Category Archives: Travel Tips

The Best Shoes to Pack When Traveling

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We’d like to thank Rae Steinbach for this fantastic guest post! An avid traveler, Rae is also a passionate foodie and, of course, writer.   If you’re traveling for a long period, it’s natural to wonder what you’ll need over the course of that time. Traveling, even long-term can be surprisingly affordable, but partof that involves […]


Traveling in Retirement: Staying Safe and Within Budget During Your Vacation

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Thanks to Sharon Wagner from SeniorFriendly.info for this great guest blog post. One more senior-friendly travel tip: check in with your Personal Travel Concierge at SkyMedTravel.com to plan your trip. If you book with us, you get a SkyMed Trip Essentials membership free! Retirement is supposed to be the time in life where you get to […]


Ecotourism: What is Green Travel?

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“Green travel,” or ecotourism, has been picking up steam for years along with voluntourism and sustainability: fortunately for Mother Nature, it’s part of a triumvirate that’s sticking close to the top of travel trends around the world. But what exactly is green travel? For starters, it’s more than choosing to vacation in a national park. […]


How to Get Your Car Ready for a Road Trip

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No doubt with the holiday season fast approaching there is at least one road trip in your future to go see family and friends. Regardless of how you feel about hitting the road (we know, we know), it’s always a good idea to prepare. Here are a few tips on how to get your car […]


Budget-Savvy Travel Tips for Seniors on the Go

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This guest post was written by Sharon Wagner, editor of www.seniorfriendly.info, a user-friendly site that offers “tips, tricks, and advice to stay active and engaged as you age.” Good news for senior travelers!  You don’t need to spend a fortune in order to be able to take your retirement on the road.  Whether your trading in […]


Top 10 Surfing Beaches in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

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Mexico is a paradise for water sports and surfing is no exception! With over 4,500 miles of coastline, it’s been hosting surfers since the heyday of the VW combie. As surfing gained in popularity with the luxury trendsetters, families, and the less “gnarly” travelers, hotels in destinations like the Riviera Nayarit have added the sport […]