Western USA

"Book Review: If You Are Over Fifty, You Are Entitled To Some Very Interesting Discounts On Travel"

By Norm Goldman

Title: Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can’t Get Unless You're Over 50 (2005-2006
Author: Joan Rattner Heilman
ISBN: 0071438297
Publishers: McGraw-Hill:

The following review was contributed by: NORM GOLDMAN: Editor of Bookpleasures.

REVIEW

No age group represents such an enormous market of potential consumers than those over the age of fifty.

According to author Joan Rather Heilman, author of Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can’t Get Unless You’re Over 50 (2005-2006), more than a quarter of the population of the United States is over 50, and by the 2020 it is expected to reach one third.

It is little wonder why the business community actively courts this sector of the population that controls most of the wealth of the USA.

If you are one of the lucky ones who have reached the “big five O,” hold onto your wallets before you fork out money for hotels, car rentals, tour packages, college courses, airfare, entrance admission to parks, restaurants, buses, trains, sports activities, and even shopping.

Heilman passes out all kinds of “goodies,” as if we are children in a candy shop, with hundreds of tips as to how to stretch your vacation dollars.

Dividing the book into twenty chapters, the author presents excellent insights pertaining to various value-added possibilities. However, as stated by the author, it is essential that if you are over fifty, you must very often ask for these discounts. Most vendors and their representatives will not voluntarily offer them to you.

Most of the book is devoted to savings the over fifty crowd can enjoy from the travel industry. Realizing that this sector of the population is the most ardent travelers, it is only logical that the travel industry would offer all kinds of price reductions.

Heilman details the offerings of the various airlines with their names, phone numbers and web sites. Similarly, discounts pertaining to hotels, motels, car rental companies are listed.

Are you looking for some alternative lodging? Did you know that Del Webb Sun Cities, the largest builder of active communities offers a Vacation Getaway program, where you can enjoy low-cost, short vacation stays so that you can sample the lifestyle to see whether you would like to move in? Bear in mind, however, that in order to qualify one partner in a visiting couple must be over the age of 55.

In addition, the reader will discover all kinds of deals concerning trains, buses and boats pertaining to North America and elsewhere. Companies such as Amtrak, Via Rail in Canada, Greyhound Lines, train passes in Britain, France and other European countries offer some kind of a discounts, although requirements as to age may differ.

If you are a sport’s enthusiast, Heilman presents a comprehensive rundown of assorted clubs, tours, associations, and other institutions that offer different vacation possibilities as skiing, cycling, walking, golfing, even softball, where special privileges and discounts are offered. Names, phone numbers, and website addresses are included.

In addition to being a nifty addition to one’s library, this reader friendly book would make a great birthday gift for anyone celebrating his or her "big five O."

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Norm Goldman is Editor of the book reviewing site, http://www.bookpleasures.com and the travel site, http://www.sketchandtravel.com.

Norm is also a regular contributor to many other book reviewing sites including Amazon.com.

Norm and his artist wife, Lily, are a unique husband and wife team in that they meld words with art focusing on romantic and wedding destinations.

You can view more of Norm's book reviews on http://www.bookpleasures.com and his travel articles and Lily's art work at http://www.sketchandtravel.com

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over 50 - discounts on travel

Ft. Huachuca was established in 1877 when Captain Whiteside led his 6th Cavalry unit into Southern Arizona to establish a temporary post in the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains.

Fort Huachuca was destined to play a major role in the history of the American West.

In 1877, Ft. Huachuca's purpose was to protect the settlers and major transpotation routes from the Apache Indians.  The Apache were considered to be the most skilled guerilla war fighters in the world.

"The Buffalo Soldiers"

Ft. Huachuca was home for the Buffalo Soldiers from 1877 through the Korean War.  Many Buffalo Soldiers won the United States highest military honors for bravery in combat.

Ft. Huachuca, 75 miles southeast of Tuscon, Arizona, covers 73,000 acres of land from the Huachuca Mountains to the San Pedro River.

Today, Ft. Huachuca is a major communications and intelligence center for the military.
Fort Huachuca

Bisbee, Arizona, one of the richest mineral sites in the world, producing nearly three million ounces of gold and more than eight billion pounds of copper.

By 1974 ore reserves had been depleted around Bisbee, AZ and December brought the announcement of the impending closure of mining operations in Bisbee, Az. Phelps Dodge curtailed open pit operations that year and ceased underground operations in 1975.
The availability of cheap real estate in Bisbee, Az drew retirees, artists, and speculators. These new residents purchased property and slowly began to contribute to the renovation of the city.

Today, Bisbee, Az is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved.

Today approximately 50,000 people a year visit the Queen Mine Tour to commemorate Bisbee’s prosperous mining heritage and experience what it was like working underground where temperatures are 47 degrees year-round.

Bisbee Attractions

Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum

Queen Mine Tours

Arizona Cactus And Succulent Research Center

Muheim Museum Heritage House

Bisbee Az Events.....
Bisbee, Az

"World's Largest Rosebush"
In April, Tombstone celebrates the blooming of the World's Largest Rose Tree. Planted in 1885, The Lady Banksia rose tree is the undisputed Guinness Book of World Record-holder. Growing bigger by the year, the Lady Banksia hosts over a million blossoms, spreading over 8,500 square feet.

Tombstone Rose Festival, April 9-10, 2005

Activities:
Vigilettes Variety show. Contact: Jan Cadwell (520) 457-9032
Sat. Parade & basket lunch auction.
Sun. cakewalk auction.
Sponsor: Tombstone C of C (888) 457-3929,
or email info@tombstone.org

Tombstone Rose Festival, April 9-10, 2005