This is one of my favorite classic movies. And why not? The film is full of Italian style and grace. The scenery is breathtaking. The villages are lovely. The people are charming..., And the pasta, and wine... Delicioso! Join Us “Under The Tuscan Sun”! Smart Senior Travelers By: Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker / Out & About few decades ago people who were aging A rarely went out in public. Our society had a narrow out of sight, out of mind mentality, and even though it was depressing, the elderly were expected to quietly live out their lives dressed in black and therapeutic shoes. Now, thankfully it’s a very different world, and in spite of ongoing ailments and conditions, seniors are active and enjoying destinations which can be explored even though the travelers may have some limitations. Thanks to maintenance medications, and portable devices 36 Early Bird Special! $ 3499. Air included pp dbl. occ So when my husband Ray and I decided to host a European tour, Collette’s Spotlight on Tuscany tour with Florence, Lucca, Siena, and more was a natural choice. Plus, we’ll actually be under the Tuscan Sun, and there’ll be no pesky packing and unpacking. We’ll be staying in the delightful spa resort town of Montecatini in a four star hotel just a short walk from the charming city center. In fact, one of my best friends, Iris Newman, who already had the good sense to take this trip, has told me that exploring Montecatini, meeting its locals, and enjoying spontaneous casual gatherings at the end of the day were unexpected trip highlights. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Tuscan lifestyle. Call us at: 702/463-0966. Wow! Local professional airport transfers provided by Vegas Vacationers for every Collette Vacation with air! January 2019 like CPAP machines, seniors are touring the US and the faraway places of their dreams. Once an itinerary has been selected, though, it’s really important to safeguard that trip by securing travel protection for each traveler. Some seniors are in denial about this, but unforeseen things happen to seniors, and cancellation costs before or during a vacation can be devastating. So add an extra 10% to your budget. That’s a typical trip protection amount and it’s worth it. There are reputable trip protection companies available like AIG Travel Guard and Travel Insured International. And there are cruising and land touring companies that sell trip insurance as well. Regardless of the company, look for Cancel for any reason coverage. It’s usually the priciest, but easiest to use in an emergency because it’s so comprehensive. And be sure to avoid any surprises by reading the fine print. It’s boring but important. Then once you’ve purchased your selection, make a couple of copies of your policy. Take one copy on your trip and leave one at home with a trusted friend or family member. By the way, if you are seeking a land tour, Collette Vacations basically goes everywhere, offers cancel for any reason coverage at good prices, and actually lets their travelers cancel right up to 24 hours before departure with no explanation required. It’s really amazing! Next month we’ll cover many of the helpful travel devices now available to seniors, who are “Out and About.” Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker is the Vacation Editor and the President at Vegas Vacationers. She can be reached at Merryman2@aol.com
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