To define what is meant by ‘old’ is quite emotive. Many would think that anyone 20 years older than themselves is clearly within that category and obviously well past their ‘sell-by’ date. The era of receiving your free bus pass is being seen as the ultimate evidence of ‘old age’.

However for many people the older years are the first time that they have the twin joint blessings of some free time and the available resources to allow them travel to regions of the world where they have dreamt of visiting for many decades. So what holds them back and what sensible precautions should be taken?

What needs to be in place to ensure they have a marvellous trip and return home with only good memories to cherish?

Advice for older travellers