Travel posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

Retirement Living: College towns lure Boomers

You really didn't expect Baby Boomers to flock to those staid retirement communities in Florida and Arizona, did you? The generation that defined so much of American culture also demands more when they call it quits, and some are beginning to discover that college towns offer some really good — and low-cost — places to [...]

By |2016-07-16T01:27:06+00:00July 16th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Retirement Living: College towns lure Boomers
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10 Popular Baby Boomer Activities

Baby boomers have adopted attitudes and lifestyles unlike any previous generation. The 78 million diverse Americans born between 1946 and 1964 enjoy a variety of activities, ranging from aerobics and workouts to quality time with their favorite rock 'n' roll albums [source: U.S. Government Accountability Office]. But there's more to the generation that refused to [...]

By |2016-07-16T01:11:05+00:00July 16th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 10 Popular Baby Boomer Activities
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To the burbs and back: Could Philadelphia be a match for Baby Boomers?

Ready, set, Boom. Though the Millennial generation has dominated the narrative of city population growth in recent years, it's easy to forget a demographic that is also experiencing life change and poised to set up camp in urban America: the Baby Boomers. Here and across the country, Boomers are heading back to cities -- at [...]

By |2016-07-14T03:20:52+00:00July 14th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on To the burbs and back: Could Philadelphia be a match for Baby Boomers?
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Five Best Cities for Baby Boomers to Live and Retire

AARP's Five Best Cities for Seniors and Baby Boomers : Atlanta, GA: A sophisticated metropolis with southern charm, Atlanta offers abundant volunteer and cultural opportunities. Older residents don’t care for Atlanta’s sticky-hot summers, but they appreciate the wide range of housing options.  Portland, OR: European charm meets environmental nirvana in this environmentally progressive city. Portland’s [...]

By |2016-07-12T22:02:41+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Five Best Cities for Baby Boomers to Live and Retire
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25 Fun Things for Baby Boomers To Do During Retirement

During retirement each day presents a new opportunity to try something new. In fact, each day allows for the freedom of choice and allows the retiree to explore new things as a well-deserved reward for all of the hard work accomplished after years of employment. However, for some retirees it can be quite a challenge [...]

By |2016-07-12T21:32:37+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 25 Fun Things for Baby Boomers To Do During Retirement
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Embracing The Destination: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

Some people have an easier time finding ways to embrace the new desinations they visit than others, so for those of you who are maybe a little bit more shy and apprehensive, here are some tips to help get you started. Rent an apartment There are so many great companies nowadays who help connect travelers [...]

By |2016-07-12T21:08:18+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Embracing The Destination: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture
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Unexpected Travel Destinations for Baby Boomers

If you're a travel buff over 50, chances are you've already seen the usual suspects: Paris, New York and maybe even Beijing. With our globe-trotting readers in mind, we asked The Experts: What travel destination would you recommend for baby boomers that they might not know about? This discussion relates to a recent Journal Report [...]

By |2016-07-12T20:29:11+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Unexpected Travel Destinations for Baby Boomers
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Travel Goes ‘Boom’ in 2015 as Retirees Stay Active

Susan Madden, 62, her husband and their dogs plan to travel via RV on five separate vacations in 2015, making the trek from their home in New Hampshire to warmer temps in Florida. The Maddens are just two of the many baby boomers who will make a similar journey in 2015, according to new survey [...]

By |2016-07-12T11:56:17+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Travel Goes ‘Boom’ in 2015 as Retirees Stay Active
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8 Ways Baby-Boomers Are Reinventing Retirement

Every day, about 8,000 baby boomers celebrate their 65th birthday.  That's the traditional age for retirement, but the generation that lived through Woodstock, Watergate and 12% mortgage rates has a history of breaking the rules. Here's a look at 8 ways they are changing the face of older living in America-grandchildren on their knees. About [...]

By |2016-07-11T19:41:05+00:00July 11th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 8 Ways Baby-Boomers Are Reinventing Retirement
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Walkable Communities

“I walk everywhere in the city. Any city. You see everything you need to see for a lifetime. Every emotion. Every condition. Every fashion. Every glory,” Maira Kalman observed in considering the creative capacity of walking. Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo, too, came up with their best ideas while walking. For Peanutscreator Charles Shulz, walking was [...]

By |2016-07-11T12:53:10+00:00July 11th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Walkable Communities
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