Travel Like a Millionaire – on a Retirement Budget!
Category: Travel
February 14, 2023 — Travel is often the number one thing that people say they look forward to when they retire. Many yearn for far off, exotic destinations – like a glacier in New Zealand, African safari, or Alaskan cruise. Travel goals for others are more modest, like touring all of the National Parks or a trip to Arizona. Time is not a problem for most retired people – their biggest challenge is often coming up with the money to make the trips they dream about. This article will cover a range of budget ideas that can help not only make those trips possible, but upgrade the experience too. We look forward to your suggestions as well.
Luxury Travel on a Retirement Budget – 11 Ideas
Be flexible. Perhaps you’ve seen the emails – travel to San Francisco for $59! The airlines, hotels, and tour operators do offer great deals in slow periods, but you have to be ready to take advantage of them. Think about what it would take to get ready for any kind of adventure that might come up, and plan to act when you see an offer that appeals. This especially applies to budget airlines like Avelo, which has resort destinations.
Comments on "Travel Like a Millionaire – on a Retirement Budget!"
Pat R says:
Arizona is NOT slow in snowbird season. It's booked a year or more in advance. Slow time is May to September. I love summer here. Best weather and few people. Restaurants even have better prices.
Editor's Note: Thanks for that correction Pat. That was a silly mistake, now corrected.
Craig W says:
Nice website, John, very well done and quite informative.
Admin says:
I like a lot of these ideas, but the one with the biggest appeal is the house swapping one. Saving big dollars on lodging and living in a really nice home and location sounds appealing!
Lindy says:
We save lots of cash by bringing lunch and dinners with us on trips. Usually hotels serve breakfasts and we buy a bunch of ready-made meals at either Costco or Trader Joe's to heat up in the microwave. Or, I make my own! It is fun to compare prices at local grocery stores when we run out.