They learned these lessons the hard way, but you don’t have to.
Travel is high on the list of plans for many retirees.
But even experienced travelers encounter problems along the way, many of which are unavoidable.
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Here are a few of the lessons they learned the hard way.
The walk to the plane was so long, as was the wait in the security line.
I was exhausted by the time I got to my seat.
A wheelchair would have made it so much easier."
And note that some airplanes are even being outfitted to accommodate wheelchairs onboard.
I needed medical care and went to an emergency room for X-rays and bandages.
Medicare does not cover expenses incurred outside the country.
It was frustrating and expensive to rebook on a later flight."
Linda L. of Long Island, New York
Leave plenty of time to get to the airport.
When they suggest two to three hours, believe it.
They all sounded great, and I didnt want to miss anything.
Once I was on the ship, I learned a few things.
It was lovely just relaxing on my balcony or in one of the ships lounges.
Its [also] possible to arrange private tours as some other guests did.
They were able to see exactly what they wanted that way."
You might overspend if you sign up for everything before leaving.
I didnt plan ahead or find out about what was available to make better use of my time.
Its worth the extra money.
My feet were killing me after the first half-day of walking.
Low heels with padding and support would have been a better choice.
you’ve got the option to findshoesthat are both stylish and sensible."
She was experienced at cruising and I was not, so I thought it was a good opportunity.
Although we had separate staterooms, we were seated together at dinner and booked into the same tours."
Luckily, it was just some of my cash, but it could have been worse.
Glad I wasnt carrying all of my money or passport."
Apparently, there was a change in the throw in of plane and our seats were reassigned.
If we had noticed sooner, we might have been able to fix the problem.
Anything you’re free to do to save time waiting will make your trip better.
I will be ready for my next trip."
