Baby boomers are replacing seniors on cruise ships as the cruising experience changes to suit their taste and they get more free time to travel. More and more my fellow cruise passengers are around my age 63. Ten years ago the cruisers were a lot older than me. As boomers retire they have more time to take a cruise but most of the boomers I talked with on a recent cruise are repeat cruisers. The cruise lines have plenty of ships and would like to keep boomers cruising and attract new boomer cruisers. To do so they are making changes in the cruise experience that are attractive to boomers. As a ..read more

Thousands of people visit The Villages in Florida each year, some staying with relatives, some visiting on the Lifestyle Preview Plan like we just did and many others renting a home in The Villages. There is something to do everyday that every baby boomer will find fun. Here are some 16 tips and places to … The post Boomers: What To Do While Visiting The Villages in Florida first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

I am taking a cruise in three weeks and I just got a $250 on board ship credit for veterans. This is nice since I didn't know about this veterans discount when I booked my cruise with Princess a couple of months ago. The post Boomers Should Check Out Veterans Cruise Discount first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

Bucket List Travel Can Improve Your Health, Broaden your Perspective, Even Lead You Into New Careers If travel is something you long for, I encourage you to do it. Don’t let fears or worries stop you. Study after study reveals that travel is good for us. It’s good for the body and good for the … The post Bucket List Travel first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

These two ships are recent additions to Princess Cruises and my wife wanted to sail with the Royal Princess. We just did the reposition cruise on the Royal from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal down to Fort Lauderdale with three stops in the Caribbean. It is hard to answer when people ask me what is the … The post Boomers on Royal Princess and Regent Princess Cruise Ships first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

Colorful, teeming with life, art, passion and vivacious energy, New York City isn’t only for the young and trendy. In the Big Apple there are in fact many amazing sites for retirees, or travelers with plenty of time or cash to splash. If you’re one of them, here’s a bucket-list of must-see monuments and things … The post The New York City Bucket-list for Boomers first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

Photo blog of the Celebrity Equinox. Just back from a 10 night Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship, my second cruise on this beautiful ship. The post Celebrity Equinox Cruise Ship Photo Blog first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

Celebrating 100 years By Sunny Lockwood While many dream of traveling around the globe to see such wonders as the Pyramids of Egypt or the Great Wall of China, there is an equally spectacular site in the western hemisphere. And it is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. What is it? The Panama Canal This … The post Celebrating 100 years first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

Surprising Greenville SC to Awesome Asheville NC We took a great trip to Greenville in the Upcountry of South Carolina and then took a mini road trip up to Asheville NC with a couple of stops along the way. Next time you are looking for a 5 or 6 day getaway, this could be a … The post Surprising Greenville SC to Awesome Asheville NC first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more

I asked Vince at CruiseShipCenters why should I book a cruise early, like a year in advance.  Here is his excellent reply which I gained his approval to share with you. Why Should I Book A Cruise Early? Hi Robert, I was thinking about our conversation from yesterday, and wanted to share a few more … The post Booking Strategies To Get The Best Cruise Price first appeared on Boomer 55+ Places to Live and Retire ..read more