| There are very few things that get better with | | | | have your driver's license or passport as proof of |
| age. Our brain sometimes slows down, our body | | | | your age. Even if only one person in the room is |
| cannot do the same things that we did in our | | | | over 55, the remaining passenger can get the |
| youth and our earning potential is reduced too. But | | | | discount if they are traveling together. |
| there is one silver lining to the clouds of getting | | | | Hotels and other Accommodations |
| older. DISCOUNTS! | | | | Senior Hotel Discounts are available at Days Inns |
| Some things do get better with age | | | | where customers who are 50 or older get |
| Older people, also called Senior citizens in some | | | | various discounts. Also, at Howard Johnson's, |
| countries, can get more discounts as they get | | | | Senior citizens get over 15 % off the regular rate. |
| older. Our good times begin when we reach the | | | | Marriott Hotels give senior discounts at over 2600 |
| half century mark. After we reach the age of | | | | locations. If you are 62 years or older, you can |
| fifty, make it a habit to ask for discounts at | | | | save at least 15 percent on your room rate. |
| every place we go to. | | | | Ramada Inn is another hotel that gives a 15% |
| Most countries have air fares that depend on age, | | | | discount to people over 60 years of age. |
| with adults (usually ages between 20 - 50) having | | | | Radisson Hotels has the "Senior Breaks" program |
| to shell out the most cash for every type of | | | | that allows people over 50 to get a discount in |
| fare. As they say, we get to be more like children | | | | over 300 countries ranging from 15 - 40% off |
| when we get older than fifty years. In the travel | | | | the rate! |
| industry that condition translates to more | | | | Hyatt Hotels shave up to 50% off the rates |
| discounts! | | | | (25% off the average rates) |
| How can we find these discounts? | | | | In addition to the above discounts, AARP |
| Discounts are everywhere. No one will tell you | | | | members may get even deeper discounts. |
| that you could get a discount because of worry | | | | Air flights and Car rentals |
| that it may be offensive to mention your age. | | | | Group Travel ( ) Grand Circle Travel is an agency |
| Some people do get offended and are afraid to | | | | that specializes in arranging group tours for senior |
| ask for discounts because they don't want | | | | citizens. They offer large discounts at off peak |
| anyone to know their age. | | | | seasons. Traveling as group is safer and much |
| Oh well, some of us don't care what age we look | | | | more enjoyable. Also, frequent traveler credits |
| especially if we can hear the jingle of extra cash | | | | earned may be cashed in for free tickets! |
| in our pockets. We cannot do much about the | | | | Almost at any website or at a travel agency, if |
| way we look, but we can do plenty go make | | | | you mention the fact that you are an AARP |
| ourselves richer! | | | | member, you will immediately get a discount. |
| If you ask around at the Chamber of Commerce | | | | Overall, anything that senior citizens do, they are |
| or at local senior clubs, you will find that almost | | | | entitled to a discount as a small token of |
| everything in your town can be had for a | | | | appreciation for their dedication for over half a |
| discount, from floor covering to airline tickets! | | | | century. |
| Join the AARP (American Association of Retired | | | | Even more discounts |
| Persons) or CARP (Canadian Association of | | | | Keep an eye out for coupons, flyers, deals, |
| Retired Persons) at about $12.50 a year to save | | | | notices, advertisements, banners, etc that may |
| over 10 times that in an average year of travel. | | | | include some type of service. Majority of the |
| You can also travel with people your age and with | | | | time, you will get a discount if you ask nicely! No |
| interests similar to yours. There are many online | | | | one wants to refuse an older, wiser person. is a |
| and offline groups that cater only to senior people | | | | great site for finding discounts in special |
| and offer them help on medicines, travel, help at | | | | categories. You have to be a member to get the |
| home, food preparation, assisted living or just plain | | | | monthly newsletter from them. |
| everyday living conditions. | | | | Calling the businesses on the phone before you go |
| Cruising the seas | | | | may be smarter if you want to avoid the |
| The best prices on Cruises can be found at Here, | | | | embarrassment of being told that there is no |
| customers can find cruises at almost 70 - 85% | | | | senior discount. Always smile and offer to show |
| off the published rates. When you book a cruise, | | | | them your AARP card or drivers license, |
| either on this site or any of the other sites where | | | | especially if they are nice enough to not believe |
| you can get similar rates, remember to mention | | | | that you are older than 50. Always smile and |
| that you are over 50. Discounts are offered | | | | leave even if they refuse to give you any |
| usually to people over 55 on selected sailings. The | | | | discount. As older, wiser people, we know who |
| rule is that the passengers should have their 55th | | | | has just lost a good, loyal customer! |
| birthday before or on the day of sailing. By asking | | | | By using coupons, searching for the best deals on |
| for a senior citizen discount, you can bring your | | | | the internet and using your senior discounts on |
| prices down to just 20% off the published fares. | | | | tickets, excursions, restaurants, malls, buses, car |
| There are also other age related discounts that a | | | | rentals, museums, attractions, national parks, |
| cruise passenger can avail of, so be sure to | | | | taxis, shuttles, etc., you can save a lot of money |
| mention your age when you book restaurants, | | | | whether you are at home or on the road. |
| exercise equipment, spas, shopping malls in the | | | | Go forth and ask! I am sure that most business |
| ship or outside around the ports, etc. There is no | | | | establishments will be honored to have you as a |
| limit to your discounts when you ask for them. | | | | customer if you have been a productive citizen of |
| Do not hesitate to ask for discounts and always | | | | your country for over half a century! |