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Silver Travel Advisor is an award-winning travel reviews, information and advice website, especially for mature travellers aged over 50.  As our name suggests, we offer our members and visitors a vast range of relevant and interesting information, as well as holiday discounts through our Silver Travel Club (it’s free to join) and advice when you ask for personal suggestions from our Travel Advisors, many of whom are retired travel professionals and all of whom have a real passion for travel. Their knowledge and experience span the globe and add up to many hundreds of years in the industry.

We work with a handpicked selection of partner companies to bring you best choices and recommendations for mature travellers, companies who offer a service that is aimed at providing great holidays for the over 50s.

​Each month we offer you the opportunity to join in our free prize draw for holidays in the UK and abroad, as well as frequent light-hearted competitions. 
Twice a year we produce The Silver Traveller, a free magazine full of articles about locations around the world from travel writers, silver travellers just like you and celebrity contributors, which also highlights our recommended partner companies who provide the best in mature travel and holidays for seniors.
Throughout the year we attend exhibitions and travel shows, so you can meet us for a really in-depth discussion. And our team look forward to meeting you on the Silver Travel stand at the Life is for Living Show at Sandown Park on May 16th & 17th 2020.

What to consider when booking your holiday
1. What do you want to do when on holiday?  Explore a new city?  Have down time?  Have an active adventure? Experience a new country and its culture? Cruise oceans or rivers?  Travel in luxury?
 
2. Where would you like to go?  This could be re-visiting a favourite place or going somewhere totally new.  If it’s the latter, look at reviews written by people like you to be sure to have a good idea of what to expect and when the best time to visit might be.  And should it be somewhere exotic, do you need vaccinations or visas?

3. How will you travel to your destination?  As an alternative to flying, many travellers are considering coach journeys or train travel, which means your holiday begins the moment you leave home.  It’s remarkably easy to reach embarkation ports in Europe by train, or to join your river cruise this way.  You might also like a home pick-up to take you to the airport or cruise terminal, do ask if these are available, the answer can often be yes!   

4. If you’re taking an escorted tour, have a careful look at the itinerary, so you’re aware of free time and days to explore by yourself.  Sometimes these are very welcome if you’ve a packed schedule.  And many companies now offer a ‘light’ version of their more full-on itineraries.

5.  If you are taking a cruise, have a look to see what excursions are offered and how long the ship remains in specific ports.  There might be possibilities to visit places you’ve never considered if there’s an overnight stay in port.  Also ask yourself about the size of ship you’ll be comfortable on, small or large?  Do you enjoy a more intimate experience or are the speciality restaurants, evening entertainment and onboard facilities important to you?  What activities are available on sea days?

6.  Adventure holidays are very popular, and it’s all about pacing yourself!  Be clear as to the level of accommodation provided (a good night’s sleep is vital), and again, look for the level of adventure that suits you.  Everest base camp isn’t for us all!  Exhilarated is good, exhausted is not!

7. Cycling holidays are fabulous, a really great way to explore a destination.  You might want to try an e-bike which will allow you to go further than just legs and pedals!

8. If you have special requirements, due to mobility issues or sensory impairments, be sure to talk to the travel or cruise company about these when you book.  On each company’s page on our site, we show where to find accessibility and assistance information.  We strongly advise re-confirming any airport assistance 48 hours before you travel.
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9. If you are single, you may prefer to book a tour dedicated to solo travellers, with a tour manager to ensure the holiday goes smoothly.  And as for the dreaded single supplement, these can be reduced or waived on certain dates for cruises and many other types of holidays, so keep an eye out for special offers and deals.

10.  Remember to leave a copy of your passport and insurance documents with a friend, and take a photo of them on your phone too. Pack any medication you need (some in your hand baggage making sure that you do not exceed the 100ml for liquids if you are flying), turn off the gas, lock the front door ……..and have a fabulous time. 
For reviews, information and travel companies, just type what you’re looking for into the search box (top right) on our home page, and all will be revealed!