Travel and holidays
Looking at ways to travel comfortably and safely, and continue to enjoy breaks away
Making the Most of British Staycations
Collaborative Post The pandemic saw many families turn their attention back to the UK isles and the promise that staycations can bring. According to the Telegraph, staycations continue to edge out foreign trips when it comes to total value, and millions of Brits have chosen domestic holidays as a result. One major benefit of staying in […]
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British Rail train sale
If you feel ready to let the train take the strain, Trainline is taking part in a rail fare campaign, offering up to 50% off for a limited time. And don’t forget you can also buy Senior Person railcards, giving you discount to many rail fairs.
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Top Holiday Ideas for Retired Friends
Collaborative Post Now that you’re retired, there’s no more waiting for your annual vacation leave to explore the world with friends. You can leave anytime you wish, with no need to worry about work responsibilities at the end of your trip. But the question is – where should you go? Check out these top holiday […]
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Why it’s never too late to make your travel dream a reality
Collaborative Post Travelling isn’t just for the young. Before the pandemic hit, we were seeing increasing numbers of older people biting the bullet and travelling to the destinations they had always dreamed of seeing. Now the pandemic is slowing, it’s the perfect time to start planning your travels. After all, we’ve all had time to […]
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Getting more mobile with the lightweight TravelScoot electric scooter
Product review The TravelScoot is billed as the world’s lightest mobility scooter. It’s about to arrive in the UK from the US, and we were given the chance to test it out before its launch. Let’s be clear from the start. This is not a full-time mobility scooter for people with long-term disabilities. This is […]
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Senior Railcard and Disabled Persons Railcard with Trainline
Rail travellers now have the option of buying Senior Railcards, Disabled Persons Railcards, Family and Friends Railcards, Veterans Railcard and 16-25 Railcards from Trainline. These are digital railcards, offering 1/3 off ticket prices. Cards are available for one or two years, and Trainline says that its cards mirror the offer of the Network Railcard. Cost […]
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Five Countries for Retirement Travel
Retirement allows seniors to travel and get to see the world. This is the ideal time to see places that you’ve always dreamt of visiting. We live in an age where travel has become very accessible – even if the pandemic has put travel on hold for now. But once the world has opened up […]
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What to wear to enjoy the autumn chill
The National Trust is expecting a gloriously colourful autumn in 2020, as the heat of the summer encourages trees to turn red and golden. That’s an excellent reason to get out for a walk as much as possible now. It doesn’t have to be a visit to the grand landscapes of the National Trust. In […]
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Best Places for a Staycation this Year
Collaborative Post The coronavirus pandemic has taken international travel off the table for many of us. The risks are just too great, and the likelihood of being quarantined after you’re returned from overseas is enough to give you a second thought or two. Fortunately, the UK is brimming with destinations that we might visit instead. […]
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The Perfect UK Bucket List
Collaborative Post The current lockdown measures mean that our opportunities for travel are close to nil. No lockdown lasts forever, however, and there will come a point where we’re once allowed to get out and about for recreation. This relaxation is sure to come about gradually, with domestic travel being allowed before international travel. With […]
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