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: Top metro areas for retirees

Baby Boomers are rediscovering the city as they prepare to retire. They are shedding the big homes and even the cars in search of communities where they can walk to restaurants, stores and social events. "The Baby Boomers have kind of lived the suburban life," says John Brady, founder of the website TopRetirements.com. "They were [...]

By |2016-03-31T17:32:27+00:00March 31st, 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 Retirement Living: Top metro areas for retirees
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AARP Unveils the 2016 Top 7 Travel Trends for Baby Boomers

As 2015 starts to wind down, Americans are already starting to make travel plans for 2016. But what are Americans—particularly Baby Boomers—looking for in their 2016 vacations? A new survey released today fromAARP Travel, a valuable resource for America’s 76 million Baby Boomers who spend over $120 billion annually in leisure travel, provides some great [...]

By |2016-03-21T13:45:56+00:00March 21st, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on AARP Unveils the 2016 Top 7 Travel Trends for Baby Boomers
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THE TOP 10 BENEFITS OF RETIREMENT VILLAGE LIVING

Feeling the need for a change, is it time to proceed onward from the family home and harvest the advantages of retirement village living? Here the top 10 advantages of this retirement option. 1. Social Activities  Organized social activities are an awesome approach to spend your days. A best aspect regarding these events is you [...]

By |2016-03-20T21:03:11+00:00March 20th, 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 THE TOP 10 BENEFITS OF RETIREMENT VILLAGE LIVING
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Hey Boomers! How Important is Travel to You?

We are passionate about travel for so many reasons, but had no idea how many of our fellow Baby Boomers andempty nesterswere on the same page. It's crazy! 99% of Boomers are going to travel this year...ninety-nine percent! We almost spit-took coffee all over our keyboard when we saw that number. We recently came across [...]

By |2016-03-17T14:18:35+00:00March 17th, 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 Hey Boomers! How Important is Travel to You?
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AARP Study Shows Baby Boomer Travel Trends

An article by US Travel shows that a growing number of older Americans are traveling. According to a 2014 AARP survey of more than 800 participants ages 50 and up, baby boomers are making travel a priority. The study, which evaluated travel trends for 2015 among the 50-plus demographic, found that baby boomers are planning [...]

By |2016-03-16T14:10:20+00:00March 16th, 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 AARP Study Shows Baby Boomer Travel Trends
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Sad Data Reveals Baby Boomers’ Biggest Regret Is Not Traveling Enough

It's never too late to start traveling more. To encourage people to travel more, British Airways released data from two somewhat sad studies, which revealed two of the biggest regrets of 2,000 U.S. baby boomers -- that they worked too much and didn't travel enough. People in the generation born between 1946 and 1961 said they really want to travel [...]

By |2016-03-15T12:40:25+00:00March 15th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Sad Data Reveals Baby Boomers’ Biggest Regret Is Not Traveling Enough
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Walkable Cities Benefiting Aging Communities

There are numerous benefits of cities that are friendlier to citizens not using private vehicles as a means of transportation. Links have been made between more ‘walkable’ cities or neighborhoods and decreased poverty, chronic health issues, crime, and food deserts. One aspect that is rarely discussed, however, is the benefit walkable cities have for our [...]

By |2016-03-14T12:38:39+00:00March 14th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, community, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Walkable Cities Benefiting Aging Communities
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Are walkable communities just what the doctor ordered?

U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy has a new prescription for America’s health and environmental well-being – walkable communities. In a just-released report, the Surgeon General states,“Walking helps people stay both physically and mentally healthy. It brings business districts to life and can help reduce air pollution.” At the same time, however, Murthy [...]

By |2016-03-11T14:17:59+00:00March 11th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, community, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Are walkable communities just what the doctor ordered?
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