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. 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
£3435 to £4777
15 days
ex flights
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From
€1645
7 days
ex flights
Kerala luxury holiday
Experience a diverse range of Kerala’s best-loved landscapes
From
£3049
16 days
inc UK flights
Japan golden route holiday
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From
£2200
10 days
ex flights
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From
£1630 to £1695
8 days
ex flights
Maine and Massachusetts self drive holiday
Tailor-made itinerary to coastal Maine and Massachusetts.
From
£3380
11 days
inc UK flights
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None of our holidays are restricted by age, bar the odd minimum age for children.
From gorilla watching to tracking the Big Five, hiking the Inca Trail or kayaking from island to island in Croatia...
Our tips about learning something new, being open to new experiences and giving solo travel a go.
No annual leave requirements? Hello, extended holidays and big adventures. Get inspiration in our guide.
Book a small group tour if you don't fancy going truly solo, or try a special interest holiday.
We've got amazing trips for both seasoned hikers and novice walkers.
