Senior citizens flying high!

A foreign land,  a few years ago,  which was a distant dream to many of our parents and elders is now becoming not so inaccessible. While the young are working hard to earn money and secure their future, more and more senior citizens are splurging on holidays abroad.

Retirement benefits, healthy lifestyle and tailor made packages for senior citizens are making the world accessible to them. As senior citizens, getting a visa is easier to most of the countries abroad and with umpteen options in travel and medical insurance;  the seniors today literally can have a stress free holiday.  In 2012, as per the Indian Ministty of Tourism, 35% of the people traveling abroad were senior citizens.

At the same time, in comparison to the youth, senior citizens spend a lot more time and money on their vacations abroad. They want customized meals, like minded co-passengers, more relaxed itineraries and basically, a peaceful holiday. Makes sense; the best reward after the hectic lives they have led for so long.  It’s worth it!