The Roaming Boomers

Biography: David and Carol Porter guest blog as the Roaming Boomers, giving you tips and tricks as they travel the globe. Read more at their website - www.theroamingboomers.com

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London’s Top 5 Hidden Spots

Posted on 05/2/2012 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelAmericans will be flocking to London, England this year for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign. While many are certain to stampede London’s most famous attractions – the London Tower, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum, and London’s famous National Gallery, we thought you might like to know some of London’s hidden gems. To help you beat the massive crowds, and enjoy a far slower …

Does Hawaii Live Up To the Tourism Brochures?

Posted on 03/14/2012 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelA dream vacation to the Hawaiian Islands is on the bucket list of nearly every baby boomer. As we contemplate such a trip, the dream bubble that pops up above our head contains beautiful white sand beaches, hula dancers, a Hawaiian Luau, pineapples, tiki-torches, lush, green tropical mountains, volcanoes, moonlit walks on the beach, the sound of a strumming ukulele, and a lot of romance. Right? However, the real question is this: Can a visit to the Hawaiian Islands live up …

Singing To My Valentine in Nashville

Posted on 02/14/2012 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelFor those who are in possession of a romantic’s heart, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to proclaim your love to those most dear. As I contemplate such proclamations, and in particular, proclamations made while traveling; my mind immediately races to a day, twenty-seven years ago, when my soon-to-be wife asked me to record a song for her while we were traveling in Nashville, Tennessee. We were on a week-long vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and decided …

Cross “Dream Vacation” Off the Bucket List in 2012

Posted on 01/19/2012 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelIt seems likely that 2012 will provide travelers their last window of opportunity to take advantage of recession pricing as the US economy seems like it might be gasping for new life. According to a recent report in the Federal Reserve Beige Book, “reports from most Districts pointed to solid gains or high levels of travel and tourist activity, with pickups evident in both the business and leisure segments. Tourism activity was reported to be above the levels from twelve …

How to Do Wine Tasting like a Pro

Posted on 11/30/2011 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelBaby boomers, and particularly baby boomer travelers, love wine! According to the US Wine Market Council, a wine boom began in the United States in the 1970s and early 1980s as the leading edge of the Baby Boom generation (born between 1946 and 1964) matured and drove the consumer market with their unique set of tastes and lifestyle choices. According to the American Association of Wineries, an estimated 27 million winery visits currently take place annually, and the US Wine …

Top Ten Travel Apps for Baby Boomers

Posted on 11/10/2011 by The Roaming Boomers | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelThe smartphone has become perhaps the single most ubiquitous tool in the baby boomer traveler’s arsenal. Because of this, there is a massive groundswell of travel applications (apps) all providing various forms of valuable travel information all vying for the attention of 79 million baby boomers. Remarkably, a great many of these travel apps are free. And, those who might charge a fee are only charging a very small fee ($.99 – $3.99) in order to allow end users to …