Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50

by Joan Rattner Heilman

• ISBN13: 9780809227921
• ISBN10: 0809227924
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Contemporary Books Inc

Summary

Now in its 11th completely revised edition, this proven bestseller is jam-packed with more information than ever before about trips, clubs, programs, and perks especially for mature adults. Includes bargains such as discount airline, train, bus fares, hotel reservations, and car rentals. Bonus features include matchmaking services and travel adventure packages for 50-plus singles.

Author Biography

Joan Rattner Heilman is the author of more than a dozen books, and her work has appeared in scores of newspapers and magazines. She is a columnist for Active Times and New Choices magazine. Also in her prime, she's an experienced traveler and a savvy consumer who can spot a good deal and is always game for a great adventure.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Good Deals and Great Adventures	p. 1
Travel: Making Your Age Pay Off	p. 5
Out-of-the-Ordinary Escapades	p. 9
Cutting Your Costs Abroad	p. 27
Trips and Tours for the Mature Traveler	p. 49
Singles on the Road	p. 81
Airfares: Improving with Age	p. 91
Beating the Costs of Car Rentals	p. 119
Saving a Bundle on Trains, Buses, and Boats in North America	p. 127
Hotels and Motels: Get Your Over-50 Markdowns	p. 135
Alternative Lodgings for Thrifty Wanderers	p. 165
Perks in Parks and Other Good News	p. 175
Good Deals for Good Sports	p. 189
Adventures on Skis	p. 225
Back to Summer Camp	p. 239
Going Back to School After 50	p. 243
Shopping Breaks, Taxes, Insurance, and Other Practical Matters	p. 261
Volunteer for Great Experiences	p. 273
The Over-50 Organizations and What They Can Do for You	p. 291
Index	p. 301
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