Adventures in travel are not for the young alone. As the Pepsi generation raises on “for those who think young” settles into its silver years, their adventures in travel are not slowing down. These include such experiences as cycling holidays and expedition cruises, often in smaller groups that can sidestep overcrowded spots and form stronger connections with locals.
A Bank of America report releases this quarter shows that spending is growing fastest among consumers age 59 and older, and that’s powering the economy. Dollars doled out by Baby Boomers on everything from vacations to gourmet meals has showed to be significantly stronger than similar spending by younger cohorts, according to the survey. Spending by seniors age 59 and older spikes especially around April and then again at the end of summer.
Research And Statics
Firstly, the research shows that, while older Americans tend to spend less, discretionary purchases are now easier to bankroll, especially when mortgages have long been disposes in their primary residences. Recent Federal Reserve data shows that from 2019 to 2022, the median net worth in America, adjustes for inflation, surge by more than a third (37 percent), marking an historic upswing in wealth that followed rising home prices and stock market gains.
Americans aged 55-64 bring a median net worth of $364,500, according to numbers releases by the Survey of Consumer Finances earlier this year. People aged 65-74 had a median net worth of $409,900, and those 75 and older had $335,600 (note: these averages are skewed due to large fortunes held by a smaller number of the very richest Americans). Finally, the BofA report highlights that Boomers owned around $80 trillion in assets as of the end of last June.
Adventures in Travel: Ultimate Tours for Baby Boomers
So what adventures in travel await those who now possess the time, the money and the good health to start living the dream? Here are 13 exciting travel adventures to satisfy the desire to see the world and be fit and healthy while doing it.
National Parks RV Trip: Adventures in Travel
Blacksford rents fully stocked Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago with an all-inclusive pricing model that includes unlimited miles, bedding, kitchen and bath supplies, a free annual pass to the national parks, 24-hour roadside assistance and no generator fees. www.blacksford.com
Fly to Antarctica
Moreover, book a fly-and-cruise expedition to Antarctica through Adventure Life and avoid sailing through the turbulent waters of the Drake Passage. Instead, fly two hours from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, then board the Magellan Explorer ship and cruise among the icebergs, penguins, seals and whales of the white continent. Each day, disembark to explore the frozen landscape with expert polar guides. www.adventure-life.com/antarctica
Treasures of the Seine
Furthermore, cruise France’s Seine River from Paris to Le Havre and back with Silver Travel Award-winning Riviera River Cruises, taking in cultural and historical treasures along the way. Explore iconic Paris, walk through the medieval city of Rouen, visit Monet’s house and the gardens of his paintings, honor the memory of World War II heroes on Normandy’s historic beaches, see the pastel-colored waterfront houses of Honfleur’s harbor and more. www.rivierarivercruises.com
Yellowstone Adventures: Adventures in Travel
Set on the edge of Yellowstone in Big Sky, Montana, The Wilson Hotel serves as a basecamp for adventure throughout the year. Guests can hike, bike and horseback ride on nearby trails, float or fish the Gallatin River, explore the national park’s natural wonders and wildlife, snowshoe and snowmobile a wintry landscape or ski 5,850 acres of terrain on Lone Peak, returning to the comfort of The Wilson’s suites. thewilsonhotel.com
Cycle Across France
Adventures in travel can extend from the culinary capital of Lyon to the wine mecca of Bordeaux in an epic cycling tour. Ride & Seek meshes remarkable pre-historic sites with a gastronomic odyssey across southern France. The tour is defined by a remarkable diversity of cuisine, landscapes, and history along the route. rideandseek.com
Amazon Ecolodge Adventure: Adventures in Travel
Experience the astounding biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest during a stay at Ecuador’s Sacha Lodge. The 5,000-acre private ecological reserve surrounding the lodge is home to more than 600 bird species and other wildlife, providing guests an up-close opportunity to learn about the rainforest from naturalists and native Quechua guides. www.sachalodge.com
