Over-55s 'should get back on the holiday bandwagon'
Monday, April 27, 2009Older people need to realise there are many trips that meet their needs and they should be encouraged to get back on the "holiday bandwagon", a UK charity has said.
According to Age Concern, some 41 per cent of people aged over 55 will not be taking a summer break this year - which accounts for more than seven million Brits.
"People who often fit this bracket tend to have lost a partner or travelling companion and find it daunting to think of booking a holiday as they are unsure of what to expect," said Harold Burke, sales director at the company.
He went on to say people should look out for holidays with an itinerary of activities that they enjoy doing or that fit in with their special interests. He added that like-minded people are likely to be on the same sorts of trips and this should encourage travellers to take the first step and go away on their own.
Between nine and ten per cent of people aged over 50 said they would be more likely to visit the US this year, according to a survey from Saga.
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