You’ve retired – and now it’s time to grab life by the horns and see what the big wide world has to offer. Wave goodbye to rotas, clock-ins, timesheets, shifts and day-to-day work stress. Now, it’s all about you – and it’s the perfect time to start checking off your bucket list travel destinations. We know that planning a big trip can be complicated – but luckily, we’re here to lend you a hand. And with 40 years in the travel industry, we like to think we know a thing or two!
How to travel the world: where to start
It’s a fairly loaded topic, but when you’re thinking about how to travel the world – whether you’ve saved up for a lifetime or you’re doing it on a budget – you first need to establish what type of traveller you are, and where you want your travel bug to take you.
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking to skydive in New Zealand or a laidback lounger who is more tempted by a spa resort in Bali, we can help to set you on track.
Find out more about how to travel the world with our handy retirement travel guide, including:
- What type of traveller you are
- Best destinations and excursions for active trips, relaxing holidays, cruises, coach trips and eco friendly travel
- How to travel – by plane, train, car or boat
- What to take with you
- Solo travel do’s and don’ts
- Top tips for getting the most from senior travel
- Bucket list travel: what you didn’t already know
- Eco friendly travel insights
How to travel the world: budget planning
Whether you’re going on a one-man solo travel adventure, or you’ve decided to retire early and travel with family and friends, you’ll want to be mindful of budget.
As helpful as it may be to scroll endlessly through travel retirement blogs or ask fellow travellers for useful tips and advice, it’s best to simply do a bit of quick research on your destinations. What currency do they use? How much is an average cup of coffee or a meal? Do they use public transport travel cards or are private taxis more cost effective? Knowing the ins and outs of where you’re hedead will be the best indicator of how much you can realistically spend.
If you’ve been saving up for your retirement travel plans, you’ll likely be well prepared and have some emergency funds to use up should the unexpected happen or something crops up that you just can’t say no to – after all, you’ve been waiting long enough to tick it off the bucket list!
But if you’re planning on early retirement travel, you might need to think about budgeting out your hard-earned money day by day. For instance, can you budget a certain amount of money per-day depending on the average costs of the country or city you’re in? Or can you organise your schedule so that you’re only spending money on food and drink as opposed to souvenirs and pricey excursions? When it comes to travel, there’s no reason why a lower budget should get in the way, as there’s plenty of free experiences to be had when it comes to retirement travel, such as:
- Visiting landmarks
- Street festivals
- Museums
- Art galleries
- Public spaces & parks
- Beaches
- Points of interest
- Churches & chapels
- Hiking
If you’re still a bit stuck or want some extra insider advice, our APH retirement travel guide will give you much more food for thought on budgeting, as well as many more handy tips and tricks you might not already know.
Start your travel retirement planning with APH
Wherever you’re going – whether it’s a road trip on a budget or a once-in-a-lifetime holiday on the other side of the world – you need to be in the know. Being organised and prepared will allow you to relax and enjoy the experience you’ve waited so long for. So while you’re sunning yourself in the Caribbean or taking the the slopes, rest assured your car is safe with us. Start planning your dream retirement now with travel extras – such as airport parking, insurance, car hire and hotels from APH.