Where to Travel When You Are in Your 50s

Image: PHOTO: Explore Antarctica in your 50s. (photo by David Cogswell)
Image: PHOTO: Explore Antarctica in your 50s. (photo by David Cogswell)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 3:00 PM ET, Fri January 20, 2017

You have seen a lot of the world, but where should you go next? Escape has some suggestions for travelers over the age of 50-heading into your golden years has never been so fun.

"While you've ticked off more than your fair share of countries, looking at a map of the world still fills you with the realization that there's so much left to see and that the opportunities for adventure are boundless - even in your 50s," says Paul Ewart.

One suggestion is to visit an old stomping ground.

"Whether it's a visit to a capital city or the classic European backing experience-this time flash packing, of course-retracing the steps of your young self will not only be a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but also an opportunity to see these destination(s) in a completely new light," suggests Ewart.

If you've not been to the seventh continent, maybe now is the time.

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"An otherworldly land of giant icebergs and wild seas, Antarctica is the most isolated place on earth and a cruise is the perfect way to experience this final frontier," says Ewart.

You could even try a new hobby.

"Whether you're an ancient Egyptian buff, or a pre-Columbian aficionado, there's various organisations out there looking for budding archaeologists to help out on digs," says Ewart.

For more suggestions for travelers in their 50s, read on here.


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