Retirement Travel

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

From the beet fields of North Dakota to the wilderness campgrounds of California to an Amazon warehouse in Texas, people who once might have kicked back to enjoy their sunset years are hard at work. Underwater on mortgages or finding that Social Security comes up short, they're hitting the road in astonishing numbers, forming a new community of nomads: RV and van-dwelling migrant laborers, or "workampers".

Ever feared your retirement would just be multiple moments of finding your glasses before bed? Swap those specs for a Hawaiian shirt as you dive headfirst into an exhilarating chapter filled with excitement, adventure, and fun!

Preparing for the first winter in his new home, ready to embrace the slower pace of early retirement, he soon discovers that it’s not working. From floods to explosions, from protection rackets to hospitalisations, from coping with the death of his hero to trying to find solace in a confusing and abstract relationship, this is a frank, funny and always heartfelt story of how not working doesn’t always work out, and it might just be Graham’s wildest ride yet.

Embark on an enriching journey with The Ultimate Senior Living Series, a comprehensive bundle designed to elevate your retirement with adventure and fulfillment. This essential collection combines two invaluable guides, offering practical advice, inspiration, and tools to help you fully enjoy your golden years.

Are you unsure how to fill the countless hours once consumed by a busy work schedule? Are you terrified of feeling isolated or disconnected in your golden years? You’re not alone. The retirement journey can often feel like stepping into the unknown. But here's the good news—retirement is not the end; it's the beginning of your most fulfilling chapter, and this guide will show you how!

When you've worked for years and saved for retirement, few things are as rewarding as being able to retire by water. The tranquility of the crystal clear water provides the perfect ambience to sit back and enjoy your retirement. Listen to learn about 10 of the best destinations to retire near waterfronts. We'll review why each spot is a great place to retire, the local community, and general demographics of each region.

Whether traditional or off-grid, RVing takes a lot of planning and decision. The logistics of it can be overwhelming, and mistakes can be very expensive. Unless, of course, you've got the right resource to guide you. This bundle covering RV books for beginners to the RV lifestyle who are heading into retirement and want to live off-grid is exactly that with all the RV living essentials inside, it's packed with answers that you're looking for, even for the questions you didn't think to ask!

In their third book of the series, follow Matt and Karen as they work their way around the western United States discovering some of our most beautiful public lands, hidden gems, and revisiting a few of their favorite national parks. Share their trials and tribulations as they hit the road in an RV for the first time in Arizona and hike the same trail the Klondike Gold Rush prospectors took in Alaska. Through a series of emails written to their friends, Bob and Sue, the couple brings the listener along on their adventures, sharing their experiences as they explore.

Introducing 50 Things to Know About Retirement Travel: Time to See the World by Patti Thompson—an eye-opening guide that offers a fresh perspective on traveling during your golden years. Unlike other books that merely outline dos and don'ts, this book takes you on a transformative exploration, presenting you with invaluable advice and tapping into Patti's firsthand experiences.

Remember those summer vacations when you were a kid? Well, that’s what your retirement can feel like…but without returning to school anymore. Don’t feel guilty about using your savings to do as you wish or go wherever you want—the beautiful country of Costa Rica is ready to welcome you. The Baby Boomer's Guide to Costa Rica Retirement will show you how to settle down in Costa Rica in a cost-effective way, even if you think you need a hefty savings to afford the cost of living (which you definitely don’t!).

The audiobook is a short reference guide outlining a possible approach to selecting the foreign country for retirement and preparing for the retirement move. The key point of the audiobook is that for such an important turn in the retiree’s life, reputable, international, licensed professional help is the only way to make the move to the foreign country’s lifestyle of retiree’s choice. The other audiobooks of our series will cover separate countries and provide more information.

If you ever wondered what it would be like to move abroad and just how to go about it, look no further than this book. Rediscover places you have always loved and discover some you may never have dreamed of. The one thing they all have in common is that you can live and thrive there for way less money than you can in the United States. Imagine living in paradise on your social security income.

Let us show you how to amp up the fun and excitement of retirement...by living in an RV. Traveling in an RV allows you to go to places without having to worry about your basic necessities. You have your own comfort, privacy, and kitchen with you the whole time. With the right knowledge and enough preparation, you can turn your golden years into a golden age full of adventure!

Discover how to live an exciting, enriching life post-retirement, even if you've been unsure where to start. Whether you're about to retire or helping someone navigate this transition, this guide offers a fresh perspective on making the most of your golden years.

The stories in this book are all true. Its author has been held up at gunpoint at night on a road in Guatemala and shot with a machine gun in the chest and shoulder in Vietnam. He's come close to dying of thirst in the Sahara and freezing to death in the Himalayas. He's contracted malaria and typhoid fever in Ethiopia and hepatitis in India. There have been accidents involving motorcycles and automobiles. He's had close calls involving lions (twice), elephants (three times) and a rhino (once).

Are you planning on going on a vacation in the USA, but don't know where to go? Are you stressed out at work and feel that you need a break? Do you crave an adventure, tour, or relaxing holiday to incredible "undiscovered" destinations in America? If you feel like your daily life is consuming you, take a deep breath. It might be time to take a break from your regular routine and go on a vacation. If the quest to make more money has turned you into a workaholic, chances are you don't have enough time to rest and take a memorable trip.

In 2018 Maria picked up the pen again and started writing her second book Dunnarunna - A Retirement Dunn Right, which follows their first five years of travelling around Australia. The highs, the lows, and everything in between, are written in Maria's voice. You can hear her talking when you listen to her personal diaries and experiences of her travelling life. There is never a dull moment, according to Maria. Life on the road is never boring. It can be challenging, rewarding, funny, and, sometimes, downright scary, but never boring.

Two Suitcases: A Traveling Retirement recounts how the authors retired, downsized, and set off to see the world. They view retirement as two stages, with travel leading the first, and home life anchoring the second. The first stage is downsizing and going to see as much of the world as possible. Striking out to California, then internationally, each chapter shares how they make a traveling retirement work, combining the details of budgeting, travel planning, and what life is like in a completely new setting.

Navigating the rocky terrain of travel jargon and logistics can be intimidating—especially when most resources aren't targeting you, and technology feels like an alien landscape. The good news? Traveling in your golden years does NOT have to be an uphill battle! This guide is your passport to a world of stress-free, satisfying travel specially tailored for seniors—from the alluring shores of exotic islands to the charming lanes of historic cities.