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chocolata
06-14-2010, 12:14 PM
Several years ago, I visited a website that rated the physical difficulty level of trips for senior travels; i.e. minimal walking? high activity level? etc. Would anyone here happen to know what I'm talking about and by chance know how to access it? Appreciate it.
Chocolata
carm310
06-14-2010, 02:37 PM
Hi Chocolata,

Try the following link. But I would also suggest working with a travel agent, who can advise you along the way of planning your trip. A good travel professional will do the research for you based on your interests.

http://www.aarp.org/travel/trips/info-01-2010/greenberg_ease_of_travel_ratings.html

Carm
Avista
06-14-2010, 03:47 PM
Elderhostel (Now Exploritas) has their trips graded by activity level.
chocolata
06-14-2010, 03:58 PM
Thanks so much, Carm. This is a good start. You're right.....seems working with a travel agent would be the best way to go. Gets harder and harder to hold up through all the things we used to be able to do, huh?
Chocolata
chocolata
06-14-2010, 04:02 PM
Avista -- checking it out.....thanks a lot.
Chocolata
carm310
06-14-2010, 04:54 PM
Thanks so much, Carm. This is a good start. You're right.....seems working with a travel agent would be the best way to go. Gets harder and harder to hold up through all the things we used to be able to do, huh?
Chocolata

Chocolata,

I work in travel - Rail Vacations - but my response is not self serving. Having worked in the travel industry for the last 10 years I have seen trips go bad for some people - whether they book on their own or through an agent. I have even had people come to me for help after they booked on their own. Sometimes I could help, other times it was impossible to do anything but offer advise.

Booking with a trusted professional adds a level of protection and service that you are not paying extra for (some agents may charge small fees for non-commissionable items such as air). The travel suppliers that agents generally book through pay commission to the agent and the client is the winner - you do not pay more than if you were to book direct through a travel supplier but you have a third party working for you. (There are exceptions of course as some travel suppliers charge the agent a net rate and it is up to the agent to mark-up a package or component of the trip).

I hope you find what you are looking for...happy travels!