Ideal Holidays for Retired Active People

May 13
08:03

2011

Graeme Knights

Graeme Knights

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If you are retired and want to go on holiday, your goal may be to relax and discover destinations that specialise in activities that are creative, relaxing or historic in nature.

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Certainly you may want to consider low-impact activities and ideas. So,Ideal Holidays for Retired Active People Articles as a retiree you might want a creative alternative to the sports' enthusiast idea of a holiday, like historical walking tours, scenic coach tours, golf, or a creative writing retreat. For example, a tour of Italy's Pompeii may be in order. You can tour the ruins of Pompeii and shop in the streets of Naples. Some tours are self-guided, or you can hire a tour guide  when going abroad it is generally best to consider a tour guide. If time permits, you might also consider Rome. Rome is wonderful because it breaks the guide rule - no tour guide is needed. You can just walk the ancient streets of the city, shop, and visit the many restaurants. Shopping is always an enjoyable option near the Spanish Steps. If Italy, Spain, or Scotland aren’t too far for you to travel, you might consider a golf holiday. Many retirees enjoy the country-club atmosphere and get a mild form of exercise while learning to play golf. If good weather is important as well as golf, then combine both and visit Hawaii. Here you get to golf in the temperate climate of this beautiful state. Other types of interesting low-impact holidays are available all over Europe. Just choose your country (and there is a choice! Such as France, Greece, Spain, or the United Kingdom). If you want to expand or challenge your mind, then courses are available in writing, painting, or sculpting. Can you imagine having a tutor teach you a new skill from their own country for you to take home? The landscape of Europe will be your background as you learn to enjoy your new art from well known authors and artists. If nature is your favourite interest, you might want to consider a trip to the incredible land of Australia; visit the barrier reef and see marine life such as tropical fish, turtles, and sharks. For those of you who want to see larger land mammals and who are bit more energetic, Africa comes to mind! You might relish a safari and hire a local guide to take you to see elephants, giraffes, and lions in their natural habitat. No matter what sound like your level of interest, there are always travel companies that are ready to fill your needs. Just call a travel agent, and ask about your dream holiday activity – from coach tours to scenic golfing holidays. There are specialist travel companies or just type in a search for tours to find your favourite holiday idea. The only way to see the world is to start today and enjoy your retirement.

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