The summer travel season is here and whether you are hitting the road or taking to the skies, don’t pack your bags without checking your travel insurance. While away from home, even a minor medical issue can turn into an expensive ordeal.
Don’t assume all plans are created equal
‘Joie de Vivre’ or the ‘Joy of Life’ is something that takes on a whole new meaning when you retire. This is particularly true if you retire by the beach to enjoy a laidback lifestyle with plenty of excitement.
I could never resist the call of the trail – Buffalo Bill
Americans have specialized in alternative lifestyles that can be traced back to Thoreau’s call to step to the beat of a different drum.
But as reported recently by AARP, these ‘snowbirds’ can be in a vulnerable position when traveling to a new location, as they are often away from their core friends, family and familiar surroundings. And when they’re vulnerable, these Boomers and retirees can be easy picking for scammers.
At some point I will consider stopping driving. I am not there yet, but sometimes traveling awawy from home poses such opportunities. I recently went to Houston for a family wedding. I was told that "you could not get around Houston without a car." I had no interest or intentions of renting a car. So I took a shuttle from the airport for $23 to downtown Houston, and later realized I could take a public bus back to the airport for only $4.50.