With life expectancy on the rise and people remaining both active and adventurous until well into their sixties, there has never been a better moment to treat your parents to the holiday of a lifetime. But where can you send them? If you’re running short on ideas, read on to discover these helpful suggestions.
Spain
Spain has long been a favorite for the over 50s traveler and is ideal for a city break to Madrid or Barcelona. If you’re looking for something a bit different, however, why not try Las Alpujarrasin Andalusia? The clean air and whitewashed mountain villages are simply beautiful.
Turkey
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Turkey offers the best of both worlds. The Princes Islands are only a short ferry ride away from the capital, Istanbul, and are a popular tourist destination for holidaymakers seeking the quieter life. There are a number of other options of course, including, in no particular order, a trip to Gallipoli, a visit to a Turkish bath and a full survey of the nation’s culinary specialty: the kebab.
Montenegro
Don’t be fooled by the fact that Montenegro is scarcely the size of Northern Ireland: there’s no way you’ll run out of things to do. A simple look at the history of this tiny, magical country is enough to set your tongue wagging. It’s been ruled at various stages by the Romans, the Goths and the Slavs, to say nothing of the Venetians and the Ottomans; and each of these eras has left its individual mark. Where else would you find a thirty-minute stretch of cliff road boasting prehistoric rock art, Roman mosaics and a Venetian naval town, all more or less unmarked by the passage of time?
South Africa
If your parents have a fondness for wine, what could be more fitting than a wine-tasting tour of Cape Town’s vineyards? The cultivation of grapes dates back to the 1600s and wine tourism has become central to the region’s identity. It’s good to organize your trip independently, giving you the chance to meet the next generation of winemakers for yourself. South Africa is good for seeing wildlife as well, and photographers will love it. You can book with Saga Travel to see this amazing part of South Africa!
Portugal
Located in the south of the country, the Algarve has a lot to offer prospective tourists. The coastline, resorts and culinary delicacies all make it an attractive destination, and if you enjoy a spot of golf, then sunny Portugal is an enticing prospect.
Treating your parents to a trip to any of these destinations is sure to make them happy. They’ll come back relaxed, refreshed and even more worldly than they already were.
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