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

by Heilman, Joan Rattner

• ISBN13: 9780809231010
• ISBN10: 0809231018
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-05-01
• Publisher: Contemporary Books

Summary

Now in its ninth completely revised and updated edition, Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50 is jam-packed with more information than ever about trips, clubs, programs, and perks especially for mature adults. This proven bestseller includes amazing bargains such as discount airline, train, and bus fares, hotel accommodations, and car rentals; worldwide grandparent-grandchild vacations; college courses at extremely low prices; tax and insurance breaks; free golf, tennis, skiing, and other activities; and matchmaking services and travel adventure packages for 50-plus singles.

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	(18)
4 Cutting Your Costs Abroad	27	(16)
5 Trips and Tours for the Mature Traveler	43	(28)
6 Singles on the Road	71	(10)
7 Airfares: Improving with Age	81	(26)
8 Beating the Costs of Car Rentals	107	(6)
9 Saving a Bundle on Trains, Buses, and Boats in North America	113	(8)
10 Hotels and Motels: Get Your Over-50 Markdowns	121	(30)
11 Alternative Lodgings for Thrifty Wanderers	151	(8)
12 Perks in Parks and Other Good News	159	(14)
13 Good Deals for Good Sports	173	(32)
14 Adventures on Skis	205	(16)
15 Back to Summer Camp	221	(4)
16 Going Back to School After 50	225	(20)
17 Shopping Breaks, Taxes, Insurance, and Other Practical Matters	245	(12)
18 Volunteer for Great Experiences	257	(20)
19 The Over-50 Organizations and What They Can Do for You	277	(10)
Index	287