One of the most incredible benefits of growing older is finally getting to all the travel excursions on your bucket list. And even if your physical abilities have changed over the years, you don’t have to hold back. With extra planning and an adventurous spirit, your travel dreams are within reach.
Exciting Vacations for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. You may not be able to backpack across Europe anymore, but you can still have many exciting experiences with friends and family. In fact, many senior communities offer group travel options, including day excursions for those who prefer sticking close to home.
Whether you live independently or in a senior community, your days of wanderlust are just beginning. These six vacation ideas for seniors will provide plenty of excitement and memories for the whole family:
1. National Parks
You may think of beautiful hiking trails and sleeping on the ground when visiting the nation’s national treasures. Still, many national parks provide upscale amenities and miles of wheelchair-accessible beauty. Some of the best places to visit if you have limited mobility include:
- Glacier National Park
- Acadia National Park
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
Check with the park services website to confirm what amenities each spot can provide.
2. Bus Tours
You may have taken a long, uncomfortable bus ride in the past and felt grateful never to do it again. However, today’s luxury travel coaches offer smooth rides, plenty of comfort, and accessibility to unique locations for seniors with limited mobility.
Some bus tours are all-inclusive, providing meal stops at approved locations and evening lodging, while others offer more flexibility in their agenda. Bus tours are popular with seniors, so you will find great company even when traveling alone.
3. Travel Companies for Seniors
Many travel companies specialize in arranging safe and easy vacations for seniors. They compile hundreds of opportunities that would take time to discover on your own. Search the web for travel companies specializing in accessible excursions, like:
- Ability Adventures
- Wheel of the World
- Easy Access Travel
- Travel for All
- Epic Enabled
Companies specializing in travel for people with disabilities also provide travel tips, packing suggestion lists, and lists of the best hotels, restaurants, and activities for people with different mobility levels.
4. All-Inclusive Resorts
All-inclusive resorts are some of the most popular vacation destinations for multi-generational families. If you feel adventurous, you can book excursions to visit nearby communities or historical sites or simply stay by the pool for a relaxing day.
Many all-inclusive resorts are situated in tropical locations such as Turtle Bay, Hawaii, but beach—and pool-side resorts aren’t the only options. Consider Little Valley Mountain Resort in Sevierville, TN, for example, if you prefer the mountains to the beach.
5. Wheelchair-Accessible Cities
Some of the world’s most exciting and beautiful cities are also known for providing excellent accessibility to citizens with limited mobility. Recommended cities for people who need wheelchairs and other assistive devices include:
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Portland, USA
- Melbourne, Australia
- Seattle, USA
- Barcelona, Spain
- Vancouver, Canada
Each city provides accessible public transportation with plenty to see and do for single travelers, groups, and families.
6. Ocean and River Cruises
Cruises are popular vacations for seniors—and people of all ages—because they are fun, affordable, and include onboard medical services. Cruises are also great no matter how you like to travel, whether alone, with a friend, or with everyone in the family.
Off-ship excursions can make the experience even more exciting, but with so many entertainment and dining options, you’ll have a memorable vacation without leaving the ship.
Live Life to the Fullest
Aging isn’t optional, but enjoying the journey is up to you. Day trips, excursions, and community-based activities can improve your quality of life and allow you to meet new people and experience new things, regardless of your mobility level.
Vineyard Senior Living offers exceptional, personalized senior living to help you celebrate your best life — your way. To find a community that meets all your needs, contact Vineyard Senior Living today.