Jackson Hole Glamping
Wyoming’s Fireside Resort offers 25 luxuriously outfitted tiny house rental units designed by Wheelhaus just a short distance from Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole ski slopes, making it the perfect place to stay for a winter ski trip. www.firesidejacksonhole.com
Galapagos Yacht Adventure
The Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel has joined forces with Scalesia Galapagos Lodge to offer a weeklong program that includes day trips aboard the yacht Sea Lion, glamping in luxury tents on Isabela Island, and visits to remote locations that highlight the incredible diversity of the archipelago. Also you can checkout this www.scalesialodge.com
Tour de France in Italy
Join Tourissimo in Emilia Romagna, Italy this summer for a once-in-a-century cycling vacation. Besides, Guests will stay at the luxurious Lungomare 4-Star Bike Hotel in Cesenatico, witness the Tour de France live, and cycle between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains. www.tourissimo.travel/tour-de-france
Hut-to-Hut Utah MTB Excursion
Adventures in travel can include the Aquarius Trail Hut System for a backcountry mountain biking experience. Moreover, a system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen has been strategically placed along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry. aquariustrail.com
Yellowstone Family Rafting and Riding: Adventures in Travel
This three-day whitewater rafting and horseback-riding package from Flying Pig Adventures offers families the opportunity to experience the Yellowstone National Park area like never before. Furthermore, The thrill of witnessing one of nature’s most iconic environments, tackling rough terrain on horseback and running class III rapids are part and parcel of this adventure in travel. www.flyingpigrafting.com
Cycle California’s Coastline
Escape Adventures is excited to offer a six-day cycling tour of California’s Central Coast from Santa Barbara to Big Sur. Tour highlights include the iconic Highway 1, Piedras Blancas Light Station, Monarch Butterfly Grove, Harmony Headlands State Park, McWay Falls, Point Lobos, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and cycling the world-famous 17-Mile Drive. escapeadventures.com.
Active in Crans-Montana
Located in the Swiss Alps with views that stretch across the Valais valley, from the Swiss Matterhorn on the left to the French Mont Blanc massif on the right, a visit to Crans-Montana, Switzerland brings on the awe. With majestic views of the Rhône Valley and 12,000-foot peaks, the destination offers skiing and snowboarding for all levels, and cross-country options from the village to the Plaine Morte. In summer find hundreds of miles for walking, hiking, and biking, as well as golf on the course that hosts the Omega European Masters, all around lakes and ponds for swimming, paddling, and fishing. www.bestofthealps.com/en/d/crans-montana
** Those interested in upgrading their Crans-Montana adventures in travel can consider a stay at Six Senses Crans-Montana. From a new cheesemaking experience in the Alps, to spa experiences that pamper pets and a ski retreat with Italian ski champion, Giorgio Rocca, 2024 is the time and Six Senses Crans-Montana is the place … read on:
Spring Ski & Yoga Retreat
The property’s first Ski & Yoga Retreat will be held from March 7th-10th, 2024. Open to all levels, former Slalom World Ski Champion, Giorgio Rocca, will help guests gain flexibility, strength and relaxation on and off the piste. During this four-day retreat, participants will have an exclusive dinner with Rocca, and three days of dedicated ski class with the champion. Rocca will incorporate yoga, fitness preparation, biohacking and sound healing recovery into the curated routine. Rates start at $6,033/person.
Cheesemaking in the Swiss Alps
Guests will learn the secrets of traditional cheesemaking during this 90-minute session where participants will learn how to make cheese by hand. Besides, While the cheese is resting, guests can visit and tour a beautiful Swiss hamlet.
Dog Spa with Swiss Chocolate: Adventures in Travel
Finally – The specialized Paw Paw Program invites dogs to the resort for a lavish spa experience. The program includes nutritious meals to satiate pets while they are pampered with hydrating paw massages, body blowouts and signature facial cleanses. Other spa highlights for humans include the 60-minute Swiss chocolate wrap with exfoliating salts from the Swiss Anzeindaz Glacier and a pure cocoa body mask.
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