Over 50s travel guide
First things first. The author of this guide has passed the 50 mark and, like most travellers, doesn’t feel any different about travel. 18-30 clubbing holidays were probably never your thing anyway if you find yourself on the Responsible Travel website. For many, if you have been busy parenting, you are possibly fitter and more open to adventure than you were 20 years ago, with more time to hike, cycle, swim or kayak than before, now that children are older and you have a bit more time. So let them worry about you adventuring up the Alps, dancing around Cuba, backpacking around Burma or trekking through the Rwandan rainforest in search of gorillas.
Age 50: She looks at herself and sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go.![]()
Erma Bombeck, American author and columnist, from her poem, Purple Hat
Our over 50s holidays travel guide is not about bucket lists. They are holidays that allow you to take the time to immerse yourself in a culture, an activity or a landscape. About having a special 50th (or 60th, or 70th…) birthday celebration. About going solo and not giving a damn. So, forget the bucket. Just book it. See our over 50s travel guide for more details.
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Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From
£4549 to £5499
16 days
inc UK flights
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
From
£1845
9 days
ex flights
Self guided walking holiday in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food and wine included
From
€1550
7 days
ex flights
Costa Rica highlights holiday & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From
£1995
13 days
ex flights
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
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€870 to €985
8 days
ex flights
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None of our holidays are restricted by age, bar the odd minimum age for children.
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Book a small group tour if you don't fancy going truly solo, or try a special interest holiday.
