Travel
Over 50s Embrace Adventure Travel
If you ask most people what kind of vacation their parents of grandparents prefer they’d probably say a cruise or a sedate, relaxing getaway sipping cocktails by the pool.
That’s changing.
A study of of 1,200 holidaymakers over the age of 50, discovered that a growing number of people seek something challenging, with more than half choosing far-flung adventure-packed breaks such as hiking to the ancient city of Macchu Picchu in Peru or backpacking across America.
YOLO
What’s driving this phenomenon? Over 50s who are off on adventures subscribe to the idea that You Only Live Once.(YOLO) And they’re determined to get every last experience in while they can.
Here are some adventure ideas from the AARP:
Bungee Jumping
California’s Bridge to Nowhere, 40 miles outside L.A., is a popular jump site run by Bungee America, the oldest operator in the United States. The bridge soars across the San Gabriel River, spanning rocky canyon walls.
Dune Buggying
Rent a fat-tire dune buggy at South Padre Island, Texas, for an afternoon of sand crawling. Or hit the sun-baked desert outside Las Vegas with Sun Buggy Fun Rentals.