DAYTRIPPING FOR FUN AND HEALTH

Tour guide made 'em laugh!

Would you like to get away for the day to see Amish, explore history like you’ve never seen in your own backyard or even go to a casino?

You can via motorcoach travel geared just for you for a fast and fun getaway. Whether with a friend or alone, happy or sad, getting away for a day to enjoy yourself and meet new people will broaden your perspective. Whether with a senior center, churches, organizations or by contacting a local bus touring company, the advantage of senior bus tours is that they focus on only seniors.

As Gilbert K. Chesterton said: The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land.

Your immediate 200 miles holds so much interest that you have taken for granted all this time whether it’s Native American Burial Grounds, places where the Purple Gang frequented, or even trying new restaurants and options that you might not have ever considered before.

There are day trips for whatever interests you, art and architecture, Underground Railroad, Religious, theatre and shows, exploring cities, there’s even excursions for almost every holiday. You know that “must see” activity that you didn’t even know about.

The local senior center or tour company has plenty of handouts for all kinds of trips which explain the nature and highlights of the tour. You’ll know in advance the length of the tour, number of stops, costs, schedule and motorcoach pick up locations.

It is always advisable to have a hands free purse or an extra bag along with you for your personal items such as a cell phone, tissues, Chapstick, sunglasses, and even your own snacks.

Frankly, you could take almost all of the trips on your own but then you would have to plan the entire day, drive to areas that you’re not familiar with, find a place to park, organize the entire day, then you become discouraged because it is so much work and not worth the effort.

With motorcoach travel the routes are usually planned in advance for efficiency, the tour director knows landmarks and explains what to look at, usually has snacks and beverages, researched the entire day, all is well planned for you. Besides group travel is more affordable and a great way to meet new friends.

Motorcoach drivers are experienced, professional, customer service oriented and safe. Motorcoaches are well-maintained are always clean and comfortable and equipped with a restroom, climate control, stereo music and a video/DVD system.

The tour guide usually is very personable and entertaining. So lean back and enjoy the ride.