THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 OUTBURSTS | FROM Page 4 Best Senior Travel Discounts in 2022 Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget. Frugal Travelers Dear Frugal, There are literally hundreds of diff erent travel-related discounts available to older travelers that can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by business. Some discounts may be available as soon as you turn 50, but most don’t kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Here’s a rundown of top travel discounts, along with some extra tips to help you save. Ways to Save The fi rst thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy. You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, off er advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available. Another way you can save is to be fl exible when you travel. Last minute travel deals can offer huge savings, as does traveling during off -season or off -peak times, and avoiding holidays. Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of travel bargains. AARP, for example has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and more – see AARP.org/benefi ts-discounts. The American Automobile Association (AAA.com) is another membership club that provides some great travel discounts to members at any age. Types of Discounts Here are of some of the best senior travel discounts available in 2022. Airline: British Airways off ers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, Delta and United also off er senior fares to passengers 65 and older in certain markets but are extremely limited. And JetBlue off ers 5 percent discounts for retired military and veterans that are enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Train: Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on crossborder services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. Rental Car: Avis and Budget provide AARP members up to 30 percent off at participating locations. Hertz off ers up to 20 off to 50-plus travelers. And Thrifty and Sixt provides 5 percent off to those 50 and older. Hotels: Certain hotel chains off er discounted rates for seniors usually ranging between 10 and 15 percent off but may vary by location. Some popular hotels that off er these discounts include Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, IHG Hotels, Marriott, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Red Roof and Wyndham Hotels. Restaurants: Many restaurant chains off er senior discounts ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total order, but they may only be available on certain days of the week or at certain locations. Some popular options include Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Chili’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and McDonalds. Cruises: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines offer discount rates to cruisers 55 and over on select cruises. And Grand European Travel offers AARP members up to $100 savings per person on river cruises. Call before booking to inquire. Entertainment and Attractions: Most museums, zoos, aquariums, movie theaters, public golf courses and even ski slopes provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And for those 62 or older, one of the best deals available is the America the Beautiful Senior Pass ($20 for an annual senior pass, or $80 for a lifetime pass) which provides admittance to more than 2,000 national parks and recreation sites. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. tory. “That’s great union jobs that the citizens of Revere are going to get on that project,” Keefe said. Throughout the evening, several Revere residents were able to get in questions and concerns that the councillors were able to seriously consider. Julie Mendelsohn of Arlington Avenue was able to get several questions in, including asking if the city could limit the biosafety Page 19 levels at the development, with Visconti pointing out the ordinance changes he and McKenna are proposing. Following the meeting, Visconti expanded upon the possibility of limiting the biosafety levels in Revere. “As for lowering the bio levels for this project, yes, that’s on the table,” stated Visconti. “I understand why HYM is proposing what they are – it gives them fl exibility in the types of potential tenants that could attract. That said, the council’s responsibility is and will always be to the residents of Revere, which means we have to balance health and safety with fi nancial and community benefi ts of a project this scale. “I’m certain we’ll be able to hear all sides of the conversation and that the council will come to a decision on this matter that protects our community, but still allows us to move the Suff olk Downs plan forward.”
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