There is an old adage that states “size doesn’t matter”. I’m not sure what it originally applied to but the current utilization is wide spread. The question is, does it apply to cruise ships? More and more lines are introducing mega ships, behemoths at sea that can carry more passengers and offer more activities. Is…
Category: Tips and Tricks
European Travel Post Pandemic
Due to the pent up demand caused by the pandemic travel is high on everyone’s list – and I mean everyone. It is super busy in Europe from early spring well into late fall. Evidence can be found in the full cruise ships, often with multiple lines at every major port, large groups overbooked for…
Active and Accessible Cruising
A cruise can be a rewarding and enjoyable vacation for travelers with disabilities, but it’s imperative to do your research and planning before setting sail. Here are our tips to make the most of your vacation at sea. Before you travel check out the Government of Canada website with information on accessible travel and transportation in…
Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption
We at At Our Age Travel have never wavered in our recommendation to carry sufficient amounts of Out of Country Medical Insurance whenever you travel. With the high cost of health care in the world, especially in the United States, it is an essential form of financial protection for all Canadians abroad. As travel hits levels not seen…
Pros & Cons of Winter Travel
Many of you will travel during the next few months, most to destinations warmer than home. There is nothing a Canadian loves more than sunshine and warmth during our otherwise bleak, gray and cold winter months. I wholeheartedly agree! However, as travel makes a resurgence after the pandemic it becomes harder to find a destination…
Exploring the Big Easy
We spent four days in New Orleans and the Big Easy did not disappoint. Despite colder than normal temperatures, the week leading up to Mardi Gras offered smaller crowds and a more intimate experience. The city welcomes its tourists with open arms as tourism has become essential to their economy since Katrina. The main tourist…
Notes From the Travel Show
Everyone who travels has their favourite travel writer and ours is undoubtedly Rick Steves. We find his philosophy and recommendations for travel in Europe most closely match our own. It was a great opportunity to listen to him speak at the Chicago Travel and Adventure show. Rick started his company based on the “back door”…
Greek Islands – Santorini and Mykonos
Mykonos and Santorini are the most famous and most visited of the Greek islands. Both are located in the Cycladic chain of islands in the Aegean Sea, a group that boasts over 20 islands. Whether your trip is for an idyllic stay of a week or more, or to drop by for the day as part…
How To Write Your Bucket List
As the new year approaches we are making our resolutions. We will keep some and justify discarding others. Travel remains prominent for us and hopefully for you as well. My favourite resolution story, and I have told this before, was from 2013. Ken and I decided to try something new and on separate sheets of…