Author Archives: Richard Lloyd Evans

Let’s be honest: by the time we hit our "golden years," we’ve mostly figured out that nothing in life is actually free: and "all-inclusive" usually has a very busy asterisk sitting next to it. We’ve spent decades building careers, raising families, and navigating the complexities of a mortgage. Now, we finally have the time (andContinue reading “7 Mistakes You’re Making with Senior Travel Packages (and How to Save Thousands)”

Let’s be honest: by the time you’ve reached our "vintage," you’ve likely realized that travel isn't just about the destination, it’s about how many steps you have to take to get there and whether the coffee is drinkable once you arrive. For many of us, the word "cruise" usually brings up images of crowded buffetsContinue reading “Best Alaska Cruises for Seniors”

Let’s be honest: by the time you’ve reached a certain age, you’ve earned the right to never stand in a buffet line ever again. You know the ones: where the "scrambled eggs" come from a carton, and you have to engage in hand-to-hand combat with a teenager just to snag the last piece of slightly-too-greenContinue reading “25 Creative Senior Travel Tours for Food Lovers (That Aren’t Just Buffet Lines)”

For decades, the marketing world has tried to sell us a very specific version of retirement. It usually involves a beige cardigan, a very quiet garden, and perhaps a beige rocking chair to match. They want us to believe that after sixty-five years of navigating the chaos of life, we’re supposed to just… stop. Well,Continue reading “Why Adventure Travel for Seniors Will Change the Way You Think About Retirement”

So, you’ve finally done it. You’ve successfully navigated the corporate jungle, raised the kids without losing your mind, and now you’re staring at a retirement calendar that’s blissfully blank. The world is your oyster, but there’s one nagging question that keeps popping up between your morning coffee and your afternoon nap: How exactly am IContinue reading “Solo Travel vs. Senior Group Travel: Which Is Better for Your Next Big Trip?”

If you’ve ever looked at the price of a flight and thought, “For that money I could buy a nice recliner and stay right here,” you’re not alone. The good news: you do not need to be a “points ninja,” a computer whiz, or someone who enjoys turning vacation planning into part-time bookkeeping. For seniorContinue reading “Earn Free Travel on Your Everyday Expenses!”

Las Vegas has a reputation for taking your money faster than a magician makes your wallet disappear. But here’s the thing: Vegas can still be a great trip on a reasonable budget, especially for senior travelers and even more so for solo senior travelers who have the ultimate superpower: flexible travel days. This is myContinue reading “My Ultimate Cheap Las Vegas Getaway”

Let me guess: you saw “Roundtrip to Japan for $54” and your first thought was the same as mine. “Sure, Richard… and my knees are going to love a 13-hour middle seat.” Fair point. But here’s the truth: that $54 number can be very real, as your out-of-pocket cost, when you use points and milesContinue reading “I Booked a Roundtrip Flight to Japan for $54 – You can Do It Too!”

Let’s be honest: by the time you hit your sixties, you’ve probably seen enough cathedrals and bronze statues of guys on horses to last three lifetimes. If I see one more gold-leafed altar without a snack break, I might just stage a peaceful protest in the nave. In 2026, the travel world has finally caughtContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Senior Travel Tours: 2026’s Best Food and Culture Trips”

So, you’ve finally reached the point in life where the only "deadlines" you care about involve happy hour or the departure time for your next flight. Congratulations. You’ve earned it. But now comes the big question that keeps many of us up at night (well, that and the neighbor’s barking dog): Should you book aContinue reading “Group Tours vs. Going Solo: How to Choose the Best Way to See the World”