Hawaii is a vacation to an exotic land of beaches, palm trees and volcanoes. The cool thing is, you can go there and still be in the United States, so while it is exotic, it is also rather familiar. Since t his is a major worldwide tourist destination, there are a lot of companies offering tours. There are also companies that focus on senior travel. The top three are 50-plus Expeditions, Waimea, and Go Ahead Tours. Seniors do have specific needs at times, and going with other seniors can also add to the fun of the trip. There is a lot to see and do in Hawaii, so it is good to go with a tour that will focus on the best spots, which in itself is an advantage over doing all the planning and arranging yourself.
50-plus Expeditions is a travel company that works exclusively with senior citizens. That means it has a lot of experience in taking care of people in that age group. Their experience mean they won't likely be caught off guard not knowing what you might need. They have tours around the world, but Hawaii is their specialty.
This is a Hawaiian company, operated by people who live thee. They know the islands better than anyone. Their expertise will help make sure you get the best possible trip. They offer tailor made trips as well, where you decide exactly what you want to see and the pace you want to travel.
This company focuses on adventure travel, and encourages everyone to travel. They have a lot of packages designed for seniors. This group offers a wide variety of sight seeing tours, and they keep the needs of seniors in mind when organizing their expeditions. On one of their tours to Hawaii, you will of course see the beaches and mountains. you will also visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, the national parks around volcanoes and more.
Volcanoes National Park on the big island of Hawaii. This has active volcanoes where you can see fire pits, hot lava spitting up, craters and steam. Riding, hiking, biking or flying are all good ways to see the volcanoes up close. The Kilauea Volcano is on the southern edge of the island and is the most famous.
The sight that expanded World War II is here, and there is a lot of history to explore. You can see the places where all the events happened, and the U.S.S. Arizona still lies under the water where it sank. The museum has displays, artifacts and videos that will give you a new perspective on those events.
Helicopter rides are very popular. You will get to see the natural beauty of the islands, great landscapes and the beaches in all their splendor.
Beaches are probably the most famous thing about Hawaii, and each island has different types of beaches. Island cruises are popular among seniors, as well as hiking on forest trails.
It is sort of a paradise with a unique set of plant and animal life. There are miles of coral reef, along with miles of white pure beaches. There are also beaches with other colors of sand, including black and red. It has some of the worlds most active volcanoes, and you can see them in action.
It is important to be prepared mentally and physically. if you are not in good shape, it would be a good idea to get into an exercise program a few months before your visit. Build up your immune system as well, before the trip. Consider the clothes you bring, but don't forget a light jacket for the time you will be outside at night.