If you’re searching for a special holiday, one fascinating fact about the world will strike you very quickly: it gets bigger all the time.

While there once seemed to be a mere handful of well-worn tourist hotspots, the choice of destinations and experiences now seems endless.

You may be tempted to do things the old way by flicking through brochures and guidebooks. But things move quickly these days, and these resources are often out of date.

That sleepy fishing village that caught your eye is now a thriving international resort, and that grand old ocean liner has been replaced by a 20-something oriented “fun ship”. 

The internet has the resources you need, but it can be a vast, unwieldy, and unfriendly place – unless you know where to go.

If you are a National Seniors Australia member, you may already know about the great selection of travel options and value for money offered by National Seniors Travel.

But, if you haven’t visited their website lately, you may not have seen the improvements that will make finding your perfect holiday much easier.

The home page now includes a tool that invites you to type in your preferences and search for the tour or cruise of your choice. It also directs you to a page where you can sort out every holidaymaker’s essential accessory: travel insurance.

Travelling in your senior years can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience, offering physical, mental, and emotional benefits.

However, the key to enjoying these benefits lies in accessing trusted advice from a reliable and award-winning partner such as National Seniors Travel.

Benefits of travel as a senior include:

• Lifelong learning. Travelling allows you to learn about history, culture, and geography in a way that no textbook can match. Exploring new places and engaging with different people can stimulate your mind and keep it active, promoting cognitive health, and warding off age-related mental decline.

• Social engagement. Group tours, cruises, and guided adventures can be particularly appealing for seniors, as they provide a ready-made social environment.

• Physical wellbeing. Be it walking through ancient ruins, hiking in nature reserves, or simply strolling through charming streets, activity is essential for maintaining good health as you age. Travelling motivates you and makes it fun.

• Stress reduction. Leaving behind the daily routine and responsibilities can be incredibly rejuvenating. A change of scenery can lead to reduced stress levels, better sleep, and improved mental wellbeing.