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Senior (trip warrior wounded) Vacations to Saint Thomas

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By Jim Guerra

 Each year, millions of senior citizens hit the road or hit the skies. Many of them will end up at some of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. If you are a senior citizen, how does that sound to you? If traveling is something that you would like to do, you have an unlimited number of destinations to choose from. One of the destinations that you should closely examine is St. Thomas.

St. Thomas is an island that is located in the Caribbean. This beautiful island is a part of the Virgin Islands. St. Thomas is most known for its beautiful beaches and romantic getaways, but it is also ideal for senior travel. In most parts of St. Thomas, you will find the environment is warm and inviting.

It if you are interested in vacationing in St. Thomas, it is likely that you will want to know what activities and events are available on the island. As with most other popular vacation destinations, St. Thomas has an unlimited number of activities that are perfect for individuals, of all different ages. To make the most out of vacationing in St. Thomas, you may want to examine all of the island events and activities that are ideal for individuals of your age.

As previously mentioned, St. Thomas has an unlimited number of beautiful beaches. These beaches offer a large number of activities that are ideal for seniors, like yourself. Swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing by the shoreline is something that many seniors find joyful. Most St. Thomas resorts have private beaches. These resorts are ideal for vacationers who are looking for privacy.

Speaking of resorts, if you are interested in vacationing at a St. Thomas beach resort, you will have a number of resorts to choose from. Many senior citizens enjoy vacationing at beach resorts that are reserved for individuals that are at least eighteen years of age. A resort with an age limit may be ideal for you, especially if you are looking to avoid overcrowded beaches with screaming children.

While relaxing by the beach may sound appealing to you, it is also likely that you would want to get out and explore everything that St. Thomas has to offer. One of the many ways to explore the St. Thomas island is by a guided tour. Guided tours come in a wide variety of different styles. Boat tours are the most popular; however, additional tours may be available from a bus or a traditional car. Guided tours are not only a way to learn more about the island of St. Thomas, but many tours will give you the opportunity to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by.

To bring back souvenirs for yourself, your friends, or your family, you may want to go shopping. Aside from its beaches, St. Thomas is also well-known for its shopping centers. Top-of-the-line products can be purchased at most inland shopping centers for a reasonable price. In addition to inland shopping, if you are staying at a beach resort, you may find that your resort has a number of retail stores. If you are looking for the cheapest prices and the best deals, you may want consider shopping at an inland shopping center. For the most part, everything is more expensive along the shoreline.

If relaxing by the beach, taking a guided tour, shopping in style, and vacationing at an adult only resort appeals to you, you may want to seriously consider vacationing in St. Thomas. When compared to many other popular vacation destinations in the world, St. Thomas one of the destinations that targets a large number of their services and activities to senior citizens.

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Vacationing in Spain

By Jim Guerra

 About The Country

Spain is famous world wide for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. The architecture reflects the Moroccan style. Cave paintings, renaissance cathedrals, Moorish palaces prove the diversity of the country. Spring, fall and early summer are very pleasant here, though summers are hot.

Culture

Spanish is the regional language of Spain. English is also widely spoken here. Over the period of time, Spanish people have become modern in order to gel with the changing times and are no longer conservative. But that hasn’t changed the values, traditions, manners and customs of the locals. People here have two surnames; the first surname can be used to refer to the person. To greet someone, a handshake will do the job. Take a small gift along when visiting someone’s house. Save the flowers for special occasions. Dinner is generally taken very late in the night. People wear casuals most of the time. Men are expected to wear jackets at some restaurants. Swimsuits should be confined to the pools and beaches. Recently a ban has been applied on smoking in public places.

Shopping

Shops open quite early in the morning and stay open late in the evening. In the afternoon, they are closed for lunch or siesta. Porcelain and leather goods are famous and they will be good gifts for friends and family members back home. Bills are to be paid along with the service charges, so tipping is a matter of gratitude.

Electricity

Voltage is 220 volts and frequency is 50 Hz

Getting There

IBERIA is the national airline of Spain. Many other low-cost airlines offer services in the country. There are nearly thirty international airports in Spain, out of which Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Malaga are famous.

Madrid located at 13km away from the city has a good bus service every fifteen minutes. Underground service also works to transport passengers to their destinations. Other facilities offered at this airport are duty free shops, bank, restaurant, tourism information, and hotel reservations.

Barcelona is very close to the city, situated at a distance of 3 km only. Buses are available every 15 minutes and trains are available every 20 minutes. Taxis are available throughout the day. Duty free shops, restaurants, bank, car hire and tourism information are available here.

There is a good network of roads connecting Spain north to south. Toll booths are installed in some parts of the country. Carrying few Euros will help smooth sailing at the toll booths. If driving one’s private car, it would be better if the travel insurance covers medical costs too. Carrying a medical kit can prove to be of some help.

Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (300 cigarettes, 150 cigarillos, 70 cigars and 400g of tobacco for EU nationals)

2. 1litre of spirits if exceeding 22 per cent volume or 2 litres of alcoholic beverage not exceeding 22 per cent volume and 2 litres of wine (1.5 litre exceeding 22 per cent and 3 litres of up to 22 per cent and 5 litres of wine for EU nationals)

3. 250ml eau de toilette and 50g of perfume

4. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract (1000g of coffee and 4000g of coffee extract for EU nationals)

5. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract

6. Gifts up to the value of approximately 37.26.

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