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

by Heilman, Joan Rattner

• ISBN13: 9780809228942
• ISBN10: 0809228947
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-04-01
• Publisher: Contemporary Books

Summary

Now in its tenth completely revised edition, this proved bestseller is packed with more information than ever about trips, clubs, programs, and perks especially for mature adults. The guide includes amazing bargains such as discount travel fares, low-cost college courses, tax and insurance breaks, and much more.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Good Deals and Great Adventures	1	(4)
2 Travel: Making Your Age Pay Off	5	(4)
3 Out-of-the-Ordinary Escapades	9	(16)
4 Cutting Your Costs Abroad	25	(18)
5 Trips and Tours for the Mature Traveler	43	(26)
6 Singles on the Road	69	(12)
7 Airfares: Improving with Age	81	(28)
8 Beating the Costs of Car Rentals	109	(6)
9 Saving a Bundle on Trains, Buses, and Boats in North America	115	(8)
10 Hotels and Motels: Get Your Over-50 Markdowns	123	(28)
11 Alternative Lodgings for Thrifty Wanderers	151	(8)
12 Perks in Parks and Other Good News	159	(12)
13 Good Deals for Good Sports	171	(34)
14 Adventures on Skis	205	(14)
15 Back to Summer Camp	219	(4)
16 Going Back to School After 50	223	(18)
17 Shopping Breaks, Taxes, Insurance, and Other Practical Matters	241	(12)
18 Volunteer for Great Experiences	253	(18)
19 The Over-50 Organizations and What They Can Do for You	271	(10)
Index	281