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Wanderlust doesn’t fade with age—it grows. Whether you’re planning a dream getaway, a solo adventure, or a quick weekend escape, we bring you tips, inspiration, and deals to make your travels unforgettable.



Travel Tips From Your Go-To Community
High view of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Travel
Vietnam: An Ethel Travel Guide
Everything you need to know to visit Hanoi and the surrounding area.
By Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
, April 23, 2025
3 Min Read
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Travel
Belize: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
By Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
, March 11, 2025
2 Min Read
View of Pewaukee Lake Park and Pewaukee Lake beside downtown businesses
Travel
Pewaukee, Wisconsin: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
Aerial view of Pemaquid Point Light
Travel
Bristol, Maine: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
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Travel
Helena, Montana: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
Daytime Minneapolis skyline with people crossing the Stone Arch bridge
Travel
Twin Cities, Minnesota: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
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Discover Your Travel Inspiration
A view of the Illinois State Fair, located on 366 acres in Springfield, Ill., Aug. 13, 2022. (Adam Jason Cohen/The New York Times)
Travel
Springfield, Illinois: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
Travel
Versailles, Kentucky: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
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Travel
Charleston, South Carolina: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
February 24, 2025
1 Min Read
Woman walking down a quite street in old town Kyoto, Japan
Travel
The Place Every Older Woman Should Consider Visiting in 2025
And there's never been a better time to go there.
By Kristine Hansen
, February 20, 2025
5 Min Read
Historic buildings rooftops in Sodermalm district at sunrise, Stockholm, Sweden
Travel
The Perfect Destination for Older Women Travelers
Why you should put it at the top of your travel bucket list.
By Louise Slyth
, November 27, 2024
5 Min Read
image of televisions with different travel related shows on screen
Travel
How to Travel the World Without Leaving Your Living Room
Following surgery, this is how I escape.
By Susan Jane Gilman
, July 11, 2024
6 Min Read
3 siblings on a bike, traveling and having fun.
Relationships
Traveling With Siblings: What You Need to Know
The basic lessons I've learned after years of vacations.
By Kathryn Leigh Scott
, June 6, 2024
4 Min Read
illustration of woman placing a red pin on world map
Travel
What I Learned Editing Time's World’s Greatest Places Issue
And the spots that are now on my travel bucket list.
By Stacey Lastoe
, April 4, 2024
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Here Is the Ideal Overseas Destination for Older Women Travelers
I should know. I grew up here.
By Louise Slyth
, March 28, 2024
5 Min Read
Travel
Ready for a Getaway With Like-Minded Travelers?
Here are our favorite U.S. group tours for older women.
By Lisa A. Beach
, February 22, 2024
5 Min Read
Emerald Luna on the Mosel river
Lifestyle
The Amazing Active River Cruises That Are Ideal for Older Women Travelers
Take to the seas for adventure and relaxation.
By Sarah Kuta
, January 19, 2024
5 Min Read
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Travel
Thinking of Taking Your Grandkids on Vacation?
Do this to make it a roaring success for everyone.
By Terry Ward
, December 14, 2023
4 Min Read
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