[chocolata]

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]

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/inf...l_ratings.html

Carm

[Avista]

Elderhostel (Now Exploritas) has their trips graded by activity level.

[chocolata]

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]

Avista -- checking it out.....thanks a lot.
Chocolata

[carm310]

Originally Posted by chocolata

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!