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ELDER@TECH TRAVEL. SPRIING AND SUMMER 2010. ELDER @TECH POSSIBILITIES. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL TRIPS TO POPULAR DESTINATIONS ALL OFFER EASY ACCESS FOR LOW-MOBILITY TRAVELERS. INTERNET RESOURCES. Use travel Web sites COMPARE AIRFARES ONLINE BOOK FLIGHTS RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS
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ELDER@TECH TRAVEL SPRIING AND SUMMER 2010
ELDER @TECH POSSIBILITIES • PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL • TRIPS TO POPULAR DESTINATIONS • ALL OFFER EASY ACCESS FOR LOW-MOBILITY TRAVELERS
INTERNET RESOURCES • Use travel Web sites • COMPARE AIRFARES ONLINE • BOOK FLIGHTS • RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS • Read travel articles for seniors • Research destinations • Find travel tips
Elder@Tech can… • Book your flights and hotel rooms • Plan events • Arrange for wheelchairs and other assistive devices • Accompany you on the trip
How to register • U.S. Travel • Select a trip (2 months lead time) • Submit health form • Complete registration form • Provide down payment • International • Select a trip (6 months lead time) • Apply for documents • COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM AND HEALTH FORM • PROVIDE PAYMENT
Travel tips: Before you go • Documents • Passport for INTERNATIONAL travel • Health insurance card • Health • Check with your doctor • Update your prescriptions • Discuss dietary restrictions • Luggage • Medical kit in carry-on bag • Use a suitcase with wheels • Pack for comfort
Travel TipS: Arrival Day • Go easy the first day • Take advantage of breaks and naps • Make yourself comfortable • Check in with your Elder@Tech advisor
TRAVEL TIPS:DURING YOUR STAY • LEAVE CASH AND VALUABLES IN THE HOTEL SAFE • BE REALISTIC ABOUT WAT YOU CAN DO • RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR TRIP • ENJOY FOODS • ENJOY FRIENDS