Episode Feature: Discover the World with Road Scholar!

Road Scholar is a tour company that has evolved from its origins as Elder Hostel to its current focus on educational travel for older adults. Kelsey Perri joins us today to talk about their popular programs, the demographics of travelers, the importance of socialization, and the shift towards experiential and slower-paced travel. Kelsey emphasizes the need for community and lifelong learning, as well as the organization's commitment to accessibility and support for caregivers. AND we talk about hidden gem destinations and personal stories from travelers, concluding with a call to action for encouraging more men to participate in travel programs. There's a world of adventure out there, and it's made for seniors!Highlights include:Road Scholar was founded in 1975 as Elder Hostel.60% of travelers are women, with a significant portion being solo travelers.Social isolation is a major concern for older adults.Experiential learning is increasingly desired by older travelers.Road Scholar offers scholarships and caregiver grants.Over the summer, we'll be publishing little excerpts, shorts and fun tidbits from past episodes: watch your podcast feed, and season 4 will be starting in September!Check out some excerpts from our conversation here today, and click below for the full episode, on Spotify, Apple or YouTube:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nmSgZh1sw4D7OwHwfcRqR?si=tj6p7ezjTcuhSy0X7DN3jwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-retirement-through-learning-and-travel/id1796463762?i=1000753030810https://youtu.be/mg6AR3dsg1MAnd don't forget to visit:https://weareoldpodcast.com/and send me your thoughts and suggestions at:[email protected]