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Done with raising the kids and planning on hitting the road?

Join the millions of other seniors are traveling and vacationing more now than ever before. Older singles, empty-nesters and grandparents all fit the profile.

Whether you want to loll around the French Riviera, hike in the Grand Canyon or check out top hotels and restaurants in New York City — it's all out there waiting to be experienced.

Don't forget to browse online for senior travel discounts, as the travel industry caters especially to the over-50 crowd who have both the time and the money to spend enjoying travel.

Specialty travel also offers trips designed around cultural interests like castle travel tours and trips to European cathedrals while providing fun meet-and-greet social activities.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera and put your mail on hold. It's time to fly.

Have fun!

Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

DID YOU KNOW? Senior Travel Fun Facts

• It's no surprise that older frequent travelers want to see China, Southeast Asia and South America and other exotic locales. More than the younger generation, by the time they reach 50 most seniors have already seen Paris, London and New York!

• Most seniors prefer comfort over money savings while on vacation. In fact, most baby boomers surveyed say they would opt for a nearby hotel rather than stay with their kids or grandkids.

• According to a recent survey, senior travelers rank a camera, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes as top items to pack on a vacation trip. For women, a cosmetics bag also ranks high, while for men it's a comforable pair of jeans.

• Seniors travel most frequently as couples for summer trips, followed by weekend getaways. Other reasons include multi-generational family vacations, or excursions to research their family roots.

More senior travel tips around the Web:

Around the Web, discover more facts and information focusing on advice and destinations for the over 50 traveler - whether in an RV, on a bicycle tour or aboard a romantic cruise ship on a second honeymoon...

Savvy Senior Travelers - Travel expert Rick Steves shows you the ropes on how best to score that senior travel discount along with tips on packing, getting around and related advice for the over-50 traveler plus related resources and suggested reading.

What Wikipedia Can't Tell You About Seniors and Air Travel - Practical tips on those using a cane, walker, or wheelcirha at the airport, how and where to find assistance, plus related articles of interest to seniors from TripSavvy.com.

TripAdvisor - Travel Tips for Seniors - Join one of the most popular travel communities online and get expert tips and advice from those who've been there.