A playcation is exactly what it sounds like: a trip built around activities, hobbies, and fun rather than simply sightseeing or relaxing. Instead of asking, "Where should we go?" ask, "What do we want to do?"

Retirement’s not just about slowing down. It’s about finally having the space to choose how you live—what you do and who you do it with. So what are a huge number of retirees choosing to focus on?

During adolescence, my son wasn’t always the best traveler. He made a simple yet astute distinction between what was a ‘vacation’ and what was a ‘trip.’ He loved vacations, but not necessarily trips. His perspective has helped shape our travels as a family and as retirees.

My husband and I rarely head to the same destination twice because there are so many places we’d like to visit and because we don’t want to be disappointed by changes we might see since our last visit. When we do decide to ‘repeat visit’, we follow a few rules when planning the trip.

If you’re retired, it might be time to rethink how much home maintenance, like window and gutter cleaning, you should be doing yourself. Here are my top 3 reasons for hiring help.

Aggravating or entertaining? Natural gardening has its perils and perks.

Once you’re no longer working, travel time and experiences change. No PTO requests, no squeezing a trip into five frantic days, no returning home more exhausted than when you left. Just time, curiosity, and the freedom to do it your way.

At some point, you stand in your kitchen, look around, and think, “Nothing is technically wrong…so why does this room feel so tired?” Even when the layout, cabinets, and appliances are in good shape, the whole space can feel stuck in another decade. Maybe it’s time for a refresh.

Fine art classes like painting and printmaking aren’t just “cute hobbies for retirees.” They’re basically a gym membership for your brain. Learn more in this article.

I’m not part of the single dating scene, but I’ve heard disastrous stories from the next generation! How can something so fundamentally important, that was once far less complicated, back in the day, be addressed differently? Out of curiosity, I gathered some info that I’d like to share.

If the winter season includes one too many snowstorms or too many days of below-zero temperatures, your mind will naturally turn to the thought of spring.

Start preparing for a beautiful spring today. It’s less than three weeks away!

I recently revisited Costa Rica’s southern Pacific region after ten years. In this section of the country, you’ll find few tourists but several incredible national parks, untouched rainforest, and mountain resorts that tout secluded ‘treehouses’ for accommodations. Pura Vida!

I lost my diamond during a family vacation when my kids were young. Dealing with the situation brought back a phrase my mom used often when we were growing up: This is why we can’t have nice things.

Yellowstone and Glacier are both premiere National Parks but quite different from each other. Here’s a quick breakdown of the differences in terms of scenery, wildlife, hiking options, crowd levels, lodging options, food, and more.

How often do we hear from experts that packing light is the best way to travel? Well, it’s been my experience that traveling light is great until it isn’t, and here’s why.

Christmas has always been a big deal in our house. So many traditions. And so many memories. One of my favorites was the year Santa sent a Christmas elf to our family room on Thanksgiving morning—with a special note to my daughter, Samantha (Sam).

Why do we spend so much of our lives chasing dreams we rarely give ourselves permission to start or experience? And more importantly—why do those dreams feel different once we’re over 50?

There are a ton of studies out there that support the importance of staying active—physically and socially—as we age.

If you love spending your free time outdoors, what is one activity you might want to consider?

Yellowstone NP in September means low crowds and perfect weather. We discovered it was a great time to see herds of bison and experience the tale-end of the rut. Here’s what we saw and learned while there.

Many travelers zip through Grand Teton National Park on their way to Yellowstone, treating it like a scenic appetizer before the “main course.” But this Wyoming gem is breathtaking and worth more than a drive-through experience.