Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're over 50 (11th ed) - Softcover

Joan Rattner Heilman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809227924 ISBN 13: 9780809227921

Publisher: Contemporary Books, 1999

Synopsis

Now completely revised, this proven bestseller is jam-packed with more information than ever about trips, clubs, programs, and perks especially for mature adults.

About this title

Review:

One American turns 50 every 7.6 seconds, and here's a book that caters to the pocketbooks of this ever-increasing traveling population.

"Ten years ago when I wrote the first edition of Unbelievably Good Deals, active vacation and adventure trips were seldom offered to mature travelers," says author Joan Heilman. "Today, however, these readers, especially baby boomers who've just turned 50, are looking for action, and the book reflects that trend."

This complete compendium for senior discounts includes special offers for adventure travel; lifetime admission tickets to national parks; airfare specials; up to 50 percent off on hotels and restaurants; discounts for golf, tennis, and ski vacations; and trips, clubs and matchmaking services for singles. The book also offers advice on how to beat the cost of car rentals; save money on train, bus, and boat fares; find thrifty alternative lodgings all over the world; uncover the best shopping values; discover volunteering opportunities; and get the lowdown on going back to school.

The last chapter provides an overview of organizations for people over 50 and what they can offer, or what you can offer them. As the author points out, "When you consider that there are more people in this country over the age of 55 than there are children in elementary and high schools, you can see why we have powerful potential to influence what goes on around here." --Kathryn True

From the Back Cover:

"The bargain hunter's bible."
--Modern Maturity

"Great trips for the over-50--but not over-the-hill--crowd."
--Chicago Tribune

"One of the most-thumbed volumes on my desk. A fantastic piece of research."
--Betsy Wade, New York Times

"The best single source of great deals for seniors."
--Selling to Seniors

"Those who fit the bill will find this trove of packages, discounts, and special tours invaluable."
--Travel and Leisure

"By the nation's top expert on finding the best deals and tons of great ways to enjoy life."
--Bookviews.com

Planning a trip, going back to school, or looking for adventure? Well, have we got a deal for you! If you're over fifty, you qualify for outrageous breaks, special privileges, and money-saving offers. Updated and revised by the country's leading authority on how to take advantage of your age, this bestselling large-type guidebook--now in its fifteenth edition--is packed with information about:

• Great breaks at hotels, motels, and restaurants
• Markdowns on trains, buses, boats, and cars
• Savings for seniors on airfares all over the world
• Tennis camps, golf vacations, ski clubs, bike trips, and walking tours
• Adventure travel designed especially for fifty-plus travelers
• Intergenerational vacations for you and the kids
• Free--or almost free--college educations

About this edition

• Publisher: Contemporary Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0809227924
• ISBN 13: 9780809227921
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304