides, then Dorothy Maroncelli's Britain On Your Own will prove an invaluable beginningfor your trip of a lifetime!

The traveling smart chapter is worth the price of admission!
This book is a delightful resource for independent travelers planning atrip to Great Britain.The author starts with a design for solo (whichworks even if you're not traveling solo) travel to Britain, sandwiches thesites in western England and Wales in the middle, and for a grand finale,finishes with traveling smart information.She shares the 'how to' ofestablishing a hub town for taking day-trips to nearby places along withlodging and dining possibilities and the actual travel logistics. Suggestions are provided for planning your trip around your areas ofspecial interest, such as walking, literature, history, etc., to helpnarrow your choices down when making your final decisions.The TravelingSmart chapter is a gem with traveling light information (the packing listis fantastic), lists to take with you and one to use at home prior to yourdeparture, lodging, rail travel, American/British English, dollars andpounds, and restaurants.The author's note in the introduction advisesthat eastern England and Scotland will be included in a second book.Ihope so. I'd certainly enjoy another good read/planning guide by thisauthor! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Great Britain - General    2. General    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Travel / Europe / Great Britain    6. Aged    7. Europe - Great Britain    8. Europe - Western    9. Great Britain    10. Guidebooks    11. Single people    12. Travel - General   

Subjects:  1. Asia - General    2. Middle East - General    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. ASIA    6. Middle East    7. TRAVEL & HOLIDAY    8. Travel / Middle East / General   

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Subjects:  1. Europe - Spain & Portugal    2. Large Print    3. Travel - Foreign   

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Excellent stories about a world
I would recommend this book to anyone who wonders if there is "life" after 60 (or even 40). The authors' passion for life and adventure is heard in the book's stories. There is a clear and united voice even though the book's chapters are alternately written by differing points-of-views, one from the artist (Catharine) and the other from the scientist (Patrick). Gives young people a perspective on life beyond a career.

Comments on "At Sea At Sixty: Reflections ...
This is a thought provoking and insightful book by a well educated professional couple. Yet one feels to be traveling with them. Gracefully blending vivid descriptions of their daily experiences on an educational cruise around the world with comments relating to human nature, culture and religion, this is a most delightful book to read and think about. With intolerance (or worse) so much in the news, reading this book is a refreshing reminder that "we are all one" to The Other.

Around the World with Ying and Yang
This is a highly readable book which will make you laugh, make youthink,challenge your assumptions about the world, and reflect about thevalue of travelling to other cultures. Pat and Catharine, the engineer andthe artist, have done something most unusual.They wisely have writtenchapters alternately using their own voices...describing then reflectingupon the meaning of the people ,places and cultures they encounter on their"Semester at Sea" journey with hundreds of undergraduates. Theyand about 50 other "older" students join the journey and provideseasoning for the whole trip.P and C complement each other superbly, a yingand a yang completing the circle.This is one of the most interesting,thoughtful, provocative,insightful and fun books I have read in decades.Ifyou are worried about aging, this book is the perfect antidote. I wouldn'tface a typhoon and 45 foot waves but I am sure glad the Roaches did! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Essays & Travelogues    2. Roache, Patrick J    3. Roache, Patrick J.    4. Sports & Recreation / Sailing    5. Stewart-Roache, Catharine    6. Travel    7. Travel - General    8. Travel / General    9. Voyages around the world    10. Aged    11. Aged, Writings of the, America    12. Journeys    13. Sailing    14. Sports    15. Sports & Recreation   

Subjects:  1. Travel    2. British Isles    3. Climbing & mountaineering    4. Mountain / off-road cycling    5. Travel writing    6. United Kingdom, Great Britain    7. Walking, hiking, trekking   

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This book is great.Inspiring, vivid, diverse and gusty.
This is a book for all ages.Simply great reading for those with an adventuresome spirit and those who want to be adventurous.Many of the writers are well known such as Maxine Kumin, but for me, the discovery ofthe new writers made this book intriguing and more interesting.Kudos toGould. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Essays & Travelogues    3. Middle-aged women    4. Older women    5. Outdoor Skills    6. Recreation    7. Special Interest - Adventure    8. Travel    9. Travel - General    10. Travel & holiday guides    11. Travel writing    12. Women's studies   

Subjects:  1. Essays & Travelogues    2. Reference - Tips    3. Travel    4. Travel - General