Dear Ageless Traveler,

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Ageless Traveler newsletter, Travel Tuesday.

This week’s podcast features a potpourri of five unique topics that capture the spirit of ageless travel: safe solo travel, transformative outdoor adventures, immersive sightseeing, and voluntour opportunities.

As promised, I added new recurring segments to this newsletter so you Never Stop Traveling!

• News You Can Use: Tips on using artificial intelligence for trip planning and strategies to avoid single supplements on flights.
• Culture Vulturing: Discover a 14-day Thanksgiving Cultural cruise for under $850 per person.
• Ask Adriane: I Answer a listener’s question on New Zealand and Fiji
• Fathers Day Gifts for the Traveling Dad

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Recent feedback from booking.com highlights our community’s preference for barrier-free travel, emphasizing off-peak travel and premium services to combat over-tourism. A recent travel conference in Asia featured a “Silver Is Gold” presentation, acknowledging our demographic’s growing influence. HOORAY!!!

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This Week’s Highlights

On Our Podcast 5 Ultimate Experiences You Can Start Planning NOW

The Solo Travel Blueprint with Pamela Holt​
Host of “Me, Myself & The World,” Pamela shares what you need to know about staying safe, meeting people, and building community as a solo traveler.

Spa & Culture at Malta’s Top Hotel​
Robyn Pratt, manager of the iconic Phoenicia Hotel, shares the inside scoop on Malta’s burgeoning food scene (six Michelin-starred restaurants!), unique spa culture, day trips to UNESCO sites, and why this Mediterranean gem is perfect for solo travelers and families alike.

Transformative Outdoor Adventure with Don Mankin​
Don, co-author of Riding the Hula-Hula to the Arctic Ocean, explains why adventure isn’t just for the young. Learn about extraordinary outdoor experiences that transform your mindset and energize your soul.

​Next Tribe, creative retreats in Umbria, Greece, and more. Get your Playfulness back! Meet new friends from the trip and at the venues you visit.

Voluntourism in South Africa​
Lorraine Keenan, founder of Hero Holidays, joins us to discuss how to volunteer in South Africa while enjoying game drives, cultural music, and art. Their “Babies in the Bush” and “Curious Kids” programs offer purpose, joy, and deep cultural immersion. Hear firsthand how to combine heart and adventure.

Holland America Thanksgiving Cultural Cruise is a voyager’s bargain.

Consider a November cruise from Rome to Florida, featuring cultural highlights and Thanksgiving celebrations onboard on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam:

Here are the details:

• Departure: Rome, November 12, 2025
• Destinations: Azores, Majorca, 5 Days at Sea
• Arrival: Fort Lauderdale, November 26, 2025
• Highlights: Wine tastings, ocean sunsets, and a Thanksgiving dinner you’ll never forget
• Price: Starting under $850 per person through Cruises It​