While it may be no surprise that researchers have found that taking regular vacations can add years to your life, for those of us who travel as older adults we know that travel can be both stimulating and stressful, depending upon our physical condition and our ability to be flexible with schedules and circumstances. While some of us love to roam wherever the wind takes us, many of us prefer a well-planned-out itinerary, to minimize the number of surprises. This may be especially so if we’re traveling with younger family members or grandchildren. Travel & Leisure magazine recently put out a detailed list of the best trips to take with your grandkids. So pack your bags and pick your spot by reading here.

If you’re a frequent traveler and also a Medicare recipient, you may want to better understand what Medicare will cover if trouble strikes while you’re on the road. Your coverage may vary dramatically depending upon whether you’re on domestic or international soil. Take a look at this coverage explanation from The Medicare Rights Center. And if you’re overseas and in need of quality emergency medical care? You may find yourself wishing to be whisked away to a specialty US tertiary care center. So what to do to make that happen? Consider membership in one of the global medical transport services such as Medjet or Air Ambulance Worldwide. Finally, for more insights about traveling in your senior years, check out the agebuzz resource page on travel here.