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If you want to feel younger "Stay active and travel," is the advice of Explorations in Travel's president and founder Debbie Jacobs.
Explorations in Travel designs outdoor and cultural vacations all around the globe for women over 40.
"I've had 70 and 80 year old women on trips with me that some of the younger women had a difficult time keeping up with," says Debbie who led her first women's travel vacation over 25 years ago. "Their secret is really no secret at all," she explains. "They have stayed active; walking, biking, swimming, playing golf and gardening. They are open to trying new things and keep themselves open to new experiences."
On a trip to New Zealand, "While the rest of the group was enjoying a relaxing day in town, one woman opted to go bungy jumping because it was free for people over 60."
"We don't usually have women jumping off of bridges for the first time with us but we do have many women who try cross country skiing, canoeing, white water rafting and other outdoor recreations."
Numerous studies have shown that physical activity can improve one's strength, speed and even contributes to a more positive outlook on life. (New England Journal of Medicine 1994, Sports and Exercise 1996)
Itineraries are designed to accommodate a range of skill levels. Hikers and walkers can keep their own pace. "We really are planning vacations and not Olympic events," assures Debbie.
"Our leaders and guides love what they do and enjoy sharing their enthusiasm and skills with the women who join us."
An upcoming rafting adventure on the Rogue River in May is the perfect vacation for women new to adventure travel to discover the joys of a wilderness vacation. Experienced paddlers will be happy they explored the Rogue, one of the country's Wild & Scenic Rivers.
"We travel off the beaten path as much as possible," adds veteran leader Becca Brown, "we want the women who travel with us to get a taste of the local culture, to meet the people who live in the smaller villages and towns and to experience the beauty of the natural environment."
Traveling may not slow down the birthdays but it certainly is a great way to celebrate them. Asked what she thought of her vacation one participant put it simply; "Sublime," she said, "just sublime."
To find out more about the upcoming rafting adventure on the Rogue River phone: 802-257-0152 email: women@exploretravel.com or visit the website: http://exploretravel.com
1 comment:
I've been on trips with this outfit, and they're the best organized, the easiest on the traveler, and the most fun of any I've ever been on with any other group. Deb, the leader, is easy-going, funny, and good at getting women who don't know each other to become BFF within a day or two. I'm 62 and always have an excellent trip with Deb.
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