Travel can be made easier by utilizing some of today’s apps, websites, and software. This dedicated resource site features classes, videos, and articles to help you plan travel online and learn travel hacks that can simplify your trip. In addition to technology classes, be sure to join us on live virtual tours around the world with our friends at Discover Live!

Upcoming Classes: Technology for Travel

Free
Wed, September 11 EDT
11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

Intro to Translation Tools

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Thu, September 12 EDT
12:00PM EDT / 11:00AM CDT / 10:00AM MDT / 9:00AM PDT

Online Travel Sites

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Learn the basics of using online travel sites to find the best fares and rates for just about any destination.
Free senior Black man wearing headphones watching virtual museum tour on laptop computer
Fri, September 13 EDT
11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

Virtual Museum Tours

In this lecture we'll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life!
Free
Mon, September 16 EDT
4:30PM EDT / 3:30PM CDT / 2:30PM MDT / 1:30PM PDT

Ridesharing Apps

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Registration required.

No car? No problem! Use these apps to help you get around!

Where are we going and when?

Quizzes: Using Tech to Plan Your Next Trip

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On-Demand Tech Demo: Google Maps

Take a deeper dive into the popular navigation app, Google Maps. During this 10-minute lesson, Senior Planet Trainer Sherlyn explores features like step-by-step directions, public transportation routes, and sharing your location.

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Tech Tips Videos

How to Book a Ride Using Lyft

How to Enter Payment Info in Lyft

How to Use a Promo Code with Lyft

How to Set Up a New Apple AirTag

Articles About Travel

older woman with camera sitting in wheelchair and checking in at airport kiosk while holding ticket
Healthy Aging

Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.
View of the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, with it's many churches and rooftops, on a cloudy day
Inspiring Stories

Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad

Meet Michelle Bryan, who left the US for the first time ever in 2018 to retire in Ecuador and hasn't looked back since.
senior female volunteer leads a women's health clinic in rural India
Life & Culture

Get Social – and Volunteer Abroad

Global volunteering is ideal for retirees with the time, resources and experience to do good, satisfy their wanderlust and meet new people.
Three senior female friends sitting on a wall and taking a selfie together on a mobile phone while eating an ice cream in Polperro, Cornwall. The harbour is behind them.
Senior Planet News

Travel the World with Senior Planet

Senior Planet has a new travel page that showcases all the resources we have to offer for armchair adventurers and jetsetters alike.
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Work & Money

Don’t Take a Vacation From Your Budget

If you don’t want to end up paying off credit card debt for the next five years after that two-week European vacation, have a plan. Experts offer tips.
Man looking at home security cameras on tablet computer
Technology

Smart Home Security While You’re Away

When planning a vacation, homeowners should develop a strategy to safeguard their property from theft or damage. Here's how.

Join the Travelers Group on Senior Planet Community

Got the travel bug? Looking to connect with fellow globetrotters? Join the “Travelers” group on Senior Planet Community, our ad-free social network exclusively for older adults. Post your favorite travel photos, share stories, exchange advice, and find inspiration for your next adventure!

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