Great Trips and Destinations For Your ‘Retirementmoon’

The term “honeymoon” comes from Old English and refers to a period of sweetness after a wedding.

However, over the last decade the back half of “honeymoon” has been severed from the front and affixed to milestones like pregnancy (“babymoon”), big trips (“megamoon”), little trips (“minimoon”), or trips with friends (“buddymoon”).

One of the latest “moons” is a “retirementmoon” – a big trip taken shortly after retirement, to celebrate the fact that someone doesn’t have to work anymore.

So where should someone go after they’ve been liberated from the demands of vacation days, deadlines and work emails? Practically anywhere – though there are some destinations that are particularly popular among  those celebrating their retirement.

They include:

River Cruise

River cruises – especially European river cruises – are great for the recently retired. They’re luxurious trips taken at a pace that won’t raise anyone’s blood pressure. And they go to cool cities with castles, history, architecture, and great museums.

Especially for folks who have been too obsessed with spreadsheets for the last 20 years to think about a vacation as long and ambitious as a trip to Europe, river cruises make all kinds of sense.

However, more active travelers are excused for thinking of them as floating retirement communities.

Also Read: Tips for Traveling to St. Lucia: From Resorts to Rainforest

Hawaii

For many working couples, Hawaii seemed too far for a sun-and-sand getaway, especially with Mexico so close,  the Dominican Republic offering amazing resort properties, and Caribbean cruises being so convenient.

Retired couples have no such excuses. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It has amazing biodiversity co-existing alongside world-class golf and some of the best resorts you’ll find anywhere.

It can take you from the bustle of Honolulu to the edge of an active volcano along a path lined with the world’s coolest flowers.

A big reason why Hawaii is such a great place for a retirementmoon is that it takes time to uncover everything Hawaii offers. You need to visit every island – and not just their golf courses – and delve into their DNA. Only then can you start to understand what makes Hawaii an unparalleled vacation destination.

And if you love it so much that you decide to live there – we get it.

Also Read: Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit? Compare the Differences

Train travel

Train travel is leisurely, and you’re living a life of leisure now. You got nothin’ but time.

Better yet, train travel is experiencing a worldwide renaissance, with stunning speed and luxury being rolled out across the globe.

Consider:

• The Milan-to-Sicily sleeper
• Scotland’s West Highland line
• The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
• Japan’s Kanpachi Ichiroku
• Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer
• The legendary South Africa Blue Train

Trains are such a civilized way to travel, and such a great way for you to celebrate your entry into a more relaxed phase of life.

 With the kids grown and gone, you have the freedom to travel whenever you like. Why not take advantage of off-peak travel times?

Off-peak travel might not seem like the obvious choice for a retirementmoon, but it offers great bargains that can help you make the most of your fixed income. Whether your budget is modest or substantial, saving money on travel means you can enjoy even more experiences. Assuming you catch a break with the weather, March (just not Spring Break March) can be a great time to see Europe. The weather is perfect for walking around, the crowds are way down, and the trees and flowers are just starting to bloom.

Later fall can also be a perfect time to visit a variety of destinations from New York City to Australia (where it’s early spring).

 Without the constraints of year-end or summer break weighing you down, any time of year can be travel time. Might as well go when you can save a few bucks.

Also Read: Travel Europe by Train: The Fastest, Most Scenic and Popular Routes

Egypt

The pyramids are a perennial top 10 bucket-list destination, and it’s easy to understand why. They’re the pyramids, for crying out loud. They’ve been an object of fascination for generations.

One of the great things about Egypt is you can do a river cruise down the Nile to see the pyramids, tombs, and much more!

It’s like every trip you’ve wanted to take, all in one.

Also Read: The Best Travel Tours For Seniors: What to Look for and Where to Go

Australia and New Zealand

Trips Down Under are very ambitious, and understandably so. You don’t travel three-quarters of the way around the world for a long weekend.

 Given that airfare to Australia has increased over time, traveling to Australia and New Zealand requires careful financial planning and probably a commitment to stay for an extended period. Fortunately, these countries have plenty to offer, starting with amazing cities and continuing on to unique wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

Between Australia and New Zealand, you can experience a diverse range of landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, rainforests, beaches, and deserts.. And you should experience all of these things, ideally on a luxury train like the Ghan or a cruise from a higher-end line like Oceania.

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